Newsletter October 2009

Welcome to the latest edition of Provek's newsletter which will be sent to you six times a year. We trust that you will find it informative and helpful.

Determining training needs for NATS

NATS provides air traffic control services to aircraft flying in UK airspace, and over the eastern part of the North Atlantic. NATS has been working with Provek recently on a detailed training needs analysis of the programme and project management (PPM) community. Over 60 PPM professionals completed a specially customised version of Provek’s leading online assessment tool, PMA5. Each received a five-page report of their benchmarked strengths and areas for development. Overall trends and training priorities were reported for the different programme and project roles. Sara Payne, a NATS People Capability & Resourcing Manager, commented "This approach has provided a very effective means of perceptively identifying our PPM community’s training needs." Read more on our approach …  

Outplacement training for HCS clients

HCS is a leading provider of outplacement services. HCS is delivering a major contract providing support back into work for executive, managerial and graduate staff who have recently been made redundant. HCS has teamed up with its sister company Provek to provide their clients with relevant and valuable training. Gaining PRINCE2 through a HCS commissioned course run locally gives each person a recognised qualification in project management that supports their job applications. Further details …

Key personnel for Covidien

Covidien is a leader in its healthcare field that spans 59 different countries with some 41,000 employees. Provek has been fortunate in working with Covidien for over a year providing programme and project support through key personnel. Provek is pleased to be supporting this world class organisation and has placed another contractor with Covidien. Nigel Fryer, Director, Programme Management, EMEA says "Chris has not only proved his ability to understand and deliver solutions to the immediate project needs but also has the professionalism and experience to see beyond the immediate challenges. The professional support provided by Provek to their contractors whilst on assignment, is a critical success factor." More about our recruitment services …

 

APM Competence Framework becomes more accessible

Provek’s new Competence Profiler is the most accessible means of deploying the APM Competence Framework. It is innovative, quick, accurate and adds considerable value through the reports available to the individual and at an aggregate level. The profiler can be used to provide a guide or an indicator of someone’s readiness to apply for full membership of the APM. Try the profiler for free ….

 
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How we profile project professionals

Learn more about the unique approach used by Provek with our candidates to ensure the best fit to your job requirements.  More details ...

APM or PRINCE2

Which methodology best suits your personal training or company development needs? Our consultants have supported clients in the selection, design and implementation of a project management methodology and framework most appropriate to their business needs. To read more about these two approaches click here.

Development programmes for senior or experienced professionals

We offer training and development for all levels of programme or project staff within your organisation from part-time project team member, to team lead, to project or programme manager, to the senior management team accountable for the governance and benefits delivery of programmes and projects. To find out more click here.

Contact me

Phone us Please call us on 01635 524610 or alternatively email erica.gassor@provek.co.uk.  If you wish us to call you then please complete a short enquiry form.