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The latest Employee Outlook survey from the CIPD has found that too many managers have an inflated opinion of their ability to manage people. The survey shows that 72% of employers report a lack of leadership and management skills. This ‘reality gap’ in the capability of the UK’s managers, is undermining attempts to boost economic growth. In response, we’re urging the Government and employers to recognise that just a small increase in capability amongst people managers would make a significant contribution to productivity and this starts by getting them to take a good look at themselves. Using developmental assessment centres as a launch for action learning based leadership programmes can include behavioural and emotional intelligence analysis as well as reviewing the potential of these managers. Reviewing and evaluating their performance on ‘real world projects’ brings new insights and learning directly into their daily work and 1:1 coaching supports challenging personal transitions. Developing your senior executives and managers in this way optimises the time spent away from work and brings an immediate impact to your organisation.

The CIPD/Cornerstone OnDemand Learning and Talent Development Survey 2012, found traditional methods of workplace learning are considered amongst the least effective ways to up-skill employees – but still dominate the majority. The reluctance to embrace new technology is high, despite a massive opportunity to make reduced budgets go so much further, and not lose quality of content, it appears we prefer face to face interventions. This is where high quality, bespoke and professional coaching and mentoring can meet individual needs while minimising time away from work. For more information on our Coaching and mentoring programmes or if you are seeking professional and confidential coaching sessions please contact TPS today to discuss your options.

Do you find that you keep repeating a pattern that hinders your success in a specific area of your life?
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TPS are proud to launch our new PhD programme which is run through Derby University and fully supported by ourselves.
With so much interest being shown in a PhD programme both from our MA students and outside sources TPS have decided that now is the time to step up our game and run our very own PhD programme especially seeing as we have a growing number of Dr’s on the TPS team!
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We received a letter from one of the lovely children we sponsor in Romania through People against Poverty. The weather was so severe throughout the winter in Romania that the project had difficulty getting out there, so the letter is a little late but it is such a lovely letter we thought we would share it with you:

My Dear Friend,
Heartfelt thanks for the trip you offered me. I visited many lovely places: I was at ‘Lacul Rosu’ (‘The Red Lake’ – a lake in the Carpathians between Piatra Neamt and Harghita county) I got there via ‘Cheile Bicazului’ (a mountain gorge above Lake Bicaz, through which the road passes under an impressive series of rock overhangs) which i enjoyed very much. I’d like to invite you to visit us and to you “Happy Christmas” as the festivals approach, thousands of thanks for everything and much health for you and your family.Much respect from your friend.

It just illustrates how sponsorship really does make a difference. If you would like to sponsor a child through People against Poverty find out more here

Sally has just finished reading Karen Moxom’s book “The NLP Professional”, we hope you enjoy her review…….

This book is a delight to consume in depth when first starting your NLP business and for seasoned NLPers to use as a reference guide and keep on the bookshelf. As well as being an easy and entertaining read, it is full of tips and references, all of which will guide your business planning and development process. It provides a framework for ‘being’ a professional and highlights the pitfalls that many NLPers have fallen into, while gently challenging those who have not yet been as congruent and ethical as the profession deserves.
Karen modestly shares her own journey into the NLP world. Her unique experience of ‘having lived the profession from a meta position’ enables her to provide expert guidance on how to ‘get it right’ from the beginning in a style which is full of common sense, integrity and fun!

Sally Vanson
Director of post-graduate NLP and Coaching programmes; The Performance Solution

You can order Karen’s book from our Amazon Book Shop http://astore.amazon.co.uk/theperformanc-21

The beginning of the year saw many delegates on our MA programme graduate either with Postgraduate certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas and of course Masters in Coaching and NLP.
TPS are thrilled to have so many Graduates finishing the programme and producing some exceptional pieces of work. We wish them all the very best for the future and i am sure we will keep in touch.
Some Graduates sent us photo’s and a few words about graduating……

“I am so glad that I took opportunity to wear the board and gown and to take part in the Graduation ceremony. I admit to being a little hesitant at first; usually, I’m a bit shy about ceremonies. Katie insisted and I’m so pleased she did because it was the perfect way to complete my MA journey. Every step of that journey – especially the challenging times – felt worth it when I graduated. A fantastic day!”

