We start being measured from our earliest years and there is no let up for the rest of life.  As a child we measure how tall you are, how much you weigh and at what age you can talk, walk or write. Then it’s schooling, with continuous academic assessment and exams, before entering the workplace [...]

Parents naturally want the best for their kids and to provide them with a good education is a key part of preparation for life ahead.   Finding the right school can be a challenge, but once selected most parents leave it to teachers to determine the best way of educating their children.  This includes directing them towards university [...]

Our education system should prepare our young for the world ahead. It should equip them with the knowledge and skills that they need – not just to survive, but to make the most of their opportunities. So why is that so many employers bemoan the employability skills of our school leavers and graduates?

Our education system should prepare our young for the world ahead. It should equip them with the knowledge and skills that they need – not just to survive, but to make the most of their opportunities. So why is that so many employers bemoan the employability skills of our school leavers and graduates?

TMA’s inaugural course was attended by a mix of recent school leavers and people already in work. All of them want to take on management responsibilities and this 3 month programme was focused on practical skills which could readily be put into practice.

Can you recall ever receiving an insightful and beneficial annual appraisal? Can you remember giving an appraisal where you made constructive comments that were well received and lead to a meaningful change in performance?