Steve Budd is a People and Culture Manager at Taleka. He possess expertise in coaching, change management, strategic planning, team management, business strategy and 27 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I had the pleasure of reporting to Steve as a language instructor at Berlitz Beijing from 2011 to 2012. He was approachable, enthusiastic and highly skilled in supporting my professional development as a teacher. I felt confident and motivated to speak with him on a range of matters, be it client briefs, teaching methods or cultural issues. It is rare to find a line manager or colleague with such versatile qualities. His cross-cultural experience was evident in the way he expertly managed a diverse team of different nationalities, personalities and skill sets. I wholeheartedly recommend Steve as a line manager, mentor and professional colleague. Oliver Cem " and "When we first met, Steve's warmth and candour caught me completely off guard; now that I know him better, I can add that his enthusiasm and dedication is truly inspiring! Steve and I both worked for ACTE during 2014 - 2017, and I fortunate enough to see and experience his contributions first-hand. Foremost among these were Steve's internal training initiatives - specifically for leadership development, learner engagement strategies, and train-the-trainer workshops. Some of Steve's other contributions include establishment of the corporate intranet, improving company-wide communication - thereby minimising hierarchical "bottlenecks", and staff morale events. Steve is one of those rare leaders that acknowledges the true value of staff, and the importance of investing in them. Steve's support of my team has been fantastic, and I would value - and recommend to all - any opportunity to work alongside him."