Working as an adviser for the Innovate2Succeed programme. This national intiative is designed to drive business growth by harnessing innovation. The programme is fully funded by Innovate UK and delivered across the North of England by RTC North through the Enterprise Europe Network.Activity is focussed on ambitious companies who want to unlock their innovation management potential and provides one to one, tailored coaching and mentoring support. The programme can address innovation… Show more Working as an adviser for the Innovate2Succeed programme. This national intiative is designed to drive business growth by harnessing innovation. The programme is fully funded by Innovate UK and delivered across the North of England by RTC North through the Enterprise Europe Network.Activity is focussed on ambitious companies who want to unlock their innovation management potential and provides one to one, tailored coaching and mentoring support. The programme can address innovation management challenges such as: - Development and implementation of practical innovation management processes;- Enabling planned innovation and commercialisation activity;- Connections to high quality specialist advice, support and facilities;- Identification and access to new markets;- Creation of a culture of innovation to stimulate, capture and develop ideas for growth;- Becoming investment ready and securing funding and finance. Show less

The aim is to create a Client partnership approach to build the capability and adaptability to deliver the performance results to achieve our Client’s vision, goals and aims. Our unique approach is to create internal capability and resilience as quickly as possible - meaning that, in the future, we won’t be needed. Whilst we always seek to establish long-term partnerships, we will not to do the same thing over and over again. Our belief is that for relationships to be healthy and… Show more The aim is to create a Client partnership approach to build the capability and adaptability to deliver the performance results to achieve our Client’s vision, goals and aims. Our unique approach is to create internal capability and resilience as quickly as possible - meaning that, in the future, we won’t be needed. Whilst we always seek to establish long-term partnerships, we will not to do the same thing over and over again. Our belief is that for relationships to be healthy and sustainable, they need to develop to match the changing needs of the environment. We will demystify any key concepts and ideas we use into practical tools that create measurable results. Our core approach is based on the belief that developing your capability helps you to create longevity, resilience and high levels of performance. Key Areas of ExpertiseExecutive Team DevelopmentLeadershipTalent Management and DevelopmentAssessment for Recruitment and PromotionProcess Facilitation Merger and Acquisition IntegrationExecutive and Developmental CoachingLearning and Development StrategyEmotional IntelligenceTeam Strategy DevelopmentConference Delivery and HostingClients Pete and Marbury have collaborated with:DWF LLPBLMKeoghsCity Football GroupPanasonicFarFetchMoney SupermarketTravel SupermarketMoney Saving ExpertLand SecuritiesChannel4MorrisonsSociete GenraleUnited UtilitiesBNFLArcadisAstraZenecaPaul Smith Limited Show less

I headed up Leadership and Talent Development and Coaching at DWF. Providing challenging and supportive programmes for high potential and high performing individuals from the Associate, Partner and Executive populations. I Coached Partners and managed and delivered the DWF Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring programmes working with external coaches and internal mentors.Create, managed and eveloved DWF's bespoke Leadership and Talent Development programme which was aimed at supporting… Show more I headed up Leadership and Talent Development and Coaching at DWF. Providing challenging and supportive programmes for high potential and high performing individuals from the Associate, Partner and Executive populations. I Coached Partners and managed and delivered the DWF Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring programmes working with external coaches and internal mentors.Create, managed and eveloved DWF's bespoke Leadership and Talent Development programme which was aimed at supporting career aspirations and Firm requirements for all levels of Partnership and Associateship and was recognised by both HR Excellence Awards and Law Society Awards as being leading edgeCreated new DWF career paths for entry into partnerships to maximise and reward individual contributionCreated and managed the DWF assessment process to measure candidate readiness for progression matched to Practice Group and Firm requirements. Show less

Established a learning and development function to provide executive coaching and development; management, leadership and behavioural skills development; business development and client management training; and ensure all legal and technical CPD requirements were met. Created and managed creation of a of a bespoke talent and succession management programme aimed at supporting career aspirations and Firm requirements for all levels of Partnership and Associateship linked to bespoke… Show more Established a learning and development function to provide executive coaching and development; management, leadership and behavioural skills development; business development and client management training; and ensure all legal and technical CPD requirements were met. Created and managed creation of a of a bespoke talent and succession management programme aimed at supporting career aspirations and Firm requirements for all levels of Partnership and Associateship linked to bespoke competencies and providing bespoke development plans.Co-designed and developed an Executive leadership development programme with Cranfield School of Management.Coached Partners, Directors and individuals to enhance performance.Created bespoke development for all levels as part of a career development pathwayManaged the cultural integration of the 2007 DWF merger with Ricksons. Created a bespoke programme for the integration of laterally hired teams and individuals. Regarded as the key driver internally for change and values initiatives, and delivering a highly valued executive and personal coaching service. Show less

Established and developed a training and development function, recruiting and managing a training team comprising 3 operational trainers (on-the–job training), new product and projects officer, management development and behavioural skills consultant and a sales training consultant, Delivered 1080 man days of training in 6-months. Designed and managed online development portal. Managed the implementation of an NVQ programme, the introduction of the Learning Resource Library and the… Show more Established and developed a training and development function, recruiting and managing a training team comprising 3 operational trainers (on-the–job training), new product and projects officer, management development and behavioural skills consultant and a sales training consultant, Delivered 1080 man days of training in 6-months. Designed and managed online development portal. Managed the implementation of an NVQ programme, the introduction of the Learning Resource Library and the introduction of a work-based trainer programme to support and compliment company-wide initiatives.The Caudwell Group was the parent company for Phones 4U and other mobile phone and insurance organisations. Policy Administration Services limited (Now the Lifestyles Services Group) was the UK’s No.1 Mobile Phone Insurance Administrator with a customer base circa 1 million. P.A.S. administered mobile phone, Identity theft, Car and home insurance for Barclays, BT, Phones 4U, Tesco, Independent retailers and MBNA. Show less

Resposbile for developing a Managemnet Development Programme for Middle Managers

Intiated and managed key consultancy relationshipsand designed and delivered programmes for a number of organisations including: AstraZeneca, BNFL, Great Universal Stores, Hewlett Packard, Josiah Wedgewood & Sons ltd, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Littlewoods, OFSTED and Paul Smith Limited