http://consulting.charlesjames.com/en-ushttp://consulting.charlesjames.com//favicon.icohttp://consulting.charlesjames.com/3232http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/testimonials.aspxThere follows a selection of testimonials and reviews that people have provided following their experiences with Charles James Consulting. "I would like to thank you for the time you spared with my sales team. I wasn't fully sure if the Consultants would buy into what I was trying to achieve with your session but can confirm it was totally successful, they are all putting down their long term goals and sharing them with the Management!" Thank you once again for your assistance, it was excellent! Tony Cottle, AEGON. "I attanded the Success Workshop and my life changed as a result. I realised that I was stuck in a rut and not making the most of what I could be. Thanks to the Workshop I've pushed the boat out and progressed to Area Manager." Lisa Whitworth, RBS "David made a major contribution to the evolvement of an effective Learning & Development structure in the Retail and Consumer Sector, covering 37,000 employees. This included a National Training Award for the Effective Management Programme, which was fully deserved, and the development of the Head Start Programme, where we have trained over 150 colleagues into first line management positions" Sue Varley, HR Director, DHL Supply Chain “When Dean explained to me how the Business Alignment Programme worked all I wanted to know was what he could do for me and my business, let alone my clients”. David Potter, DP Accounting “I’ve attended many workshops and seminars over the years. The thing that made me take real notice of this one was Dean’s energy and enthusiasm and his presentation style”. Matthew Lee, Success Workshop delegate “An extremely enjoyable training programme, that was easy to arrange and co-ordinate due to the attitude and professionalism of David. The programme raised awareness and developed the sklills required to communicate and manage effectively”. Diane Hepwoth, General Manager, Clarenden Suites Video Testimonials27 October 2009 18:09http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/events.aspx Employee Engagement - The Business Case You are invited to join us at one ofour upcoming and FREEevents -Employee Engagement - The Business Case. Thispowerful seminar,aimed atbusiness leaders and decision makers, isan opportunity for our clientsto re-engage with us at Charles James Consulting, or to experience what we do for the first time. We are running seminars on a regular basis with the objective of engaging with our customers. These are for both new and existing clients, and are intended for Business Leaders, Professionals, Directors, Partners, Senior Managers and Business Owners. They also provide an excellent networking opportunity, and are by invitation only. The detailsare as follows. Friday 21st may2010 - 10.00am - 12.00 noon(coffeee / networking from 9.30am) Theseminar will be held at theAston Hotel, South Yorkshire (locatedoff Junction 33 of the M1 at Catcliffe -last exit off Sheffield Parkway travelling from Sheffield, and the first exit off Sheffield Parkway travelling from the M1). There is no charge forattending this event, which is by invitation only, and you would be very welcome to bringa colleaguewith you. Please let us know who will be attending, and I will ensure that you have a place reserved. Content The 2 hour seminar covers the following:- Employee Engagement - Engaged and Motivated employees deliver up to four times more value to yourorganisation. Discover the business case behind this statistic and how you can achieve it in your organisation Leadership - Set "Breakthrough Goals" and get others togain the willing cooperation of others tohelp you achieve them Communication -secrets the professionals use to become a more inspirational and powerful communicator OrganisationalEffectiveness -a proven and easy-to implement formula for increasing your owneffectiveness in your business and build confidence in your tyemas People Skills -build rapport and develop winning relationships To reserve Your Place To book your placesimply email results@charlesjames.comand we'llarrange for details to be sent direct to you. We really hope you are ableto attend, and it will be good to meet you.27 October 2009 18:09http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/dean_thorpe.aspxDean is a speaker, presenter and top level Business Alignment Consultant. Since setting up and establishing his highly successful financial services business, Dean has developed a separate consulting company enabling his colleagues and himself toshare withother individuals and with businesses of all sizes, the secrets oftheir success. In 2007 Dean teamed up with the World Snooker Champion Shaun Murphy, adding the power of sports psychology in creating success for businesses of every size. This resulted in the launch of ‘Breaking the Frame (Smashing Paradigms)’. Dean is author of the audio book ‘Defining Your Own Success’, has appeared on radio and regularly contributes to magazines and newspapers. Dean is fast becoming a well respected adviser, presenter and is also a certified practitioner of NLP. Dean's newly published book 'The Sixty Day Success Blog' is a practical coaching book for peoplefrom all walksof life who intend to achieve their personalgoals and dreams. It draws upon successes of the Business Alignment Programme, change management principles and the latest neuro-linguistic techniques to provide sixty steps to your desired achievements. Charles James Consulting is one facet of the 'Charles James Group' whichcaters for all types of people from all walks of life,offering financial planning advice, helpwith accounting, business alignment, insurance requirements, trustee roles and specialist tax advice. Deanbegan his career at Scottish Amicable (now part of Prudential). From there, Dean joined his father’s insurance brokerage before going into business himself in 1999. Since then it, and he, has gone from strength to strength. As well as