Learning & Development

Our ‘Deep Learning’ Approach to L&D

(For more information about ‘Deep Learning’, click here to download our article.)

Feedback from our courses show us we are delivering:

• Engagement (interactivity and group solution building)
• Enjoyment (humour, fun and light-heartedness)
• Experience (knowledge, interesting and useful)
• Empathy (constructive, easy, comfortable, psychological safety)

 

What do we offer?

We offer a broad range of titles and topics  (see below) and we also design and tailor-make courses to suit specific requirements. Just ask!

‘In the room’ courses can be adapted from a half-day to two-days in length and some topics can be presented as short ‘spotlight’ sessions.

Our live, online sessions are highly interactive and tailored to each group, allowing for discussion and bringing ‘deep learning’ direct from the Imaginarium and through your screen! Feedback we get about our virtual sessions are that we are “doing it differently”, “making it really engaging” and “it was like we were int he room with you”.

If you’d like a sample outline for any of the courses mentioned, let us know.

 

 

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From a wider organisational point of view, the feedback we get from our colleagues is consistently good. More importantly, people are able to take what they have learned and use it in their roles, their conversations, and their career journeys. There’s a tangible transfer of learning back into the workplace, and that’s exactly what we want to see from a development partner.

Andrea McGlashen
HROD
EBRD

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Their workshops always feel relevant and practical, not just “off the shelf.” They are engaging, approachable, and great at creating an environment where people feel comfortable to ask questions and share their experiences. The training has helped build stronger communication and consistency in leadership. We also really value their flexibility. Whether it’s adapting sessions to suit different audiences, or incorporating feedback from participants, the team is always responsive and easy to work with.

Sam Williams
Senior HR Business Partner
Ultra

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Joe provided highly interactive sessions helping colleagues prepare for difficult situations they might and sometimes do experience in our shops, helping to build assertiveness, confidence and how to de-escalate situations as needed. Joe pitched the sessions perfectly, gave participants plenty of opportunity to share and learn from each other and develop their learning as well as providing an enjoyable safe space to articulate situations they have found difficult in the past.

Karen Cooney
Head of People
Heart of Kent Hospice

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Joe Cheal has collaborated with me on the design of talent programs in the EBRD. He has also delivered a number of his own courses on subjects such as on-the-job coaching skills, resilience, unlocking potential and the essentials of management.

Joe brings years of experience as a trainer and facilitator, enlightening his learners with his deep knowledge of psychology and engaging them through infectious enthusiasm and the great sense of fun he brings to all of his training interventions.

Sally Glover
Head of Talent Development
EBRD

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I have never had such positive feedback from a training course as I have today from the delegates. They were so impressed and have gone away with a great deal of understanding and knowledge. One of the delegates actually texted me during the day saying how much they was enjoying it… I’ve been doing this job 18 years and have never had that, so well done and thank you!

El Ioannou
Powered Access Division Manager
Mr Plant Hire

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We’re privileged to partner with Joe to empower and uplift our amazing team. His exceptional talent for engaging individuals and harnessing their collective power is truly remarkable. With his guidance, we’re enhancing our firm and our ability to serve our clients better than ever before.

If you’re looking to elevate your team’s performance and maximise your firm’s potential, we wholeheartedly endorse Joe Cheal and Imaginarium Learning & Development. You won’t be disappointed!

Matthew Tyson
Managing Director
Richard Place Dobson

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I have worked with Joe for many years, delivering management development programmes, customised one-off events and coaching. He has a strong foundation in academic study and has written several books. However, it is his very engaging (and often entertaining) style of delivery that workshop delegates particularly enjoy.

Liz Goddard
Learning & Development Manager
Cambridge University Libraries

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Working with Imaginarium is a pleasure! Joe has taken the time to understand the needs of our business in order to ensure that the courses we deliver provide the best results.  Joe is considerate and entertaining and the feedback from our participants is always extremely positive.  I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to invest in their team development.

