Guernsey to become IiP mentor for other jurisdictions

Guernsey’s lead in enabling companies to achieve Investors in People (IiP) accreditation has been recognised at an international conference. .

Following the success of the local “pilot” scheme, Guernsey has been asked to provide mentoring support to other offshore jurisdictions embarking on the IiP process. The Island will also host a delegation from South Africa next month.

80 delegates from Europe and further afield, including Bermuda and the Middle East attended the conference in Amsterdam. The objective was to provide networking opportunities for project managers and to develop further the standard linked to continuous improvement.

Of the 100 companies worldwide which have achieved IiP accreditation, 20 are from Guernsey and a further 7 organisations have begun working towards the standard. The Training Agency is compiling a brochure for organisations, containing guidelines on how to achieve IiP status and other jurisdictions have expressed an interest in using the publication.

Fiona Naftel, Joint Manager of the Training Agency, said; “Guernsey’s pioneering work with IiP has earned the island a great deal of recognition and respect internationally. This can only be helpful in furthering the Island’s reputation for delivering quality services from quality people.

Gerry Morrissey, Managing Director of Deutsche Bank International Limited, Guernsey commented, “Investors in People has been a very important initiative to us. It has provided a framework within which we have been able to develop a more focused approach to training and development and has helped us drive through improvements in the way we manage and develop our staff. Gaining formal accreditation as an “Investor in People” represents the culmination of more than two years hard work and preparation during which time our business planning and people planning processes have been transformed.”