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                                                                                                           Issue 57 - January 2012

abdi ltd provides services in impact and performance measurement and value for money calculation including professional courses and a Postgraduate Certificate in Impact and Performance Measurement. Our disciplined and robust methods and tools enable organisations to  plan, monitor and measure a wide range of projects and programmes increasing the effectiveness of the projects and delivering improved benefits and value. To discover how abdi can help you and your organisation, visit our website at www.abdi.eu.com 
 In this issue
Correlation is not causation
 

 

Jan1Correlation is not causation

A very happy new year to all our clients, workshop participants and awards alumni. As we start the new year, many of us will make resolutions to improve and change our behaviours and habits. Rest, time to reflect and being away from work helps to bring some distance and fresh thinking to our work as well as daily routines. 

At this time of year, we tend to receive an increase in emails from those that have made a fresh commitment to complete their awards which is always great.

We also tend to receive more enquiries from people who have decided that this year they will make a real effort to plan and monitor their investments more systematically and who have resolved to apply a more disciplined and rigorous approach to their evaluations. 

I've been reading a marvellous book over the holiday period which I strongly recommend to anyone interested in changing behaviours and practices at work. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. more....

Feb2Workshop Schedule in UK for Spring 2012  
The Spring 2012 schedule allows you to attend the public open abdi ROI Foundation Award workshop almost any month. The next public workshop is scheduled for 27th and 28th February 2012 . This will be held in our Cambridge offices. However, if there is a local group with a willing host (for up to 10 persons), we can also hold our workshops wherever you choose. 

 

In Spring 2012, there are scheduled public open abdi ROI Foundation Award workshops in Cambridge in February, March and April and Summer workshops in May, June and July. 
 
We've recently received enquiries from South Wales and the North West of England to enquire about open workshops. If you are located in either South Wales or the North West and would like to attend or host a 2 day open workshop, please contact us at 01223 360240 or info@abdi.eu.com

We also have a large number of in-house workshops in both private and public sector organisations. These are not open to others outside the client organisation although occasionally, if someone comes from the same sector or works in another part of the sector (e.g. NHS), we can advise and put you in touch with the workshop organiser who may be able to arrange for you to attend.  For more information contact  info@abdi.eu.com 
 
If you wish to attend the abdi ROI Evaluator workshop (entry is completion of the abdi ROI Foundation workshop and successful achievement of the Foundation Award), there is a public workshop in Cambridge in March 2012 and another in June 2012. 

The Postgraduate Certificate in Impact and Performance Measurement will commence for UK candidates in February 2012. The first module three day workshop will be in Cambridge. We are also offering flexible start dates for groups in different international locations. Please contact us for a prospectus and registration details or to discuss your specific requirements. info@abdi.eu.com or call us on 01223 360240
 
If you wish to register for the Postgraduate Certificate in Impact and Performance Measurement, you MUST attend and have successfully completed the abdi ROI Foundation Award. If you have not already done so, you will need to attend the  abdi ROI Foundation workshop and submit your assessment for the Award within 30 days maximum (preferably earlier).

If you wish to register for the September 2012 cohort of the Postgraduate Certificate in Impact and Performance Measurement, you will need to attend the abdi ROI Foundation workshop at the latest in April 2012 and submit your assessment for the Award by the end of May. 

Details of dates, entry requirements, workshop objectives and assessment requirements can be found on our website or by contacting us directly at 01223 360240 or info@abdi.eu.com 
Feb3abdi ROI UK Foundation workshop in the Netherlands in February open for booking

Following the very successful 2 day workshop in December at BT Learning Solutions in Amsterdam, Tracoin, abdi's partner in the Netherlands will host a second abdi 2 day ROI UK Foundation workshop in the Netherlands on February 13th and 14th. For further information and to enquire about workshop booking, email abdi or Tracoin with NL workshop in the subject line or call +441223360240 or +31186657399

Feb4New elearning resource supports all abdi workshops 

abdi is delighted to announce that abdi's new online learning system (using Moodle) will be provided to all those participating in abdi's workshops. 

 

The online service will be open to all new workshop participants with additional resources, scheduling of work together with the online forum and live discussions. Sandeep Joshi, Product Research and Development Executive at abdi has developed the new online learning system and will provide support to all users. 

 

The online learning system will be an integrated part of our new Postgraduate Certificate in Impact and Performance Measurement. 

