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ATTN:
Calling all stressed out CEOs, Managing Directors and Business
Owners-managers! |
Do you
need to solve
your business problems
and learn something in the process?
You've
come to the right place!
Welcome
to PALS in
Business©
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From the
desk of Mark Russell in Farnham, Surrey.
Date:
24th June 2009
Are you feeling stressed, exhausted, can't sleep at night and
working long hours because you’re worried about your business, your
family, what to do next or who to turn to for help?
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PALS in
Business©
is an award winning business success programme designed to help you find the
real answers to real business issues.
A rapidly changing
environment and unpredictable global challenges requires your
organisation and people to both act and learn at the same time!
You know you need to
drain the swamp (that is, develop your knowledge and abilities to
survive and prosper as a business in 21st Century), but you are so busy
fighting alligators (handling the day-to-day crises) that you never get
time to do the draining!
PALS in
Business©
is all about you and a group of peers using the power of action learning
to solve your business problems and to
learn while you do so.
If
you have any questions or want to book your place,
then call us on +44 (0) 1252
710 333 NOW!
Alternatively, send an email to me at
mark@avnpicktree.com and tell
me about your business challenges and opportunities.
The programme is based on our
experience of working with small and medium sized businesses and
programmes we have delivered on behalf of
Skills for Business Network and Business Link Berkshire.
Participating delegates have achieved truly astonishing and profound
results and have been helped to grow and develop personally
and professionally; giving them a better business, a better life.
Evaluated
independently by Henley Management College to assess both organisation
results and individual development,
PALS in Business© conforms to the “Best Practices”
framework.
"The overall results were very
positive and showed that this type of development
opportunity was highly valued by the small business
owner managers involved. By the end of the
programmes real, immediate business benefits were
reported. Significant leadership skills development were
also seen in many cases."
David Black
Skills for Business Network Project Manager
Management & Leadership Programme
23 March 2006 |
And the results are
absolutely guaranteed!
(Yes, I just said "guaranteed."
More on that later and don't forget to read about the
fantastic
bonuses on offer worth at least £457 including classic business books,
reports and great software to
market and grow your business. Also, an opportunity to make the most of
your leadership style and strengths through assessment and coaching.)
But don't take our word for it! Here's what
one
participants said about the programme:
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"I was appointed MD two months
before the programme and wanted help to gain the confidence to change
the company. This programme has really been invaluable. I have now
increased the level of promotional and PR activities – we produce
newsletters and ask for referrals. I now give staff briefings to keep
them all informed and we are starting to document our procedures. I am
now working on a culture change to create a more open style of
management and increased staff empowerment. I have found the group
feedback sessions really useful in helping me to develop my ideas. Thank
you!"
Mark Hutton
MD at BPA Consulting
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And more recently, PALS in
Business©
has been recognised for the results it has helped business-owners
achieve both personally and professionally. In May 2007, it picked
up a prestigious award at a glitzy ceremony in London as an innovative
way of helping business people solve problems and learn in the process.
See our News section for more details!
A definition of
insanity is doing the same thing you have always done while
expecting a different result. Is this the case with you and your
business?
Can you really
afford to miss out on this unique opportunity?
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"The
principal benefit of the programme to the business has been to enable me
to focus and establish a personal plan to introduce and initiate changes
leading to a mutually acceptable exit from the business on my
retirement. Prior to the programme I was having difficulty resolving
many of the potential and real problems. By documenting a personal plan
and building the company future around this, it has helped me to develop
a personal and company vision for the future. This led to developing the
management team and ongoing delegation of various tasks. The real
benefit of the programme was the strength of the team formed with the
other participants and the flexible approach to the delivery. This
programme has probably saved my company from potential oblivion on my
retirement."
Chris
Munton
MD at
Turnpower Services |
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The
Challenge
Businesses like yours,
like mine face enormous challenges in 21st Century, namely:
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Rising complexity
of organisational problems such as rapid globalisation, competition,
rapid technological change, talent war etc.;
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Need to develop new
leadership skills;
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Increased importance
of effective, high performance teams;
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The drive to
capture and transfer valued knowledge;
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A greater need for
learning but less time for it.
