Albrighton Consulting & Training Services

Happy New Year

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:30:00 +0000

Another new year and another resolution. People fail at resolutions because they continue to behave in old ways expecting a different result. This year in 2015, rise above your expectations. Start today, now, decide to rise! Along the way we will share some ideas about how you can achieve your goals and I hope you will join us. Deirdre. #2015

Breaking up is hard to do

Fri, 16 May 2014 03:30:00 +0000

With the joyous news of the budget this week (i am kidding), business took a deep breath and I expect will hold it for a short time yet as we wait an see how this will play out in the hallowed halls of canberra. Parting Company is our outplacement brand, and if you are concerned about the impact now and in the long term on your business or organisation, outplacement might be one of the options Parting Company can assist with. You can have a confidential conversation with no obligation at a...

Mothers wise words

Fri, 09 May 2014 04:30:00 +0000

My Grandmother told me that what you do to your face you should do to your neck and the back of your hands, so I moisturised daily from then on. A dear friends daughter recently told me her mother told her to never leave a room empty handed, another piece of good advice. But i think the gold logie goes to Karl Stefanovic whose mum told him, 'never pay for your own beer'. Do you have one of those friends ? Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful mums out there, past and present.

Circle of Futility

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 04:30:00 +0000

There Is Nothing So Useless As Doing Efficiently That Which Should Not Be Done At All, Peter Drucker . Possibly one of the most profound sayings I carry in both my profesional and personal life and expect to take a life time to master.

We have been nominated!

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 06:30:00 +0000

Great news! We’ve been nominated for the Telstra Business Awards 2014 – Australia’s premier business award program. #TelstraBusinessAwards2014 We’ve been ranked alongside some of the best in the business by being nominated for the Telstra Business Awards. It’s a proud moment for us, and we’d like to thank you all for your continued support. The next round of judging is in May, and we’ll keep you posted on how we...

Exit - stage left

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 03:30:00 +0000

Getting feedback about what we could have done better is always hard to hear. We believe the best way to get feed back from ex employees is by an independent third party. At Albrighton Consulting and Training Services we provide exit interview services for all size organisations through our outplacement division, Parting Company. Not sure ? call and have a chat with us about your needs.

too long ; didn't read

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 01:30:00 +0000

We still dont get it! Technology and Social media are meant to be instant and immediate, feeding into the gen Z way of life barreling towards us at break neck speed if we like it or not. So my new years resolution is to be quick and be off. Happy new Year!

Beware the office xmas party !

Fri, 13 Dec 2013 03:30:00 +0000

Could you please remove your tongue from my ear ? This is not what you want to hear at your Xmas celebration this year, but there will be many such comments made and actions done that could land your organisation in hot water. Its better to spend the few dollars on a cab and send the wayward employee home for a rest, rather than endure the consequences of this sort of behaviour at your officex mas party and end up in court. ...

Thank God i dont have to go to that place anymore!

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:30:00 +0000

Ever said that about a place you worked at. I know I have over the years. But what is interesting is that I never told management how much I hated working there and even worse, they never asked. Much can be learnt from the opinions of employees AFTER they leave the building, but when done in-house, you rarely, if ever get an accurate responce. This is an area where you really should use a consultant. At Parting Company, we have a range of programs that will gather your information and work wi...

Who is on your Bus ?

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 04:30:00 +0000

As your business grows you may need to employ additional staff with different skills or even employ staff for the first time. Making the right choice and ensuring you meet your obligations to your employees can ensure your business continues to succeed. Before you employ anyone new you really need to do your homework on the type of person that you want and not just from a skills perspective - perhaps the most important question is what kind of person fits into the culture of your organisation...

Another wake up call for the babyboomers

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 02:30:00 +0000

As another great baby boomer, Lou Reed dies, I am reminded again of the fragility of our generation. I am fortunate to be on the cusp of boomer and gen x but as a management issue, the on going challenge for business is to creat adaptive workplaces that can give us the opportunity to work longer into our years, as many of us will now need to, but be flexible and adaptive to changing health needs. I have a personal and professional interest in this issue, so please conta...

Health and Safety Health Check

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:30:00 +0000

So the new WHS laws are in place, but have you checked the health of your business yet? Too hard? Not with our online health check its not! 10 minutes of your time will ensure you can sleep well at night and know your bases are covered. Dont lose another nights sleep over this one. Contact us today to arrange this confidential service for your business large or small.

The only good meeting is a short meeting, right ?

Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Not necessarily. The only good meeting is one with outcomes and an action list to go with it. If these escape the meetings you attend, you can change that by learning how to do it differently than the rest. Go on, step up above the pack. Click here to register now.

Ever had a terrible idea ?

Fri, 23 Aug 2013 06:30:00 +0000

All good ideas are terrible
Until people realize they are obvious.

If you're not willing to live through the terrible stage, you'll never get to the obvious part.

Courtesy of Seth Godin

New discrimination protections started August 1st , are your HR policies OK ?

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 07:30:00 +0000

On August 1, new protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status came into effect. Is your organisation HR Ready ? Contact us today for a HR Policy Health Check.

How to get your resume noticed

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 01:30:00 +0000

No Name in Filename: Make sure to have your name in the filename. If it is generic and has no name then it may be automatically sorted out. This is because it would be exceedingly difficult to remember which ‘resume.pdf’ goes with each person. If you need help with your resume contact us today and check out our Land that Role programs.

Small Business Program

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:30:00 +0000

Wednesday the 17th of July at 5.30 pm begins our Small Business Program. Two hours of action packed and to the point workshops that wont put you to sleep. Nibbles provided. If you are thinking you could use a hand in business, then book in now. Click here to register online.

New Albrighton Consulting & Training Services Website

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:30:00 +0000

We are very excited that we have launched our NEW WEBSITE! Special thanks to our Online Internet Partner, Andrew Osborn from Bloomtools Adelaide for assisting us create our new professional online presence. If you need a website or need to update your existing online presence, then contact Andrew Osborn at Bloomtools Adelaide, he will happily assist you in making sure you look professional online. Albrighton Consulting & Training Services: We are a specialised professio...

Emotional Intelligence Workshop

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Emotional Intelligence / Social Intelligence Workshops are available for your team in your workplace.

Contact us for a free consultation and confidential discussion on how these workshops can change the culture of your work environment.

Call us today on (08) 8327 2788 or contact us via our contact us form

Uniquely yours!

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

That is the difference! We recognise that each organisation and individual's needs are unique; therefore our consulting process is specifically designed to identify a training solution to meet your requirements. We align our consulting activity with the delivery of clear and measurable performance targets so we understand what is required and what is delivered. We aim to be the trusted advisor to your business and look forward to building long lasting relationships with our...

Who are you ?

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Does it make a difference? GeneSys has a large range of Personality, Values, Interests and Ability Measures. We use some of these in online formats for our development programs as they give us some insight to the 'why' we do things rather than just the 'how'. These assessments are particularly useful in the development of managers and supervisors, but can also be used in broader workforce planning and company wide learning prgrams. Tools such as the JTI Personality Prof...