BUSINESS SENSE REFERENCES
VOLKSWAGEN
I think that business sense was one of the best programmes we did during our induction.
It was:
Relevant- we were taught the basic principles of business
Interesting- the method of teaching was very interactive
Methodological- we went through all the initial steps of starting a business in a logical manner
Practical - the act of actually making the 'product' (t-shirts and pants) made the implications of business practices such as production, teamwork, absenteeism and quality very real to us.
It was a very fun experience and everyone became quite competitive which is also part of business I should think.
The hands on training was the most entertaining I have had.
Simulation of "reality" by changes in the business environment - strike action needing negotiations, specials offers of suppliers for raw materials etc. all kept it fresh and varied.
Organising the work environment, deciding on which products to manufacture and looking at the expenses vs. profit and stream-lining operations showed direct results - particularly since it all happened in a "competitive environment" with your fellow colleagues.
Its been a while since doing this so considering I can remember these things the training did go well and was a memorable experience
The Business Sense program was highly beneficial because it gave us a practical and realistic view to the operating of a business.
I guess us grads were a bit naive, in the sense that we were have a sugar-coated version of what and how a business is and run.
For a lot us, I think we left with a new found sense of respect, and definitely got bitten by the entrepreneurship bug!!
To me it was one of the best programs of the training period and I believe that it is definitely a course that must stay in the grad program. It was practical and I learned a lot from it. Out of the ± 25 grads that attended only ± 5 of us raised their hands when we were asked if we work on a budget during the month. If you don't have a personal budget, how can you work with the budget of a company...?
I didn't only hear that the amount of different products made versus the time it took to make a product plays a huge role, I experienced it during the coarse while were making pants, shirts & skirts, therefore it was great to actually do practical work.
I enjoyed the business sense program because it refreshed my mind about the basics and the important aspects of being able to run a business. I personally would have liked the program to run over two days because there is a lot more business related issues that Claire and her assistant could have shared with us.
Another aspect that could have been included in the Business sense program was issues that pertain to us as graduates entering the working world such as what a tax return is and how to fill one in, a basic overview of the taxes we will be paying and what they mean. One other issue that would have been interesting would've been a quick run through on the stock market and how the different rates are affected by economical influencers.
I really enjoyed the program because it induced participation from all of the grads and everyone could add their input and theoretical knowledge in the groups we where assigned in.
Libby Barkhuizen
Corporate Trainee Co-ordinator
Talent and Skills Development
Volkswagen of South Africa
Dunlop Tyres International
"I have been in the HR Development field for some 20 years,
and have in that time, been associated with, and experienced
a proverbial hoard of training courses. In the past two years,
I have had the privilege of attending and implementing the
BMS 200, CORE and Business Sense programmes to Dunlop Tyres
International.
The programmes have more than met the identified needs of
the business, and the positive impact has been noted at all
levels in the organisation.
We believe the following aspects make the programme successful:
1. The professional and dynamic approach of the Dyna team.
2. Training material is practical and applicable to the needs
of business today.
3. Flexibility in that programmes were adjusted, where required,
to meet our specific needs.
4. Enthusiasm and method of presentation, which creates the
needed environment for learning.
5. Follow up process with delegates and the transportability
of the learning and skills acquired into the workplace.
6. The courses meet more than the business needs, in that
it successfully incorporate individual growth and development
at the right level at the right time.
Thank you for excellent courses and exceptional client service,
which we will continue to utilise in the future."
B H Nigrini
Training and Development Manager
Dunlop Tyres International
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