Testimonials
Babcock International Group is a world leading engineering services company covering a vast range of sectors through a federated business of 32,000 employees. As the Group Director of Organisation and Development, I sponsor a number of large-scale, organisation-wide initiatives. Ruth Allott has worked on 3 of these projects in a consultancy and coordination capacity since February 2011.
These projects included: the design and roll out of a first line leaders development framework, including a suite of 60 online development modules; The design of a pan-organisational talent management framework; and consultancy support for the newly formed Graduate recruitment steering group, responsible for strategic alignment of graduate activities and processes across the organisation.
In all of these projects I have found Ruth committed to getting results through engaging and involving all the stakeholders. She has shown a good understanding of our diverse business and a talent for harnessing the experience and competence of the project participants.
Ruth has an ability to translate strategy into manageable actions and communicate these with clarity and passion. Her commitment and drive to achieve a good outcome for the customer is evident. Ruth’s 25 +years of HR change and development experience, together with her practical and honest approach, make her an asset in the feasibility and planning stage of any project. She is tenacious when faced with any obstacle or setback during implementation, using her diplomatic and creative skills to find workable solutions acceptable to all those involved.
Kevin Goodman - Group Director of Organisation and Development Babcock International Group
For more information on one of the projects undertaken read case study 1
Ruth worked with my team to help provide OD and training support during a period of transition for our business. Ruth has an excellent coaching style, always focused on positive business outcomes. She takes a holistic but pragmatic approach to change management and is a skilled facilitator. Ruth was able to quickly and easily integrate with the team.
Sarah Herd Head of HR Direct - Jaguar Land Rover
Ruth takes on new assignments with 100% commitment and dedication. I have been impressed with her diligence and quality of service especially when adopting new challenges.
C. Chamber GUS Programme Manager, Gloucestershire County Council
Ruth’s knowledge and application of a structured approach to training gave me a whole new perspective and understanding with regard to the value of training. I now consider early involvement of training professional’s such as Ruth to be a Critical Success Factor in delivery of programmes/projects.
Mark Truscott, Transformation Director of a UK Nuclear Organisation
Ruth developed a good understanding of this broad and diverse business. She provided a valuable contribution in the development of cross divisional Talent Management and Graduate Recruitment strategies.
Lynn Simpson, Director of Organisation & Development, Babcock International Group
Ruth is a highly dedicated HR/Learning & Development Professional who in hindsight probably made the most significant single contribution to my career
Charles Sanderson, Hinkley Point C - Nuclear Island CDM Advisor at Wood
“We gelled as a team – it allowed us to share high and low points”
“Gave us ideas of how to exit the building properly on the last day- we are planning a group photo”
“ Put my mind at rest”
“Came out feeling positive – I have a clearer understanding of what I want and can do”
“Recognised that I was at a cross roads and had choices”
“Changed the whole way I looked at the change”
“ I didn’t want to be there at first but it really made me think about how I behave and that I have choices”
“Allowed me to be happy with the changes”
“Increased confidence in looking for new roles”- this person was still unallocated but was very actively seeking new jobs.
“Allowed me to better understand, value and support others”
“It made me feel positive about the team and looking back at our achievements”
“I have been able to focus on getting all loose ends tied up and writing up reports”
“I acknowledged a lot about myself and how I can choose to behave”
“helped me to make a difficult decision”
Feedback from a social care team members undergoing significant organisational change about the preparation for change workshops I provided. For more information on this work read case study 2
