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Delegate and Client Testimonials

Chief Executives and Managing Directors

Latest 2010 Testimonials

It really does provide essential practical training for existing and potential leaders, filling in the gaps that MBAs and other academic courses leave untouched.
Charles Price, Alderley Group Moscow

A 6 month Mitchell Phoenix management programme that, frankly, changed my life. It broadened my outlook and since completing it my enthusiasm soared and the techniques he showed us to deal with difficult or sensitive management challenges have been invaluable to me, and of course my business.
Ian Ford, Managing Director Watts International

Governing Change is a superb senior management training course which I have used for my managers in many companies, all who take part gain great benefit. One of the unique features of this is that it is done over 6 months, 1 day per month which allows the techniques and training to be used in between sessions and each manager reports back on their successes, embedding the techniques much better that the normal 3/4 day courses.
Ross Stuart, Interim CEO - Linpac, Astir, Westinghouse, Crompton, Invensys, Alderley

Mitchell Phoenix assisted in creating a common management culture, a greater focus on results, heightened awareness on adding value, much greater focus on planning and preparedness, more focussed communications and ultimately, increased effectiveness within the business.
Stuart Taylor, MD, HSBC Private Bank

Attend this course to improve personal attitudes and management style, to get a very structured insight and overview of the psychological aspects of management in order to be able to manage change.
Samo Prodan, General Manager Titus International - Slovenia

Its completely different approach to training which I had never seen before, although I had attended a lot of similar kinds of training, it changed my approach to management in just 6 sessions! That’s unbelievable!
Eugenijus Anuzis, Alderley FZE, Final Evaluation Excellent

This is a rare programme which is entirely applicable to all the difficulties faced within management. It stretches and develops one’s abilities more than can ever be anticipated.
Mike Shepherd, Alderley FZE, Final Evaluation Excellent

Hugely innovative and structured course which demands considerable efforts but which delivers concrete rewards. Keith Stephen, Alderely FZE, Final Evaluation Very Good

This course has made me analyse every aspect of my management style and made me aware of how important my influence is. Being spread over 5 months it has enabled me to really absorb and practise many tools that I know I will continue to use to enhance my practice. I feel it has given me confidence to go forward and be successful. Nadia Inwood, Victim Support, Final Evaluation Excellent

It does change the person. It is very useful. It gives me the tools so I can do my job better. It is very dynamic and it is over five months so results have to be delivered. Barthelemy Boudet, HSBC Private Bank, Final Evaluation Excellent

The last five seminars have taught me how to become a structured, effective and professional manager. Mitchell Phoenix, and especially Sean, are an asset to any company that wants the best from their managers and directors. Paul Bartrum, Midwich Limited, Final Evaluation Excellent

Delegate and Client Testimonials - By Industry

Commercial

Gives you the tools to achieve professional and personal success in management and leadership.
David Wycherley, Regional Manager Righton

The Mitchell Phoenix Senior Management Programme is not like any training I’ve ever attended. The principles and style set Mitchell Phoenix apart from its competition. It has certainly helped me with my development and I strongly recommend you get on board.
Phil Ashby, Sales Manager Midwich

I have been on a number of courses in my time. Forget the rest, this is the best. It holds your attention all the way through. Unlike other courses, you are not distracted or fighting to get out. Amazing experience.
Darren Lewitt, Director Midwich

To understand leadership and these practical techniques in creating a true forward thinking culture, this course is excellent.
Steven Fay, Senior Manager Midwich

Having been on numerous training courses I have no hesitation in recommending the Mitchell Phoenix Course as the best yet. There is no management-speak or pointless exercises - instead the course is tailored to each and every delegate due to the focus on practical results and making improvements in your workplace.
Mark Lowe, Manager Midwich

Mitchell Phoenix’ Governing Change programme makes you think about what you do and how you influence others in a more structured and effective way.
Nick Corrie, Swift Rentacar

A must for any senior manager striving to improve not only their own skills but to improve the quality of their environment and organisation.
Paul Lewington, Regional Manager Aalco

This has been by far the best management course I have ever been on. I will be sending other managers from my company on this course, as it’s beneficial to every level of management.
Charles Hellawell, Regional Manager Aalco

The Governing Change training course has equipped our managers with the necessary tools to manage their teams and achieve a high level of success. It enables all of us to take a consistent approach when managing our people.

