As our economy recovers and continues to show signs of improvement, we are in a situation where job vacancies have returned to pre-recession levels. This is excellent news; however, there are still issues which are impacting directly upon individual’s career…
Stress: The Proverbial Straw that Broke the Managers Back?
We wrote an article, Are SME Managers Neglected?, which asked the question, are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) placing too much pressure on their managers? Whilst the focus of the article was on SME, the issues affect larger organisations as…
Managers Need to Learn that Sorry is Not the Hardest Word!
This innocuous little 5 letter word appears to be causing problems within organisations, affecting our working relationships and our professionalism. Why, you may ask is something which expresses a feeling of regret or penitence, or is used to express an…
Why Choose a Management and Leadership Qualification?
Research shows that only 1 in 5 managers holds a Management and Leadership Qualification (MLQ), is it any wonder that there are issues over organisational management and leadership, such as generalization of roles and underperformance? This is why ET&C, in…
40% off Management & Leadership Programmes with ET&C
We have written several articles about the need for skills improvement, organisations undervaluing staff in regard to training and development, and the need to invest in the future. With this in mind, we are offering you a 40% discount on…
Is In-house Training Affecting Performance?
Are staff at risk of underperforming by not accessing external training and development schemes? In a whitepaper produced by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), based on a survey of healthcare professionals, found that externally accredited programmes, such as university courses,…
Time to Think?
Are managers and leaders missing out on the opportunity to further develop their work and business, by focusing too much on doing rather than thinking? Many successful people have credited their success to the ability to devote time and space…
The Importance of Training and Development
In recent weeks we have devoted a number of articles to individual development, and how this can improve work place opportunities, as well as providing a competitive edge. More recently we explored underdeveloped skills and knowledge that individuals may have…
The Professional Manager
In this time of increased competitiveness, not only between businesses but employees and potential employees, it is important to stand out from the crowd. This is why Endeavour Training & Consultancy (ET&C) actively sort out, and partnered with The Chartered…
Why Choose a CMI Qualification?
At Endeavour Training & Consultancy (ET&C) we thought long and hard about the kind of qualifications we wanted to offer to individuals and businesses. We spoke with industry experts, awarding bodies, and potential customers, and the realisation that professional status…