Businesses and business
leaders need help to solve problems and challenges with truly innovative
and sustaining strategies; develop teams that continually improves their
capacity to perform and adapt; and capture, transfer and apply valuable
knowledge at the individual, group, organisation and community levels.
Typically, business
people prefer to listen and learn from other business leaders and peers
whom they admire and respect. They also believe that valuable
knowledge and skills are gained from acquiring relevant experience
solving real problems in the real world rather than from formal
qualifications or the theoretical models of the academic world.
Most are more interested
in how to apply leadership and business skills in a practical way so as
to achieve beneficial change quickly.
In other words, they
learn through doing in a process known as
action learning.
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“I first worked with Mark on
an Action Learning training course which he facilitated
for a group of fellow CEO’s and Managing Directors.
Mark’s approach, methodology and insight added instant
value to the group taking us places that we otherwise
would have taken a very long time to reach. Following
that time we have worked together on further business
development courses and I have also brought Mark in to
facilitate some strategic thinking sessions and board
meetings at ramsac. I highly recommend both Mark and his
results.”
Robert May
MD at ramsac |
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History
of Action Learning
Action learning
involves a group of peers working on real problems and learning
while they do so.
Action learning has
emerged as an effective tool used by organisations to
solve critical and complex
problems. Many companies use it to develop leaders,
build teams, and improve corporate capabilities. Action Learning has
been successful used to create new products and services, reduce costs
by improving production and delivery operations, expand customer bases,
improve service quality, and change organisational cultures.
Reg Revans introduced
action learning in the 1940s. Since then there have there have been
multiple variations of the concept. It is based on the premise
that:
"There can be no learning
without action and no (sober and deliberate) action without learning."
Revans suggests that businesses and
people cannot flourish unless the rate of learning is greater than that
of the rate of change being experienced.
Learning has two elements -
programmed knowledge (traditional instruction) and questioning
insight (critical insight).
Most forms of action learning share
the elements of real people resolving and taking action on real problems
in real time and learning while doing so. The great attraction of
action learning is its unique power to simultaneously solve difficult
challenges and develop people and organisations at
minimal costs to the business.
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“I first met Mark when he
was facilitating a peer working group that I belonged
to. I found him to be a very dynamic presenter putting
across his wealth of knowledge in a very engaging way.
On the back of this I asked Mark to run a session to all
the employees at the AppSwing company meeting entitled
"Jump start your business brain". This was very
successful in opening up everyone to different ways of
thinking about the business. Whenever I meet with Mark I
find him to be personable, motivational and thought
provoking. He is highly recommended.”
Neil Thompson
CEO at Ammat Consulting |
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What is
PALS in Business©?
PALS stands for
Power of Action Learning Sets.
PALS in
Business©
is a remarkably simple programme of peer-to-peer action learning that
helps business solve problems in the real world and to learn while they
do so. Based on "best practice", PALS in
Business©
has SIX key components:
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A qualified problem
(project, challenge, opportunity, issue, or task) that is urgent and
important to the individual or business;
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A group of peers
or a team ideally composed of four to eight individuals;
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A process of
insightful questioning and reflective listening;
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Action taken on
the problem;
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A commitment to
learning;
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A coach.
PALS in
Business©
is:
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An opportunity to
step back and reflect on personal and professional needs with
valuable input on specific problems coming from other group members;
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A powerful and
effective way for people to learn from one another and to develop
personally and professionally;
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A process where you
support other group members and learn with and through one other;
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A way of learning
from, and being supported by, a skilled coach;
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The chance to work
on real problems in the real world and build individual, team
and organisational capabilities simultaneously all at minimal cost
to the business.
Participants in PALS in
Business© programmes are expected to raise and tackle
difficult questions, discuss sensitive and sometimes controversial
issues, and share their learning in a supportive environment.
Confidence and trust are
critical to the programme. Time is spent building a strong rapport and
bonding between group members and there is an unwritten understanding
that “what is said in the room stays in the room”.
PALS in
Business©
programmes may be run with peers from an organisation or a mixed set
where you can work with peers from different sectors and different
professional backgrounds.