Andy Howitt, Regional Director, Aalco

Governing Change has the stay with you forever factor, that you re-use time & time again, building on each & every time. Steve Garrett, Regional Manager Aalco

The Governing Change course is a high level training and development program for senior management from forward thinking organisations unafraid to invest in quality people
Dave Enright, General Manager, Amari Aerospace

Financial

It will make you think hard about how you can take your business further. You will find yourself adapting new approaches to dealing with and influencing change and getting the most out of team members by planning and motivation.
David Rumsey, HSBC

Helped me and my staff further ourselves and progress within our roles. I will hope to maintain the standards we have agreed, as this will ensure a more efficient, productive and profitable company.
Robin Wright, HSBC

A hands on immersion into management skills that goes well beyond the traditional lecture - small classes allows for
in-depth discussions and debate of management theory and techniques.
Jenna Cordone, HSBC

I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to improve their management skills and develop their own personal effective management techniques.
Mark Javed, Aspect Capital

You will see yourself in a completely different light and realise that many of the barriers you place in front of yourself are self imposed and surmountable
Paul Smith - Director HSBC

A fantastic way to gain new management skills and experience, or to refresh ideas previously learnt.
Stephen Brickwood HSBC

Enter this programme with an open mind and you will be an infinitely more skilled manager and more aware at the end of it. Excellent for business and individuals.
Jane Fowke HSBC

Travel

A great opportunity to throw off old, bad, negative habits and discover new, fresh approaches to how we run our life!
Craig Roach, The Imaginative Traveller

A course which teaches you a huge amount about areas that you previously didn’t realise needed addressing.
Liddy Pleasants, The Imaginative Traveller

A management course that affects you personally and based on learning by experience is far better than any academic studies. This course provided me with the above.
Mohammed el Fayed, The Imaginative Traveller

Food

I would recommend Mitchell Phoenix’ Governing Change programme as it brings together a wealth of knowledge and skills that greatly improve personal influence / effectiveness / leadership.
Peter Connor, Financial Director William Jackson Bakery

Public Services/Sector

Anyone in management, no matter what level of experience they have, will learn from this course. This is not a course where you go away feeling inspired but then never apply what you’ve learned. The course forces you and supports you in developing your skills.
Sophie Davies, Area Manager Victim Support

Insurance

I would recommend any newly promoted manager, even any managers who have been on a structured course, to take the opportunity to attend this course if given one.
Scott Pocock, Canopius Managing Agents

Really effective toolkit which produces tangible results.
Stephen Chaffin, Canopius Managing Agents

This course will help you develop management tools and personal qualities and attitudes that can be employed at all levels of management in an organization. This will build a stable platform for governing change in a demanding business environment.
John Charlesworth, Canopius Managing Agents

This course gives the attendee a great footing in the techniques of management and a very useful set of tools to apply throughout their management careers.
Steve Riddell, Canopius Managing Agents

Manufacturing

From start to finish a thought-provoking and style-changing set of days with great pointers to future action.
Lynton Buxton, Linpac

The Mitchell Phoenix training Governing Change has inspired me to be the leader I always wanted to be and has given me the tools and confidence to develop myself, my team and to give the performance my company deserves. I’m looking forward to the future.
Susan Bird, Stanley Europe

This is a “must do” course for anyone serious about changing culture and performance.
Adrian Sewell, Stanley/Blick

It is the most well structured and useful business programme I have attended and would recommend it to anyone currently pursuing or seeking to pursue a career in management
James Whittaker, Sorex Ltd

Medical

A rare course that provides the delegate the opportunity to understand, govern and implement change for the success of the business and the individual delegate. Superb.
Tarquin Bennett-Coles, Director The RSA Group

During and throughout the course you will discover in yourself qualities and how best to utilise them to bring out the best in other people.
Dafydd Wright, The RSA Group

Good, practical common-sense management training.
Lance Chapell, Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Technology

The Governing Change programme is key to any manger wanting to develop their management career through real life examples and role plays.
Andy Thompson, Devlin Electronics

This programme provides a chance to learn, practice and evaluate a broad range of skills that encourage better working practices. As relevant to managers as those they manage. The tools provided enable a more effective and objective approach to professional life.
Nick Hoskings, Devlin Electronics

This clarified and emphasised a number of areas of management that made a significant difference to me. I would thoroughly recommend anyone in management to attend a future course
David Langridge, Microsoft

The Governing Change course, which I personally recommend as the best of breed for senior managers and executives.
Mike Chase, Microsoft

Construction

The course has allowed me to look at myself and others in a differing way and will allow both my own and others’ potential to be fulfilled.
Robert Hillman, Director Watts International

Governing Change brought together a lot of my previous management experiences and helped me refocus my leadership approach to ruthlessly look to the future.
Philip Baker, Director H. J. Banks

This Mitchell Phoenix course will refresh, remind and reinvigorate managers on most aspects of governing the constantly changing workplace environment. I found it a great source of learning and ideas that could be immediately applied.
Rob Williams, H. J. Banks Environmental