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New case studies booklet – The McQuaig System

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:03:11 +0000

This new booklet details how:

Caffe Nero
The Salvation Army
Marriott
and others

are using The McQuaig System™ to help recruit, manage and develop their staff.

Download here

For more information call 0800 043 3950 or visit www.holstgroup.co.uk

Caffe Nero & The McQuaig System – The Perfect Blend

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:35 +0000

Helen Rust, L & D Manager at Caffe Nero, explains how employees drive demand for self-development using The McQuaig System™. ‘People are crucial to our success,’ says Helen, ‘because they create a very specific atmosphere.

This makes you want to have a leisurely talk over a cappuccino in one of our stores, rather than another.’

Download the case study – caffe-nero-the-mcquaig-system.

For more information call 0800 043 3950 or email contact us.

Click here to view Dynamic Speaking testimonials

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:43:33 +0000

Uniq Foods, Paul Aggett – L&D Manager
“Dynamic Speaking has been a huge hit.”
“One of the best programmes I have invested in this year.”

Click here to find out about Dynamic Speaking

Comments about Rebecca Stewart from course delegates

THG Admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:30:35 +0000

Below are comments from delegates on Think on Your Feet® courses run by Rebecca Stewart

“Trainer was excellent and checked for understanding, encouraged interaction and was observant if anyone was struggling.”

“I liked the relaxed attitude of Rebecca and the confidence she showed.”

“I linked the whole course content and fluid dynamic presentation from Rebecca”

“Rebecca worked hard to keep energy levels up.”

“I liked the presenter’s style, pace, expertise. Ability to pick up any issues and/or concerns. Plus her personality, warmth, professionalism.”

“The trainer was fantastic, her confidence helped me to get through.”

“I liked the way Rebecca delivered the info – style, tone, enthusiasm.”

“If I had an issue or needed help Rebecca was on hand to help”

“Rebecca was very easy to work with and an excellent trainer.”

“I liked Rebecca’s style and willing to help.”

“Rebecca’s charm, confidence and knowledge made the course enjoyable”

Click here to read more about Think on Your Feet®

Click here to book on a TOYF® course

What our NHS clients say about Six Thinking Hats®

THG Admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:38:35 +0000

“The Six Hats Thinking® approach to the morning really did keep us focused and did not permit that time consuming ‘dissent’ element that so often creeps in.
Using ‘Hats’ empowered all members of the Workshop to contribute objectives and ideas effectively to the business planning process in a fully inclusive way.”

“Used the Six Thinking Hats® for first proper individual guidance today and it was fantastic.”

“I can see immense value in bringing the Six Thinking Hats® to the NHS and really want to try and get the message out there. I have started with a jog but want to be ready for the marathon.”

“A wonderful tool to be equipped with. Thank you to everyone for making it such an enjoyable experience!“

“An excellent and highly informative day which did much to dispel my skepticism of the process.”

“How simple & effective the theory is and the practical application to both work and home.”

“Hats has been that vital spark in my working life and its effects are certainly being felt around our service having now used it within numerous meetings – with very, very positive feedback.”

“Have had the most wonderful two days – everything so transferable and useful”

“I have never been on such an enjoyable and informative course.
I can only hope I do your teachings justice by implementing them not only for myself but also for my colleagues.”

“I hope I can develop my 18 month old daughter accordingly!!”

“I am trying my best to use it when I can but its mainly single hats – I know this is a valid use but my aim is to get the rest of the world to use it.”

The McQuaig Bite Size Interview Training Testimonials

Amy — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:05:25 +0000

Berwin Leighton Paisner, Geoff Griffin, HR Director
“The McQuaig Bite Size sessions we had were professionally delivered, high quality and I found them to be very practical and of immediate value”

XMA Limited, Collette Byrne
“I found this course invaluable as the focus is on the parts of The McQuaig System™ that are of most use to you, in any situation. It teaches you how you should read the results and extract information quickly.”

XMA Limited
“This course was extremely useful to our managers. It provided invaluable information on what The McQuaig System™ assesses, and how it can be best utilised for recruitment and staff development.”

