In this issue:

• Paradigm shifts in transformational leadership.
• Top tips in gaining competitive advantage.
• Develop your employees' skills with Kingston University's new online course.

A conversation with Managing Director of The National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (The Skills Academy), Bob Gibbon, talking about how transformational leadership can lead to a paradigm shift in business results. more...

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EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, and The National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (The Skills Academy), join forces to improve the skills of UK manufacturers. The partnership sees EEF become a strategic partner with The Skills Academy the initial phase sees being approved as the first Health, Safety and Environment provider in the UK for The Skills Academy in the move to improve manufacturers' skill base. more...

To continue to improve skills in the manufacturing sector and improve our service to you, Semta has announced the restructuring of the Semta group companies. To read the full press release, click here

David Fox, Chairman and Chief Executive at Power Panels Electrical Systems

rallies UK manufacturers to change their mindset about training so they don't lose competitive advantage. David gives some useful tips on how organisations can take a more strategic approach to learning to win through the recession. more...

The Skills Academy has launched a new range of learning programmes spanning Leadership & Management and Productivity & Competitiveness. To find out more click here

We'd like The Skills Academy website to not only meet but exceed your needs every time you visit. We need you to help us achieve this. Please could you spend a couple of minutes completing our online survey. We'll use your feedback to develop the site that you want. click here

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY'S NEW ONLINE COURSE FOR BUSINESS

Try the first module on Professional Development FREE!* Developing employees' skills can help prepare companies for the economic upturn. Research shows that firms who train their staff are more likely to succeed than those who don't. To help support companies Kingston University have developed a cost effective course which is flexible, business-focused and tailored to suit individual requirements more...

FORGING LINKS TO BOOST COMPETITIVENESS

A Sheffield-based engineering specialist is spreading the message that effective skills development can help firms to improve efficiency and boost their competitiveness. more...

MX AWARDS 2009 HIGHLIGHTS

In June 2009, The National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (The Skills Academy) was proud sponsor of the Best Small or Medium Enterprise Award. Bob Gibbon, Managing Director of The Skills Academy, comments: more...

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Semta, the Sector Skills Council for science, engineering and manufacturing technologies, leads on the Diploma in Engineering and has released a video case study supporting it. The video follows Jade McLelland, a 16 year old student at Walbottle Campus in Newcastle as she visited the Sembcorp Biomass Power Station in Middlesbrough and spent the day shadowing Jane Atkinson, the Diploma Employer Champion for Engineering. Click here to find out about her experience.