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Website ReviewsPersonal impressions of some of the websites we have used.Umbrella organisationsThe site for all information about UK government. News, reviews and links to all central government sites. Useful if you want to know what is happening or if you are trying to track down contacts. What they say about themselves: 'The easy way to government information and services online.'The official site of the Department for Education and Skills. The Adult Learners link will take you to the lifelong learning areas which have clear, easy to navigate links to relevant government policy, news, access to learning and so on. Check it out. What they say about themselves: 'If you require information about any area of Adult Learning, whether you are looking for advice or wish to find out about government policy, the links below should help you find what you need.'Free information, development programmes and much more from various American educational establishments. Useful! What they say about themselves: 'Free education on the Internet. No books to buy, no hidden fees. Complete courses and tutorials for more than 120 different vocational and academic disciplines.' An independent, non-profit organisation providing development programmes, events and resources for its membership. What they say about themselves: 'Our purpose is to provide innovative and forward thinking ideas, information, development and support for both individuals and organisations in the quest to develop leadership throughout all walks of life.'
The site offers information on their latest research and thinking about the world of work, access to consultancy, leadership and coaching programmes and highlights of campaigns currently underway to influence National thinking. Some offerings are free, others can be purchased on-line. What they say about themselves: 'The Work Foundation's purpose is to improve working life. With a fusion of cutting-edge research, practical consultancy and constructive advocacy we aim to make our workplaces more effective, more successful and more fulfilling.'Comprehensive information, advice, conferences, publications etc. for members. This new version of the site is very twitchy and hard to navigate - feels nervous, an unfortunate trait in UK Business leaders! Membership application and purchases on line. What they say about themselves: 'As a worldwide association of members, the Institute of Directors provides a network that reaches into every corner of the business community.'
This site is for CEOs in the voluntary sector. It offers membership of the organisation and access to conferences, events, development programmes and publications, which can be purchased on-line. All deal with the particular context of the voluntary sector. What they say about themselves:
"ACEVO is a vibrant organisation - the voice for us - Chief
Executives, and a collective force within and outside the sector."
Barbara Frost, Chief Executive,
Action on Disability Development
The Directory of
Social Change DSC describes itself as a positive influence for change. This site is a comprehensive resource for charities. Events, publications, training, research and discussion areas build up to a valuable one stop shop. What they say about themselves: 'DSC is an independent voice for positive social change, set up in 1975 to help voluntary and community organisations become more effective.' The Institute of Quality Assurance Information and news about Quality issues that affect business today. Lots of information about policies, standards, events and forthcoming conferences (such as the European Quality Conference on Autumn 2002 - /q2002). Membership available on line. IQA can provide names of consultants who meet the Institute's standards for quality and value for money. What they say about themselves: 'IQA, the Institute of Quality Assurance, is the UK's leading body for the advancement of quality practices, a respected contributor to policy issues at a national and international level and can give you the opportunity to help shape the future of business.'Specialist subjectsInteresting and useful site for all matters relating to business coaching. Members, have additional access to discussion boards and on line advice. What they say about themselves: 'Welcome to the leading, independent portal site, keeping you informed of the latest developments in coaching and mentoring. Connecting you to the people, products and services you need for your business or personal success.'The website associated with the best selling book FISH! Offers everything you need to apply the philosophy - having fun makes work more productive - at a price. Fun site! What they say about themselves: 'The day I saw a fish flying I found a better way to live at work.' This excellent site has a wealth of material for those needing to understand and create a business plan. Basic information is available free, more detailed help can be purchased on-line. There is an extensive and useful list of websites and books on related subjects. What they say about themselves: 'I set up this website to persuade people about the importance of having a business plan. I also wanted to provide a place where it's easy to find out about some of the best resources that are available.'The European Foundation for Quality Management Clear, easy to read information about the EFQM model and its application. Lots of free help to download and contacts for further reading and consultancy support. What they say about themselves: 'For more than 10 years, EFQM has been helping European businesses make better products and deliver improved services through the effective use of leading edge management practices'.For an annual fee, this site offers summaries of a huge list of business books, using the authors' own words. A quick way to keep up to date. What they say about themselves: 'You can view 20,000 of the best business ideas right here, in the authors' own words.'Need to find out what corporate sustainability means for your business? Visit this site for detailed information on the global reporting guidelines (download free), opportunities to influence the debate, attend events etc. What they say about themselves: 'The GRI mission is to elevate the comparability and credibility of sustainability reporting.' Consulting
Psychologists Press What they say about themselves: 'Transform a group of individuals into a high-performing team using powerful insights from the MBTI tool. Help team members discover how each unique personality type contributes to team performance, learn new ways to facilitate cohesiveness, and improve communication and decision making by considering all points of view.' and the other side of the coin... A clear introduction to the Myres-Briggs view of people and its roots with Jung, but a sceptical view of the whole personality testing bandwagon. What they say about themselves: 'In short, Jung's typology is more philosophy than science. What is science, I would say, is bad science because he didn't do controlled studies and he relied too heavily upon his own insights and evaluations of what he observed. His terminology is imprecise and equivocal.' ...and again... This American site offers on-line Jung-Myers-Briggs type personality profiling and interpretation. If you've ever wondered which initials relate to you here is your chance to find out about marriage and relationship - advice is an optional next step! What they say about themselves: 'Humanmetrics - try your traits before trying fate.' |
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