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All Backed up by a remarkable
Guarantee:
"I am so convinced that
your decision to join this seminar programme is one of the most
important you will ever make, I am offering you the following
100% Guarantee:
If at any time during the programme,
you feel that you or your business has not benefited from participation in
PALS in
Business©, I will personally refund
your investment to date. That's how convinced I am that this programme
will impact your business beyond what you may believe possible.
We only want to have clients who are delighted with our services
and who will be comfortable recommending us to others."
Mark Russell |
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
One of the questions we're asked most
frequently is if this programme is suitable for small and larger
businesses. There may be self employed individuals and one person
businesses on the programme - as well as leaders of large organisations. The power of effective
action learning is that the principles work for all
types - and sizes of business.
If
you have any questions or want to book your place,
then call us on +44 (0) 1252
710 333 NOW!
Alternatively, send an email to me at
mark@avnpicktree.com and tell
me about your business challenges and opportunities.
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“Mark is a great Action
Learning Facilitator. He is very personable, nothing is
too much trouble and he runs stimulating high-value
sessions.”
John Yeatman
MD at Archer Tevhnicoat Ltd |
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How
does it Work?
Once you have decided to
join, your requirements will be assessed and you’ll be placed with an
appropriate PALS in
Business© Programme. This could be
with an existing group or a new group and will be given support to help
you integrate into the group.
You’ll meet with a group
of peers for six sessions over a six to nine month period
- roughly every six weeks
(to accommodate business peaks and holiday periods). Each session
will usually last at least half of one day.
Typically, the group
will meet at a bespoke location that is geographically convenient to
most group members. The venue will be a dedicated training environment
with an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and enables you to take
a step back from the business and focus on developing personally and
professionally.
An example of
such a venue is
Barnett Hill in Wonersh, nr Guildford part of the award winning Sundial Group
of quality venues.
 
Group members will
come from a variety of professional backgrounds and work in different
sectors. What you have in common is a problem to be solved and the need
for structured time to reflect and to share learning.
The following system drives PALS in
Business©:
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The group comes
together, re-integrates and members report briefly on what has been
happening;
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Group sets the agenda
and negotiates
the time assigned to each member (which may vary depending on
need and urgency);
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Members
take it in
turns to present their problem to the group;
Through reflective inquiry and dialogue, the group helps each presenter come
to a greater understanding of their situation so that they
can reframe the problem, determine goals and develop action strategies going forward.
The presenter is required
to:
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Take action
between sessions;
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At future meetings
report on the action taken and the results achieved.
Group members ask
questions in preference to making statements and must refrain from
giving advice, telling anecdotes, making judgement, or comparisons to
their own situation.
At each session, part of the time
may be given over to training the group in some aspect of management or
leadership.
At the end of each session
the group reflects on the process and gives feedback to each
other on what has taken place.
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“Mark is an excellent
facilitator who encourages innovative thinking and
stimulates discussion that has added real value in my
approach to working in and on my business. I would
highly recommend the Action Learning programme for other
business owners and managers."
Joanna Read
Director at Morpheus Ltd |
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The
Coach
Coaching is necessary for
the group to focus on the important (i.e., the learning
discovery, development and personal growth) as
well as the urgent (i.e., resolving the problem). The coach helps
the team members reflect on both what they are learning and how they are
solving problems.
Through a series of
questions, the coach enables group members to reflect on how they
listen, how they may have reframed the problem, how they give each other
feedback, how they are planning and working, and what assumptions may be
shaping their beliefs and actions.
The learning coach also
helps the team focus on what they are achieving, what they are finding
difficult, what processes they are employing, and the implications of
these processes.
The coaches for PALS in
Business©
will be Mark P. Russell and Rick Peet. Both have participated in
and coached Action Learning Sets and have wide-ranging experience of
working in many different types of businesses and industry sectors.
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Mark Russell MBA
(Henley)
Mark was born and raised in
Kenya and has lived in Africa, Middle East and
Europe. A retired rugby player who played
for London Harlequins (1991-96) and had
representative honours in England and
South Africa, he travelled the world
touring and playing rugby at the highest level.
