Big
Hand
Learning
with a difference :-
- Plain
English
- Relaxed
surroundings
- Good
food and fun
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People
Workers |
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"Experience
has shown me that the two key elements of a successful course
are skills and ideas that are actually usable in real life,
and laughter!"
Trainer
Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation
Consulting
with kids:-
‘Good
imagination. Nice to get out of the rut of post-its’
‘Learned a lot’
‘Excellent’
‘Nice to get to grips with some play dough’
‘Lots to think about – some practical ideas.
Will use!!’
‘Great food and lots of fun’
‘Varied- refreshing.’
‘Enjoyable day’
‘Truly accessible! Nice change’
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Big
Things about Big Hand
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Personal Service
before during and after training. We care about
your needs and want your Big Hand experience to be enjoyable
and worthwhile. We provide aftercare and networking opportunities.
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Two trainers each
session, to make sure you get the attention you deserve.
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No 'off the shelf' training
- all courses are adapted to your needs.
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No 'off the shelf' trainers
- we are a select group of practising
professionals and we provide practical skills, information
and materials that we have tried and tested. |
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Training
We
have devised many fascinating courses, designed to meet real
issues raised by people working in the voluntary sectors.
(See below for examples). Each course is then adapted to meet
YOUR specific needs. |
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free
hand . hands up . try your hand . take in hand . on the other
hand . handshake . hands on . helping hand . right hand man
. hand in glove . hired hand . on hand to help . many hands
make light work . let's have a big hand for . |
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Courses
:-
Just
about managing for the first time (management
skills for first time managers)
Consulting
with kids
Boasting
for women
Decision
Making - and changing your mind (for
management and trustee committees)
Bullying
for you (bullying in the workplace)
All
work and no play (creative thinking)
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Training
We
enjoy devising training for your special needs and can provide
opportunities in short bite sizes, long term courses, and
one off events.
We
can carry out training and development needs, assessments
and follow ups. We can come to your place of work or arrange
a special venue to suit you and your training needs.
We
are above all adaptable.
Whatever
the learning experience, we guarantee it will be relaxed,
enjoyable and worthwhile. |
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| Trainers
The
trainers are a select, highly skilled team who are actively
working in Wiltshire, with long experience both in the UK
and overseas, in training and community development, charities,
management, education, creative arts and film making.
All
have worked in and with the voluntary, statutory and private
sectors.
All
courses are led by at least two members of this team. |
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Stress
busters
Shop
till you drop (community planning method)
Learning
with art and games (creative thinking)
Diversity's
not different (diversity and equality)
Cheerful
change (change management)
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Just
about managing:-
‘Great.
Lunch was FAB’
‘Smashing’
‘Very valuable course. Tailored well to meet everyone’s
needs’
‘Brilliant!’
‘Nice and informal approach’
‘Great – clear concise – made you think.
Good communicators’
‘Thank you both for your help and thought provoking
ideas’
‘Good food and sweeties!’
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More
Information
We
are happy to provide more information about any of the courses
offered or about purpose designed courses for your organisation
or group.
Please
›
contact
us to arrange
for an informal discussion about your particular needs.
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01380
831434