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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

The articles and reflections on this page explore the factors that influence apprentice development, workplace performance and organisational effectiveness.


Some challenge conventional thinking.

Others reinforce it. 


All are intended to encourage reflection on what drives exceptional apprentice development and performance.

Why Would an Employer Choose You?

As achievement rates improve across the sector, what will make an employer choose your organisation rather than another provider delivering the same Standard?

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Why Would an Employer Choose You?

As achievement rates improve across the sector, what will make an employer choose your organisation rather than another provider delivering the same Standard?

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The Most Powerful Tool in Your Apprenticeship Is Probably Being Underused

Every apprenticeship begins with a training plan. But does it continue to shape development throughout the programme, or does its influence gradually fade?

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When Planned End Dates Come Under Pressure Too Late

The challenge is rarely recognising pressure on planned end dates. It is recognising it early enough to intervene effectively.

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Your Strongest Mentor Sets the Aspiration. Your Least Supported Mentor Sets the Outcome.

Most apprenticeship competence is built in the workplace, shaped daily by mentors, supervisors and managers. How confident are you that they are helping apprentices develop what matters most?

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The Most Important Word in Apprenticeships

Originally published in FE News.


Whilst achievement matters, competence is what ultimately determines whether an apprenticeship has actually worked.

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