What our clients say about Amethyst
Comments from some of the many people and organisations we have worked with in recent years.
British Accreditation Bureau Gold Award (2006)
Ann Holloway won the British Accreditation Bureau’s
(now the British
Assessment Bureau) prestigious Gold Award in 2006 for her outstanding
client satisfaction ratings.
The BAB’s Certified Practitioner programme monitors the work of consultants and trainers and identifies those whose work achieves the highest standards, and are therefore suitable for Government-backed consultancy projects. Today, The Consultant Register, operated by BAB, is the largest register of accredited consultants and trainers in the UK.
David Fenn, Chief Executive of BAB, commented: “Ann has posted consistently high ratings for customer satisfaction since she was first accredited in 1994. In order to win the Gold Award, a consultant’s ratings must be both high and consistent. Ann’s performance is a credit to her profession and clearly her clients hold her in high regard.”
Quotes from Mentor Group, The Mentor Award Programme (2002)
- "I found every element to be of use…it
has allowed an opportunity to recognise my abilities as a mentor"
Paul Ricketts: Work Based Learning Officer, Swindon College - "… it helped me to decide where I
want to go in life - career and family expectations. Thank you! "
Mandi Timbrell: Development Advisor/Mentor HLTC - "I thoroughly enjoyed the mentor programme and I feel it should be encouraged as I think it will be of great value to a lot of people in Managing positions"
- Chris Hewlett: Proprietor, Haddon Business Training Centre
- "I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience,
learning more than I expected about myself and this has helped me in work
and my personal life"
Liz Anger: Peripatetic Assessor, Wessex Training & Assessment Centre - "It’s always good to learn new skills
and develop; the addition of the award presents the candidate with a recognition
of their skills that can be used in the marketplace"
Paul Willcock: NVQ Assessor, Concorde Professional Development - "I have really enjoyed the course
and meeting new friends"
Stephanie Herbert: Assessor, Sight & Sound - "I have received an excellent amount
of support and consideration for which I am very grateful"
Jane Parker: Wilts College
Quotes from Mentor Group, The Mentor Award Programme (2001)
- "A well managed programme that fitted
in well with Staff time and responsibilities"
Wendy Horton: NWDC - "Support was given when required
although I was encouraged to think for myself and explore options"
Richard Hyde: Senior Training Advisor, Avonvale Training - "Good support, quality time, excellent
working group. Thank you to both Ann and Jill for your ongoing advice and
support. Excellent course!"
Eddie Lowkis: Training Advisor, Avon Vale Training - "Candidates came away with a qualification
that is valued and relevant to the work place"
Chris Fenton: Community Economic Development & Training Officer North Wilts District Council
Tradeteam Exel/NVQ Assessor/Coach Development Programme (2002)
- "I cannot thank you enough for our
friendship and support over the years, you have made learning such good
fun"
Tony Pichler - "I can see more scope for progressing
in the Company and I have more chance to pass on my knowledge and experience.
Exel Tradeteam can only benefit. Very good course I am really looking forward
to reaching my goal."
Kevin Cole - "A very well run course"
John Campbell - "Attitude and morale should be improved - in both short
and long term"
Michelle Brunt
Assessor Development Gwent Careers (2000)
- "Excellent - certainly feel equipped to take on
the role of assessor now"
E Norris: Operational Manager Gwent Careers
Mentoring - Walkgrove(2001)
- "I feel in a strong position to help
any learner who comes to me"
Marie Brennan: Bentley Motor Cars - "Good balance between tutoring and exercises … very supportive throughout … good
programme - useful processes to aid any people management situation, not
just mentoring"
Martin Scholes - "… imparted theory in effective easy
to understand manner"
Lynda Karran - "Very good - gentle but thought provoking
without being confrontational"
W. Roger Hunt - "Very good and informative - good
teaching style"
Gareth Griffiths - "I look forward to the follow-up"
Liz Capewell - "I found the tools I learnt extremely
useful in my dealings with Associates at work and in my private life.
I am convinced that there are major benefits, as more Associates are properly facilitated to find their ‘own’ solutions to business or people issues."
Frank Williams
Gwent Careers staff appraisals (1995/96)
- ""Very good - gained much from it"
- "Well done - easy relaxed atmosphere"
- ""Good, listened well and encouraged opinion and feedback"
- ""Excellent - an enjoyable day"
Mentoring Open Workshop (1995)
- "Very good- activities stimulating.
Tutors input well researched and produced."
Carol Reynolds: Gwent Careers - Assertiveness Open Workshop (1995)
- "Excellent, enjoyable, packed with
useful information"
Carolyn Pearce: Brynawelon N.H. - "Excellent"
Louise Morgan: Celtic Process Control - "A good balance between videos, practical
learning and lecturing"
Heather Morgan: Llanarth Court Hospital
Presentation Skills (1994)
- "An extremely enjoyable and useful day"
Caroline Withers: The Dell Primary School
Motivation and Delegation (1994)
- "Course was most helpful"
Dorian Tyrrell: Black Clawson