IMPACT programme Who are they? The development arm of CIO Connect – the networking association for CIOs in the UK. They provide a number of programmes with strategic partners to help develop CIOs and their teams across the UK. They also sponsored the work which we undertook on developing a competency framework for CIOs. Why are they a partner? In developing a CIO competency framework we worked in partnership with Impact as sponsors, and thus had access to a wide range of individuals. We bring the robustness and rigour to a number of interventions, and will be providers to IMPACT on a range of their development programmes for CIOs. More information - www.IMPACT-sharing.com

Marton House Who are they? This company provides learning and e-learning solutions for companies and contracted out training solutions. Why are they a partner? We have been developing on-line learning solutions and are using Marton House in support of that – notably in the area of e-learning solutions. More information - www.martonhouse.co.uk

Sailnet Who are they? An organisation that specialises in Sailing activities based in Brighton. They can accommodate teams of up to 30 people for a real experience of what it is like for a team to operate well together under, sometimes, tough conditions. It also tests leadership in such conditions. Why are they a partner? We recognise that team building events do need to have the element of fun as well, but with real purpose. It is useful for people to test out what they have learnt about themselves and others. This is often best done in a situation where they are pushed and have to operate out of their comfort zone. More information - www.sailnetuk.com

CIO Development Who are they? An organisation founded by Brinley Platts to research improved models of CIO career development and to help IT executives break through into the top levels of business through coaching and workshops. Why are they a partner? In the space of coaching and career management, it is important to have a good working relationship and also to bring a range of approaches that are very personal to individuals. We work with CIO Development if there is a need to have a varied approach, or if there is a need for our detailed methodologies and tools to be deployed. More information - www.ciodevelopment.com

Service Quality International Who are they? A sister company that provides training programmes for customer facing service staff and leaders in support of delivering excellence in service quality Why are they a partner? We have identified that the behaviours of customer facing staff and leaders in their approach to customers has a fundamental impact on business performance. It makes perfect sense to partner with an organisation with service quality at its heart, that can help staff and leaders with the techniques necessary to improve customer service. More information - www.servicequalityinternational.co.uk

Three Hands Who are they? An organisation that links business with people and communities for the mutual benefit of all. They run development programmes for individuals and companies that combine with real community development programmes both in the UK and overseas – for example charity fundraising through to construction in Africa. Why are they a partner? We encourage team building through a combination of both psychologically sound, yet practical, principles. By working with people to help them understand others better, they can not only understand how others operate, which helps to build trust and better performance, but put that into action with real team activities in a real situation. They get something from it personally but also give something to the community with whom they work. More information - www.threehands.co.uk

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