Your ability to lead and coach as required was very helpful in getting us to an agreed position on a number of issues. I am confident that the programme we undertook could be of great value to other teams facing similar challenges. I hope we have the opportunity of working together again in the future.

Jane Byrne
[HR Director - Services]
Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd

Explore provided a variety of training mediums to tease out, in an interesting and enjoyable way, the underlying issues inhibiting team cohesiveness and suggest actions for improvement. Great day, well delivered and good focus on business issues.

Keith Bowers
[Head of Training & Development]
Leicester College

Our business requirements were understood and the content was varied according to the needs of the group on the day. The programme exceeded expectation. Thanks Explore.

Grant McEwan
[Associate Director of HR]
Phones 4U [Part of The Caudwell Group]

Great course, practical realistic advice. Thanks for challenging us to try some new ideas.

Paul S Bennetts
[Managing Director]
MD Devices Group

Explore continues to provide a range of programmes for our business. We find their challenging and supportive style gives our staff the confidence to take the knowledge and skills they learn back to the workplace. The training is realistic, valued by our staff, and we like the genuine enthusiasm displayed for the success of our business.

Sally Brider
[Head of Training and Development]
The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited / NatWest Offshore

Explore generate enthusiasm, apply best practice and create an environment where learning is seen as a real benefit to the business.

Lynette Swift
[Managing Director]
Swiftwork Ltd.

Ian was like a breath of fresh air and helped to bring a focus to the group regarding the importance of coaching. There was a new energy and enthusiasm amongst attendees. We will certainly be using his company again for management and personal skills training. Thank you Ian.

Debbie Taylor
[HR & Training Director]
Tenon Group

Thank you for an excellent training session on presentation skills that was practical and down to earth. It was exactly what the team required, being adapted to meet both their needs & experience. They have all commented on how much they enjoyed it and have, in fact, already used some of their newly developed skills!

Marian Byrne
[Investment Director]
Merseyside Special Investment Fund

Explore delivered the 'Becoming a Great Manager' programme to Managers within our business. I found Explores' personal involvement particularly important in individualising the day and producing a programme which reflected our specific needs.

Our Managers took away practical skills they could use and we have invited Explore back to provide further training within our business.

Emma Lovelady
[Training & Development Manager]
Task Team Group Ltd

From dealings with Explore and from feedback received from managers, what has become welcomed is the freshness of their approach. They are not afraid to adopt a challenging approach in training sessions and this is used in a highly appropriate manner and is very useful to stimulate debate and discussion. Ability to pick up on the culture, environment and current issues of the business has been excellent and this is used skilfully during the training sessions to put the candidates at ease and show Explores' understanding of the issues affecting them.

Geraldine A Buchanan
[Senior Human Resources Adviser]
OKI Europe Ltd

I would like to express my appreciation for facilitating the recent team event to integrate my new staff and refocus the department. I was pleased with the level of debate and the ability to discuss sensitive subjects and key business issues in a non confrontational manner has set the tone for future events. Thanks for such a well prepared and stimulating day.

Ian Cowan
[Director and Superintendent Pharmacist]
Rowlands Pharmacy

Once again, thanks for a great day on Friday. The flexibility around the agenda enabled all aspects to be covered, and also allowed key themes to be debated and flow naturally. The team have been discussing how much they got out of the day, sales have increased and the team seem to be more motivated.

Thanks for recognising the thread of what we needed and helping us achieve this in a days session. The team leader away day was a success and my managers found it beneficial having an external facilitator, who can remain subjective, helping us to take responsibility for ways to improve. I hope to work with you again soon.

Leisa Roberts
[Sales Centre Manager]
Iceland Home Shopping

We were impressed with the wide range of options and activities that were offered prior to the event and the flexibility shown during the day to adapt to the different groups.

We felt you really understood our business and the knowledge of local government contributed considerably to the overall success. Finally, I must say that you demonstrated a greater willingness than any other consultant I have worked with to maintain contact after the event to ensure implementation of the improvement ideas and actions – Thanks for this.

Phil Aspinall
[Chief Environmental Health Officer]
St Helens Council

Explore have a practical and enthusiastic approach to their work which is refreshing. Thanks for your continued support and valuable input.

Simon Phillips
[Managing Director]
Simesco Ltd

We were impressed with the swift rapport you built up with our staff and found the follow-up timely and meaningful. We are pleased that you will be continuing to work with us on our training and development programme.

Keith Seeley
[Managing Director]
Target Consulting Group

Explore provided a 'Personal Effectiveness' programme for our administrational team. Delegates commented on new effective skills and solutions which really helped them to focus on work challenges. The flow of learning was relaxed, informative and helped delegates share and discuss ideas in a constructive way.

It is obvious Explore enjoy the challenges of helping people to develop and grow and I look forward to working with them again soon.

Karen Weaver
[HR Operations Manager]
Yorkshire and Humber Assembly

Without doubt, Explore played a major part in the success of the project and we would like to take this opportunity to thank Explore for their valuable contribution over the last twelve months.

Anne Mawson
[Corporate Training and Development Manager]
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Explore gained the 'buy in' of our executive group during the early stages of a communication project, which focused on 140 managers. As with all their programmes, the training was short, punchy and to the point and gave the delegates the opportunity to put the learning into practice in a series of sessions. Explore's programmes are tailored to meet our business needs and always offer good value for money.

Iris Belshaw
[Human Resources Director]
The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited

Explore rolled out our new Performance Management framework to 200+ managers across the UK in a pragmatic and enthusiastic manner, which was respected and appreciated by all. The relaxed yet challenging style ensured the needs of the business were linked to the programme content in a practical way.

I would like to record our appreciation for the valuable input and genuine commitment to our business.

Anthony J Hamby
[Resource Manager, Group Purchasing & Property Operations]
Royal Bank of Scotland

I am really pleased that we have, with your valued input, agreed some clear actions to move this initiative forward. As you know, we have agreed to reshape the staff councils purpose, format and style of meeting and your session has re-energised our members. Thanks for researching our needs effectively and delivering a challenging and action focused session.

Diarmid McBride
[General Manager – HR]
OKI Europe Ltd

Thanks for researching the issues and working them into the day in such a way that we were all able to constructively debate and consider best solutions.

You managed the large group very well and we were impressed with the mix of activities and your ability to challenge and engage our thinking. The style and fcilitation was refreshing and our staff values this.

We would very much like to work with you again on management development programmes and will liaise with you to discuss suitable opportunities.

Tina Stanier
[Deputy Training Manager]
5 Boroughs Partnership [NHS] Trust

The delegates all enjoyed the course and were inspired by it to incorporate learning points into their working [and in some cases, private] lives.

The course was quite intense and concentrated and this was successful as it was aimed at out needs. We will be using Explore again.

Sally Green
[Personnel Manager]
A4 Distribution Ltd.

As always the session was excellent, encouraging involvement from all and reflecting on our own business issues making it relevant to the needs of our business.

Gail Tunesi
[Managing Director]
PMI FM Ltd.

The day was a great success and staff where able to discuss issues which sometimes are difficult to raise in the office. The facilitator was extremely professional in their approach and was not afraid to challenge people. Explore catered exactly to our needs on time. Definitely a worth while team building exercise.

Claire Tomlinson
[Senior Manager]
Current Accounts Direct