Training, Learning and Performance Consultant

Needs based training and consulting that achieves high performance

Do you, your people or your organisation need to do more? With a focus on the essential elements that dramatically affect performance, Derek Stockley provides training, learning and performance management consulting services from his base in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Derek combines in-house training, coaching and consulting with a range of public training programs in both Melbourne and Sydney. He works at both the individual and organisational level, helping teams to be more efficient and effective, so goals and positive outcomes are achieved.

Key focus areas are leadership and management, employee engagement, personal and organisational productivity, customer service and training/presentation skills development. Derek will work with you to implement actions and strategies identified by the major thought leaders in these critical areas.

Are you passionate about achieving high levels of performance? Good managers know that beyond the basics of good business practice, it is essential to invest in the human capital. The essential ingredient for truly successful organisations is highly skilled and motivated people working with good products and systems.

How can Derek Stockley assist you do more?

• I want to request an in-house training program for a group of people or request training for an individual or a small group of people.
  
  
• I want to (or organise a staff member to) attend a public training program in 2007 or I want to see the 2007 public course training calendar.
  
  
• I am not sure if I need training and/or consulting assistance. What training needs analysis assistance can Derek provide?
  
  
• I want to contact Derek to discuss my organisation’s human resource situation and needs.
  
  
• I want performance management consulting assistance.
  
  
• I want to find out about Derek’s background. How does he approach assignments? What do people say about his training programs?
  
  
• Who are Derek’s clients and how does he approach client confidentiality?
  
  
• I want to review Derek’s newsletter articles and/or magazine articles.

Public Training Courses

Details of training courses open to the general public are listed at: Public Training Courses (Short Courses). You can see all the public courses in a calendar format at Public Training Courses Calendar. The public (short) courses are:

Leadership Course - Melbourne or Leadership Course - Sydney.
Communication/Interpersonal Skills Course - Melbourne or Sydney.
Time Management Course in Melbourne.
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Course in Melbourne.
Selection and Interviewing Skills Course in Melbourne.
Facilitator Skills Course in Melbourne.
Train the Trainer (TTT) Course - Melbourne or TTT - Sydney.

These courses are suitable for participants from the public and private sectors - small and large business (including SME’s), all branches of government and the not-for-profit sector. Derek also conducts management seminars at HR (human resources) conferences.

These training programs provide immediate benefits. Many employees regard the commitment to training as a vital factor for 'employer of choice' status.

What's new?

Derek’s free email newsletter is suitable for anyone interested in improving performance. The current issue is: Intuitive design - ensuring your systems are easy to use . Each article is short, easy to read and to the point. The newsletter is designed to provide expert human resource management information and tips, not to promote products or services. Unlike what happens with other consulting firms, you will not be bombarded with promotions. The newsletter covers key management thought - leaders will find the information helpful in achieving high performance levels.

For other thoughtful articles, or more information, see High Performance Newsletter articles index.

Certificate Programs

In partnership with a RTO (Registered Training Organisation), Derek Stockley offers a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

For those seeking formal business/management qualifications at the Certificate IV and Diploma level, programs are now available through an arrangement with the same RTO, see: Frontline Management qualifications.

Services and Information

Training courses and consulting

• Training courses and consulting services  - explains Derek’s range of training services and options. If your business and/or people are not performing at peak performance levels, then Derek can work with you to assess the situation and outline an approach that helps your staff to be actively engaged in your business or organisation.
  
  

Performance management training and consulting

• Performance management training and consulting  - explains the training courses and consulting assistance available to manage performance. Although many organisations do not achieve the expected results from performance management systems, it is possible if you do it correctly. Derek can show you how to avoid the pitfalls many companies experience.
  
  

Consulting and general information

• Services  - lists the areas covered (training, human resources, organisation and process review). Derek Stockley concentrates on training and consulting services that lead to significant improvements in human resource and organisational performance. His expertise make a real difference to your people and organisation.
  
  
• Approach  - explains the consulting and practice management approaches. Derek has been using continuous improvement and quality approaches all his working life. This means that Derek will work with you on your priority areas in a thorough, professional manner. You can achieve the results you are seeking.
  
  
• Clients - explains the importance of client privacy and examples of industries, organisations and personnel assisted. Your confidentiality is assured. Derek works with small (SME) and large organisations including well known national and international companies.
  
  
• Training  - an extensive range of materials and resources. In addition to explaining the services offered, this website provides a lot of information about good business practice. Derek is also available as a conference speaker.
  
  
• Resources  - a useful selection of resources - including links and human resource management articles. This helps you understand Derek Stockley. Many of the links directly help you improve your performance.
  
  
• Articles  - a selection of published and unpublished articles on change and HR management topics from magazines and/or related conferences. The latest published article is: Human resource management - an art, not a science - published in Business in Practice magazine.
  
  
• High Performance Newsletter articles , including: Employee Engagement, Customer Service, Business Systems, Communication, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Motivation and Leadership, Personal Development, Time Management and Training. Each article is designed to be short, succinct and worthwhile. Most are suitable for aspiring or existing team leaders, managers, specialists, etc. in SME’s, business, government or non-profit organisations.
  
  
• Products  - a small range of human resources products and services available for trial and/or purchase.
  
  
• Contact Details  - address, telephone, fax, email, and web site details. All the information you need, not just a 'contact us email form'. If it is important, you can ring Derek direct on his mobile phone.
  
  
• Definitions  - major human resource and management terms are defined.