Jim is a consultant, researcher, coach and developer.
These are excerpts from an action learning training programme and show the types of interpersonal as well as cognitive skills needed to effectively learn in action. It is followed by group exercises on giving and receiving feedback and helps to get you going comfortable with self assessment in your work and generating feedback.
This material is inspired by a great learning guru who has helped thousands learn better, Professor Tom Bourner.
Increasing diversity in the workforce is an important challenge. The public trust government services and companies more if they see that their social identity – race, gender, disability etc. – is reflected in the service being provided. Employers are therefore keen to improve the application rate and success rate of minority-group candidates. A recruitment campaign for a regional police service managed to increase by 50% the pass rate on a pre-employment test, amongst non-white candidates. They achieved this huge improvement by changing the wording of emailed information sent to candidates. How did this work[1] and what are the practical implications for employers?
Social Styles – which one are you? Merril and Reid’s work on identify social styles helps you to identify your preferred way of interacting – the style you generally display and deploy at work.
‘Case’, ’cause’ and ‘class’ advocacy are important and contrasting models for helping disadvantage groups make change and improve their lives.
Wherever you are in the planning process I am happy to help. I am here to discuss your challenges and plans, help you evaluate ‘the how’ of your project, or even make some initial recommendations. So do feel free to ping me an e-mail or call – no commitments required ~ Jim Simpson
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