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A Senior Appointment that Demands Continuity of Success

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

The news of Alex Ferguson’s departure came as a huge shock. His track record as a manager was both remarkable and unparalleled. His leadership and decisions are almost unquestioned in a business where everything is scrutinised, exposed and criticised.

It comes on a week where Diageo boss, Paul Walsh, also gave his “last orders” and stepped down as the man in charge. Diaego’s chief operating officer, Ivan Menezes, was promoted and takes over from Walsh but, as in Alex Ferguson’s case, often in business there is no visible internal candidate that has been groomed for this role.

At Manchester United there doesn’t seem to have been an internal succession plan, where a future leader could be developed for this moment.
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Breakfast Seminar on NI's Programme for Government

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

UNWRAPPING THE PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT

What does it mean for you and your organisation?

Date: Friday cialis online 2^nd December 2011
Time: 7.30am – 9.30am
Venue: Ramada Hotel, Shaws Bridge.

Opening Speaker:

Bill McGinnis, NI Skills Advisor
Keynote Speakers: Prof. Mike Smyth, Economist, UUJ and Alan Montgomery, Policy

Specialist, Gilpin.

Cost: £25

Places are limited and filling up fast. To reserve your’s please contact Stephen Warke on 02890 769900 or email stephen.warke@gilpinesd.com

Tags: alan montgomery, bill mcginnis, gilpin esd, government, mike smyth, Northern Ireland, pfg, policy, programme for government, uuj

Gilpin launches innovative public sector policy solution

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Gilpin have today launched a new suite of policy transformation courses aimed at modernising policy

making in government in a number of key areas. These Public Sector Learning Courses are designed to meet the challenges that face the public secto

r, particularly in the current economic climate

Gilpin Public Sector Learning is led by the Head of Corporate Development, Alan Montgomery, who has over 20 years experience in all aspects of the public policy environment and will be responsible for the roll-out and delivery of high-calibre training particularly aimed towards the public sector.

Speaking today, Gilpin’s Senior Partner Gerry Gilpin said, “I am delighted that we are <!–more–>
spearheading this exciting and innovative venture in Public Sector Learning. This is an example of how Gilpin is continuing to grow and expand its strong brand and reputation of delivery in a very difficult economic climate.”

“We offer an impressive and unparalleled suite of programmes that will not only challenge but equip and empower civil servants to better deliver on a daily basis. The extensive public sector experience that Alan Montgomery brings to this role will enhance our ability to meet the ever changing needs of the Northern Ireland Civil Service in the 21st Century.”

Gilpin’s Head of Corporate Development, Alan Montgomery also added, “The new Programme for Government and the deep economic challenges we are facing place an unprecedented demand upon

policy leaders for creative and innovative solutions and a more entrepreneurial policy culture. Many of the traditional approaches to policy design and delivery are no longer effective in the new global to local context. The Executive is under continued criticism for not being responsive enough in supporting recovery and growth which emphasises the need for urgent transformation of the policy process and the culture in which solutions are developed.”

“This is a golden opportunity, within the context of challenge, change and reform, to modernise the policy profession and to develop a more robust, resilient and responsive public service that really does support recovery and growth.”

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Tags: change, civil servants, courses, Equality, innovation, learning, Northern Ireland, policy, public administration, Public Policy, solution, sustainability, Sustainable Development, training, transformation, uk

Being a Leader in tough times

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

In times of stability leadership is more about ‘holding the fort’, or ‘keeping the ship steady’. However, in times of economic or societal crisis, leadership becomes more about having the vision, the courage and the conviction to create turning points for change and progress.

Harry S Truman said, “Men and women make history an

d not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better”.

The challenge of the current financial and economic crisis that dragged us into recession is seriously impacting on the global economy. Right now, almost every country needs a whole new generation of leaders at all levels and in all walks of life.

Undoubtedly there are huge talent pools of potential leaders amongst us. If we don’t encourage them to grow, we do them and ourselves a serious injustice. Harold Geneen said, “Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned.” So, how do you nurture the values, traits and skills in yourself, to become a leader in whatever job you do? Read the rest of this entry »

Prepare for success in the job market

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

It’s fair to say that most of us want what successful people have, and in a sense there is nothing wrong with this. The problem is that we’re just not prepared to pay the price they paid to achieve it.