 

For more details, contact abdi at +44(0)1223 360240

Jan5Breakfast seminar on Measurement Practice in Local Government Learning and Development
Last year, abdi supported four students on the University of East Anglia MBA programme by engaging them on a project to research and analyse the current state of measurement practice for Learning and Development investments across local authorities in East Anglia. This seminar will present the results and facilitate a discussion between learning and Development, HR and Organisational Development managers in local government on the current state of measurement and evaluation of investments in L&D and other people and performance development projects. For more details and to register, please click here or telephone abdi at 01223 360240. 
 

NHS Education Scotland will be offering four Foundation workshops for NHS staff between January and March across Scotland.  


The dates are as follows:  
January: NHS Education for Scotland  
February: NHS Shetland 
February - March: NHS Western Isles 
March: NHS Tayside 
 
For more details, contact abdi at +44(0)1223 360240 or contact Simon Williams at NES: simon.williams@nes.scot.nhs.uk  
jan6Thinking of running an in-house course?
If you require any information about project or programme evaluation and consultancy services or would like to discuss the possibility of running one of our in-house courses to carry out a needs analysis and help build the competency of your project, performance improvement, customer service programmes, marketing, HR and L&D or other teams, please contact us at +441223360240 or info@abdi.eu.com
jan7Introducing our new interns

Two young interns join us for the first quarter of this year and we're delighted to have them join the team.  

  

Richard Ing has a Masters in International Business Management (Merit class) from University of Sheffield and will be working on two projects with Jane Massy. 

Richard 

 

Thomas (Tom) Bolton has a  B.A (Hons) Classics First Class Honours from the University College, London and will be working with Jane Massy and Jeremy Harrison on a new book they are currently writing.  

Tom 

 

Jane Massy, abdi CEO says that abdi is delighted to have worked once again with Step Enterprise who have been invaluable in helping to recruit graduates for internship at abdi. Kevin Cumming at Step has enabled us to access some great young talent and we 're really looking forward to having Richard and Tom here and hope their will both experience a very successful internship.

 
jan9Half day Masterclass on Measurement of Impact and Value in Human Capital projects and programmes at the University of Derby Corporate on March 7th  
abdi's partner, the University of Derby will host a Masterclass on the current state of measurement and evaluation of investments in L&D and other people and performance development projects. For more details and to register, please email your request with UoD Masterclass in the title or telephone abdi at 01223 360240 
Feb9Certificates Awarded 
We would like to say well done to the following candidates who have passed and will receive their abdi ROI Foundation Award certificates accredited by Edexcel

 

Susan Amor, Regional Communications and Scorecard Evaluation Manager, British Council, Argentina

Lois Bentley, Bridgesfm Limited 

Scott Dunn, Head of Leadership and Management Development, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Scotland

Nancy El-Farargy, NHS Education for Scotland

Christine Hamilton, Education Projects Manager, NHS Education for Scotland

Andrea Fox-Hiley, Leeds Teaching Hospital

Sue Kendal, Health Improvement Principal, NHS Leeds

Janet McAleevy, Core Learning Team Coordinator, Sheffield Teaching Hospital

Janet McCallum, Improvement Advisor, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Scotland

Diane McLeish, Acting Head of Organisational Development, NHS Education for Scotland

Pat Millar, Head of Workforce - Knowledge and Skills, Ashludie Hospital, NHS Scotland

Alison Moss, Clinical Governance Facilitator, NHS Tayside

Christine Patch, Head of Corporate Communication, NHS Education for Scotland 

Caroline Paterson, Clinical Governance Manager - Mental Health, Murray Royal Hospital, NHS Scotland

Rachel Snelgrove, Administrator Postgraduate Medical Centre, Yorks Teaching Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Gavin Richardson, NHS Education for Scotland 
 Feb11
Join us on LinkedIn

We regularly contribute to several LinkedIn groups including the abdi ROI networking group, which is an open group, and our 'ROI Foundation Award Alumni Group' a closed group for all those who have completed the abdi ROI Foundation Award or higher.  

The abdi ROI Networking Group

 

 Feb12Accessing funding for workshop courses

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to help leaders of eligible organisations pay for training and development to help their organisations grow. We cannot guarantee you will qualify but we recommend you enquire! We've put the information on our website

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