Workshops & Training
Testimonials
" If you are looking for someone who will interest and motivate a team and will approach problems in a way which would never occur to the rest of us then Rob's your man. I've been to his training sessions just to see how he would make a dry subject interesting and entertaining. I've never been disappointed. And what's more I have remembered what he was telling us"
Simon Barnes, Director
“Good mix of activities to appeal to all members of the teams”
“Exactly what was required”
“Fantastic - was very apprehensive before arriving but thought the content was fantastic and put people at ease”
“A very good morning”
“Very enjoyable and achieved its objective”
“Really enjoyed it, thank you very much. Will recommend to other Heads of Service”
Comments from attendees on a team building session July 2010
“Great presentation, especially the graphics at the start! Rob was a great leader of the discussion. Really worth the time. Normally these events don’t achieve much but it ran well, got people talking and not closed or afraid to voice opnions. Looking forward to the next meeting - thank you!”
Attendee at a Business Planning Workshop
Simon Barnes, Director
“Good mix of activities to appeal to all members of the teams”
“Exactly what was required”
“Fantastic -
“Very enjoyable and achieved its objective”
“Really enjoyed it, thank you very much. Will recommend to other Heads of Service”
Comments from attendees on a team building session July 2010
“Great presentation, especially the graphics at the start! Rob was a great leader of the discussion. Really worth the time. Normally these events don’t achieve much but it ran well, got people talking and not closed or afraid to voice opnions. Looking forward to the next meeting -
Attendee at a Business Planning Workshop
“Over the past couple of years I have been fortunate enough to be involved in a number of workshop based scenarios (covering a vast range of subjects) that have been devised and delivered by Rob Willcocks.
Rob has the impressive ability to take subject matter requiring problem solving skills, mould it and deliver in a creative way that is both interactive and informative, whilst also being fun. He has the enviable talent of understanding what the desired outcome is and developing an engaging process (that is often unique and entertaining) to facilitate this.
I have no hesitation in recommending Rob to other groups and organisations that are seeking support to develop realistic and achievable solutions in an innovative and dynamic way”.
Rob has the impressive ability to take subject matter requiring problem solving skills, mould it and deliver in a creative way that is both interactive and informative, whilst also being fun. He has the enviable talent of understanding what the desired outcome is and developing an engaging process (that is often unique and entertaining) to facilitate this.
I have no hesitation in recommending Rob to other groups and organisations that are seeking support to develop realistic and achievable solutions in an innovative and dynamic way”.
Steve Matson, Service Manager
“(Workshop) allowed considered input without time wasting. Allowed participants to build on their knowledge and experience and come to terms with the current realities. Very well led. Eventual business plan will be owned by the participants”
Attendee at a Business Planning Workshop
“Rob is an excellent facilitator and provider of workshops and training. He is able to tackle complex subjects making them simple and engaging participants enthusiastically in the topic under consideration. His presentations are entertaining whilst producing outcomes that move services forward. Examples include a simple but clever crossword to engage and educate members in a difficult area of learning -
Lesley Tucker, Service Manager
Rob is an excellent communicator and has a real talent for being able to present dull subjects in an interesting and exciting way. Rob likes to think of easier ways to do things and his audit and IT background gives him an insight into many different subjects and processes.
One of the more memorable ways that Rob used his skills was to create a crossword for Executive members of the council, as a test to help them remember corporate policies. He has thought of many other different ways of training, outside of ‘normal’ sessions. His innovative way of thinking meant that Rob worked with the council’s Corporate Management Team and as part of the Wider Management Team to try new ways of working and to identify issues and solutions.
Rob has a talent for quickly understanding systems and will be the first to try new ways of working. He can also write computer systems to overcome a problem or to make life easier for staff, often before others have realised what improvements are needed.
Rob is always smiling, friendly and approachable, putting people at ease and can work with staff and Councillors at all levels.
Lynn McElheron, Director
“Rob has an uncanny knack when facilitating workshop / training sessions of making somewhat difficult and not exactly exciting subjects interesting, ensuring that all group members play an active role (sometimes without them even realising!), the result of which is a far better learning environment and one that ensures that all participants actually take away the necessary skills to improve their and their colleagues working lives".
One of the more memorable ways that Rob used his skills was to create a crossword for Executive members of the council, as a test to help them remember corporate policies. He has thought of many other different ways of training, outside of ‘normal’ sessions. His innovative way of thinking meant that Rob worked with the council’s Corporate Management Team and as part of the Wider Management Team to try new ways of working and to identify issues and solutions.
Rob has a talent for quickly understanding systems and will be the first to try new ways of working. He can also write computer systems to overcome a problem or to make life easier for staff, often before others have realised what improvements are needed.
Rob is always smiling, friendly and approachable, putting people at ease and can work with staff and Councillors at all levels.
Lynn McElheron, Director
“Rob has an uncanny knack when facilitating workshop / training sessions of making somewhat difficult and not exactly exciting subjects interesting, ensuring that all group members play an active role (sometimes without them even realising!), the result of which is a far better learning environment and one that ensures that all participants actually take away the necessary skills to improve their and their colleagues working lives".
Paul Baker, Service Manager
“I liked the inclusive nature of the event. Everyone contributed. I came with an open mind - the event exceeded my expectations and was very useful”.
Bob Jones, Charity Trustee
“Rob has played a key role in developing the understanding of new ways of working and the development of risk based approach at all levels within the organisation. He has a unique style of engagement with those who are being developed, which involves them imaginatively and ensures that they end up not only with a clear understanding but also ownership of the concept being taught .
I am most grateful for the help and assistance provided to me by Rob, which has in turn helped me in the development of a highly performing team who are committed to efficient ways of working and as a result consistently achieve their targets”.
Ben Hosford, Service Manager
“Got everything honestly on the table. Well organised, logical and progressive. Well planned exercise. Rob, a breath of fresh air!”
Workshop attendee
“An excellent start to a difficult journey. Very well facilitated - right balance of construct and control and flexible participation. Well played!”
Will Fitzgerald, CX Teigmouth Community Association
“I’ve never played battleships in a senior management meeting before….or any other meeting at work come to think of it. Rob changed all that and we had a really enjoyable and effective learning event around managing conduct and capability issues. Innovative!”
Neil Aggett, Democratic Services Manager
“I liked the inclusive nature of the event. Everyone contributed. I came with an open mind -
Bob Jones, Charity Trustee
“Rob has played a key role in developing the understanding of new ways of working and the development of risk based approach at all levels within the organisation. He has a unique style of engagement with those who are being developed, which involves them imaginatively and ensures that they end up not only with a clear understanding but also ownership of the concept being taught .
I am most grateful for the help and assistance provided to me by Rob, which has in turn helped me in the development of a highly performing team who are committed to efficient ways of working and as a result consistently achieve their targets”.
Ben Hosford, Service Manager
“Got everything honestly on the table. Well organised, logical and progressive. Well planned exercise. Rob, a breath of fresh air!”
Workshop attendee
“An excellent start to a difficult journey. Very well facilitated -
Will Fitzgerald, CX Teigmouth Community Association
“I’ve never played battleships in a senior management meeting before….or any other meeting at work come to think of it. Rob changed all that and we had a really enjoyable and effective learning event around managing conduct and capability issues. Innovative!”
Neil Aggett, Democratic Services Manager