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Here is a selection of comments about some of our courses:
 Advanced Information Management Skills (AIMS™)
"Probably the most useful 2 days I have spent this year"
- Group IS Infrastructure Manager, Housing Association
"This is the sort of course that should be compulsory for anyone dealing with significant amounts of information"
- Lynx PC – MOD - DLO Yeovilton
"I would strongly recommend that all Sales Consultants and Managers attend this course because it has a real impact on improving productivity"
- Sales Consultant, Financial Services
"I found the AIM course an extremely enjoyable introduction to some practical methods of dealing with the volume of information we have to cope with in business these days. The material was presented very clearly and in a way that engaged all the delegates. Above all, the course was fun!"
- Managing Director, Electronics Company
"A course which would benefit everyone, it should be compulsory. Lots of simple ideas for everyone to work smarter. If only all courses were equally stimulating and interactive"
- Finance Assistant, Tobacco Industry
"I would recommend this to all my colleagues. I feel it would be of use to everyone as it takes you from a low point of learning to a high one."
- Financial Services Executive
"Excellent course. Every aspect will be useful in my job. I wish that I had been taught this before I sat my degree - I would have got a first!"
- Financial Services
"The use of mind maps to structure the course vividly demonstrated their power & flexibility"
- European Alliance Manager
"Extremely useful for people who need to sort through large amounts of information and retain the relevant. Techniques would be used either in business or at home." - British American Tobacco
"This has been one of the most useful courses I’ve ever been on. It is practical, well thought out, applicable and fun." - British American Tobacco
"Fantastic, everyone should get the chance to attend." - British American Tobacco
Creativity in Business
"This course has had real value - opportunity to discuss, question, practice and investigate further - thanks!"
- Team Manager, Motor Industry
"Superb! Really enjoyable and captivating as well as practical. I will definitely incorporate skills learnt today into my daily roles"
- Press Officer, Tobacco Industry
"An excellent programme giving an overview of a number of techniques, which can be used for a wide range of issues"
- Assistant HR Manager, Tobacco Industry
"The course was well organized with a well defined structure - I will work differently in future!"
- Planning Co-ordinator, Financial Services
"Very good exposure to new creative thinking techniques"
- Consultant, IT
"Without exception everyone really enjoyed the training and found it very valuable. Everyone thought that the emphasis on practical exercises was much better than being lectured on the theory and I think our brainstorming sessions will never be the same again!"
- Recruitment Company
"I enjoyed the way every member got involved in all aspects of the course"
- NA Manager, FMCG
"This course has had real value - opportunity to discuss, question, practice and investigate further - thanks!"
- Team Manager, Motor Industry
"Very well presented by a tutor with a genuine interest in the subject matter"
- Motor Industry
"One of those courses which will deliver real benefits
as time goes on."
- Systems Analyst, MOD
illumine Business Mapping
“Easy pace to follow; good reinforcement of learning and good balance of activities”
- Global Head of Produce Quality, Pharmaceuticals
“The course was inspirational. True, the subject matter is a life skill that I will practice and use and wish
I had learnt earlier in life. But for me (and more importantly) it was the first course I have finished feeling
as fresh as I started.”
- Managing Director – Internet Services Agency
"A great class, which exceeded my expectations. I think this course should be widely used in our organisation. A great tool for Managers, I would like the whole team to do it"
- Head of Business Development, Assurance Company
"A powerful new creative thinking tool, useful in presentations, meetings, planning, capturing and communicating ideas"
- Director
"Useful techniques for assimilating and organizing information - providing tools to enable better focus and efficiency in the workplace"
- Surveyor
"The course was well suited to my work and was pitched at the right level in a friendly relaxed atmosphere which greatly enhanced the learning potential"
- Project Analyst, Financial Services
"Well structured, interesting - something you can take to the working environment and immediately put into practice"
- Information Services Manager, Legal Firm
"I can now focus my thoughts on what I have in front of me"
- Sales Executive, Pharmaceuticals
"The tutor was excellent and has certainly fired my enthusiasm"
- Senior Dealer, Banking
"The course was well presented, interesting, challenging and involving"
- Group Leader, Banking
"As a trainer it is great to attend an external course that meets/exceeds the standards/expectations that we strive to deliver"
- Training Manager, Financial Services
"MindMapping is a totally new concept to me and I would have benefited greatly from this in the past.. Young people should be encouraged to attend this course."