Ramesys Group
Even our most experienced managers benefited from the course. It not only provided them with a better understanding of how The McQuaig System™ can aid the recruitment process but also an insight into behavioural interviewing. Mike has wide experience of his subject and kept the group interested and involved throughout the session.”

The McQuaig System™ Testimonials by Research companies

Amy — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:58:38 +0000

Leatherhead Food International, Director of HR & Operations
“For me, The McQuaig System™ has proven to be a surprisingly accurate and impartial voice of reason. It helps justify choosing a candidate who was more of a rank outsider than the favourite – to great success”

The McQuaig System™ testimonials by Technology companies

Amy — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:45:32 +0000

Misys Wholesale Banking Systems, Head of HR
“The McQuaig Word Survey® and McQuaig Occupational Test® help us gain further insight beyond the scope of an interview alone. We use the system specifically for assessing internal transfers, promotions and team profiling”

Ntl, Field Sales Manager
“I believe The McQuaig System™ gives a professional attitude towards the company’s recruitment – in particular the interview questions. It ensures that we are better prepared going into an interview and also reinforces observations in the interview process.”

The McQuaig System™ testimonials by Professional companies

Amy — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:27:04 +0000

Campbell Hooper, HR Manager
“Someone might come across well socially and sell high during the interview, but then fail to deliver. The McQuaig System™ helps draw that out – you can see in a profile that it might occur, so you could be extra diligent when checking that person’s background and achievements. It’s a small part of a bigger picture but a very important part.”

Campbell Hooper, HR Manager
There was no question when it came to renewing our license for The McQuaig System™. It is such a useful development and recruitment tool.

Fisher Meredith, Managing Partner
“McQuaig has enabled Fisher Meredith to tailor development plans to individuals much more readily than before. Before, it was guesswork – now, we have some type of analytical framework which enables us to layer development plans upon it.”

“Having used a variety of different psychometric tools in the past I have found McQuaig to be the most flexible. It ranks with the best in terms of accurate description of character and ability.

Nicholas Orr Associates
However, from my own point of view, the most compelling reason to use it is the unsurpassed customer and after sales support which makes it the most effective system I know.”

“For recruitment, The McQuaig System™ helps us dig deeper to ensure we exhaust all areas of concern raised in the results.

SeeBeyond, HR Director
“We have also used it in preparation for team building events, as well as general job profiling. The back office support from The Holst Group is second to none and we have no hesitation in recommending them to other organisations.”

Vistage (formerly TEC), Robert Drew, Chief Executive
“We have been wrestling with how to improve our success rate in hiring the right Chairs to facilitate our groups. We would have made some wrong hires had it not been for The McQuaig System™ that enabled to really probe for the necessary motivations. We have institutionalised McQuaig as a necessary part of our selection process.”

The McQuaig System™ Testimonials by Hospitality companies

Amy — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:45:55 +0000

Marriott Hotels, Talent Manager
We are delighted to be associated with The Holst Group. The service is outstanding, the systems are simple to administer. The word surveys are extraordinarily accurate & easy to understand.

The Online facility has been perfect for our Graduate programme & through its success we will work even closer with The McQuaig System™ in other functions & levels of our Business over the next 12 months.

Whitbread Restaurants, Learning and Development Manager
“The McQuaig System™ has become an integral part of recruitment and development at Whitbread Restaurants. It allows us to focus on both potential strengths and future development areas for an individual. All interviews now fit our objective of recruiting “the right person, for the right job, first time”.

Using The McQuaig Word Survey®, we can identify and explore potential areas for development. The amount of information within an individual report is a great “eye-opener” for the individual and line manager, and can be a catalyst for productive 1:1 development discussions.

Hilton Hotels, Regional HR Director
“The McQuaig System™ has consistently supported our competency based interviews over the last 3 years, it helps us build a picture of the entire candidate”

Caffe Nero, Head of Training & Development
We chose McQuaig as it delivers such a wide range of reports. It will support our Area Managers with their personal development as well as the benchmarking we need to do around this role.’