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Press release 13th August 2004
Today’s workplace provides daunting challenges and unique
opportunities for individuals. To survive and ride the wave
of changing markets, technologies and customer requirements
managers needs to develop a wider set of skills, attitudes
and competences. An employee, Richard Cullen at BT set out
on his personal journey of transformation, a journey that
has changed his outlook, developed his confidence and
expanded his job potential.
London
August 13, 2004 -- BT is undergoing significant changes in
search of best practice, which also involves major
adjustment and re-definition of many off its staff roles.
Its forward thinking approach to staff development is key to
overcoming some of these problems of change.
Richard Cullen is a Solution Design Consultant in a team
providing software solutions for large-scale BT projects.
The most challenging is that of updating the BT network and
IT infrastructure. “At first, I needed help to manage change
from increased challenges and targets within my own area,”
says Richard. He approached PPI Business NLP, a bespoke
provider – as he believed that NLP could help him with
personal change and development.
BT sponsored Richard’s introduction to the NLP modular
practitioner course. The new skills he gained from this
course helped him to deal with difficult, emotional and
complex situations in a relaxed and less stressful way. In
working in this way he gained the confidence to deal with
each new challenge faced by his department.
“In absorbing NLP techniques I felt empowered to take on
anything; where I’d lacked confidence, PPI’s business NLP
training has given me the tools for a positive approach to
any issue; I’d be driving home on a high,” says Richard. “I
now control both how I choose to perceive a situation and my
emotional state.
Richard continued his studies, over a two-year period for
accreditation as a Master Practitioner choosing modules in
leadership, executive coaching and influence. In
consultation with his management and keen to pass on the
benefits of NLP, he proposed to broaden his role by
providing coaching support to others– this was readily
accepted.
Richard’s role has now evolved and fifty per cent of his
time is devoted to coaching, supporting around 50 Solution
Design staff. His training enabled him to assist his
workmates to limit negativity and to take an aware and
objective view of interaction and negotiation.
“Initially, I saw NLP as a way of limiting errors during the
massive changes we were undergoing,” says Richard.
“Surprisingly, despite my technical background, I found my
niche in helping colleagues overcome barriers and achieve
their potential - this is very satisfying. A further benefit
is that of helping them to develop a work-life balance.
BT’s investment in one person is paying dividends in
effecting wider change to meet its goals. And its effect on
that one person has been profound. Richard confirmed “NLP
has made me aware of my internal processes, thoughts and
direction in life. I now no longer believe that there’s
anything I can’t do.”
About PPI Business NLP
PPI Business NLP was formed in 2000, by Michael Beale, who
has 14 years experience of sales, marketing and strategy
development for BT, 3M and ITT, plus 9 years as a retail
buyer and merchandise controller for B&Q and Argos. He has
an advanced diploma in world-class marketing. He has trained
directly with the co-founders of NLP, Richard Bandler and
John Grinder.
Clients include include Abbey, Accenture, Argos, Barclays,
BT, British Aerospace, ODPM, The PM's Strategy Office and
the main public services.
The company comprises a team of five trainers drawn from
different areas of expertise and industry background.
Free 'taster' sessions are available in London and in Milton
Keynes – These sessions provide an insight into the value of
NLP. Details are available at
www.ppimk.com
PPI publish a monthly newsletter, which can also be accessed
from
www.ppimk.com. It is an international publication
covering news items, NLP and development opportunities.
The company operates under the strapline: 'The Business NLP
provider of choice'.
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