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Research shows how training courses in isolation, whilst motivating at the time, have a limited impact on organisations and individuals.
An embedded learning programme using skills such as coaching, mentoring and facilitation increase both the monetary and productive effectiveness of the work.
ABOUT US
Her expertise involves her in issues of Corporate Governance; Boardroom Dynamics; knowledge interaction at all levels; planned and unplanned change. She creates the “Will and Skills” to assist working with uncertainty and shaping a positive future.
For her own continual professional development Nicola trained as:
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๏Coach (CTI) www.thecoaches.com
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๏Mediator www.mediationuk.org.uk
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๏Supervisor for coaches www.supervisioncentre.com
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๏Non-executive director (IoD) www.iod.com
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๏Facilitator - Appreciative Inquiry (http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu/) to facilitate both small and large groups of hundreds to generative conversation and reflection for the ways forwards and a positive future.
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๏Working with Families and Substance Misuse - family therapy programme www.actionaddiction.org.uk
Member of the International Coaches Federation www.coachfederation.org
Fellow - Royal Society of Arts www.thersa.org
Interests and Involvements
Nicola has been part of on-going consultation groups for ENTO www.ento.co.uk commissioned to review education, practice and ethics of coaching and mentoring in the UK since 2004.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - World Bank Institute (WBI) www.worldbank.org and International Finance Corporation (IFC) www.ifc.org
Business Ethics - The World Bank Institute www.worldbank.org
Arab International Women’s Forum www.aiwfonline.com
Nicola Stevens works with a range of associates who are chosen depending on the skills and talents needed for each assignment and commits, unreservedly, to referring clients, if she thinks their needs are better served by other professionals.
Nicola’s primary focus is with clients who require her attention and skills, working in the strictest confidence.
Drawing from her background in child development, education and psychology, Nicola Stevens works with international publicly quoted companies; NGO’s; charities and other organisations; and individuals to solve both personal and professional paradoxes of leadership and management.