March 2010 Development Day - book now!

Team Coaching Network's 22nd Development Day for Independent Trainers and Consultants will take place on Friday 26th March 2010 at 5 Valleys Enterprise Centre, Greenway, Caerphilly, CF83 8GF from 9:30am to 4:00pm

Book at http://tinyurl.com/devday22

==What are Development Days?==

Development Days have been a great source of professional development, fun and networking since July 2005. The benefits we all get include:

* a chance to sharpen our skills in working with groups and giving feedback
* networking with consultants in different fields, leading to work referrals
* a support group of peers facing similar challenges, sharing advice and ideas
* a forum to try out new ideas and techniques and get high quality feedback
* Development Days are fun! You deserve some "you" time!

==What will happen at this Development Day?==

* We meet at 9:30 for coffee and croissants. Tea, coffee, juice, fruit and biscuits are available throughout the day.
* There will be four "slots" - Dave takes the first one which helps everyone to get to know each other's work and style.
* The other three "slots" are taken by other participants. You could deliver a part of a course to get feedback on it, run an exercise with the group, or lead a discussion on a topic of interest.
* A buffet lunch is provided by our excellent caterer "Nibbles". There is space on the registration form to indicate any food preferences you have.
* A video recording of the whole day will be available to download so you can relive the good bits and capture the feedback you got from your peers on the day.

==What do I do next?==

* Complete the brief registration form at http://tinyurl.com/devday22.
* Consider taking a slot on the day - it's a fantastically useful experience!
* Pass this message on to other trainers and consultants who may be interested in joining us.

==Summary of Event Details==

* Friday 26th March 2010
* 9:30 am for coffee, kicking off at 10am, finishing around 4pm
* 5 Valleys Enterprise Centre, Greenway, Caerphilly, CF83 8GF
* Dress: No ties! Unless you want to!
* Your contribution: £47 (including VAT - invoices will be provided).

See you here!

Dave


PS Don't delay - I can only keep this date booked if enough people reply as quickly as possible, so if you can come, book in now at http://tinyurl.com/devday22

Development Day 22

People who attend my Development Days regularly report they find the days worthwhile, enjoyable and a valuable learning experience. Don't miss out, book your place for 29th January now and make sure you end the month on the best possible note!

==What are Development Days?==

Development Days have been helping trainers be more amazing since July 2005. The benefits we all get include:

* new skills and ideas from learning with our peers
* referrals and other networking benefits
* a unique way to test your ideas before unleashing them on paying customers!
* enjoyable yet stretching learning experience

==What will happen at this Development Day?==

* We meet at 9:30 for coffee and croissants. Tea, coffee, juice, fruit and biscuits are available throughout the day.
* There will be four "slots" - Dave takes the first one which helps everyone to get to know each other's work and style.
* The other three "slots" are taken by other participants. You could deliver a part of a course to get feedback on it, run an exercise with the group, or lead a discussion on a topic of interest.
* A buffet lunch is provided by our excellent caterer "Nibbles". There is space on the registration form to indicate any food preferences you have.
* A video recording of the whole day will be available to download so you can relive the good bits and capture the feedback you got from your peers on the day.

==What do I do next?==

* Complete the brief registration form at http://tinyurl.com/devday22.
* Consider taking a slot on the day - it's a fantastically useful experience!
* Pass this message on to other trainers and consultants who may be interested in joining us.

==Summary of Event Details==

* Friday 29th January 2010
* 9:30 am for coffee, kicking off at 10am, finishing around 4pm
* 5 Valleys Enterprise Centre, Greenway, Caerphilly, CF83 8GF
* Dress: No ties! Unless you want to!
* Your contribution: £47 (including VAT - invoices will be provided).

Reserve your place now at http://tinyurl.com/devday22

See you here!

Dave

Dates for 2010 - put 'em in your diaries now!

Well, what a fantastic year we've had at Development Days in 2009! New friendships made, old faces reunited, 6 Development Days in a row held at our new flagship World Headquarters (erm, hang on, Dave...) Overall, 13 new people joined us for Development Days this year!

Dates for 2010 are as follows: please pencil these in your diaries now.

• 29th January
• 19th March
• 21st May
• 9th July
• 17th September
• 19th November

Remember you can keep up to date with Development Days by following the blog feed, signing up for the newsletter or joining the Facebook Page.

