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Feedback from the Facilitative Leadership workshop delivered by Linda Dunkel (CEO) and Stacy McPhail from Interaction Associates was excellent, with many of the delegates rating it one of the best programmes they have ever attended. This statement from a group of 'seasoned and experienced' professionals is fitting testimony to a well structured and superbly delivered three day leadership and management programme. The programme was featured as one of the successful events for Management Month in Northern Ireland and PDQ Solutions will work with Interaction Associates in the future to offer the Facilitative Leadership programme on an open basis.

Two more successes to report from PDQ delivered Investors in People group schemes. Townsend Enterprise centre received recognition this week as an Investor in People organisation so congraulations to Suzanne and all the staff there. A hearty congratulations also to Ryan and all the folk at Barbican Supervalu in Rathfrisland who provide proof positive in their business performance that investing in people really does work

Some 40 delegates at the Northern Ireland St Valentine’s event LOVE YOUR PEOPLE heard how three of the province’s best organisations improve performance by leading managing and developing their people effectively. Joy Chambers from IiP Champions Northbrook Technology outlined the organisation’s strategies for talent management and left delegates envious of the exceptional Work life Balance practices instigated in NTNI.
Fortfied by chocolate fondue and Indian head massages delegates heard Marie Lindsay Principal of St Mary’s College giving a comprehensive overview of practices, which have led the school to achieving the European Quality Award (twice). Having achieved Specialist School for Science status St. Mary’s will continue to invest in all its people pupils, staff and parents to create a challenging environment to raise the quality of teaching and learning for pupils and ultimately standards of achievement.

Based in Belfast, Heat Ltd is the largest Heating Installation & Servicing company in Ireland and one of the top ten in the UK. Last year Heat came 31st in the Sunday Times BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR. John Morgan told how the organisation commits heavily in terms of corporate social responsibility and last year spent £60,000 on social events for its staff, as well as a further £60,000 on charitable donations as requested by staff.

John Mulholland was delighted by the turn –out and the feedback from delegates:

“I am delighted that we were able to showcase the people management practices of local organisations which have received national and international acclaim. Hopefully delegates will be able to replicate their success.”
Joanne Morrow felt that there was:
“a good mix of talks and creative/innovative sessions.”

Paula Vernon summed up the thoughts of many delegates when she enthused:
“This has been one of the most informative and interesting conferences I have had the pleasure to attend. The speakers were excellent, the day was fun and relaxed and the chocolate and head massage…WOW!!!”

We are delighted that several of our Associates, friends and clients will be attending a three day Facilitative Leadership workshop hosted by PDQ Solutions on 20th -22nd February. The workshop will be led by Linda Dunkel CEO of Interaction Associates in the US.

PDQ Solutions will again be making a major contribution to Management Month in Northern Ireland and on 14 th February we will be asking CIPD members and guests to Love Your People. The one day event at Ross Park Hotel Kells will feature presentations from some of the country's leading organisations including Northbrook Technology, an Investors in People Champion organisation, HEAT a Sunday times Top 50 Employer and European Quality award winners St Marys College. We are delighted to be associated with this event and implore you to celebrate St Valentines Day in style by loving your people.