Martin Lay Email & Phone Number

Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

We make a real difference to enable people to be the best that they can possibly be through a number of bespoke and varied techniques and people development services.Contact us to find out more and how we can meet your needs in a cost effective manner.Here are a few things (but not exhaustive) which we can offer to support your needs and achieve your dreams:Coaching – An accredited leadership coach and Neuro Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner to skillfully guide you… Show more We make a real difference to enable people to be the best that they can possibly be through a number of bespoke and varied techniques and people development services.Contact us to find out more and how we can meet your needs in a cost effective manner.Here are a few things (but not exhaustive) which we can offer to support your needs and achieve your dreams:Coaching – An accredited leadership coach and Neuro Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner to skillfully guide you to overcome your challenges (personal or business) and achieve your real goalsMentoring – A professional mentor to guide you to be the best that you can beTraining – A very experienced trainer to create, design and deliver engaging training sessions to suit the needs of your learners and business. This can be virtual or in person.Facilitation – A very experienced facilitator to lead your event in an engaging and interactive manner. This can be virtual or in person.Filming – We have the equipment and expertise to create and produce your bespoke training filmsE-Learning – We are able to create bespoke e-learning courses or packages to engage your learners onlineTeam Building – A very experienced team building designer, bespoke to your real needs and facilitated to get the most out of the learning team event in a fun mannerProject Management – Experienced project manager to mange any training interventions or software implementationEvaluation & Return on Investment – Very experienced at measuring the impact of learning experiences, no matter what it is, we can attribute tangible benefits of the intervention using trusted methodsContact us to find out more and how we can meet your needs in a cost effective manner. Show less

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Responsibilities include:Direct & Manage the running of the academyEffectively communicate with staff; parents and students likeWork closely with head office, with group initiativesAlso teach the Film & Television sessionVisit: www.miltonkeynes.pqacademy.com for information and the latest achievements.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Building and implementing an engaging development strategy for the business to enable the Managers to lead their teams through business change; expansion and growth.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Designing and creating learning interventions for the Sales, Aftersales and Technical networks using the ADDIE model, TAP methodology and 70:20:10 framework, integrating and promoting informal learning utilising social media. Interventions will include measurable business improvements up to ROI level 5

Aylesbury

Co-ordination of all aspects of training courses & workshops, from booking of venues and trainers through to managing delegates attendance. Analysis of information and production of statistical data and reports in support of Learning & Development activity. Delivering training courses and workshops as required, from classroom based learning to one-to-one tuition as appropriate. Delivering the Trust’s Corporate Induction Programme for new employees. Championing the Trust’s Performance Management… Show more Co-ordination of all aspects of training courses & workshops, from booking of venues and trainers through to managing delegates attendance. Analysis of information and production of statistical data and reports in support of Learning & Development activity. Delivering training courses and workshops as required, from classroom based learning to one-to-one tuition as appropriate. Delivering the Trust’s Corporate Induction Programme for new employees. Championing the Trust’s Performance Management Framework Show less

Head Office - Milton Keynes

•Design & deliver effective learning & development interventions and toolkit to support Head Office management & leadership (circa 600 managers)•Advise on development strategies to support ‘Transformation change’ within the businessRecent Achievements:•Advising / coaching business departments the best training approach for current change initiatives•Managed the set up and installation for a system training room to support the ‘Transformation change’ within a two week… Show more •Design & deliver effective learning & development interventions and toolkit to support Head Office management & leadership (circa 600 managers)•Advise on development strategies to support ‘Transformation change’ within the businessRecent Achievements:•Advising / coaching business departments the best training approach for current change initiatives•Managed the set up and installation for a system training room to support the ‘Transformation change’ within a two week period•Built the L&D strategy to align closely with the initiative Show less

Responsibilities include:*Coaching senior mgnt team for operational effectiveness*Ensure compliance of operational change initiatives*Behaviour development*Effective evaluation & ROIRecent Achievements:•Designed; delivered and implemented a successful shift manager development programme, achieving 485% ROI, including at least a 70k cost saving. Also shortlisted finalist for the 2013 Personnel Today category for ‘Excellence in Learning & Development’•Formulated and… Show more Responsibilities include:*Coaching senior mgnt team for operational effectiveness*Ensure compliance of operational change initiatives*Behaviour development*Effective evaluation & ROIRecent Achievements:•Designed; delivered and implemented a successful shift manager development programme, achieving 485% ROI, including at least a 70k cost saving. Also shortlisted finalist for the 2013 Personnel Today category for ‘Excellence in Learning & Development’•Formulated and delivered the L&D strategy to align closely with the distribution operational strategy•Effectively designed & delivered a specific management development programme ‘Connecting You’ (120 managers). This increased business knowledge and effective process adherence•Effectively managed the ‘Transforming You’ project to increase engagement; capability and compliance with robust measurement & reporting structure and sponsorship (286 managers)•Created & delivered an efficient working programme (Labour Standards) and DVD for the operation within 4 weeks and within budget at short notice•Designed; delivered and implemented a robust evaluation and assessment method (based on Kirkpatrick’s level 1 – 5) (demonstrated a 28% increase in knowledge / skills and increased number of practical management hours on the ‘shop floor’ and a 10% reduction of grievances)•Enhanced the credibility of the function through creative marketing techniques such as L&D roadshows, which increased learning engagement and created a ‘hunger for learning’ (300 managers)•Liaising with ‘Lane 4’ consultants in relation with the leadership development of the senior leadership team (Distribution director and reports)•Enhanced the L&D intranet pages to make it easier for the customers to navigate, with a simple menu option and clarity of information (30% increase of online learning tools)•Successfully designed; facilitated a number of high performing team events for several senior teams, enhancing effective team work and understanding Show less

Responsibilities include:Coaching Managers to comply with Change initiativesDevelop managers to become effective in their performance (CI)Recent achievements Taken a lead role to re-design & raise the profile of an ‘Aspire’ high potential development programme across Group by inspiring & engaging senior leaders in the business and giving support and council to delegatesAccredited Coach and Level 1 trainer via the Institute of Human Development (IHD) Coached 22… Show more Responsibilities include:Coaching Managers to comply with Change initiativesDevelop managers to become effective in their performance (CI)Recent achievements Taken a lead role to re-design & raise the profile of an ‘Aspire’ high potential development programme across Group by inspiring & engaging senior leaders in the business and giving support and council to delegatesAccredited Coach and Level 1 trainer via the Institute of Human Development (IHD) Coached 22 clients (of mixed level) to date (Career Development; Self-confidence; relationship mgnt etc.) Designed & implemented a Head Office induction programme across Group, after a demerger and repositioned as a PLC (now delivered to on average 20 new starters every two weeks) Key player in the thinking; design & delivery of a major change programme (Homebase Way), now included in corporate induction Realigned company Health & Safety training programme via inductionDesigned & implemented a new department training programme for Homebase commercial about Direct Importing for approx.100 employeesDesigned & delivered a number of Team Development events and Strategy meetings for aligned functionsRealigned the use of a 360 tool both on-line & paper based, with a cost saving of £100 per subject Show less

Managing the D&T requirements for the Retail division based in the south of the country