Accolade for TIPS training programme

May Gurney's TIPS for good management training programme was Highly Commended at the Eastern Regional National Training Awards, which recognised the programme's great potential and May Gurney's dedication to excellence through training.

Held at the Guildhall, Cambridge on 17 October, the award ceremony was hosted by television star Suzi Perry. The TIPS award was presented to Rosanne Goose, May Gurney's Learning and Development Manager, and Julian Hammond, Principal of Gemini Training.

TIPS is one of May Gurney's key management development programmes. It includes pre and post programme 360 feedback sessions and six workshops - an induction, managing yourself, managing the team, managing the individual, managing the process and a graduation workshop. It is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and successful candidates receive the Introductory Certificate in Management.

David Sterry, May Gurney's Chief Executive, said: "We needed to put together a training and development strategy, which would help deliver our vision of people passionately striving to be the best.

"We now have a measurable management development programme, ensuring help with taking on more responsibility, becoming accountable and role models for their teams. Most of all we wanted to keep winning new business based on our people skills."

Since April 2004, 52 May Gurney managers, based throughout the UK, have been successfully completed TIPS, and by doing so achieved the Introductory Certificate in Management.

For further information about the awards go to: www.nationaltrainingawards.com.