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He
believes that these experiences taught him
the importance of proper planning and
preparation and the extraordinary results
that can be achieved through teamwork,
co-operation and learning by doing. After
completing his MBA in 2003, Mark set up
Oakhill Consulting and then joined forces with
Rick Peet to establish AVN Picktree Business
Strategies. Mark is a member of International
Foundation for Action Learning, which exists
to support and develop the work of action
learning in the UK and worldwide. Outside of work his time is taken up
by being an All Pro Husband and Dad, keeping an
aquarium of tropical fish and playing golf
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Rick Peet BA FCA
Rick Peet is Managing Director of accountancy
practice AVN Picktree and has over 25 years of
experience working with small owner managed
businesses. He has been a Finance Director in a
motor dealership, safety equipment manufacturer
and IT Recruitment Agency.
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In these positions he has helped to grow
businesses from £300,000 turnover to £20
million and profits from next to nothing to
over £1 million. Rick is also
co-director of AVN Picktree Business Strategies.
A keen traveller,
Rick has recently climbed Ben Nevis and walked
the Inca Trail to the lost Inca city of Machu
Piccu in Peru. He plays golf badly, guitar
almost as badly and enjoys a wide range of music
- often to the detriment of his eardrums! |
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Testimonials
Other comments from participants
on previous programmes include:
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“It made me feel positive about achieving
my goals.”
“It opened my mind but
also gave me the required focus to take action.”
“It made me think about
what I want from my business and to go and get it.”
“Thanks very much for
all your help, support and guidance. It has been a fun learning
experience, very interesting and informative and has changed the way I
think about my business.”
“A year ago I took over
the business as MD. The organisation was losing clients and money and
on the verge of folding. After a lot of hard work by the team, sales
are healthy and profit levels strong and the pipeline of new business is
robust. Challenges still remain but I am confident about the future of
the business. Key lessons that I internalised during the programme
were:
“The programme taught me the importance of
listening with empathy: to our customers, our staff, our consultants
and such like. It also dawned on me that there is no “silver bullet”
solution and that improvements must be continuous and never-ending. I
never realised how important marketing is to the success of any business
and I learnt that results can be achieved if you involve and empower
everyone in the organisation. On a personal note, I believe that it is
OK to think of what I want out of the business and to use this as a
starting point.” |
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Here's The Best Part -
The Price of Your Investment!
When we work with private clients we charge a minimum £1,500
per day. The business owners were willing to pay these fees because
the profits and tangible benefits they generate far outweighed the costs.
Now on
PALS in Business©
you get access to exactly the same facilitation knowledge and expertise
for a fraction of the cost.
You'll be working with a small group of other business
owner-managers like yourself.
And you'll be meeting for six full day workshops every four to six weeks or
so with the sole aim of working on your business to take it to a
whole new level of growth and profitability.
If
you want to take your business to new levels of prosperity, this
could be for you.
But be ready to get real and get serious. It is not for the faint of
heart.
We'll do "hot seats" brainstorming, tough questions, hard choices
and real hands-on, get-it-done work.
And the cost for just
£2100
plus VAT.
But wait. There's more!
If
your business qualifies and meet the basic criteria, you may
be able to claim up to
£1,000 of government funding from Train to Gain.
And you can use this money to invest in leadership and
management development.
What’s more, if you chose to spend your funding on one of my
leadership and management programmes I will personally
invest £350 so you get the greatest value from your £1,000!
That means you could apply to join an (already extremely
good value) Action Learning programme worth £2,100 for as
little as £750 (as long as you qualify for Train to Gain
funding).
Your contribution is ONLY…
£750
I’ve
set it at this price so that joining is a no-brainer! If you’re serious
about your business, the programme is essential for you.
Call me NOW for more details of the
Train To Gain
funding...
Once again - that's a six session programme
to create a dynamic business growth system that will transform
your business quickly to the next level
worth £2100 plus VAT
for just £750.
The price includes the costs of the
venue (including refreshments, access to learning resources and
programme facilitation.
Book today and you can
join a
PALS in Business©
programme!
All Backed up by
a remarkable
Guarantee:
"I am so convinced that
your decision to join this programme is one of the most
important you will ever make, I am offering you the following
100% Guarantee:
If at any time during the programme,
you feel that you or your business has not benefited from participation in
PALS in
Business©, I will personally refund
your investment to date. That's how convinced I am that this programme
will impact your business beyond what you may believe possible.
We only want to have clients who are delighted with our services
and who will be comfortable recommending us to others."
