Mike's talk will focus on maximising value from University collaborations. Innovating through University collaborations can cost effectively deliver many benefits, including generating leading edge technology and IP, strong innovation networks, and innovation skills. However, there are potential pitfalls, driven by the very different goals, organisational structures, and cultures between businesses and Universities. The talk will explore these issues, the innovation opportunities available, and highlight the keys to unlocking value and delivering successful outcomes. Specific topics covered will be:-

• Why are Universities and Business so different?
• What are the opportunities for innovating through Universities?
• How to build and manage successful Strategic Partnerships with Universities
• Case study: Rolls-Royce Group Plc
• Five point action plan

If these issues are relevant to your organisation, then you don't have to wait for the conference. Contact us on 0845 434 88 86 to book a free initial consultation to discuss your requirements.

We accept credit/debit card, cheque, and bank transfer payment methods.

For open training courses the full amount must be paid prior to commencing the course. We are confident that delegates will find our training highly beneficial. However, for total peace of mind we offer a full no-quibble guaranteed refund for any delegate who is dissatisfied with the quality of the training as long as they leave the course before lunch and provide written feedback on the cause of their dissatisfaction.

For other formats of training we take a 50% deposit to secure the booking, and ask that the balance is paid within 30 days of the final invoice. For longer contracts the balance payment will be staged at monthly intervals.

Where we have to travel outside of a 20 mile radius from our company headquarters in Derby we will charge reasonable travel expenses which include mileage at 40p per mile, rail fares, underground fares, air fares, taxis, subsistence, and any overnight accommodation. We will estimate the cost of any expenses in advance, and provide a detailed breakdown of any expenses claimed on the invoice.

Cancellations

For Open Training we give a full refund if the cancellation is made more than 28 days before the date of the training. For cancellations made with less than 28 days notice no refunds are given, but a place is offered at any future training course within a 12 month period.

For other training formats we give a full refund if the cancellation is made more than 28 days before the date of the training. For cancellations made with less than 28 days notice the deposit is non-repayable, but can be used towards the booking of a future training event within a 12 month period. For cancellations made with less than 14 days notice the deposit is non-repayable and the full balance is charged. However, this payment can also be used towards the booking of a future training event within a 12 month period.

If we have to cancel any training event due to events beyond our control we will endeavour to give as much notice as possible, and always give a full refund. However, we will not be liable for any other loss or expense incurred as a result of the cancellation. We reserve the right to change the training venue for open and closed formats if unforeseen circumstances dictate.

Fixed Prices Per Delegate (exclusive of VAT)

Discounts & Promotions

Open Training Discounts

• 10% Early Booking (14 days in advance)
• 10% Two or more delegates from the same organisation booking

Example: a company books two members of staff 14 days before the date of the training programme. The price is 2 delegates x £495 = £990, minus a discount of 2 x 10% = £198, giving a total payable of £792 (plus VAT).

Closed, In-House, Speaker Discounts

• 10% Multiple Booking
• 10% More than 15 delegates

Example: A company books 2 full day In-House training programmes, each with 15 delegates. The price is 15 delegates x £295 x 2 training courses = £8,850, minus a discount of 2 x 10% = £1770, giving a total payable of £7,080 (plus VAT and travel expenses).

Introductory Offer

We are pleased to offer one free, no obligation, 60 minute in-house training session for new clients. Experience risk free the value of our training to your organisation by contacting us at enquiry@mckastle.com or call 0845 434 88 86 to arrange a convenient date and time.

We can provide speakers to support your organisations internal training event, for example a residential management training course. Speakers can tailor the subject area to fit your organisations requirements and run sessions for 90 minutes, half a day, or a full day. The price includes a comprehensive workbook, access to follow on resources, and a certificate for CPD records.

Benefits

Our session will be one of the highlights of your internal training event, delivering a high impact learning experience in areas key to your organisations future success. We can offer ongoing support services to individual delegates as required.

Bespoke Training is constructed and delivered following a detailed assessment of the clients requirements, including a review of the clients strategic aims. It can incorporate full training needs analysis and post training evaluation.

Benefits

Bespoke Training is a unique solution tailored to exactly meet the clients strategic requirements and organisational goals. It is particularly suitable for maximising the value of a longer term training intervention, with significant scope to fit the programme around a clients timescales and budget.

In-House Training is held at the clients own premises, with the client providing a suitable room, facilities, and refreshments/catering. The fixed price per delegate includes a comprehensive workbook, access to follow on resources, and a certificate for CPD records.

