🌟 Mel Bligh (She/Her) Founder Thrive Leadership Email & Phone Number

East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Mel worked as an Associate Consultant, Tutor and Coach for TDP Development Ltd. - Mel worked with a large client on a cultural development programme. This programme was the first of its kind, with Managers and TU representatives attending programmes in partnership to drive better business outcomes and employee relations. Mel led delivery for all three modules looking at managing self, building strong relationships and improving client focus. This has led to important behavioural change within the company.- Mel worked as part of a core team of coaches and facilitators delivering a high profile leadership programme in a prominent London Council. This proactive programme was aimed at supporting leaders to achieve the challenges they faced in the light of budget cuts whilst delivering great service. Mel facilitated all elements of the programme and provided 1:1 psychometric feedback and coaching for individual leaders. - Mel has worked in both healthcare and the prison service to build greater self-awareness of leaders prior to attending leadership programmes, This entailed psychometric assessment analysis and targeted goal setting.

Yorkshire,United

Mel works with organisations from large blue chip organisations, public sector bodies, academic institutions and SMEs to help them develop and grow their staff. Mel uses a variety of skills and processes to move the client towards their goal. From live facilitation, training, coaching and mentoring Mel applies a targeted approach to the challenge at hand. Shine and Rise (www.shineandrise.co.uk) specialise in leadership coaching, leadership development, high performing teams, employee engagement, culture change and company wellness. Some of the organisations Mel has delivered projects and interventions for include: American Express, Logica, HBOS, O2 (Telefonica), The FSA, Worldpay, The European Parliament, The Department of Health, LV=, Lloyd's Register, Leeds Chamber of Commerce, Leeds University Business School, Royal Mail, Westminster City Council, The States of Jersey, HM Prisons, NFU Mutual, Benenden Mutual and a variety of SMEs.

Working in partnership with the IPA and their clients to deliver training and consultancy regarding employee engagement, involvement & consultation and change management.

Mel worked with several large blue chip organisations to support their graduate, leadership and team development through training and development interventions. The types of programmes were focused on building consultancy skills in HR professionals, self directed learning and client focus skills for graduates and developing mentoring skills for leaders. Mel wrote several programmes in addition to delivering to varied audiences. Mel still works as an associate to Strategis today.

Brighton, United Kingdom

- I developed competency frameworks for the Technologies function with supporting learning tracks.- I lead a Change Management approach for the eHR implementation in EMEA and leveraged globally.- I project lead the AXP Culture Review which enabled enhanced engagement and performance.- I lead the creation and delivery of a standard change management platform for American Express.

- Provided internal consultancy to senior technology leaders to develop innovative and cost effective development solutions to meet their business needs and challenges.- Translated strategic business direction into development and change management plans for business partners.- Facilitated senior leadership team effectiveness events to ensure sufficient ‘leadership readiness’ for action.- Partnered on key transformational projects/initiatives with Technologies as development subject matter expert.

- Provided daily consultancy, coaching and education to technology leaders regarding their business as usual human resources requirements, e.g. employee engagement issues, compensation and benefits, learning & development, etc.- Developed the Flexible Working Practices initiative in conjunction with Technologies that enabled leaders to resource projects in ways that supported the business needs, whilst enhancing employee engagement.- EMEA Project Lead for large-scale global out-tasking activity across Technologies. Partnered with key stakeholders to deliver major milestones and compliance in EMEA markets.- Partnered with Compensation & Benefits to ensure appropriate market reference zones and job code structure was available to leaders. - Partnered with Technology leadership to create employee learning tracks in response to the employee survey.

- Provided employee relations services to 1,000 employees and line management.- Co-ordinated and implemented multi-skilling work practices.- Co-ordinated absence control and disciplinary procedures, including process improvements.- Established, developed and maintained close partnerships with both line leaders and trade union. Provided line leadership with support and guidance on policy issues. Negotiated with unions in respect to interpretation of national and local agreements.- Provided expertise with regards to skilled issues, e.g. the placement of apprentices, multi-skilling, running the Adult Apprenticeship Programme and counsel to ER colleagues with regards to skilled agreements and policies.

- Provided Organisational & Personnel Planning services to 250 Engineering staff.- Established and maintained close partnerships with line leaders providing support in key areas such as internal and external recruitment, manpower issues and compensation planning.- Responsibility for implementation and co-ordination of Personnel Development Committees (succession planning) for the division. Identified, planned and implemented development opportunities for employees, whilst supporting the business needs and encouraging cross-functional moves, diversity and International Service opportunities. Responsible for driving development of career paths, tiering and coaching of employees.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Studies, 2:1

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