Background

We are a Nottingham based training company founded in 1987. The HRD Group's (THRDGL) business is that of Human Resource Development. At the heart of our business is the HRD Online learning system.

• In 1995 we were accredited to deliver what is now the Institute of Leadership & Management's Certificate in Team Leading and Diploma in Management.
• In 1999 THRDGL was accredited to deliver the ILM's First Line Management Award and the Executive Diploma in Management.
• In 2000 we became an Investor in People accredited company.
• In 2002 we formed an alliance with Skillgate and the HRD Online learning system using "push learning" technology was born.
• In 2004 we were re-accredited by the ILM and our management qualifications portfolio was extended to include International Management Qualifications - with both distant and blended learning methods.
• In 2006 we established an international network of partners to market our portfolio of training courses and support their client's with locally provided blended learning HRD services integrated with the HRD Online learning platform.
• In 2007 HIV / AIDs educational programmes were developed for South Africa.
  
• In 2008 we were re-accredited and the ILM portfolio was extended to cover 15 management qualifications.
• In 2009 we created a UK network of ILM approved partners to market and support their client's with locally provided blended HRD and OD services.
  
• In 2010 our ILM qualifications portfolio was extended to cover 41 Management Qualifications and 4 International Management Qualifications.
  
• In 2011 a new HRD Online learning system was implemented and our ground breaking Portal Plans were created.
  

		We Know
	Success is built upon who we are, what we represent, and how we conduct ourselves. We never forget who pays the bills and we always show our appreciation, look after our partners and sponsors and deliver the best service we can.

Our Mission Statement

Our business is to help our partners and their clients to develop their business. This we will do by providing expertise in HR Development. To achieve this we:

• are cost effective, flexible, adaptable, and objectives centred in the way we operate to produce value adding results
• always care for our people, suppliers, partners and customers and treat all we come into contact with without fear, or favour, or discrimination
• deliver a quality focussed and personalised service
• work hard, maintain our dedication and commitment and never become complacent
• always seek to introduce new products and services, and innovate, and train ourselves, to keep ourselves at the front of pioneering change.

Our Beliefs

Our belief in people underpins all our dealings with those we come into contact with. We at THRDGL believe in:

• 		Our Leader
  	Trevor Wood     Managing Director

  Creating lasting and mutually beneficial business relationships with our customers, partners, suppliers and associated professional bodies.
• Delivering a high standard of service with honesty and integrity and always in the best interest of our clients.
• Recognizing and valuing the experience, creativity, and contribution of all individuals we are in contact with.
• Offering all people the same opportunity to achieve their best and not discriminating between people on the grounds of their age, gender, race, religion or beliefs, nationality, disability or sexuality.

I believe that the successful organisations of the future will be those which harness the capabilities, creativity, enthusiasm, energy and ambitions of their people. They will be the ones which give their people a sense of purpose, a clear identity, a trusting and supportive environment, opportunity to contribute to and participate in decisions and the means to develop within the organisation. As organisations need to continually re-invent themselves so must people - Trevor Wood.