Benefits

The benefits of In-House Training are minimum cost, discussion and learning are focused on the specific issues faced by the client organisation, and inter-organisational networking and teambuilding are facilitated.

Open Training is held at Pride Park Stadium in Derby, and is booked on a first come first served basis by delegates from different organisations. Closed Training is booked for delegates from the same organisation. The fixed price includes a comprehensive workbook, access to follow on resources, a certificate for CPD records, lunch, all refreshments, and free parking. Pride Park Stadium is a first rate venue only ten minutes from Junction 25 of the M1, and less than 2 hours from Birmingham, Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds and London.

Benefits

Open Training is a cost and time effective way to meet an individual’s training requirements. It is also an opportunity to network with delegates from a wide range of professional backgrounds, and also an opportunity to experience the quality and value of our training prior to implementing a wider training programme across an organisation. Delegates booked on a Closed Training programme benefit from discussion and learning being focused on the specific issues faced by their organisation, as well as facilitating inter-organisational networking and team building.

The documents below are in pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• McKastle: 2009 Brochure
• McKastle Training Programme: Innovate!
• McKastle Training Programme: Winning Strategy
• McKastle Training Programme: Effective Decision Making
• Innovation Nation: DIUS, 2008
• Total Innovation: NESTA, 2008
• Connect And Catalyse: TSB, 2008
• Enterprise: Unlocking The UK’s Talent: BERR, 2008
• R&D Scorecard: DIUS, 2007
• The Race To The Top: Lord Sainsbury, 2007
• Lambert Review Of University Business Collaboration: Richard Lambert, 2003

Successful organisations know that recruiting talented people without providing the support structures necessary to enable them to reach their potential is a missed opportunity.

Our coaching service provides experienced external experts to support high potential individuals and guide them through the key points in their development as they take on greater amounts of responsibility. This is particularly valuable when staff with a technical background move up into management positions.

Our coaches know how to get the best out of people, and because we are independent we can explore the issues which can often prove difficult to raise through internal management channels.

Benefits

Investing in coaching is one of the keys to developing future leaders and maintaining an organisations competitive edge. Our coaching enables talented people to reach their potential, as well as improving motivation and retention rates.

Furthermore, the individuals who we coach enhance their own coaching skills, which prove to be invaluable when leading teams, departments, and who knows, maybe one day the organisation itself.

Fees

We charge £4,995 for six 90 minute one-to-one coaching sessions which are spread over a six to twelve month period. In addition, we provide regular telephone and email contact to maintain support and monitor progress.

Find out more

Contact us by email or call 0845 434 88 86 to discuss your coaching requirements.

We offer a wide range of research services, including benchmarking, competitor analysis, market analysis, government policy reviews, and literature reviews. We always provide clients with a concise analysis and recommendations.

We also provide research services for assessing clients internal capabilities, for example by conducting staff surveys and structured interviews. Our research services often form a core component of consulting engagements.

Benefits

In today’s complex world relying on gut instinct or intuition is not enough. Our experience enables us to know where to look and what to look for in order to provide the hard data required for clients to make the accurate, informed, and timely management decisions which underpin business success.

Fees

We charge on a per project basis, and our fees reflect the value delivered to the client. We always give a competitive quote, and regularly benchmark our fees. The scope of the research undertaken can be varied to fit client budgets.

Find out more

Contact us by email or call 0845 434 88 86 to discuss your requirement and receive a no obligation quotation.

We specialise in offering a wide range of training programmes in three key interlinked areas:-

• Innovation


• Strategy


• Effective Decision Making

Our training is research driven, supported by real life case studies, and incorporates rigorous analysis, debate, and discussion to underpin learning. We provide course material and resources which enable delegates to take the knowledge gained from training out of the classroom and into the workplace, maximising impact and return on investment.

Benefits

Our unique training programmes are designed to inform, challenge, provoke, and inspire, enabling clients to unlock the full potential of their staff and maximise their competitive edge. They are particularly valuable to staff who have a technical background but are now required to take on more general management responsibilities.

Fees

We offer a wide range of programmes, formats and durations, and charge on a fixed price per delegate basis. We offer a free 60 minute introductory session for new clients, as well as a range of discounts on all of our training programmes.

Find out more

Find out more about the key features and benefits of our training programmes by clicking the links:-

• Training Formats
• Fees, Discounts & Promotions
• Terms & Conditions

Contact us by email or call 0845 434 88 86 to discuss your training requirements.