Investing through ILM Level 5 Career Development

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training presents an exclusive opportunity for forwardthinking professionals, including project managers, departmental heads, and senior managers, to undertake our ILM Level 5 courses.

As we journey into the future, the workforce landscape undergoes a significant transformation with Millennials and Gen Z now at the forefront. These generational shifts introduce distinct viewpoints, mindsets, and anticipations within the workplace. To ensure your business not only survives but thrives in this evolving environment, it's essential to gain a profound understanding to meet the unique needs of Millennial and Gen Z employees. Our ILM Level 5 qualification empowers you to do just that, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to navigate this new era of work successfully.

It is imperative that team leaders and managers understand their workforce leadership requirements to ensure you retain and motivate your team to excel in your business goals. Leadership styles are constantly evolving.

Well, over half a million Managers have improved their own performance and brought real benefits to their organisations through ILM learning and development or Management Essentials training.

ILM management qualifications are for those who are practising or aspiring managers. Topics include a range of management competencies and are suitable for all industries. Qualifications are designed to improve performance and are highly practical courses, equipping delegates with the skills needed to improve management and generate significant benefits to your organisation in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.

Andrew Sutton from Katronic Technologies tells us about his experience of the ILM Level 5 at Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training and the benefits to both himself and his organisation.

My name is Andrew Sutton and I am Managing Director of Katronic Technologies an award-winning Coventrybased manufacturer of innovative flow measurement technologies for the Industrial and Water sectors. 2024 will be the 25th anniversary of my time at Katronic during which period we have grown from three people in a small office in Coventry to nearly 40 people across four sites in the UK, Germany, France and the US.

How far into your qualification are you?

So far, I have completed two modules and am presently working on the third.

Why is ILM level 5 qualification is beneficial?

In its simplest form it has provided a safe space for the other managers on the course to discuss ongoing issues and opportunities within our respective companies. It offers a relaxed learning environment with an excellent tutor who guides us through the various topics in an interesting and inciteful way. It is also giving me the chance to revisit many areas of management strategy that I have not looked at since my time at university whilst also updating me on the latest thinking in this area.

What training have you found particularly useful in relation to your job role?

The most interesting areas I have looked at, and ones on which I am doing further work privately, are emotional intelligence and active listening. These were areas of study that were new to me and ones that I think have the most impact and benefit on my day-to-day working life.

Do you recommend/enjoy learning at Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training?

Having done several courses with Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training over the years I would most definitely recommend them. I encourage my staff to make use of the facility and look to use available courses as part of staff’s training and personal development plans when conducting appraisals.

Travel is an essential part of any business, whether it’s visiting existing customers, pitching to prospects, or networking at industry events.

Now more than ever, debates around environmental concerns and climate change increasingly draw attention to the importance of sustainability within a business, with many building it into their CSR and travel management plans. In this ever-changing world, organisations are re-evaluating their sustainability practices and are open to more environmentally friendly alternatives. Amongst this, train travel emerges as a compelling solution that combines the efficiency of modern transportation with a significantly lower carbon footprint.

That’s why West Midlands Trains (operator of West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway) wants to introduce you to Just Business – a free online platform that has been designed to help businesses simplify booking business train travel whilst assisting in reducing their carbon emissions.

Sophie Gardner, Sales and Partnership Manager at West Midlands Trains, tells us all about the platform and its benefits.

What is Just Business?

Aimed at business travellers, Just Business is our free-to-use online platform, designed to help companies streamline their employees train travel and access comprehensive reports, all whilst helping the environment. The service consolidates and simplifies the train booking process, while helping customers find the cheapest fares available for their journeys on any train route across the UK, with the added benefit of no booking fees (unlike some other providers).

Businesses that sign up are given a unique login for each member of staff so they can individually search, book, and pay for their tickets through the platform. The service also allows companies to set bespoke rules and preferences to determine what tickets employees have permission to book, along with spending caps.

How does it help the environment?

Amongst the many modes of transport to choose from, opting for train travel stands out as one of the most sustainable travel decisions. To put that into perspective, taking the train leads to five times less carbon emissions compared to using a car*. This means that a simple train journey between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International can save over 2kg CO2e emission – an equivalent of boiling more than 300l of water in a kettle.

Each user of the Just Business platform also receives access to a unique reporting tool, allowing them to track the businesses’ carbon footprint and compare this against other modes of travel.

Beyond the immediate benefits of reduced emissions, travelling by train for business offers a wealth of advantages that align with corporate social responsibility, cost-effectiveness, and employee wellbeing.

What are the benefits of using Just Business?

• 24/7 reporting and dashboard.

• Tickets are sent straight to your email.

• Allows to set company’s individual rules and preferences.

• You can book any operator in the UK.

• Supports sustainability initiatives with in-depth carbon emission reporting.

• Employees aren’t out of pocket.

• Saves time and hassle.

• No booking fees.

Who can use Just Business?

Just Business is suitable for any sized business across any industry. We’ve already helped hundreds of companies overcome business travel-related issues. SLC Rail were an early sign up to the platform and are extremely pleased with the results.