- Bob King

“The graduation was a journey of learning and exploration as well as reflection.It was an honour to graduate and it was great to meet so many amazing people on this learning journey .It has changed my life and opened many new doors “

- Ugesh Rattay

As you are probably aware UK University fees are set to increase from Autumn 2012.
So with that in mind our friends at Derby University have therefore suggested we bring forward the September enrolment for the MA in Applied Coaching to the end of July so that we can maintain this year’s rates for our next cohort.
What a great idea and we will work the timetable to avoid hand-in dates over the summer.
So……. if you are wanting to enrollgive Ailsa a call to discuss your plans.

Next week is International Coaching Week (5th-11th February). Each year The Performance Solution is committed to helping the International Coach Federation raise awareness of coaching by educating the public about the value of working with a professional coach and making sure that all practicing coaches are qualified to the highest level.
This is why during international coaching week 2012 we are celebrating by offering a 10% discount on our Professional Coaching Skills (ACTP part 1) and Higher Professional Coaching Skills (ACTP part 2) courses for anyone who books during this week. In addition to this we are now offering a 10% discount on the NEW course Professional Coaching Development for Experienced Coaches and Therapists.

The Professional Coaching Skills course is for people who are looking to learn to coach to a standard approved by the International Coach Federation, Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership and Management.

The Higher Professional Coaching Skills course is for experienced coaches who are looking to add to their coaching knowledge and develop their skills as team coaches and coach supervisors.

The NEW Professional Coaching Development for Experienced Coaches and Therapists is for practicing coaches and therapists with a range of professional experience who have yet to gain the benefit of formal accredited coach training. We will mentor you to gain the full ICF ACTP qualification!

Remember these courses contribute credits on the MA in Applied Coaching at the University of Derby Corporate. DON’T FORGET TO ENROLL FOR JULY TO BEAT THE FEE INCREASE!!!

For more information about the courses contact us today

In line with ICF’s new worldwide membership eligibility requirements (MER)*, there will be three ICF membership categories beginning April 1, 2012: ICF Provisional Member, ICF Coach Member, and ICF Credentialed Member.

ICF Provisional Member: If you have less than 60 hours of coach specific training (or your training hours do not meet the requirements*), you will assume the ICF Provisional Member status on April 1, 2012 for a maximum of one year (until April 1, 2013) or until MER is fulfilled (if completed before April 1, 2013). Coach specific training hours accumulated so far as well as those collected between now and the official policy launch on April 1, 2013 will be applicable.
ICF Coach Member: If you have at least 60 hours of coach specific training (and it meets the requirements*) and do not hold an ICF Credential, you will be considered to have fulfilled MER and will retain ICF Coach Member status on April 1, 2012.
ICF Credentialed Member: If you hold a valid ICF Credential (ACC, PCC, or MCC), you will automatically fulfill MER. You will retain ICF Credentialed Member status on April 1, 2012.

There is no need to submit documentation or verification of completion of your coach specific training—as a member of the ICF, you are bound by the ICF Code of Ethics (prohibits misrepresentation of coaching qualifications). ICF will retain the right to verify a member’s coach training hours or proof of accreditation from a coach training program or school at any time.

Also beginning April 1, 2012, all new ICF members will fall into the following membership categories:

*MER states that, in order to continue as an ICF member, you must complete 60 hours of coach specific training by April 1, 2013. The ICF is not requiring you to pursue or have an ICF Credential to remain an ICF member.

Definition of Training that is accepted as coach specific training:
(These are aligned with the requirements for the ACC Portfolio Application credential path.)

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