springboard-course-brochure-web

Winner of several awards for innovationand quality, the Springboard Women’sDevelopment Programme enables womento give more and get more out of theirwork. They identify where they are going,and then develop the skills, ‘can-do’attitude and the confidence to get on withit. All useful assets at any time, butespecially valuable to organisations dealingwith change.What does it consist of?Delivered over three months, it consists of five simple,and yet powerful, ingredients, all grounded in reality:1. The superb Springboard workbook, regularlyupdated and covering all the material for the entireprogramme – there’s no need for anything extra.2. Four action-packed one-day workshops spread overthree months. Staff are only out for one day a month.3. Inspiring role models – people that staff can reallyrelate to, and who will put a spring in their step.4. The encouragement of effective networks withinthe group, so their progress becomesself-perpetuating.5. A local support system to keep them going.How do you access Springboard?Who is it for?For all employers who want to develop their staff totheir fullest potential. Of course, developing people isgood management practice anyway, but there arecountless organisational benefits as well as havingstaff full of enthusiasm, ideas, skillsand the energy to succeed – especially indifficult times.Springboard is designed for women from allbackgrounds, ages and stages of their lives. Althoughthe programme was initially written and developed forwomen in non-management grades, over its lifewomen from all levels have participated in andbenefited from the programme.“The Springboard programme is delivered exclusively byus, and by trainers who are especially trained andlicensed by us. This means you get the best value fromthe programme. Contact us to deliver a programmefor you, or to ask us about the trainer licensingprocess. Having your own internal trainers deliveringthe programme is bound to be a cost-effective optionworth considering.I would recommend this course to anybody. It hasalready helped me immensely, with both work andpersonal subjects, in such a short space of time.It has kick-started my motivation and I willcontinue working towards my goals withhelp from the workbook.Jacqui Stanley, National Grid”“The Springboard programme is highly relevant to theNHS today, as it goes through a major period ofchange. The programme is cost effective and meetsthe organisation's needs by developing the individualwho becomes more effective at work.I can thoroughly recommend it for any NHS Trust.”Rainy Faisey, Deputy Director of HROxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust

How do you know it works?Results from participant evaluations are:Finding solutions rather than problemsBeing more optimisticDealing better with other staffNow have clear goalsNow more effective at workPrepared to accept more responsibilities at work90%90%89%87%86%86%0 20 40 60 80 100“What is perfect about theSpringboard Programme is how wellit fits in the organisation’s structure.The results speak for themselves inthe statistics: women in Royal Mailare gaining the confidence to shapetheir own futures and gain thepromotions they deserve.”Kay Clements, Inclusion and ProjectManager, Royal MailWhat results can you expect?After attending the Springboard Women’sDevelopment Programme, some women steam uptheir career ladder or gain new qualifications. Othersstay in the same job, but with a new sense of purpose,an open approach to change, and a more positiveattitude.The managers of participants report being delightedwith the changes in their staff. These changes have aknock-on effect, enabling the managers themselves toperform better. They say their staff are more focussedand confident after attending Springboard.Participants bring their managers solutions instead ofproblems, take on more responsibility, are morepositive and have improved communication skills.“Springboard is tried and tested in the police context,has an impact on women in the police and deliversresults. It is a key component in achieving the GenderAgenda. I have no hesitation in recommending itthroughout the police service.”Julie Spence, Former Chief Constable,Cambridgeshire ConstabularyWhat about a programme for men?The Navigator development programme for men doesexactly the same job as Springboard – but fornon-management men. For added benefit, run bothprogrammes. Contact us for details.As a direct result of theSpringboard programme,I have got myself a spankingnew job and virtually doubled mysalary into the bargain! It was justthe catalyst I needed.Thank you for pushing usto step outside ourcomfort zones.I found Springboardto be exhilarating, energisingand effective. It has helped meto clarify and achieve goalsI never thought could beaccomplished in this briefperiod of time.The day before the courseI was going to resign becauseof certain situations at work andeven difficulties with family. Now Iam managing to cope with all ofthis more assertively and changemyself and work is fantastic.A truly inspiring course.

Client ListThe Springboard Women’s DevelopmentProgramme has been used by 240,000 womeninside hundreds of organisations throughout theUK and worldwide. In the UK, they include:• Cambridge Constabulary• Derbyshire County Council• Derbyshire NHS Trust• Devon and Cornwall Police• Dorset Police• Foreign and Commonwealth Office• Intellectual Property Office• Learning and Skills Council• London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham• MITIE Group• National Grid• NHS England• Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust• Rolls-Royce plc• Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea• Royal Mail• University of Cambridge• University of Exeter• University of Leeds• University of Loughborough• University of Manchester• University of Oxford• University of Warwick• West Midlands Police• William Hill“The programmes were really well received byour staff, and made a huge difference topeople at a time when it was opportune toevaluate where they were at work, at homeand in life.”Phil Quinn, Head of Learning andDevelopment, Learning and Skills CouncilThe Springboard ConsultancyThe Springboard Consultancy is the UK’sleading Women’s DevelopmentConsultancy and the SpringboardProgramme is our award-winning flagshipprogramme. Our track record of designinginnovative, pragmatic and cost-effectiveprogrammes means that we deliver awealth of practical outcomes for a widerange of client organisations, their staffand students.Although based in the UK, our process oftraining and licensing other trainers todeliver our programmes means that230,000 people have used our programmesin 37 countries worldwide.“Not only have the individuals benefittedfrom gaining extra increments, upgradesand qualifications, but the University hasbenefitted, as can be seen by the widerange of additional responsibilities thatthe women have assumed sinceattending the programme.”Debbie Greenwood, University of LeedsTo find out more, contact:or The Springboard Consultancy direct:Tel: +44 (0)1271 850828office@springboardconsultancy.comwww.springboardconsultancy.comblog.springboardconsultancy.com@SpringboardTrng®