being an Executive Director of Charles James Financial Planning, he also holds special permission with the Financial Services Authority for technical pensions work and regularly receives enquiries for assistance from other advisers in the industry who value his knowledge and expertise. He thrives on the diversity of his daily work combining consulting and financial planning with so much more!27 October 2009 18:07http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/david_butterfield.aspxDavid Butterfield is a trainer and consultant, with many years experience of developing partnerships with organisations (public and private sector) across the UK, helping them grow their “bottom line” results. David has been in the business of improving performance for organisations and individuals for over 20 years, with a particular focus on developing talent and increasing employee engagement levels, always with the main priority of delivering significant ROI (Return on Investment). David’s main focus is on giving people in business the opportunity to sharpen their skills and improve their performance in order to build positive, steady, and profitable results. Services to clients are tailored around the following six strategic areas:- Business Consulting Executive Coaching Psychometrics and Profiling (including Myers Briggs, OPQ, and NLP) Personal Development Customised Training Solutions Conference Speaking David is a Graduate with an honours degree in IT and Business Management, and a Qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. In addition to his training and consultancy work, David is also Chair of Trustees with Lindley Educational Trust, an organisation helping disadvantaged young people to achieve their full potential. He is passionate about helping organisations to adopt CSR programmes (Corporate and Social Responsibility) and is able to use his links with Lindley to facilitate this.27 October 2009 18:07http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/our_clients.aspxCharles James Consulting has been involved with many companies and global organisations over the years and the following list is a selection of just some of them: Allied Glazing, DP Accounting, EBT Maintenance, Federation of Small Businesses, Optima Design Services, Personal Finance Society, Structural Interiors, Supafit.27 October 2009 18:07http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/ebt_maintenance_testimonial.aspxSteve Hogan - EBT Maintenance EBT MAINTENANCE LTD – supplies, installs and maintains telecommunication systems to small to medium sized businesses as well as provides solutions for organisations with problems in this area. They also provide the necessary equipment and the company is an authorised maintenance provider for the NEC Infrontia range of telecommunication products. The primary market consists of the dealer network for the NEC Infrontia products23 November 2009 12:09http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/supafit_kitchen_amp_bedrooms_testimonial.aspxJayne Backhouse - Supafit Kitchens and Bedrooms SUPAFIT KITCHEN & BEDROOMS LTD – are a manufacturer and fitter of high quality bespoke kitchens and bedrooms, made to order for their customers within the midlands and north of England.23 November 2009 12:09http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/shaun_murphy_testimonial.aspxShaun Murphy SHAUN MURPHY WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPION 2005 - in 2005, Shaun became the World Snooker Champion, and the first qualifier to win the title since 1979. His rise to the top of world snooker has been dramatic. Shaun turned Professional in 1997 at the age of 15. In 2000/01 Shaun was named a World Snooker Young Player of Distinction after clinching both the Amateur English Open and B&H Snooker Championship titles. Following this achievement, he was awarded the prestigious title of World Snooker Newcomer of the Year 2000/01. Shaun played in the World Snooker Championship for the first time in 2002, finally clinching the title in 2005. Shaun is now established as one of the main contenders within world snooker, whilst also being recognised as an inspirational and entertaining speaker who has both a lively and engaging style. Shaun has made a rapid rise to the top of the world game, maintaining his position in the top ten whilst anticipating further success for many years to come.23 November 2009 12:08http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/dp_accounting_testimonial.aspxDavid Potter - DP Accounting DP ACCOUNTING LTD – Is an accountancy practice, based in Chesterfield Derbyshire, and specialise in all areas of accountancy. This includes all areas in which businesses complying with financial regulations as well as expert advice on all financial topics and issues. DP Accountings working philosophy is to involve themselves closely with the people they work with in every area that they can help, that being either an individual or organisation, so that they can improve a businesses financial growth and performance, but also try and take the pressure of the everyday financial “red-tape” away, in order to allow their clients to use that time more efficiently. This includes reinvesting this time in their work, but also to allow them to have the lifestyle they desire outside of their work and take exactly what they want from their business. DP Accounting cares about its clients as individuals and how they and their business are able to grow effectively.23 November 2009 12:08http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/aegon_testimonial.aspxJohn Copsey – Aegon Regional Manager AEGON - is one of the world's largest life insurance and pension companies and a strong provider of investment products.With headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands, AEGON companies employ approximately 30,000 people worldwide. AEGON's businesses serve millions of customers in over twenty markets throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, with major operations in the United States, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. AEGON's