DCC and DEL give small firms management tips

Mayor Alderman Maurice Devenney said he was supportive of any initiative that provided advice and assistance to small and medium enterprises particularly in the current economic climate.

“I am delighted that Derry City Council is working in partnership with the Department to offer a range of support services that will help business with real issues and help them identify new opportunities and skills to assist manage their business in these difficult economic times,” he said.

Tim Devine, Head of Management Development Branch within DEL said: “We are delighted to operate in partnership with Derry City Council in supporting this group programme.”

The initiative is a collaboration between DEl’s Investors in People unit and the local authority.

“Investors in People specialises in transforming business performance through people and our Specialists will always give organisations the best advice and help the companies involved tackle the difficult issues or take on the big opportunities,” said Mr Devine.

Investors in People has changed and is now more relevant than ever to organisational needs and the support of the group programme is now tailored to help each individual participating company achieve their chosen business goals. Across the UK some 27,000 organisations of all sizes, employing approximately 6.5 million people, are working with the Standard.

Since 1994, 1,500 small, medium and large organisations from all sectors in Northern Ireland, have achieved Investors in People recognition. This is acknowledged as helping boost their competitive position and improve business performance.

Participating companies will be in the position to gain accreditation of a nationally recognised best practice standard.

They will also benefit from networking with local companies, identifying practical solutions to real business and people issues and receive feedback through the assessment process to drive on-going continuous improvement.

An information session will take place on Tuesday, May 1 in the City Hotel from 9.30am to 1.00pm followed by light lunch.

If you are would like to attend or require additional information please contact Ciara Newell, Investors in People Unit, on 028 9090 5351 or email:[email protected].