Business in Beaconsfield - Online Learning for Peak Performance

A specialist in stress management, wellbeing and absence management, Dr Rosemary Anderson has developed a unique web-based learning package aimed at reducing absenteeism and increasing productivity by helping individuals improve their health, well being and personal performance.

The ApP Learning Academy is planning a range of downloadable learning materials to help individuals reduce personal stress, improve well-being, and increase their personal effectiveness. The first, entitled "It Can Happen to Anyone" is a self-help programme comprising 2 modules covering 10 topics in total.

Launched in July 2006, the package has been welcomed by the business community and individuals alike. Because the modules are accessed online, it makes an ideal solution for organisations which don’t have the time or budget for one-to-one or classroom-based training.

How does it work?

Clients access the programme remotely which means they can participate in the privacy of home, away from the work environment, thus ensuring full confidentiality. However, it can also be accessed through work or downloaded on a company intranet. Each topic can be covered in around 20 mins. On successful completion of the course the participant receives a personalised, printable action plan, together with a certification of completion.

The system is written to appeal to people at all levels within an organisation and uses a combination of learning methods including images, words, interaction, and audio. Interestingly, each topic is covered in 2 different levels. ‘Basic’, which offers the essential information and can be completed in about two hours. Or ‘In-depth’ for those with a greater interest in health and who wish to explore the concepts in more detail. Details of research behind the theory are also given along with anecdotes to illustrate specific points. There are also optional sections just for managers which explain an organisation's legal duty of care regarding stress and well being as well as describing the HSE guidance for meeting these duties. There is also a large section on handling personal and organisational change.

Here’s a brief overview of ‘It Can Happen to Anyone’:

Module 1 Understanding stress and well-being

Understand stress and how it can lead to ill heath and reduced personal effectiveness.
Go on your own personal journey to better understand how your thoughts and behaviour affect your life.
Identify the issues that prevent you being as healthy and effective as you’d like to be.

Module 2 Helping yourself

Ideas, tips and techniques to help you deal with stress, develop a healthier lifestyle and adopt a more effective mind set.

For more details, take a look at: www.andersonpeakperformance.co.uk/ or call Dr Rosemary Anderson on 01494-677820.

Established in 1996 by Dr Rosemary Anderson, ApP (Anderson Peak Performance) is a small, successful, management and personal development consultancy, working in partnership with organisations to enhance business performance and employee well being. The aim of ApP is to offer high quality service and pragmatic solutions at sensible prices.