LDC Mentoring Project Our mentoring project continues to gather pace and we now have 10 new volunteer mentors from across the LDC community. We have a group of experienced organisational leaders who provide mentoring support to first line leaders within the LDC community. On December 8th (Ardagh Glass Doncaster) we are running a workshop for […]
Download full brief here: Investing in Organisational Culture - 2023 To share, explore and implement best practice around a conscious investment in organisational culture. The best practice group reinforces the message that creating a positive organisational culture shouldn’t be left to chance and requires a skillful and energetic approach from the leadership team. If you […]
Download full brief here To share, explore and implement best practice around safety in the workplace. The importance of safety in the workplace cannot be overstated, and the best practice group provides a collaborative and supportive environment. We have access to additional resources through our partnership with the Nissan car plant in Sunderland. If you […]
Download full brief here: Employee Wellbeing Best Practice Group 2023 This session is to review the strategy. To share, explore and implement best practice around employee wellbeing. Post COVID and given our current economic challenges, the employee wellbeing agenda continues to expand with organisations needing an innovative and bold approach. If you want to book […]
Areas to be discussed & developed: What do we mean by culture and what does a great culture feel like Importance of being clear on mission, vision & values Turning clear values into clear behavioural expectations Leadership commitment to living the culture everyday Developing a high-performance state of mind Culture as a source of real […]
Areas to be discussed & developed: What do we mean by culture and what does a great culture feel like Importance of being clear on mission, vision & values Turning clear values into clear behavioural expectations Leadership commitment to living the culture everyday Developing a high-performance state of mind Culture as a source of real […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Contracting, and approaches to co-creation of coaching and mentoring agreements. • Coaching and mentoring tools and frameworks • Building a ‘thinking environment’ • Coaching and mentoring to support wellbeing • Emerging approaches to coaching • Coaching the Team • The Coaching Leadership style • Developing a coaching process […]
Key Points • The programme will meet the needs of both aspiring and existing FLL • There will a minimum of 4 benchmarking visits over the 6 days • The LDC delivery team will hold discussions with all the participants prior to the start of each programme • A more detailed schedule will be made […]
Key Points • The programme will meet the needs of both aspiring and existing FLL • There will a minimum of 4 benchmarking visits over the 6 days • The LDC delivery team will hold discussions with all the participants prior to the start of each programme • A more detailed schedule will be made […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Process, policies, and procedures • Creating a positive safety culture • Safety and effective onboarding • Safety champions and safety representatives • Safety audits • Ergonomics/Musculosketal • Manual handling • Effective training and development • Behaviour and human error • Reward and recognition BPG Lead: Colin Adderley, LDC […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Developing an appealing employers brand – attracting talent into the organisation. • Applicant tracking process • Recruitment open days • Thought leadership around the selection process for new employees. • A cultural approach to the onboarding of new employees. • Internal support and development • Building a collaborative […]
Key Points • The programme will meet the needs of both aspiring and existing FLL • There will a minimum of 4 benchmarking visits over the 6 days • The LDC delivery team will hold discussions with all the participants prior to the start of each programme • A more detailed schedule will be made […]
We will confirm joining details closer to the time, but for planning purposes the day will start around 9.00am and we will finish around 4.30pm. Once again, we will split the day into two – the first half of the day will be the Ardagh team sharing their experiences, along with a plant tour, the […]
Key Points • The programme will meet the needs of both aspiring and existing FLL • There will a minimum of 4 benchmarking visits over the 6 days • The LDC delivery team will hold discussions with all the participants prior to the start of each programme • A more detailed schedule will be made […]
Key Points • The programme will meet the needs of both aspiring and existing FLL • There will a minimum of 4 benchmarking visits over the 6 days • The LDC delivery team will hold discussions with all the participants prior to the start of each programme • A more detailed schedule will be made […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Designing and developing a wellbeing strategy and identifying the key ingredients, the role of organisational leaders and their visibility. • The selection and development of wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders. • Developing a strong business case for employee wellbeing. • Identifying the areas of wellbeing support […]
Key Points • The programme will meet the needs of both aspiring and existing FLL • There will a minimum of 4 benchmarking visits over the 6 days • The LDC delivery team will hold discussions with all the participants prior to the start of each programme • A more detailed schedule will be made […]
Key Points • The programme will meet the needs of both aspiring and existing FLL • There will a minimum of 4 benchmarking visits over the 6 days • The LDC delivery team will hold discussions with all the participants prior to the start of each programme • A more detailed schedule will be made […]
Onboarding event for new members
