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 Issue 55 - November 2011 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 |
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 What influences results?
Every human capital investment that is intended to achieve a result could deliver a number of outcomes across different outcomes data. A number of factors will influence outcomes and each type of outcome will be influenced by different factors ... read more |
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Workshop Schedule for Winter 2011 and Spring 2012
The autumn schedule allows you to attend the public open abdi ROI Foundation Award workshop almost any month. The next public workshop is in November. 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 public open abdi ROI Foundation Award workshops in Cambridge in January, February, March and April and Summer workshops in May, June and July.
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 February 2012 cohort 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, and wish to commence your Postgraduate Certificate in February, you will need to attend the November abdi ROI Foundation workshop and submit your assessment for the Award by the end of December.
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 |
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Jane Massy, abdi CEO to be joined by speakers from VW Group and NHS at November 17th Training Journal Conference
Jane Massy, CEO of abdi ltd., will be speaking at the Training Journal Annual Conference 2011 in London on November 17th. On the platform joining her will be Wendy Kelvin, Education, Training and Development Manager, NHS Leeds and Nick Williams, Finance & Performance Manager, National Learning Centre, Volkswagen Group.
If you'd like to know more details or to arrange a meeting with her on the day, please contact info@abdi.eu.com
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| abdi ROI UK Foundation workshop in the Netherlands hosted by BT Learning Solutions
BT Learning Solutions in association with Tracoin, abdi's partner in the Netherlands will host abdi's 2 day ROI UK Foundation workshop in the Netherlands on December 8th and 9th 2011. BT Learning Solutions are opening the workshop to participants from other organisations. For further information and workshop booking details, email abdi or Tracoin with NL workshop in the subject line or call +441223360240 or +31186657399
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| Case study: Skills for Employability delivered around the world
Skills for Employability (SfE), is a global programme run by the British Council, which aims to promote skills development and innovation by encouraging closer links between education, employers and policymakers. First launched in 2007 and delivered across 35 countries this year (2011), SfE addresses the key challenges in developing skills for a global economy, for productivity, competitiveness and supporting youth employability.
Funding for SfE is secured through the British Council but is also dependent on other partners and donor organisations; and that is a key reason for carrying out a detailed and disciplined ROI exercise, says Eva Atanassova, SfE global programme manager...more
For a copy of the case study and for further information, click here or contact abdi
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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
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Certificates 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.
Lesley Robertson - Training Officer, NHS Education for Scotland, Aberdeen Dental Education Centre
Stephanie Wild - Training & Development Manager, Scarborough Hospital, NHS Yorkshire and the Humber
Victoria Starling - Organisational and Management Development Adviser, Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Emma Gilmartin - Personal Assistant/CPD Officer, York St John University
Colin Callow Lead Associate, NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement
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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
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Accessing 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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Your views on the Postgraduate Certificate in Impact and Performance Measurement
Do you think our University of Derby validated Postgraduate Certificate in Impact and Performance Measurement would benefit for your organisation? Please provide us with your feedback in this quick 30 second survey. |
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Contact Information
phone: (+44) (0) 1223 360240
email: info@abdi.eu.com
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