Have a great Christmas and New Year!

Dave

November 2009 - Development Day 21!

Development Days are highly rated by everyone who attends - come and join in the benefits with us!

What are Development Days?

Development Days have been running regularly since July 2005. The benefits we all get include:

• a chance to sharpen our skills in working with groups and giving feedback
• networking with consultants in different fields, leading to work referrals
• a support group of peers facing similar challenges, sharing advice and ideas
• a forum to try out new ideas and techniques and get high quality feedback
• Development Days are fun! You deserve some "you" time!

What will happen at this Development Day?

• We meet at 9:30 for coffee and croissants. Tea, coffee, juice, fruit and biscuits are available throughout the day.
• There will be four "slots" - Dave takes the first one which helps everyone to get to know each other's work and style.
• The other three "slots" are taken by other participants. You could deliver a part of a course to get feedback on it, run an exercise with the group, or lead a discussion on a topic of interest. In the past we've had topics on marketing & sales, session evaluation, MBTI, RECIPE cards, teamworking exercises, collaborative working, and many others!
• A buffet lunch is provided by our excellent caterer "Nibbles". There is space on the registration form to indicate any food preferences you have.
• You will be sent a video recording of the whole day so you can relive the good bits and capture the feedback you got from your peers on the day.

What do I do next?

• Complete the brief registration form at http://tinyurl.com/devday21
• Consider taking a slot on the day - it's a fantastically useful experience!
• Invite other trainers and consultants who may be interested in joining us.

Summary of Event Details

• Friday 13th November 2009
• 9:30 am for coffee, kicking off at 10am, finishing around 4pm
• 5 Valleys Enterprise Centre, Greenway, Caerphilly, CF83 8GF
• Dress: No ties! (Interesting discussion on this last time...)
• Your contribution: £40.25 (including VAT - invoices will be provided).

See you here!

Dave

Mark enjoyed last Friday's Development Day

HI Folks

Mark McManus of Exact Coaching came to last Friday's Development Day and very kindly offered to write a few words for this site. Here's his reflection on the benefits he got from the day:

"I've just returned from my very first experience of one of Dave Bull's 'Development Days' and I can honestly say that it "Does exactly what it says on the tin". The format is very relaxed, the fellow attendees very welcoming and supportive, and the content is really varied and stimulating. Dave does a fantastic job at facilitating the event and stimulating everyone's engagement. He also has a very calm and easy going approach which quickly puts you at ease. In his description of the event, Dave talks about having some 'You' time once in a while and I think this is extremely important for all of us. Instead of yet another business breakfast meeting, instead of catching up on some more admin, instead of planning the new marketing approach for the business (whilst all very important activities), consider taking a whole day 'off' altogether and focussing on your needs for a change.

One of the most valuable aspects of the day from my perspective was having the opportunity to discuss skills, methods and best practice with like-minded professionals and being able to receive some really open and honest feedback on your various strengths and 'areas for development' during the practical elements of the programme. I'd strongly recommend these 'Development Days' to anyone who thinks they may be on benefit. I, for one, will be back for more!"

As before, this is the complete and unedited text provided by Mark. It's a fantastic feeling to know that people are leaving my event with this kind of opinion of it. I hope some more of you will be able to find some time to attend in the near future!

The next Development Day will be on 13th November and dates for 2010 will appear here shortly!

All the best

Dave

September 2009 Development Day for Trainers & Consultants

You are invited to Team Coaching Network's 20th Development Day for Independent Trainers and Consultants to be held on Friday 18th September 2009 at 5 Valleys Enterprise Centre, Greenway, Caerphilly, CF83 8GF from 9:30am to 4:00pm

What are Development Days?

Development Days have been running regularly since July 2005. The benefits we all get include:

* a chance to sharpen our skills in working with groups and giving feedback
* networking with consultants in different fields, leading to work referrals
* a support group of peers facing similar challenges, sharing advice and ideas
* a forum to try out new ideas and techniques and get high quality feedback
* Development Days are fun! You deserve some "you" time!

What will happen at this Development Day?