Areas to be discussed & developed: What do we mean by culture and what does a great culture feel like Importance of being clear on mission, vision & values Turning clear values into clear behavioural expectations Leadership commitment to living the culture everyday Developing a high-performance state of mind Culture as a source of real […]
Key Points • The programme will meet the needs of both aspiring and existing FLL • There will a minimum of 4 benchmarking visits over the 6 days • The LDC delivery team will hold discussions with all the participants prior to the start of each programme • A more detailed schedule will be made […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Contracting, and approaches to co-creation of coaching and mentoring agreements. • Coaching and mentoring tools and frameworks • Building a ‘thinking environment’ • Coaching and mentoring to support wellbeing • Emerging approaches to coaching • Coaching the Team • The Coaching Leadership style • Developing a coaching process […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Process, policies, and procedures • Creating a positive safety culture • Safety and effective onboarding • Safety champions and safety representatives • Safety audits • Ergonomics/Musculosketal • Manual handling • Effective training and development • Behaviour and human error • Reward and recognition BPG Lead: Colin Adderley, LDC […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Designing and developing a wellbeing strategy and identifying the key ingredients, the role of organisational leaders and their visibility. • The selection and development of wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders. • Developing a strong business case for employee wellbeing. • Identifying the areas of wellbeing support […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Developing an appealing employers brand – attracting talent into the organisation. • Applicant tracking process • Recruitment open days • Thought leadership around the selection process for new employees. • A cultural approach to the onboarding of new employees. • Internal support and development • Building a collaborative […]
Key Points • The programme will meet the needs of both aspiring and existing FLL • There will a minimum of 4 benchmarking visits over the 6 days • The LDC delivery team will hold discussions with all the participants prior to the start of each programme • A more detailed schedule will be made […]
Areas to be discussed & developed: What do we mean by culture and what does a great culture feel like Importance of being clear on mission, vision & values Turning clear values into clear behavioural expectations Leadership commitment to living the culture everyday Developing a high-performance state of mind Culture as a source of real […]
Areas to be discussed & developed: What do we mean by culture and what does a great culture feel like Importance of being clear on mission, vision & values Turning clear values into clear behavioural expectations Leadership commitment to living the culture everyday Developing a high-performance state of mind Culture as a source of real […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Contracting, and approaches to co-creation of coaching and mentoring agreements. • Coaching and mentoring tools and frameworks • Building a ‘thinking environment’ • Coaching and mentoring to support wellbeing • Emerging approaches to coaching • Coaching the Team • The Coaching Leadership style • Developing a coaching process […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Designing and developing a wellbeing strategy and identifying the key ingredients, the role of organisational leaders and their visibility. • The selection and development of wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders. • Developing a strong business case for employee wellbeing. • Identifying the areas of wellbeing support […]
Onboarding event for new members
Building for the future programme – Programme 2
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Process, policies, and procedures • Creating a positive safety culture • Safety and effective onboarding • Safety champions and safety representatives • Safety audits • Ergonomics/Musculosketal • Manual handling • Effective training and development • Behaviour and human error • Reward and recognition BPG Lead: Colin Adderley, LDC […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Developing an appealing employers brand – attracting talent into the organisation. • Applicant tracking process • Recruitment open days • Thought leadership around the selection process for new employees. • A cultural approach to the onboarding of new employees. • Internal support and development • Building a collaborative […]
Based in the North East – Nissan & Foundation of Light OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of […]
Benchmarking strategy – Best Practice Event
Further benchmarking visits e.g. Greencore, Tong Garden Centre, Portakabin & Ardagh OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of […]
Kaizen event OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 8 people • Travelling and some overnight stays might […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Developing an appealing employers brand – attracting talent into the organisation. • Applicant tracking process • Recruitment open days • Thought leadership around the selection process for new employees. • A cultural approach to the onboarding of new employees. • Internal support and development • Building a collaborative […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Contracting, and approaches to co-creation of coaching and mentoring agreements. • Coaching and mentoring tools and frameworks • Building a ‘thinking environment’ • Coaching and mentoring to support wellbeing • Emerging approaches to coaching • Coaching the Team • The Coaching Leadership style • Developing a coaching process […]
Preparation for final presentation OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 8 people • Travelling and some overnight […]
LDC Annual Gathering – review of 2024 and looking ahead to 2025.
