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This blog post is in support of the SPECTRUM evaluation tool available online from www.evaluationstore.com . Although just one of a number of profiling tools available, SPECTRUM was initially designed for Evaluation Store by Poppyfish Associate Steve Jarrett and benefits from being one of the more affordable profiling tools for those taking their first steps with this approach.   What is SPECTRUM? One of the key ways that learning and development programmes can promote organisational development is through changed individual behaviours. As we develop new skills and new awareness so we change our behaviour to achieve better outcomes. The SPECTRUM™ questionnaire provides you with valid information about your own behavioural preferences and your impact on the people around you.   What is behaviour? Behaviour can be defined as the combination of what you do, what you say, how you say it and what facial expressions and body language you use in the process. ...

Poppyfish People Development is pleased to be partnering the construction company, Durkan Limited, in its new LEAD initiative which gets underway in June. The company wide Durkan LEAD programme will see all 160 employees embark on a pathway of learning and development that is designed to maximise individual potential and generate continuous performance improvement across the firm. Each Durkan employee will be enrolled on one of three learning pathways, each following a personalised structure that will see a number of compulsory events supplemented by additional optional events that the employee can choose to attend. Employees that complete all compulsory courses and an appropriate number of optional courses will be entitled to receive a 'Durkan Diploma' in recognition of their learning. “ We are very pleased to be able to offer this exciting new opportunity to our staff ,” said Ian Cresswell, Director of Health & Safety, Quality and Environment at Durkan, “ we fee...

I am delighted to announce that Stephen Jarrett has become an Associate of Poppyfish People Development. Stephen Jarrett is a management consultant, HR and training specialist with over 25 years experience in organisational culture, design, strategy, people development, facilitation, psychometrics and life coaching. An expert in soft skill training, facilitation, HR and coaching, Steve has worldwide experience in many industry sectors and is used to taking a whole organisation approach - from top teams right the way through to the all important tea trolley! Steve brings his own engaging style and an impressive depth of experience to the Poppyfish portfolio. He believes that " learning is the greatest game in life and the most fun; it is the only game worth playing, we are taught this as children and so why can't we take their philosophy into the world of adult learning and development? " I very much enjoy working with Steve and am pleased to be able to draw hi...