Mark
Russell
Book your place now because
this Programme
will sell out. |
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Now a note on
those special bonuses...
SPECIAL BONUS ONE WORTH
£195
+ VAT
Simple Stuff That Works (SSTW®)
is a software programme that you can load onto your computer that is designed
to help you grow your business, increase your profits, and make
everything you do more successful.
SSTW® supplies you with the ideas, experiences,
skills, knowledge and expertise to grow your business. And you have the
confidence to make these ideas yours because they are all proven, tried
and tested by some of the UK's most prominent, forward thinking,
owner-managed businesses. We have then managed this information so it
is not only applicable for the type of business the idea's originated
from, but can also be adapted to any type - to your type - of business.
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Increasing prices to attract MORE customers;
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How to work with your
ideal customers and lose the others;
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Creating, chasing and converting more sales leads;
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Reducing your customer defection rate so that you grow even faster;
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Getting customers to spend more AND spend more often;
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Discover your Unique Selling Points;
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Educate your customer to buy your products/services.
SPECIAL BONUS TWO WORTH £197
+ VAT
An opportunity to
use The Inspirational Leadership: Insight to Action Tool and get
some personal 1-2-1 coaching to help you
understand and get the most out of your natural leadership styles and
strengths.
During 2004 the DTI, partnering with the Chartered Management Institute,
conducted one of the largest ever studies of workers in the UK to ask
them what inspired them to follow leaders. The Inspirational Leadership:
Insight to Action Tool is based on these research findings and its
purpose is to enable leaders to be clearer about their most natural
leadership styles and strengths so that they can shape their roles and
those of their team accordingly. The emphasis is to raise awareness of
strengths in leadership.
SPECIAL BONUS THREE WORTH £65
+ VAT
A treasure chest of business books, Summaries, audio CDs and DVDs,
including
Michael Gerber's best seller The E-Myth Revisited. This is required reading for anyone thinking about starting a business or
for those who have already taken that fateful step. The title refers to
the author's belief that entrepreneurs - typically brimming with good
but distracting ideas - make poor businesspeople. He establishes an
incredibly organised plan, so that daily details are scripted, freeing
the entrepreneur's mind to build the long-term success or failure of the
business. You don't need an MBA to understand or follow its directives;
Gerber takes time to explain buzzwords and complex theories. Written in
a clear and well-paced manner, The E-Myth Revisited is like
receiving advice from an old friend.
These fantastic
bonuses are worth an incredible £457.
How do
I know if this Programme is for me?
The Programme
is for You if:
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You own your own
Business or you are Self Employed, or a CEO, Managing Director in a large business;
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You realise that you
need to solve real business problems and learn at the same time if your business is to ever reach
it's full potential;
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You are frustrated at
the lack of business success;
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You are highly
successful - but want to take things to the next level
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You want to make more
money;
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You would like to free
up your time - more reward for less effort
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Your business is
struggling and you want a fast turnaround;
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You want to improve your
leadership/management skills for career progression;
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You want you employees
to work
more as a team making the best use of their talented resources;
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You want your business to
be better equipped to solve problems; to survive and prosper in
21st Century;
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You want to create the
success you deserve by mastering important business skills.
It's
not for You if:
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The issue or need that
you have to address is simple and straightforward (a puzzle rather
than an open-ended problem);
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The issue or need is pressing
and delay is not possible - as is the case during emergencies or
catastrophes.
Your Frequently
Asked Questions
What is Action learning? Action
learning
involves a group of peers working
on real problems and learning while they do so. Introduced by Reg
Revans in 1940s, it is based on the premise that:
"There can be no learning without
action and no (sober and deliberate) action without learning."
Action learning is an effective tool to
solve critical and complex
problems. Many companies use it to develop leaders, build
teams, and improve corporate capabilities. Action Learning has been
successful used to create new products and services, reduce costs by
improving production and delivery operations, expand customer bases,
improve service quality, and change organisational cultures.
How
does the programme work?
You meet with a group of peers for on a regular basis and use
insightful questioning and reflective listening to help one
another resolve and take action on real problems in real time and learn
while doing so.
How
does the Guarantee Work?