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Process, policies, and procedures • Creating a positive safety culture • Safety and effective onboarding • Safety champions and safety representatives • Safety audits • Ergonomics/Musculosketal • Manual handling • Effective training and development • Behaviour and human error • Reward and recognition BPG Lead: Colin Adderley, LDC […]
Areas to be discussed and developed: • Designing and developing a wellbeing strategy and identifying the key ingredients, the role of organisational leaders and their visibility. • The selection and development of wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders. • Developing a strong business case for employee wellbeing. • Identifying the areas of wellbeing support […]
Areas to be discussed & developed: What do we mean by culture and what does a great culture feel like Importance of being clear on mission, vision & values Turning clear values into clear behavioural expectations Leadership commitment to living the culture everyday Developing a high-performance state of mind Culture as a source of real […]
The event will be held in the new Waterside building which is now the home of the Business School and was only opened in September of this year – this is a state-of-the-art facility right in the centre of Durham. The address of the venue is Durham University Business School, Waterside, Durham, DH1 1SL. Graham […]
Final presentation to line managers and sponsors. OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 8 people • Travelling […]
We are working hard to create momentum around our mentoring project. The LDC can’t achieve this ambition without the support of the mentors and mentees. Within our mentoring community we want everyone to feel a sense of progress and creating a communication ‘rhythm’. We simply want our mentoring project to reach its full potential. Mentoring […]
Best Practice Visit- First Line Leader Development & Engagement January 28th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • LDC 12 Best Practice Indicators as a framework • Designing the role of the FLL – technical, operational, and leadership • Leadership identity – the desire to lead • The selection of new FLL • […]
Best Practice Visit - Apprenticeships February 5th @ 9am - 5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • Building the business case for the employment of apprentices • Designing the strategy for the employment of apprentices • Key skills for the future • Attracting talent – building the employers brand • The selection process – […]
Best Practice Visit- Employee Wellbeing February 26th @ 9am-5pm Areas to be discussed and developed: • Designing and developing a wellbeing strategy and identifying the key ingredients, the role of organisational leaders and their visibility. • The selection and development of wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders. • Developing a strong business case for […]
Best Practice Visit- Standardisation & CI in the workplace March 10th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • Developing a strategy for standardisation and continuous improvement in the organisation – exposure to best practice • Evaluating current strategies • Design & implementation of standard operating procedures • Continuous improvement – evaluating the full […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
Best Practice Visit- Building an Intentional Culture March 12th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • What do we mean by culture and what does a great culture feel like • Importance of being clear on mission, vision & values • Turning clear values into clear behavioural expectations • Leadership commitment to living […]
Best Practice Visit- Environmental and Social Sustainability March 18th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • The environment and local community being at the heart of organisational culture – robust evaluation and self-assessment • Leading and not following others. Setting the pace and making bold decisions • An opportunity to share best practice […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
Best Practice Visit- Safety in the Workplace March 27th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • Process, policies, and procedures • Creating a positive safety culture • Safety and effective onboarding • Safety champions and safety representatives • Safety audits • Ergonomics/Musculosketal • Manual handling • Effective training and development • Behaviour and […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
Best Practice Visit- Recruitment, Selection, Onboarding April 10th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • Developing the employers brand and effective storytelling • Reinforcing your organisational culture through these 3 areas of employment practice • Recruitment tracking systems and effective communication with potential applicants • A robust and effective selection process. Predicting future […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
Best Practice Visit- Employee Wellbeing April 24th @ 9am-5pm Areas to be discussed and developed: • Designing and developing a wellbeing strategy and identifying the key ingredients, the role of organisational leaders and their visibility. • The selection and development of wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders. • Developing a strong business case for […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
Best Practice Visit- Coaching & Mentoring April 25th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: Over the course of the year, participants will develop the skills and confidence to hold effective and powerful coaching and mentoring conversations. You will: • Confidently apply frameworks and models to support the training and development of colleagues. • […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
Best Practice Visit- First Line Leader Development & Engagement May 15th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • LDC 12 Best Practice Indicators as a framework • Designing the role of the FLL – technical, operational, and leadership • Leadership identity – the desire to lead • The selection of new FLL • […]
Best Practice Visit- Employee Wellbeing May 15th @ 9am-5pm Areas to be discussed and developed: • Designing and developing a wellbeing strategy and identifying the key ingredients, the role of organisational leaders and their visibility. • The selection and development of wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders. • Developing a strong business case for […]
