Institute of Leadership and Management Award in First Line Management.
Starting on 28th January 2009, St Mary's University College will be offering those new to people management and those without any formal management training the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised management qualification.
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Frontfire training brochure.
The new Frontfire training brochure is now available. To download in PDF format click here

 

 

Frontfire Training’s key objective is to provide bespoke development solutions to teams and individuals to help move organisations forward. Whilst off-the-shelf programmes are always available, Frontfire Training prefers to better understand your organisation, working with you to make training relevant to your business, reflecting your values and ways of working. Below is an overview of the types of programmes we specialise in. Sample programme outlines follow to give you a flavour of what Frontfire Training has to offer.

Unlike larger training providers, Frontfire is committed to providing your organisation with the right development solutions at the right time. Frontfire wants to understand exactly what your training needs are to ensure we deliver the relevant programme or initiative which will help you move your business forward.

Frontfire Training provides training and consultancy services in:
• In-house training programmes in all areas of personal and management effectiveness, and leadership development
• One-to-one coaching using a variety of assessment tools
• Bespoke team development activities including the exploration of team dynamics through the FIRO-B psychometric tool
• Development of performance management systems, performance appraisal and competency frameworks
• Supporting your recruitment and selection process through the use of objective personality and ability tests

What Frontfire Training offers:
• 11 years professional experience in a variety of sectors and industries
• A proven track record of client and delegate satisfaction
• A flexible pricing structure at very competitive rates and no cancellation fees within 1 week of planned programmes

Frontfire Training was set up in March 2007 and is run by Nick Oliver. A graduate of Lancaster University, Nick has 11 years experience in learning and development, gained within the commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Nick specialises in:
• Adult learning and learning psychology
• Team dynamics and team chemistry
• Leadership development
• Performance management systems and competency framework development

Nick is a registered user of a number of psychometric tools and diagnostic surveys:
• SHL ability tests for recruitment and selection activities
• SHL’s Occupational Personal Questionnaire (OPQ) for use in selection and career coaching activities
• The Hay Group’s Emotional Competence Inventory (ECI) and Inventory of Leadership Styles (ILS)
• Fundamentals of Interpersonal Relations Orientation – Behaviour (FIRO-B) to explore interpersonal style preferences on an individual and team basis

 

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