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Coventry University Supporting Business Neil Withey Operations Director Martin Grant Business Development Manager David Tooth Construction and Built Environment Sector Lead

Coventry University 22,000 Students Academic & Internal Structure Art & Design Business, Environment & Society Engineering & Computing Health & Life Sciences Applied Research Institutes CUE Ltd, ACUA Ltd, London Campus 3

Commercial Activity Focus on collaboration (industry and academia) Through commercial partnerships, the University have built up a comprehensive network of clients and have gained a reputation for providing real business solutions Coventry University work with a diverse range of organisations in both the public & private sector Individual entrepreneurs, SMEs, and large corporate organisations in a wide range of market sectors

Working with Business Through the institutional Applied Research (AR) Strategy, the University work with a range of companies to help:- Develop new products and services Improve processes and efficiencies Understand the market, develop business strategy Identify, value and protect and develop IP  Assess learning and development needs Access specialist funding

Working with Business Options Internships Student Projects Knowledge Transfer Collaborative Research Direct Consultancy Training Complexity & Urgency?

Grand Challenge Initiatives Sustainable Agriculture Integrated Transport &Logistics Low Impact Buildings Ageing Society Digital Media Low Carbon Vehicles Developing viable, and sustainable agricultural methods Improving transport services and the movement of people and goods Increasing innovation in the sustainable construction industry Addressing the societal issues of supporting an ageing population Exploiting digital systems & platforms (innovative technology & content) Designing, testing & evaluating low carbon vehicles and systems

Low Impact Buildings New £55m Faculty Building, BREEAM Excellent £5.2m “Sustainable Building Futures” Project £300k Wireless Monitoring Project A new, iconic, and innovative building, supporting new ways of learning and working with business. A highly sustainable construction, utilising a range of environmental technologies including rainwater harvesting, solar thermal/photovoltaic energy, and biomass

Trading Subsidiaries ACUA Ltd Coventry University College Ltd Provider of bespoke, commercial learning & development solutions, driven by organisational need & demand, integrating business coaches directly into client organisations Coventry University College Ltd Provider of flexible HNC/HND and Honours Degree Courses based around professional qualification standards, and coupled with an academic award

Professional Learning & Development “With over 80% of the 2020 workforce already in employment, the UK is facing a skills shortage that needs addressing now to secure the future of the UK’s global competitiveness” Flexible blended learning solutions offering:- On Campus, On Site, Online learning

Including... Business & Professional Services Project Management, Leadership & Management, Marketing, Languages, Accountancy, Legal Practice, HR Management Engineering & Manufacturing Metrology & Measurement Creative, Digital, and IT Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro Health & Social Care Nursing, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Clinical Skills Including... Open Programmes http://store.coventry.ac.uk

CU Technology Park Training Facilities Coventry University London Campus Specialist Training Facilities Metrology, Design, Health Skills

Learn, Succeed, Evolve Coventry University Trading Subsidiary Commercial learning & development solutions Leadership & management, organisational development Driven by organisational need & demand Business coaches integrated into client organisation Flexible programmes Designed to drive improvements in business performance

About Acua We realise sustainable performance improvement through enabling your organisation, teams and individuals to learn, succeed and evolve OD and L&D consultancy Talent frameworks: career and learning pathways Performance based coaching Assessment & development centres Bespoke & tailored learning solutions E-learning environments and multi site delivery Psychometrics Return on Investment Services L&D outsourcing Open Programme Framework Accreditation services Experiential solutions

How we work with employers Our focus on the ‘outside-in’ has led us to identify some key principles which underpin the way we work: We foster active relationships - taking the time to truly understand your needs and connecting people whose trust, passion and expertise helps to achieve your aspiration and intent We make it authentic - wrapping dynamic and highly engaging solutions around the things that matter most to you and your organisation, giving real time impact We facilitate immersive learning experiences - facilitating inspiring, dramatic and memorable solutions that challenge you to address emotions, situations and experiences, enabling positive change We measure the transformation - measuring and evaluating the difference that our solutions have had, ensuring your organisation gains real, lasting benefits

A client/partner centric approach Programme Management and Administration Business Coaches Business Development Mgr Client Director Client and Partner Senior Leadership

Our partners and the projects we support

Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions World-class Learning www.acuauk.com

Building Blocks of Capability Distinguishing Characteristics Organisational Examples World Class Learning Behaviours - Individual A Supportive learning environment Employees : Feel safe disagreeing with others, asking naive questions, owning up to mistakes, representing minority viewpoints. Recognise the value of opposing ideas. Take risks and explore the unknown. Take time to review organisational processes. An environment that supports learning has four distinguishing characteristics. Psychological safety. Appreciation of differences. Openness to new ideas. Time for reflection. Ability to learn Willing to learn Personal responsibility Concrete Learning processes A team or company has formal processes for: Generating, collecting, interpreting and disseminating information. Experimenting with new offerings. Gathering intelligence on competitors, customers and technology trends. Identifying and solving problems. Developing employees skills. Concrete learning processes and practices Learning processes involve the generation, collection, interpretation, and dissemination of information For maximum impact, knowledge must be shared in systematic and clearly defined ways Clear thinking Effective communication Working with change (learning agility) Taking the lead Leadership that reinforces learning The organisation’s leaders: Demonstrate willingness to entertain alternative vie points. Signal the importance of spending time on problem identification, knowledge transfer and reflection. Engage in active questioning and listening. Organizational learning is strongly influenced by the behaviour of leaders Learning from others Learning using technology Understanding self

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Performance Objectives Reflection On A Talent Model Construction and Built Environment Talent Model Competency Framework Defines the skills and capabilities that enable an individual to perform well and achieve successful outcomes in their role Career Framework Outlines the content of roles at different levels of the organisation and the performance expectations within six key factors Performance Objectives Set out the specific and measurable objectives that an individual must be able to achieve in order to successful in their role

Applications Competency Framework Career Framework Performance How do we find people with the right talents? How do we reward our top performers? Attraction & Recruitment Reward & Recognition How do we develop the right skills in our people? How do ensure talent is in place for the future? TALENT MODEL Learning & Development Competency Framework Career Framework Succession Planning Performance Objectives Performance Management Career Development How do we get the most out of our people? How do ensure the right people progress?

Integrated Customer Experience Impartial analysis Collaborative preparation Powerful delivery Transferring the learning Measure the success The client experience The business experience The programme experience The learner experience

What’s next? Contact us Neil Withey - Operations Director Martin Grant - Business Development Manager Dave Tooth -  Construction and Built Environment Sector Lead   Acua Limited 5 Coventry Innovation Village Cheetah Road Coventry CV1 2TL T 024 7615 8283 e neil.withey@acuauk.com. martin.grant@acuauk.com david.tooth@acuauk.com w www.acuauk.com