* We meet at 9:30 for coffee and late breakfast. Tea, coffee, juice, fruit and biscuits are available throughout the day.
* There will be four "slots" - Dave takes the first one which helps everyone to get to know each other's work and style.
* The other three "slots" are taken by other participants. This could mean trying out a part of a course to get feedback on it, running an exercise with the group, or leading a discussion on a topic of interest. In the past we've had topics on marketing & sales, session evaluation, MBTI, RECIPE cards, teamworking exercises, collaborative working, and many others!
* A buffet lunch is provided by our excellent caterer "Nibbles". There is space on the registration form to indicate any food preferences you have.
* You will be sent a video recording of the whole day so you can relive the good bits and capture the feedback you got from your peers on the day.

What do I do next?

* Complete the brief registration form at http://tinyurl.com/devday20
* Consider taking a slot on the day - it's a fantastically useful experience!
* Pass this message on to other trainers and consultants who may be interested in joining us.

Summary of Event Details

* Friday 18th September 2009
* 9:30 am for coffee, kicking off at 10am, finishing around 4pm
* 5 Valleys Enterprise Centre, Greenway, Caerphilly, CF83 8GF
* Dress: No ties!
* Your contribution: £40.25 (including VAT - invoices will be provided).

See you here!

Dave

High Praise for Development Days

Hi Folks: here is the complete, unedited review of Development Day 19 by one of its participants, Sian Donovan, a Development Day Virgin:

Today I spent the day at the offices of Dave Bull, Team Coaching Network Ltd. I had been invited along, as a newbee, to a day where trainers get together and develop their own techniques/ideas in a sympathetic yet robust environment. That’s what I was told. I was apprehensive but very curious. I wasn’t sure just how many experienced eyes would be critically appraising my first stumbling steps. Maybe I would sit at the back and observe.

In the event the day was extremely “intime” as, due to last minute and unavoidable cancellations, there were just three of us plus Dave. Now there really was nowhere to hide! My fears were totally unfounded. Dave managed, a better description than led, an informal almost organic exchange of ideas and conversation, interlaced with brief presentations and discussions of such. The company was excellent, conversations very interesting as we were all from very different backgrounds and, somehow, discreetly, Dave kept a structure to the day so not a moment was wasted. The time flew, coffee and sustenance were in abundance, and I can honestly say I came away a richer person, challenged, stimulated and armed with more than a few damn good ideas. Highly recommended and worth every penny.

The next Development Day is open for bookings now! Take your turn to benefit from this unique and enriching event!


All the best

Dave

19th Development Day for freelancers - 10th July 2009

Team Coaching Network's 19th Development Day for Independent Trainers and Consultants – Friday 10th July 2009

You are invited to Team Coaching Network's 18th Development Day for Independent Trainers and Consultants to be held on Friday 10th July 2009 at Valleys Enterprise Centre, Greenway, Caerphilly, CF83 8GF from 9:30am to 4:00pm

What are Development Days?

Development Days have been running regularly since 2005. They are a massively beneficial learning event for anyone who needs to make presentations. The benefits we all get include:

• a chance to sharpen our skills in working with groups and giving feedback

• networking with consultants in different fields, leading to work referrals

• a support group of peers facing similar challenges, sharing advice and ideas

• a forum to try out new ideas and techniques and get high quality feedback

• Development Days are fun! You deserve some "you" time!

What will happen at this Development Day?

• We meet at 9:30 for coffee and breakfast and a chat. Tea, coffee, juice, fruit and biscuits are available throughout the day.

• There will be four "slots" - Dave takes the first one which helps everyone to get to know each other's work and style.

• The other three "slots" are taken by other participants. This could mean trying out a part of a course to get feedback on it, running an exercise with the group, or leading a discussion on a topic of interest. In the past we've had topics on marketing & sales, session evaluation, MBTI, RECIPE cards, teamworking exercises, collaborative working and many others!

• A buffet lunch is provided. There is space on the registration form to indicate any food preferences you have.

• You will be sent a video recording of the whole day so you can see your own brilliance and capture the feedback you got from your peers on the day.

What do I do next?

• Complete the brief registration form at http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=clR6and2UTAzY3ZFZDFTM21DSkozSVE6MA...

• Consider taking a slot on the day – it's a fantastically useful experience!

• Pass this message on to other trainers and consultants who may be interested in joining us.

Summary of Event Details

• Friday 10th July 2009

• 9:30 am for coffee, kicking off at 10am, finishing around 4pm

• 5 Valleys Enterprise Centre, Greenway, Caerphilly, CF83 8GF

• Dress: No ties.

• Your contribution: £40.25 including VAT.