Strengths

Eric uses his knowledge and experience from a wide variety of industries to take a holistic view of your organisation. A real strategic thinker, Eric will want to know where you want to get to, and why you want to get there. His ability to crunch the numbers is backed by thinking in terms of systems. His project planning capabilities will allow him to understand your plans of how you want to take your business forward. He does not employ a "one size fits all" mentality. Your problems might be similar to other organisations, but your situation is also unique. Eric takes a coaching approach to developing training so that the solutions come from within you and your team. 

He believes that continuous professional development is the natural order of things. In order to develop themselves, people must retain control of their learning and reflection. Individuals must therefore accept responsibility for taking their own development plans forward. Eric will provide the right level of support to ensure that they succeed. This might be one to one coaching, developing and delivering group training programmes or facilitating in group coaching and brainstorming. The method will depend upon your needs. It may also be less expensive than you would think to get the help of someone with his capabilities.

Experience

• Undertaken coaching for executives and owners of small medium and large organisations.
• Programme manager for year 2000 compliance of all British Army electronic systems.
• Redesigned workflow system for electronics repair facility.
• Managed the workforce relocation programme for maintenance support department.
• Facilitated new product specification workshop for global communications company.
• Facilitated strategic workshops for multi-national companies and SMEs.
• Developed and delivered bespoke training programmes across a wide range of sectors and company sizes.
• Developed and delivered on annual conference for company in financial services industry.
• Designed and wrote this website.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Association for Project Management Professional (APMP)
• NLP Practitioner
• Graduate of Christopher Howard's Presentation & Platform Skills Training
• Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Development
• British Psychological Society Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing (Level B)
• Professional Diploma in Management
• HND in Engineering
• Member Chartered Management Institute (MCMI) No. 2287963
• Member Association for Project Management (MAPM) No. R16690

What "they" say

“Interesting and very well presented course set at the right level. Kept everybody's attention throughout the day.”
Mark Williams, HR Manager, Oakwood Theme Park

“Eric is an excellent presenter with a nice ‘touch’ in dealing with senior staff. Thorough knowledge of subject and good use of examples to illustrate the points.”
Glyn Jones, Principal, Pembrokeshire College

Although I knew what I was doing with the business, Eric helped me define it for others. He helped me to put into “soundbites” what the product is that I am selling and to explain it in an easily understandable way. I thought Eric’s presentations radiated energy and encouraged me to go out and market my business.”
Maureen O’Leary, President, Shea Millar LLC (USA)

“The APRC was really an exciting foundation to build my practise on. I received many valuable tools and learned new techniques during the 5-day course, which is absolutely loaded with practical tips and information. Highly motivational and a definite must, especially for start-ups.”
Herman Crouse, Business Coach (South Africa)

“Although I have a marketing background it was very refreshing to hear some new ideas that I could use in my work. I found the course very useful, especially learning about the DISC model, which has made me even more aware of how to adapt my technique to fit with different personalities. Eric delivered the course in a way which kept the group motivated and eager to share ideas. It was a very enjoyable and productive day. Thanks!”
Crystal Evans, GO Wales Co-ordinator

“Management training is often so loaded with jargon that it’s intelligible. This course was delivered in clear relevant language which related to real life situations. Eric’s presentation style developed a good interaction between everyone and allowed for an interesting exchange of views.”
Maureen Prentice, Chief Executive, Pembrokeshire Tourism.

“Eric has delivered an extremely complex course in a clear manner. He created a relaxed environment with information delivered in a clear and understandable format. It has been a most informative and enjoyable day, which has made me think about how I perceive and treat others. I will be able to use the knowledge gained to improve some of the environments that I work in.”
Helen Parry, Helen Parry Book Keeping Services

“How knowledgeable you were helped the course to move along smoothly. We were able to get more information from you easily. The course is fantastic for helping you to look at yourself and your colleagues and understand how you all make up and contribute to the team.”
Tanyan Emery-Davies, Pembrokeshire College

“What I particularly liked was that you were able to pitch the course and your delivery of it, at varying levels of understanding, depending upon the Project Management experience of the person asking the question. I’m not sure if this was planned but it was very clever!”
Terri Tibbetts, General Teaching Council for England

“I have to say that as a result of the personal development this course provided me with, I have managed to secure the contract for the company. Without the benefit of the course I would have felt quite exposed at times, however the key guidelines of ‘it’s a game’, ‘planning and organizing the negotiations team’, ‘keeping discipline’, ‘removing time pressure’ and keeping ‘cool’ despite other actions, all held me in good stead.”
Mark Wickham, Global Marine