Chris F.

Prior to becoming a principal trainer with a recognised organisation in the UK, Chris pursued a management career with a major UK telecommunications provider. His considerable experience included positions in operations management, project management, and a variety of commercial roles.

He has extensive experience of all aspects of people management, including recruitment, appraisal, deployment, and development. In addition to managing large teams in a line role, as project manager he matrix-managed diverse teams across the UK.

He first underwent Trainer Training in 1990 and continued to take an active interest in people development, at one stage having responsibility for the training and development of over 350 staff. He has worked with managers and other trainers to design, develop, and deliver training courses and workshops on a variety of topics. This facilitator has also performed the role of coach and mentor for many years, an activity he continues to pursue.

Experience has given him the strong belief that people are the most important asset in virtually every business. What differentiates one company from another, to a considerable degree, is the skills and motivation of its employees.

He maintains the currency of his knowledge of modern business techniques both as a Member of the Chartered Management Institute and as an Alumnus of Henley Management College. Both organisations provide him with access to information and research on a wide range of management topics.