We have worked with Harvest Training on a number of occassions over the past year and have found them to be an extremely dedicated and professional organisation that strive to achieve a solution that will not only fit your business but one that will achieve results. I have always found working with Nicola O'Neill and her team to be a very positive experience.
Paul Candon, HR Director, Topaz
Topaz has worked with Nicola O' Neill and the Harvest team for a long number of years on numerous projects.On all occasions we have been extremely happy with the outcomes and results as well as the professionalism of Harvest. A number of the development
initiatives driven by Harvest have really helped us to move our organisation forward and have delivered significant benefit to Topaz.
David Fitzgerald, Director: Member Services, Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
We worked with Harvest on a number of projects and I was impressed with their attention to detail, planning, and implementation. In particular the willingness of Harvest to review programmes during and after the event(s) with a view to implementing appropriate changes is a very positive attribute.
Ríona Clarke, Human Resources Manager, InjuriesBoard.ie
Harvest Training has provided soft skills training to staff of InjuriesBoard.ie since early 2007. Through their Training Needs Diagnostic Harvest provided relevant, beneficial and enjoyable traiing through structured training modules in line with the InjuriesBoard.ie's Competency Framework. I have found Harvest to be client focused in their delivery and in responding to feedback from the participants on the course.
Claire Harpur, Learning and Development Specialist, AOL Broadband
AOL Broadband used Harvest to facilitate a Management Development Programme, run over 12 months. Harvest paid a lot of attention to up-front training needs analysis, including an understanding of our culture which ensured that the programme added real value to our employees and the company. The training delivered was of the highest standard and has been well received by all levels of staff in our organisation. Overall Harvest provide a very professional service.
John Boland, Chief Executive, HEAnet Ltd.
Harvest were contracted by HEAnet, Ireland's National Education and Research Network, to design and implement a Performance Management and Development System to meet the orgainsational needs of the company. The Harvest team worked closely with senior HEAnet staff to scope, document and oversee the introduction of a comprehensive system throughout the company. The outcome was an extremely successful implementation which on an annual basis integrates the company's strategic objectives with individual tasks and staff performance management - and is generating tangible improvements in the organisation's output. Our experience of working with Harvest was extremely positive. The team were all highly competent and professional and delivered the project very successfully. We continue to work with Harvest on a number of important developments for the company.
Jim Kidd, Head of Business Banking, AIB
Jim talks about the sales development programme that Harvest designed from scratch to support the launch of AIB Business Banking Division.
In particular Jim talks about how the programme was designed, delivered and measured against the requirements laid out.
References to; design and delivery of a bespoke sales training programme, and measuring return on investment and behavioural change.
Gerry Bohan , Sales Director , Fields Jewellers (part of the Anthony Nicholas Group)
Gerry talks about how Harvest won the tender process for their annual staff conference and the importance of working with a provider that could deliver a high impact conference with one of it's main objectives creating a greater sense of team.
References to: Creating the mind-set for success, creating a greater sense of team, quality of the Harvest facilitators.
Karl O'Connor ,Ulster Bank Group , Organisational Effectiveness - Leadership and Talent
Ulster Bank were the 2008 winners of the Pearse Walsh Award for Innovation in the Transfer of Learning to Employees. This award is presented annually at the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD) awards ceremony. Karl talks about the importance of the award, why Ulster Bank entered the competition, and the significance for the Leadership and Talent Team.
The award was presented in recognition of the uniqueness of the programme which is part of Ulster Bank's "Journey to One" programme. This programme was rolled out to 4000 staff nationwide and is a key part of Ulster Bank's people development strategy.
Reference to; importance of the Pearse Walsh award, Harvest's reputation within the marketplace, the importance of external recognition in building internal credibility.
Mary Burke,Managing Director,Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS)
Mary talks about the relationship CWPS has with Harvest. In particular Mary talks about the work Harvest has delivered in designing a management development programme and how the programme has been incorporated into the way of working with her managers.
Reference to ; behavioural change, what makes Harvest different, quality of the delivery.
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AOL Broadband used Harvest to facilitate a Management Development Programme, run over 12 months. Harvest paid a lot of attention to up-front training needs analysis, including an understanding of our culture which ensured that the programme added real value to our employees and the company. The training delivered was of the highest standard and has been well received by all levels of staff in our organisation. Overall Harvest provide a very professional service.
and implement a Performance Management and Development System to meet the orgainsational needs of the company. 
