Thresholds : : Career development support in the Civil Service

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WELCOME TO THRESHOLDS

Premier provider of career development programmes

Thresholds have gained a reputation for delivering high quality career support programmes at affordable prices. Working with the majority of central government departments, we have a deep understanding of Civil Service culture and processes, and are committed to making a positive and lasting impact on organisations and their staff.

All Thresholds programmes and services have one thing in common: enabling individuals, teams and organisations to move from where they are to where they want to be.

We specialise in programmes and workshops for under-represented groups (especially women) but because everything we do is tailored to the unique needs of each individual and group, we can work with anyone, whether in a positive action or general development context.

Much of our work is custom-designed to client requirements within available budgets. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please contact us.

[It was] really helpful to have one on one time to flesh out what I wanted. It's the first time I've ever had any guidance from someone who has no vested interest in my decision and the probing and questioning was essential to help me remember and refresh what it is I actually want in my career. (Crossing Thresholds course)

Harjit Athwal, Head of European Criminal Justice and Rights, Ministry of Justice

The career development workshop that Thresholds ran for our staff received the most positive feedback that we have ever had for a development course.

Colin Adams, Department for Children Schools and Families

[The Threshold Workshop] is one of the most useful courses I have ever done, as it helped me to focus on what I wanted from my career and built my capabilities.

Rob Wilkinson, Tufts University

Being part of the TPFL programme has been a fantastic experience. I developed a much better understanding of what is important to me in my working life, what I want to achieve and how best I might do that.

Emma Boggis, Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Spain

The [TPFL] course has given me invaluable insights into being an effective leader in public service.

Helen Judge, Director of Criminal Law, Sentencing and Youth Justice Policy, Ministry of Justice

The [Threshold Programme for Leaders] makes a real connection with what our jobs are about. It’s not about gloss or theory, but what I’m trying to achieve and ways to be more effective in doing that.

Carys Evans, Deputy Director, Welsh Assembly Government

In a recent client survey, 100% of respondents said they would recommend Thresholds to others

I was a bit sceptical about what could be achieved in a relatively short time. In reality, I have found [Communicate With Impact] a truly useful, genuinely developmental experience.

Roli Asthana, Asia Division, DFID

The philosophy of simple tools (e.g. structure, clear language, joining the dots) to unlock natural ability to communicate was very effective - probably more than a technique-heavy approach of voice coaching etc. [Communicate With Impact]

Jennifer Cole, Team Leader, Counter Terrorism Department, FCO

The whole [Communicate With Impact] course was jam-packed with useful activities and information. Not a moment was wasted or an activity not useful. Best training I have ever been on (and I've done a few!).

Rebecca Calder, Senior Social Development Advisor, DFID

Crossing Thresholds has been very successful in achieving significant increases in the number of women advancing their careers at DFID.

Minouche Shafik, Permanent Secretary, DFID

Excellent people, good value for money, flexible and adaptable, and great at engaging staff. Their positive approach and energy is infectious and very welcome.