The impact Yorkshire Accord had on me
Benefits, Impact & Results...
Headline Stats
We maintain regular contact with all our participants throughout the duration of their involvement with the scheme. We also run formal evaluations of their experience as their coaching & mentoring relationships come to an end.
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Everyone's experience is different but there are some commonly reported themes in terms of Impact, Benefits & Results. The details listed below have been reported by past participants of the scheme, both coachees/mentees and coaches/mentors.
BENEFITS
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Off-line support.
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Being really listened to.
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Time to think and plan.
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Safe place to test ideas.
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Self-reflection.
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Gain perspective.
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Supportive challenge.
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Increased self-awareness.
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Free from internal politics.
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Evaluation of skills.
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Support to develop skills:
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Coaching & mentoring.
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Leadership.
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Report writing.
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Procurement.
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Strategic thinking.
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Multi-agency work.
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Problem solving.
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Constructive challenge.
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Decision making.
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Managing change.
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Communication.
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Conflict management.
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Empowering others.
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IMPACT
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Increased confidence.
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Less stressed.
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Stronger networks.
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Informed decision making.
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Better work/life balance.
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More positive.
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Feeling valued.
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More focused.
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Increased participation in meetings.
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Consciously pushing own comfort zone.
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Improved team relationships.
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More open minded.
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Less judgmental.
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Regular review of own practices.
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Able to articulate goals.
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Feel able to speak up and ask more questions.
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Better prepared for meetings.
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More relaxed.
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Willing to call for help and not needing to know/do everything.
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More awareness of the challenges people face.
RESULTS
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Gained promotion.
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Much calmer in a crisis.
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Able to tackle problems more objectively.
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Better budget planning.
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Development & delivery of training.
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Clear career plan.
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Ability to deal with difficult working relationships.
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Staff retention.
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Lead successful team days.
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Be a better manager.
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Make time for my own staff.
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Used new tools to keep focused in project work.
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More pro-active.
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Increased personal networks.
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Progressed training/qualifications.
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Improved resilience.
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Ability to lead and support others through changes at work.
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Delivered a presentation to in leaders in one of the partner organisations.
24
YEARS
Of Partnership & Success
12
ORGANISATIONS
Involved
2.4k
SQUARE MILES
Geographic Area
120
Relationships
Opportunities Available Annually
93
COACH/MENTORS
Currently Supporting Us
25
PROGRESSIONS
Coachee to Coach
4
Coach/Mentor Training Programmes
Offered Annually
4
Coachee/Mentee Briefings
Delivered Annually
4
Coach/Mentor CPD Sessions
Offered Annually
TESTIMONIALS & CASE STUDIES
A few of our past participants have taken the time to tell their story, you can read more about what the scheme has offered them here.