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News and Views - The Keystone Development Blog

Contract or 'Pay As You Go' Training?

Added: 10-02-2012, 10:35

I had a very long and insightful conversation with an Independent OD Specialist yesterday, and the conversation turned towards fees. Trainers are always very cagey... [ read full story ]

Leadership Lessons from Arthur Christmas

Added: 03-01-2012, 08:45

In the school holidays I took my kids to see the film ‘Arthur Christmas’ – it was a great family film. The plot was around the fact that the current Santa was about... [ read full story ]

My Christmas Tree looks awful...

Added: 10-12-2011, 16:35

…But I love it! Yes, this weekend saw the erection of the Christmas tree in our household. An event that we always look forward to, and it’s a great family affair.... [ read full story ]

Management is more than technical ability

Added: 04-11-2011, 10:22

All of the work I've been involved in recently, be it running training courses or researching and designing new ones, has been about helping managers to manage.... [ read full story ]

Come out of your Comfort Zone

Added: 05-10-2011, 09:50

The recent poll on TrainingZone about rates for independent... [ read full story ]

When is coaching NOT coaching?

Added: 14-09-2011, 10:29

I was running a coaching workshop recently. Experience has taught me to spend time up front understanding the ‘coaching’ situations the delegates would be involved... [ read full story ]

How to get what you want

Added: 30-08-2011, 09:33

Well, I’ve finally cracked it...getting my other-half to do the housework, AND to an excellent standard. The most amazing thing was, with hindsight, it was so easy.... [ read full story ]

Being a Perfect Size 11

Added: 26-07-2011, 17:04

For many women clothes shopping is a treat and a joy. Not for me. Take away the fact that I have to do it with kids in tow, or I have very short timescales, but... [ read full story ]

A Passion for Induction

Added: 17-06-2011, 10:23

I'm currently in the middle of redesigning an induction programme for Warburtons in conjunction with Instep UK. I'm delighted to be involved in this project and... [ read full story ]

How to Design Bespoke Training

Added: 04-05-2011, 12:40

At Keystone Development, every single training solution we create is bespoke. Yes, we do actually write every training course from scratch. We believe that a bespoke... [ read full story ]