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Annovista Ltd is delighted to announce successful accreditation as an AXELOS Consulting Partner (ACP). ACPs are the only organisations accredited by AXELOS to provide consulting services in their best practice products. Our consulting services in project, programme and portfolio management have been growing for some time now. We have undertaken assignments across numerous sectors. Organisations…

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Annovista’s Academy offers a range of short, practical training modules. These bite-sized sessions are run virtually and are highly engaging and interactive. You can book on individual modules, or themed programmes. Visit the Academy

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We are hiring NVQ assessors on a freelance basis, who have real-world experience and competency in leadership and management. Ideally, you will be based in Wales or the West Midlands of England. You will need: Real-world leadership and management experience Appropriate BTEC (or D32 / A1) qualification A desire and the ability to work well…

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Let’s face it, we’ve all witnessed projects and programmes which have been a struggle. Risks aren’t managed effectively, projects are duplicating, resources are over-allocated, benefits aren’t being measured, overruns, overspend… To balance things a little, there is likely to be good practice within organisations too, so it’s not all doom and gloom! Project and programme…

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What questions are helpful for leaders and managers when adopting a coaching approach? Here are some questions we have found useful when engaging with leaders, managers and project managers. Enjoy! Building awareness Is this situation something you recognise as having played out previously? What impact is this having on you / others? What motivates you?…

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Here are some considerations to help enhance your role as a coach… Hope this helps you in some way as you fine-tune your coaching skills! Partner: The coach is not an expert in the client. Establish a relationship that is equal and ‘check-in’ from time to time. This helps build trust and openness. The exciting…

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We have been continuing our relationship with the Arts Council of Wales recently. This time we’ve been working with their international project and programme teams. Some amazing initiatives are underway, from China to Canada, which require skill and energy to manage effectively. Wales Arts International is a partnership between the Arts Council of Wales and…

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We’ve been very busy throughout this year working with some really interesting organisations. Here is a quick summary of what we’ve been up to… Working with a high profile public sector organisation, helping them move toward a more agile mode of project management delivery. Numerous project and change management training workshops both accredited and bespoke…

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implementing agile? We have been working with several organisations so far this year implementing agile approaches. These assignments have crossed several sectors and are spread throughout England and Wales. what is agile? Agile is a way of working efficiently and effectively to deliver product fast. It thrives on driving improvement and seeking constant feedback. When…

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Going Local. It was great to be at the Gloucestershire Business Show today. We had some good conversations. Great to be in contact with some interesting and innovative, local organisations Favourite Session? The ‘Creative Nuggets’ session was particularly interesting. A great format too: each organisation had exactly five minutes to convey a creative pearl of…

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