Suzanne Ratcliffe
Learning & Development Manager
Care UK

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Joe’s teaching style is very suited to my learning. He is incredibly curious about everything and therefore possesses a huge amount of knowledge that he uses to add extra interest to training. He also likes to hear anything that other people can contribute. His training is very relaxed but remains professional. Though there is flexibility, Joe remains in control.

Liz Jones MCIPD
Human Resources
ASUSTeK (UK) Ltd.

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Thank you so much for such an engaging and useful course! I really enjoyed it and am already trying to apply some of the principles, tips and tricks you shared with us. I’m sure it will help me in the next stage of my career.

Lucy Gregory
Principal
EBRD

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Joe facilitates well, bringing his own anecdotes and unique dose of humour to bring the sessions to life. He also enables opportunities to work with different people and learn from their experiences, to ensure new knowledge is embedded and networks formed.

Michelle Yeoman
Human Relations Director
Mylan Pharma UK Limited

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Quite simply, Joe has a brain the size of a planet and I still have no idea just how he fits so much knowledge into it! Joe effortlessly blends his encyclopaedic knowledge with his immense sense of fun, creativity and love of amateur dramatics, resulting in you learning loads whilst splitting your sides with laughter. Far from being frivolous, this gives you fabulously effective ‘hooks’ on which to hang your learning, making recall so much easier.

Jane Lloyd Napier

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Joe’s brand of accessible and expert training, delivered with a wealth of experience and a deft human touch, is the reason why I’ve come back to him to support my teams development needs in three successive organisations.

Dr Sue Armstrong Brown
Chief Executive
Adoption UK

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I have worked with Joe at different companies and found him to be a complete professional who can engage easily with many different types of employee, from young apprentices all the way through to mature and experienced operatives. All the feedback I have ever had about how Joe delivers training has been extremely positive and I would recommend him every time!

Lee Walters
Capability Development Manager
James Hay

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Joe demonstrated his ability to adapt to his audience, moving from thought-provoking theory to a pragmatic approach to training where required because of an in-depth knowledge on the topics taught.

Steve Booker (Tech IOSH)
Managing Director
Kentec Training Ltd

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The training was fantastic – informative and engaging.  An enjoyable (and fun!) couple of days.

Frances Webster
Training and Advice Manager
LRALC Ltd.

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Joe is a very elegant presenter with a huge talent for delivering immensely useful content in a way that is engaging and fun. The invaluable skills and self-awareness gained on his programmes have positively impacted not only my effectiveness, but also my relationships with colleagues, and ultimately, to me consistently exceeding targets!

Cris Saudella
Senior Marketing Manager MBA and DBA
Cranfield University, School of Management

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We have employed Joe many times over the last six years to facilitate and run training sessions. He brings fresh, practical ideas to our business and helps us get the best out of ourselves. We have developed some useful time management and communication tools/approaches as a result of Joe’s wisdom!

Kevin Uphill
Corporate Director
Avondale

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Joe is a skilled trainer, clearly committed to the development of delegates on the course. Joe has a particular strength in exploring theory with students, and is talented in linking different theories and perspectives together.

Melanie Brooks
Leading Adult Statutory Services

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I have had the pleasure of attending a number of courses led by Joe. As a trainer, he is second to none. He facilitates, encourages and establishes the environment and atmosphere in which learners can learn and delegates can develop.

Aleem Cummins
Chief Executive Officer
SplunkTrust MVP

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Fun, motivational, constructive and relevant training; professionally presented.

Jon Stubbs
Director
Shepherd Stubbs Recruitment

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Flexible and pragmatic. Able to adapt very well to different business needs and delegate types. One of a very small number of preferred partners who we choose to work with.

Roy Bowdler
Training Manager
Haden Young

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They maintain a consistently high standard of design & delivery, proactively suggesting amendments when needed, they make the learning fun for delegates. Their contributions have been proven to make a difference.

Nicole Denham
HO Training & Management Development Manager
Dixons Group Plc.

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