Testimonials

‘…supported me in bringing about change at the Isle of Man Constabulary by developing an innovative approach to Human Resources Strategy and Planning which helped bring about a shift in organisation culture...’
Mike Culverhouse, Chief Constable, Isle of Man Constabulary

‘…has successfully positioned the Institute of Directors in the Tees Valley Region to become an effective and influential force both representing and supporting the overall business community to increase performance, critical mass and impact. By developing and implementing a relevant local strategy, they have established an influential network of colleagues who regularly attend Institute functions and events and positively contribute to business development and regional economic growth...’
Bill McGawley, Chairman, Institute of Directors North East Region

‘…since I completed my first academic thesis on change management my studies have proved to be a valuable foundation for my new role. I will always be indebted to you for your professional advice in getting me started along the CPD route but most of all for your friendship...’
Bruce Kirkham, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service

‘…has assisted us with the assessment and selection of applicants for a wide range of roles within our organisation ensuring only the best candidates are appointed to key positions in our business...’
Gillian Tarelli, Recruitment Manager, RWE NPower Plc

‘…helped us with the detail of our implementation plans when assessing and recruiting our key management team during start-up for this new Government Agency...’
Debra Toomey, HR Manager, The School Food Trust

‘…has successfully managed Assessment Centres for Chief Executive Officer and Director level posts on behalf of our clients in both the Public and Private sectors leading to winning appointments and total client satisfaction...’
Mike Dixon, Director, Northern Recruitment Group Plc

‘…I am confident that PPFA's involvement has helped Xentrall (a public partnership between Darlington Borough Council and Stockton Borough Council) to recruit and select the necessary calibre of people that will help make the organisation a success...’
Sue Reay, Xentrall Shared Services Manager

‘…SQA needed to improve its relations with the unions and you proved to be invaluable in building bridges between management and unions as well as developing day-to-day working relationships...’
Amanda Cornish, General Manager, Scottish Qualifications Authority

‘…is always on hand if I want to discuss a complex personnel issue and advice which we have acted upon has stood the test of time. The frameworks we use today, for example, for family days and teambuilding were derived out of early discussions...’
Steve Roy, Human Resources Director, PX Limited

‘…thank you for assisting me with Team Development activities. I was able to develop with you an approach which not only delivered the outcomes I sought but also provided an interesting and challenging way to do it...’
Andrew Bewley, Head of Training & Development NPower Residential Customer Services

‘…with your appointment to facilitate our team development process things went exceptionally well from the outset. We covered a huge amount of ground and everyone got involved in creating a bond based on openness, trust and support...’
Neil Kenley, Strategic Investment & Marketing Director, Tees Valley Regeneration

‘…is always keen to work with us to analyse and evaluate the success of our training business; seeking to maximize our effectiveness as a major provider in the North East of England and to develop and implement additional services such as one-to-one coaching for our trainees...’
Kevin & Gil Flynn, Joint Managing Directors, Croft Academy

‘…helped me achieve a more balanced perspective to my working and home life allowing me to be more effective in my chosen career...’
Nicola Quayle, private Life Coaching client