It
is important that it effectively costs you nothing to join
PALS in
Business© - if at the end of this programme, you or your business
has not benefited from participation in PALS for Business, I will
personally refund your investment. That's how convinced I am that this
programme will impact your business beyond what you may believe
possible. We only want to have clients who are delighted with our
services and who will be comfortable recommending us to others
Does the size or type of my Business matter?
No. This leading edge programme is for
all types of business and we will have everyone from self employed
individuals and new business start ups, to managers of larger businesses
on the programme.
What if I am away for one of the workshops?
Your group of peers negotiates together to meet for six sessions
over a six to nine month period. This maximum period of nine
months to complete the programme is designed to accommodate most
business peaks and holiday periods.
Can
my colleagues join me in the sessions?
No. Confidence and trust are critical
to the programme. Time is spent building a strong rapport and bonding
between group members and there is an unwritten understanding that “what
is said in the room stays in the room”. This relationship might not be
easily maintained if there are one-off visitors and guests of members
attending sessions.
What happens at the end of the programme?
It really depends on the wishes of the group. One of the objectives is
to transfer to the group the action learning facilitation skills. That
way the group can choose to disband at the end of the programme or,
alternatively meet up on a regular basis to run sessions that they
facilitate themselves.
Where does the group meet?
Typically, the group will meet at a bespoke location that is
geographically convenient to most group members. The venue will be a
dedicated training environment with an atmosphere that is conducive to
learning and enables you to take a step back from the business and focus
on developing personally and professionally.
An example of
such a venue is
Barnett Hill, part of the award winning Sundial Group.
What do I do next? Book
by calling us on 01252
710 333 or email me at
mark@avnpicktree.com. Places are limited and this programme will sell out
quickly, so please book now to guarantee your place.
We do not claim
to have an answer to all your problems. Nor do we claim to have a
solution that is a fit for everyone. In fact, you may not even qualify.
But if you want to get involved in a
peer-to-peer learning programme that will help you find the
real answers to real business issues
then PALS in
Business©
is for you!
News &
Events
Action Learning for Facilitators (ALF)
Workshop
Date:
June 17th 2009
Time:
Coffee and conversation @ 10.00
Facilitated programme @ 10.30am Session finishes @ 4.30pm
Venue: Directory
of Social Change, 24 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2DP (near Warren
Street tube, Euston Station)
Tel: 020 7209 1015
The
theme is
Metaphors: Powerful ways to tell a story.
Use of metaphor
has been described as a highly expedient way of reaching conscious
and subconscious learning states instantaneously. How true is
this statement in your experience?
How
valuable is the use of metaphor in the action learning context?
For the introductory exercise please bring with you something that
represents how you feel about action learning - it could be an
image, an object, a performance, a sound.
The session
will be facilitated by ALF members John Heywood and Mark Russell
The International Foundation for Action Learning
Workshop will be hosting another workshop on
The Secret Life of
Groups
on
Tuesday 7th July
2009.
Action learning
Sets are groups, and group dynamics lend extraordinary power to the
action learning process. Very little is written, however, in the
action learning literature about how group theory can help the Set
conductor/facilitator to understand and develop the work of the
Set.
The seminar
introduces some key elements of group theory and invites a strictly
limited number of participants to apply them to their own
experiences in action learning Sets and other groups. After an
introduction to the theory, learning will be largely interactive,
including discussion, opportunities for reflection and a ‘fishbowl’
practice and observation exercise.
The workshop is
suitable for those who are familiar with Action Learning and who
have some experience of facilitating Sets.
The event
runs from 11.15am till 3.30pm and will be held at The Directory of
Social Change, 24 Stephenson's Way
London NW1 2DP.
This is a great opportunity for you
to discuss approaches, current issues and solutions related to
Action Learning and to network with leaders in the field.
To find out more about IFAL and the great work that it does, please
click here.
June 2008
Mark Russell has been invited to join the Executive Committee
of The International Foundation for Action Learning (IFAL).
IFAL exists to identify and encourage
a network of enthusiasts who will support and develop the work of
action learning in the UK and worldwide. It is an educational
charity and in order to do its work properly it appeals for
practical and financial support from those who believe in the value
of action learning.
To find out more about IFAL and the great work that it does, please
click here.
July 2007 - Working with the Best!
