Testimonials

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"I have known Barrie Smale for the past eight years, first in my capacity as Head of Learning & Development for Helphire Group PLC and more recently in my post as Learning and Development Manager for FIRSTPLUS Financial Group plc.

At Helphire Group, Barrie developed and delivered a range of management development programmes, including a Certificate in Management and a Diploma in Management from the Chartered Management Institute. At FIRSTPLUS, Barrie has delivered a Certificate in Management Programme and has also conducted bespoke training in performance management for the entire management population of some 50 people. Delegate feedback from all of these interventions has been excellent. Throughout our work together I have found Barrie to be knowledgeable and credible. He deals competently with Managers at all levels, from Team Leader to Board Executive. He demonstrates excellent knowledge of his subject and his materials and delivery, including course administration, are always first class. His integrity, for example, in the use of confidential Company data is exemplary. I would recommend Inspired2Learn to any firm looking for sound and commercially focussed management development training. He brings credibility, knowledge, humour and a wealth of experience to any Programme he delivers on their behalf."

Jo Christmas, FIRSTPLUS Financial Group PLC

"Barrie has delivered a CMS and DMS programme in the Council. Both programmes have been very successful both in the 100% pass rate but also in terms of the delivery style and all that Barrie brings to the process. He is exceptionally organised and reliable. He listens to your needs and does all he can to incorporate them into the work he delivers. He is a great motivator and chaser with the delegates which they need sometimes to keep on top of the heavy workload. He has also been a great support to them too. We are running both programmes again this year...... repeat business is the best indication I can offer about Barrie's work!"

Chantal Young, HR, Bath & North-East Somerset Council

"Over the last two and a half years I have worked in partnership with Smale Consulting on behalf of Npower. Barrie's organisational skills are second to none, he always knows where everything is at any given moment in time and any reports etc. that I have requested have always been available within a few minutes. He has successfully managed over 180 people through CMI qualifications. I look forward to a long partnership continuing along successful lines for the future."

Tony Henson, Senior Learning & Development Consultant, RWE Npower PLC

"Barrie has worked in partnership with Helphire for almost 6 years, during which time he has consistantly been very supportive, and well liked by all that he has had contact with. He was instrumental in helping us to develop our Management Development Programmes, which are accreditted by the Chartered Management Institute. Barrie also delivers the CMI's Diploma in Management programme for us. He is a pleasure to work with and can be relied on to give good advice and guidance."

Sue Cole, Training & Development Manager, Helphire Group plc

"ISG Pearce has known Barrie for over 7 years and have used his training services on many occasions including CMI Team Leadership, Learning & Development NVQ's and Mentoring. Personally, since changing my career path three years ago Barrie has been a constant influence and great support, without him I would not have completed an NVQ Learning & Development or OCR Mentoring Award and probably not realised my own potential within my role. Barrie is a true professional and I look forward to working with him in the future."

Jane Howse, HR, ISG Pearce

"Over the past two years I completed the CMI's Certificate and Diploma in Management with Inspired2Learn. Their facilitation methods, structure for the modules, participation exercises etc. were very well designed and tailored to suit the needs of the group. Their inclusive style of delivery meant that every individual was able to meet the aims and objectives of the courses. A thorough approach which enabled me to achieve qualifications that have supported my continued professional development. Thank you Inspired2Learn."

Penny Wood, Project Manager, Bristol City Council