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week The Addy is a registered charity, based in Knottingley, West Yorkshire. The Addy was originally known as Warick Adventure Playground and was set up in 1972. At this time, many miners moved to the area and their children would venture down to the quarry to play. The playground was set […]
Best Practice Visit- Building an Intentional Culture June 18th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • What do we mean by culture and what does a great culture feel like • Importance of being clear on mission, vision & values • Turning clear values into clear behavioural expectations • Leadership commitment to living […]
Best Practice Visit- Coaching & Mentoring July 18th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: Over the course of the year, participants will develop the skills and confidence to hold effective and powerful coaching and mentoring conversations. You will: • Confidently apply frameworks and models to support the training and development of colleagues. • […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
Best Practice Visit- Safety in the Workplace July 29th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • Process, policies, and procedures • Creating a positive safety culture • Safety and effective onboarding • Safety champions and safety representatives • Safety audits • Ergonomics/Musculosketal • Manual handling • Effective training and development • Behaviour and […]
Online Development Workshop-1 to 1 development/performance reviews. Friday 12th September 11am-12pm Our workshops are always fun and provide a wealth of information and knowledge to help you excel and thrive in the workplace. They also support individual CPD- Continuing Professional Development and help to build a development community which shares best practice. Hosted By Alex […]
Best Practice Visit- Building an Intentional Culture September 17th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • What do we mean by culture and what does a great culture feel like • Importance of being clear on mission, vision & values • Turning clear values into clear behavioural expectations • Leadership commitment to living […]
Best Practice Visit- Safety in the Workplace September 17th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • Process, policies, and procedures • Creating a positive safety culture • Safety and effective onboarding • Safety champions and safety representatives • Safety audits • Ergonomics/Musculosketal • Manual handling • Effective training and development • Behaviour and […]
LDC members inviting their customers/suppliers to a benchmarking visit to Nissan.
Online Development Workshop-Introduction To Mentoring. Friday 19th September 11am-12pm Our workshops are always fun and provide a wealth of information and knowledge to help you excel and thrive in the workplace. They also support individual CPD- Continuing Professional Development and help to build a development community which shares best practice. Hosted By Alex Firmin.
Day visit to Nissan An opportunity to observe best practice around operational excellence, training and continuous improvement.
Best Practice Visit- Employee Wellbeing September 25th @ 9am-5pm Areas to be discussed and developed: • Designing and developing a wellbeing strategy and identifying the key ingredients, the role of organisational leaders and their visibility. • The selection and development of wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders. • Developing a strong business case for […]
Best Practice Visit- Coaching & Mentoring September 26th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: Over the course of the year, participants will develop the skills and confidence to hold effective and powerful coaching and mentoring conversations. You will: • Confidently apply frameworks and models to support the training and development of colleagues. • […]
OUR FIRST LINE LEADER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE The design and delivery of the 9-day experience is driven by our 12 best practice indicators. • The LDC team will support with the selection of individuals • We deliver the 9 days with a maximum of 10 people • The cost for each participant is £2100.00 – […]
Best Practice Visit- Environmental and Social Sustainabilit October 23rd @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • The environment and local community being at the heart of organisational culture – robust evaluation and self-assessment • Leading and not following others. Setting the pace and making bold decisions • An opportunity to share best practice […]
Best Practice Visit- Safety in the Workplace November 20th & 21st @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • Process, policies, and procedures • Creating a positive safety culture • Safety and effective onboarding • Safety champions and safety representatives • Safety audits • Ergonomics/Musculosketal • Manual handling • Effective training and development • […]
Best Practice Visit- Employee Wellbeing (Annual Gathering) November 27th and 28th @ 9am-5pm Areas to be discussed and developed: • Designing and developing a wellbeing strategy and identifying the key ingredients, the role of organisational leaders and their visibility. • The selection and development of wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders. • Developing a […]
Best Practice Visit- Coaching & Mentoring (Annual Gathering) December 4th & 5th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: Over the course of the year, participants will develop the skills and confidence to hold effective and powerful coaching and mentoring conversations. You will: • Confidently apply frameworks and models to support the training and […]
Best Practice Visit- Building an Intentional Culture (Annual Gathering) December 16th & 17th @ 9am-5pm Key areas of discussion and implementation: • What do we mean by culture and what does a great culture feel like • Importance of being clear on mission, vision & values • Turning clear values into clear behavioural expectations • […]
September 19th @ 9am-5pm Structure Of The Day LDC member organisations invite their customers or suppliers to a benchmarking visit at the Nissan plant in Sunderland. An opportunity to build on existing relationships with customers and suppliers. Being together in a different environment, observing operational excellence and identifying new ways of working together. The […]
