University Scoops Top National Training Award

29 November 2012

University of Derby staff have cause for celebration after winning a Bronze award at the prestigious Training Journal Awards, which took place at The Brewery in London on Wednesday (November 28).

Derby was shortlisted in the 'Best Coaching Programme' category, and joined industry giants Morrisons and Barclays in picking up one of the three coveted awards.

The work-based learning programme, 'Manager as Coach', was developed through close collaboration between the University and its corporate arm, University of Derby Corporate (UDC). The aim was to develop a strong leadership cadre, with strong staff engagement and integral to this was embedding a coaching culture.

Whilst this programme was developed for Derby's own internal managers, a tailored version is now available to external organisations.

Commenting on the win, Bev Millinchip, Senior Organisation and People Development Advisor for the University, said: "It has been really rewarding to see the difference this approach in leadership and management has made to staff engagement, and to now be recognised with an award for the impact and approach taken, against private sector organisations, is wonderful.  We now look forward to developing this approach further in our desire to attain levels of world-class staff engagement."

The Training Journal Awards, which has been running since 2006, recognises excellence and the importance of training and learning development.

Training Journal's publisher, David Crosby, said: "The TJ awards were conceived to inspire excellence and celebrate best practice in learning and development. The standard of entries has become higher each year which is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of all the organisations that enter. Congratulations to all the winners."

For further information on University of Derby Corporate and how we can work with your organisation, call 0800 678 3311 or email udc@derby.ac.uk