One of Michelangelo’s greatest successes was his sculpture of David. He worked on it with such passion that he often slept in his clothes, resenting the time it took to take them off and put them on again. He repeatedly examined and measured the marble to see what pose it could accommodate. He made hundreds of sketches of possible attitudes, and detailed drawings from models. He tested his ideas in wax on a small scale, and only when he was satisfied did he pick up his chisel and mallet.

He approached the painting of the Sistine Chapel with the same intensity. Lying at uncomfortable angles on hard boards, breathing in the suffocating air just under the vault, Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: belfast, Executive jobs, Executive Recruitment, Gilpin, martin luther king, michael angelo, Northern Ireland, recruitment, Search and Selection

Support the GROW NI Campaign

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Gilpin consultants attended today’s launch of the GROW NI campaign in the Lyric Theatre in Belfast and

we are pleased to support this worthy lobbying group’s endeavours to have the ability to vary and reduce the Corporation Tax rate in NI.

At this morning’s event the GROW NI representative Eamon Donaghy said, “Today is not about the detail of implementing a reduced rate of corporation tax. That debate can take place, and indeed should take place, once the Assembly has the power to vary the corporation tax rate. Today and the next four weeks are about achieving the ability to vary the rate, then we can have the detailed debate about rates and timescale.”

The GROW NI campaign is widely supported and involves a comprehensive range of business organisations and deserves congratulations on achieving an historical and unprecedented amalgamation of support organisations and private companies. It is clear that there are potential benefits to the economy in NI of reducing CT with some saying it could lead to up to 90,000 new sustainable and well-paid jobs over the next 20 years. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: belfast, Gilpin Executive Search, Grow NI, Lyric Theatre, Northern Ireland, Rebalancing NI Economy

Public Sector Training Programmes

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

In response to the current budgetary restraints within the public sector in Northern Ireland Gilpin is now offering a broad range of short courses, providing a high value, cost effective solution to training needs for public sector organisations in skill areas that are critical to effective performance and accountability. These courses of one or tw

o days duration are delivered by recognised experts in their fields who already have strong credibility and who understand the specific challenges being faced in the current climate and strategic context. Candidates have a choice of quality venues in Belfast and the most up to date developments are included.
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Tags: Bribery Bill, Data Protection, Equality, Freedom of Information, Policy Development, Policy Evaluation, Public Consultation, Regulatory Impact Assessment, Schedule 9, Section 75, Training Programmes

Visit to the Titanic Quarter, Belfast

Monday, October 18th, 2010

The last few weeks in Northern Ireland have seen numerous professional bodies and organisations arranging breakfasts, policy launches, Politician briefings, social / networking events and development interventions. Following the summer the event programmes by these bodies are full and these events are coming thick and fast. Most that the consultants from Gilpin have attended have been very good, informative and often entertaining. However, the most fascinating has been a recent visit to the Titanic Quarter, Belfast.

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Tags: belfast, Belfast Maritime Heritage, NI Science Park, Northern Ireland, RMS Titanic, Shipbuilding, Thompson Dry Dock, Titanic Dock, Titanic Pump House, Titanic Signature Project, Tourism NI

NI Executive Recruitment Market

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

There are conflicting views on the state of the economy in Northern Ireland. It seems that one week we are hearing from one economist that the worst of the recession has passed, only then to hear another economist stating that there is worse to come

Will there be a recovery? Will there be a double dip? Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Executive jobs, Executive Recruitment, Headhunting, job market, jobseekers, Management Jobs, ni executive recruitment, Northern Ireland

Gilpin Leadership and Management Training

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Are you a business owner or manager who would love to see your business managed better, making the savings and improvements you know you need to make but can’t afford the downtime for training?

In this time of looking for savings and smarter ways to things on of the best move small and large companies can make is to train front line managers in how to manage more effectively and efficiently, doing more with less, while at the same time exploiting new opportunities. This includes managing people as well as tasks and processes.

We at Gilpin recognise how difficult it is to balance resources and to allow staff time to develop for the betterment of the business. That is why we have come up with an innovative way to offer a ‘business friendly’ First Line Management Qualification that will not mean serious downtime for managers and that will balance their personal investment with the company investment. For just 3 hours per week over 10 -12

weeks you could see serious improvements in the way your buisness is handled.

This is great news for managers who struggle to make the savings and improvements without the know how and for companies who would love their managers to manage better but cant afford the time. Interested? Contact us now for details.

Tags: ILM, institute of leadership and development, Level 3, Level 5, Management Training, qualifications

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