- Health Service Executive
"The tutor clearly knew his subject and was enthusiastic about its use - this enouraged me to try the techniques in depth"
- Manager, Financial Services
"Stimulating, enjoyable, relevant"
- Senior Analyst, Banking
"This course was inspirational. Mind Mapping is a life skill that I will practice and use, and wish I had learnt earlier in life. But for me (and more importantly) it was the first course I have finished feeling
as fresh as I started and in the exercise, the first time I have managed to take all the notes I felt I needed to, without losing track of what is being said"
- Managing Director, Web Development
Effective Speed Reading
"Any doubts about the usefulness of the course prior to attending were totally unfounded - a very worthwhile day"
- Director of Facilities, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
"One of the best courses I have been on – really. Tutors style was enthusiastic and lively suited my training style and it worked. Something I can take away and usefully apply on a day to day basis"
- Skills Broker, Learning and Skills Council
"So far the best course attended that has very practical solutions. A definite benefit to me"
- ACL Co-ordinator, Learning and Skills Council
"Seven hours spent with the potential to save hundreds"
- Internal Audit Manager, Highways Agency
"Extremely helpful. If I keep practicing then in just one day I have learned a hugely valuable skill for life"
- Student
"Practical techniques backed up by theory - right balance between these"
- Analyst, Bank
"An excellent and extremely relevant course"
- Economist
"The knowledge that ridiculous speeds are possible"
- UK Training Manager, FMCG
"A fantastic presentation - understandable and easy to follow"
- GP, Health Service
"I was impressed with my progress!"
- IT Manager, Cosmetics
"I was sceptical whether it would work, but it has convinced me that, with practice, speed reading does work and can be a useful tool"
- Solicitor
"Very interesting and enjoyable, exercises got the grey matter ticking! Thank you for a very enjoyable, fascinating course"
- Executive, Charity
"Great. Go on it and do the stuff you're told!"
- Systems Business Manager, Mobile communications
Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats®
"Simply excellent. Focused, relevant training delivered in a concise fashion. One of, if not the best course I have been on"
- Senior Claims Handler, Re-Insurance Company
"Enjoyable and it enabled two departments to exchange views to the benefit of the company"
- Senior Claims Handler, Re-Insurance Company
"Very useful course. Ignited the opportunity of creative thinking and effective use of the Six Thinking Hats"
- Staff Development Co-ordinator, Local Government
"Really useful practical skills that I know I will use in my team to make meetings more effective"
- Corporate OD Manager, Local Government
"I enjoyed the practical exercises, being in a group and having fun!"
- Business Analyst, Computer Industry
"A simple concept, taught clearly "
- Application s/w engineer, Computer Industry
"A lively session with plenty of interaction"
- Project Manager, Computer Industry
Think On Your Feet®
"Enjoyable course, well presented and formatted that gives good grounding in the difficult art of responding quickly, effectively and directly"
- Project Sponsor – RAF
"Good Mix of delegate participation, good pace, icebreakers and general interaction. Information put across in a very professional and understandable way."
- HR Manager, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
"Course excellent, objectives met, tutor was clear and concise, training methods memorable, venue good, and course managed well and kept on track whilst dealing with individuals, course materials very clear and will be a useful reference guide."
- HR Officer, Publishers
"It was amazing. Very simple when you think about it but it gives you the tools to perform more competently and with improved clarity"
-Personnel, Government Agency
"Fun, enjoyable, work related and adaptable (can use anywhere)."
-Head of Finance, Government Agency
Writing Dynamics™
"Focuses on developing more focussed and clear thought processes for improving written communication"
- MD, Utilities Company
"Practical tools and techniques that can be applied immediately"
- Finance Manager
"Presents a clear, logical process for producing written work"
- Technical Director
"This is a brilliant and informative course. Its methods will save me time and help me write clearly. I would certainly recommend this course"
- Economic Development Officer – Regional Development Agency
"Very thought provoking, I certainly think it will improve my writing skills"
- Corporate Affairs Officer – ICC
"It was excellent. I think all the Executive Team and Senior Management should do it"
- Team Manager - Regional Development Agency
"illumine Training has very successfully delivered the Writing Dynamics™ course for our organisation. Their trainers are extremely professional, ensuring they have a good understanding of our organisation and of our delegates' needs and regularly checking that needs are being met throughout the workshop. 100% of our delegates consistently rate most, if not all, of their objectives being met and of the workshop being applicable to their job roles."
- HR Manager, East Midlands Development Agency
Mind Mapping Software
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RapidConsensus
"I have recently finished a global brand workshop for a large pharmaceuticals company - they are about to launch two brands with expected sales of over £500 million. It was a meeting with representatives from over 8 countries with a range of seniority and job types, languages and cultures. We had some specific aims (and some rather vague ones too!) and only two days to come up with the SMART action plan. The tools and skills I learned at the Rapid Consensus course were, frankly speaking, invaluable to the success of that meeting. Many of the participants, some of whom have been working in the corporate world for over 30 years came up to me and said it was one of the most enjoyable and useful meetings they had been on in a long time. We had our action plan down in black and white with names times and expected outputs and more importantly buy the end of the two days this diverse group of people had started to come together as an effective team working as one."
-HR Director, Pharmaceutical Market Research
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