common shares are listed on the stock exchanges of Amsterdam, London, New York and Tokyo. In addition, the company's stock is included in many major equity indices. Dean has worked closely with AEGON in their UK regional areas and is currently embarking on providing them with in-depth advice on how to gain the most from their structures and their staff throughout the United Kingdom with Dean’s “Breaking the Frame” approach.23 November 2009 12:07http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/welcome.aspxEmployee Engagement - Discover the Business Case, and watch your business take off! "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages." (Shakespeare's As You Like It) So what can you do today to really start to make a massive difference in your life, work and everything? Take some golden time out to look here for your route to a new level of success... Why not start by attending our next FREE seminar on- Friday 21st May 2010 (click EVENTS for details)16 October 2009 17:48http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/our_values.aspxWe operate our business according to the clear guiding Values of:- Professionalism in all we do Alignment with customers needs Flexibility Exceeding Expectations Openness, Honesty, Integrity Courtesy, Dignity, Respect Social Responsibility13 November 2009 19:01http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/partnership.aspxWe’ll work in partnership with YOU to help YOU Create a VISION, MISSION and STRATEGY Create Values - What values do you feel the business should have that customers will pick up on e.g. speed of service, contribution to the community, originality, etc? Define WHY, WHAT, HOW, WHAT IF Conduct a SWOT analysis for the business (S=strengths W=weaknesses O=opportunities T=threats). Clarify the products and services and SYSTEMS required Clarify the level of service to customers Differentiate and create USPs - Discuss USPs (unique selling points) for your products/services Specify the “Marketing Engine” - What is the Marketing Strategy for getting the business going? Support you in drawing up a BUSINESS PLAN Create Financials for the first 12 months Look at business protection in all aspects as well as savings. Create a “Money Map” for the business Brainstorm where the business should be – 3, 6 and 12 months Look at an “IDEAL” Business Model Discuss and ratify the “Four Ways to Grow a Business”13 November 2009 18:48http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/business_alignment_.aspxMaybe you’re considering a complete strategic review of your business, or maybe you’re looking to focus on a particular area, or maybe find a solution to a specific challenge Whatever you’re thinking about in your business, our proven tools and methodologies, plus our highly skilled business alignment consultants, will give you the support and assistance you need to bring about immediate and sustained improvement in your business performance Click here for 15 ways that we can help you grow and develop your business13 November 2009 18:47http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/leadership_effectiveness.aspxAccess Our Portfolio of Customised Solutions. Mix and Match to your competencies and business needs. Which ones are the right ones to develop the Leadership Effectiveness in your business? Team Building Leading Strong Teams Balance work and life Manage stress and worry Valuing Diversity Coaching Delegation Planning Motivation Appraisals Vision, Mission and Values Time management Define Your Organisational Values Lead Effective Meetings Communicate to lead Succession planning Motivational leadership Mentorship Networking – your personal brand Fear of public speaking Manage change Internal Customer Negotiations Presentations - Planning Psychometric and Profiling We are qualified and able to provide a range of psychometric and other profiles, including:- MBTI OPQ 3609 Life Orientations Saville and Holdsworth (SHL) – Verbal and Numeric assessments13 November 2009 18:40http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/personal_success_.aspxBased on Dean Thorpe’s brand new book“The Sixty Day Success Blog”, this highly interactive and fast paced programme runs over 8 separate sessions. Each session lasts for around 3 hours, and participants complete practical application assignments between the sessions, to help embed learning and enable permanent skill development. The eight sessions Session 1 - Building a Foundation for Success Session 2 - Managing Ourselves Session 3 - Communicating With Influence Session 4 - Motivating Ourselves Session 5 - Motivating Others Session 6 - Developing Rapport Session 7 - Advanced Goal Setting Session 8 - Committing to Continuing Succes Click here for dates, venues and details of forthcoming programmes13 November 2009 18:37http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/profiles.aspxTogether, Dean Thorpe and David Butterfield combine a vast array of experience in training and supporting businesses of all sizes, challenging them to attain their very bestwith superb results. They work with individuals and organisations to improve performance, promote growth, sharpen skills and increase profitability. Within their profiles, we see some of their credentials, personalachievements and qualifications.06 November 2009 15:57http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/bespoke_business_solutions.aspxOur aim at Charles James Consulting is to provide a truly professional service to organisations and individuals. We seek to employ the best people. Our coaches and consultants are experienced professionals with “real-world” business experience. Our solutions to our clients are tailored to their values, competencies and strategic business needs. We structure our solutions around three core product areas:- Any solution that we design for you will incorporate these core areas, aligned to your Values and Competencies (where applicable).02 November 2009 14:46http://consulting.charlesjames.com/Content/training_amp_professional_dev.aspxHello World02 November 2009 14:46