PALS in
Business©
has been selected to deliver action learning to 100 CEOs, Managing
Directors and Business Owner-managers of small
and medium sized enterprises in the South East. Funded by
European Social Fund the project is being run by
Business Link Berkshire on behalf of South East England
Development Agency and aims to bring action learning to business
people who want to develop themselves, and drive their businesses forward.
  
May 2007 - PALS in
Business©
picks up a Gong!
AVN Picktree have been chosen by their peers as
Accounting Firm Of the Year 2007 for their
PALS in
Business©
Leadership Development Programme - an innovative way of helping
business people solve problems and learn in the process.
AVN Picktree's Mark Russell and Rick Peet
picked up the Award on 3rd May 2007 at a glitzy ceremony in the City
of London attended by over 300 fellow accountants from across the UK
and Ireland.
The prestigious Award, sponsored by AVN The
Accountants, is the only one of its kind where the winners are
actually chosen by a panel of fellow accountants.
At the presentation AVN's Chairman Steve Pipe
said:
"Competition was very tough, but even so AVN
Picktree were clear winners for their PALS in Business action
learning programme. They are redefining what businesses should
expect from their accountants, and blazing a trail for others to
follow. It's so good to see how they are helping their clients to
grow, helping them to innovate and helping them to become more
successful. AVN Picktree is an extraordinary firm, and fully
deserves the recognition given to them by their peers."
Mark Russell (left) and Rick Peet
(centre) of AVN Picktree receive the award from AVN’s Steve Pipe for
their innovative PALS in
Business©
programme.
Everyone at AVN Picktree is
thrilled that the work we are doing to help business owner-managers be
more successful, more profitable and to have more fun is gaining the
recognition for the results it has achieved.
If
you have any questions or want to book your place,
then call us on +44 (0) 1252
710 333 NOW!
Alternatively, send an email to me at
mark@avnpicktree.com and tell
me about your business challenges and opportunities.
About AVN
Picktree
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As founder members of the South
East Leadership Academy, AVN and PROBIZ associations, we do all the usual stuff you might expect
from award winning Chartered Accountants, Tax Experts and
Business
Advisers
– but also MUCH, MUCH
MORE!
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And that’s good because it enables
our clients to be more successful, more profitable
and to have more fun running their business,
cradle-to-grave.
We are constantly working harder
to make your "AVN Picktree Experience"
unique and memorable by helping you:
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Build it
- effective business growth support and
leadership development that enables you to get
more, with less and quicker;
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Keep it
- innovative and creative tax
strategies so you hang on to more of your hard
earned cash;
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Invest it
- wealth creation opportunities and financial
management services that secure the future of
you and your family;
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Well being services
that help you manage your stress and improve
your physical and mental health.
Why
Should You Believe Us?
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Running our own business means we know all about the
challenges of running a successful operation and can
empathise with your situation;
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Award winning
business support programmes
and systems to help you build a successful and
valuable business.
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We use plain
English, not jargon – so you will understand what
we are saying. And telephone support
is included, which means you can call us without charge.
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Prices
are fixed and agreed upfront
so if you keep your end of the bargain you know exactly how
much you will be investing.
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Payment
methods are designed to suit you
- most clients choose to ease
their cash flow by paying in monthly installments and we can
also offer credit facilities.
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A great looking website bursting with
information and resources. You also have access to a
comprehensive Business Library.
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Everything we do is
covered by a 100% no-nonsense guarantee –
if you are not satisfied with what we have done then pay us
what you think it is worth.
AVN Picktree
are a UK based firm of award winning Chartered Accountants, Tax
Experts and Business
Advisers offering
accountancy and business services to owner managed and family
owned businesses in Hampshire and Surrey, including Aldershot,
Alton, Blackwater Valley, Bordon, Camberley, Farnham,
Farnborough, Fleet, Frimley, Guildford, Haslemere, Liphook,
Petersfield and Sandhurst.
To find out more about
how we help our clients visit
www.avnpicktree.com
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AVN Picktree Business Strategies Limited
Registered Office: Picktree House, Monks Walk, Farnham,
Surrey GU9
8HT.
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 710 333 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 717 477
email:
rick@avnpicktree.com
Registered in England & Wales No. 5501728.
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