Quotes from Commissioners

“Arcadia Alive obviously manages to reach the areas we can’t! We can give our drivers all the technical retraining and route learning in the world, it’s the extra 10% of attitude, behaviour, self-awareness that’s really going to make the difference, and that’s what Arcadia have delivered.”

Paul Boyle, East Coast Trains

“Drivers were suspicious and sceptical before going on the programme. However on completion all have commented on how well the programme has helped them, not only with dealing with work issues but also with home/lifestyle issues. Virgin Trains West Coast is now seeking to give all of their drivers the benefits of this concentration focused training”

Martin Berwick, London Midland

“Through the successful delivery of this programme, achieved through working effectively in partnership, there is no doubt that Arcadia Alive Ltd have added value to the Carillion Rail Services business.”

Paul Kirk, Group Managing Director, Carillion Transport

“When we were searching for a partner organisation to develop and deliver a new learning and development programme for our Supervisory staff, Arcadia Alive was one of the few that were prepared to work with us to meet our exact requirements rather than deliver something which was “off the shelf”. They have facilitated a lively, highly interactive programme, which gives our employees the opportunity to acquire and practice using a range of vital new skills, and have done so in a very supportive, understanding and friendly manner. The feedback from participants’ managers is that they can see immediate and sustained improvements in performance in the workplace, and positive changes in attitude and behaviour.”

Diane Taylor, Head of Corporate Training, Wolverhampton City Council

“I was delighted with the way the day went. The content of the sessions was very helpful, the way in which it was delivered was entirely appropriate (not an easy task with such a diverse group of people) and the chance to spend time out with each other was invaluable. The team are a very good bunch but the process we went through both reinforced and enhanced that view. I have had very positive feedback from everyone involved – some of them have been through quite a few management programmes, so I was delighted with how much they valued this one.”

Melanie Dudley, Head of Service, Strategy and Resources, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

“It is apparent that the involvement of Arcadia Alive has been of value to a large number of staff who, as a result of attending the workshops, feel valued by the Department and feel they can cope better with the demands of their work. Staff rated highly the content, style and usefulness of the workshops. The written comments confirmed that the content had impacted on the participants and that they had benefited from the time spent on it.”

Lynda M. Garbutt, Independent Evaluator, Aiming for Excellence Programme – Durham County Council

Quotes from Participants

“Leaving with a better insight into myself, how I do things, and how this affects those around me.”

“I feel very upbeat after the days.”

“I recognise I can do some things myself and take personal control even when the ‘shit hits the fan’, and not just think of the negative, but focus on what I can do.”

“I see this as giving me a chance to be better prepared for life in general and dealing with stress at work.”

“Felt enriched and stimulated by the experience.”