News
Maintaining the cutting edge internationally
We are pleased to announce that Dr Michael Smith has successfully completed his triennial re-certification as a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), the only internationally recognised qualification of its kind in the world. The CMC is accredited by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes, and is achieved by completing a competency-based assessment process - which includes case studies, client references and continuous professional development - applied by experienced assessors who determine the consultant's skills, knowledge and behaviours against a series of rigorous standards.
20 December 2011
Griffonage 'lands' new contract
Griffonage have been asked by the CEO of Marshall Land Systems (MLS), Peter Callaghan, to coach a member of his top team. Headquartered in Cambridge, MLS provide integrated and through-life capability management for both military & civil vehicles. Griffonage were asked to undertake this assignment because of their long track record in the Aerospace & Defence markets.
9 December 2011
International Coaching
Griffonage is very pleased to announce that we have been accepted as providers of executive coaching services to individuals and teams across all Rolls-Royce companies. "Obviously we are delighted by this recognition of our work, and very much look forward to coaching the company's senior executives", said Michael Smith.
6 December 2011
Griffonage's unique approach to team coaching
Griffonage are currently working with the joint CEOs of Melcrum, the internal communications company. Melcrum work with 69% of Global Fortune 100 & 84% of the FTSE 100 companies, and have offices in London, Washington & Sydney.
1 December 2011
Facilitated learning
Griffonage have recently facilitated a workshop with one of their long-term clients and their client's client, the MOD at Abbey Wood.
17 November 2011
A winning formula
Griffonage congratulate our client, Cosworth, who are the winners of this year's "Manufacturer of the Year, 2011" awards for both SME Manufacturer of the Year, & overall UK Manufacturer of the Year. The awards were based on their innovation in manufacturing & engineering, financial success & growth in supplying the aerospace and automotive markets.
15 November 2011
Stress tops list of long-term absence
Stress is now the number one cause of long-term sickness absence as employees struggle with heavy workloads and job loss worries, research from the CIPD has shown. Their absence management survey shows that stress has taken over from musculoskeletal problems as the top cause of absence for both manual and non-manual workers. Some 39% of employers say that absence due to mental health problems has gone up in the last year.
10 October 2011
Coaching and mentoring are being used more than ever to improve performance
Coaching and mentoring are being used more than ever to improve performance according to the CIPD's 2011 Coaching climate survey report. The overall picture from the survey suggests that coaching is in good health, and of those who already use coaching, nearly 84% are using it more now than they were two years ago, and 70% report that coaching expenditure is either increasing or stable.
20 September 2011