What our customers say about facilitator training for individuals

“It’s been like putting on a new coat in terms of myself as a trainer and facilitator”
Mekor Newman, Newman Francis Limited

“A really good experience which taught me a lot about myself ... it was really positive to learn with a cross sector group rather than within my own organisation.”
Sue Johnson, Regional Development Officer, Skills for Care West Midlands “

“I have gained experience of being in an action learning set and therefore more knowledge and confidence in facilitating a set. I would have no hesitation in recommending this course to others”
Liz Mackenzie, Advanced Practitioner CPD Worker, Cornwall Council

“Ruth is superbly competent in action learning, but most importantly has the ability to share that knowledge clearly and concisely, to enable others to develop their own skills. I’ve gained a new tool for my toolbox – an enhanced portfolio and therefore potential for increased income”.
Lisa Flude, Management and Leadership Development Consultancy

“I am so glad I made the decision to come, it felt a really in depth, comprehensive course with strong values. I would thoroughly recommend the course for anyone wanting or thinking of facilitating action learning”
Laura Crichton, trainer, facilitator, consultant

“I really enjoyed the course – it has been useful in all sorts of ways .... will be very useful in considering how to use action learning in the new [Clore Social Leadership] programme’
Siobhan Edwards, Development Manager, Clore Social Leadership Programme

“The trainer was excellent – very clear and open, calming and reassuring”
Rachael Stokes, Learning & Development Manager, NCVO “

“An excellent course and three days well spent. I learned much more than I thought I would just observing, listening and practising”
Pat Walker, leadership trainer and coach

“intensive and enjoyable experience – the programme was well structured with a good balance between practical and theoretical sessions”
Annie O’Neill, Clore Fellow and arts manager

“very worthwhile and developmental. It has been a long time since I had the opportunity to critically explore my practice in a peer context in such a way and I have gained a lot from this”
Anna Clarke, Development Consultant

“Apart from Ruth’s extensive knowledge of action learning, her style allowed for total participation by the group, allowing lots of opportunities for learning. A totally worthwhile experience and one that will, I am sure, be of real benefit to the organisation”
Shane Carroll, Learning & Development Manager, Avenues

“It was great to work with such a committed and rich group. The programme struck a good balance between learning and experience and reflection ...Ruth is a passionate champion for action learning”
Martin Vogel, independent consultant

“Di established a good group dynamic very quickly – she has authority, experience, knowledge by the bucket load! Very glad I attended”
Programme development manager, National School of Government

“The group had a good variety of backgrounds and experience and so I gained insight of different approaches to action learning and I learnt through the range of topics brought forward. I felt privileged to be on the course and to have the opportunity to be trained by Ruth – a great role model.”
Director, management consultancy

“The trainer imparted knowledge and skills in a very empowering way. One of the best training programmes I’ve ever been on”
Practice Officer in community development