Inception meeting training and facilitation
“The training has given me the confidence to handle EC projects. It gives the opportunity for staff from different departments understand what EC projects require. Book and go on the course!
I gained many insights from the workshop which will make a big difference to my work over the coming years. The training will let you save money and time by avoiding issues later. I want my organisation to have kick-off workshops like this for all projects.
The workshop was delivered in a positive way which created an environment for everyone to participate. I was especially impressed with the way Rachel managed to draw some of the more shy members out and her ability to do so resulted in valuable input from those participants.
I like the fact that the facilitator drew from the knowledge of those who attended and actually allowed them to be active participants rather than dishing everything out.
The five day workshop was intensive and required constant energy. I was impressed with the commitment and positivity with which Rachel achieved this. Very professional whilst maintaining good humour.
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Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) and Deutsche Welle Akademie
A one day rapid inception meeting was delivered as a Bond Associate, for staff from IWPR and the Deutsche Welle Akademie involved in a project funded under the EU SPRING Programme. Fifteen attended from Libya, Germany, Spain and the UK. The training provided the team with a comprehensive overview of their contractual obligations, how to deliver evidence-based results, and best practice for ensuring the project is successful.
The average course rating was 8.5 out of 10 and the trainers were rated an average of 9 out of 10. All participants said they would recommend the training to anyone interested in booking.
WWF Pacific Programme Office
Five day extensive inception meeting for a New Zealand Aid Partnerships Fund Sustainable Seafood project . The workshop brought together staff focused on project management, field implementation, international development, monitoring and evaluation, communications, finance and HR, as well as management teams. The process was highly interactive, designed to leave a cohesive team with a mutual understanding and their roles, responsibilities and what it takes to build a successful partnership with development agencies.
The average course rating was 8 out of 10 and the facilitation was rated an average of 9 out of 10. All participants said the training had increased their knowledge and confidence in delivering a public-sector grant. Most said they would change the way they work as a result.