Training

“Andrew offers a very rare mix innovation, research, intelligence, rigour, creativity, warmth and interpersonal skill.  My team of 75 people loved his sense of humour and his capacity to bring out the best in us in a logical well constructed sequence of activities.  It was the first time some of my team had met or otherwise come together for a common activity such as this. Staff found the workshop at times inspiring, at times challenging and at times playful.

Andrew offers a good deal of himself in the process.  The impact of the workshop has been deep and lasting – apart from the planning we’ve now completed, there has been a significant mood shift in the Branch and we are working constructively together as a team to deal with the backlog of staffing, financial and change management issues.

I recommend Andrew as a truly creative thinker who draws of a great depth of experience at the senior executive level to impart a rich learning  experience.  We left the 2 days more energised than when we went into it – this is not common in public service planning days.”

Rick Moloney, National Manager, Marketing, Online and Customer Communication, Centrelink


Question; What did you consider to be the major highlights of the Centrelink planning/team building days and why?

‘The presenter/facilitator (Andrew) was excellent and I would be very interested in him being used again’. Daniel Hodgson

‘Andrew Hughes. He is very motivational……. Narelle Burton

‘Facilitator (Andrew Hughes). Excellent value and handled the reticent audience really well. I’ve no doubt he would have enjoyed a strong stimulant afterwards!’

Peter Ward, Centrelink, Marketing, Online and Customer Communication Division

“I attended one of Andrew’s sessions as part of an executive development program organised by my office. The session really opened my eyes to the central role that being in touch with someone’s values and fundamental motivators can play in ensuring they are a happy, high-performing employee. In large part this was a massive self-discovery exercise for me. Reflecting on my own values, and what it is that makes me enjoy so much the work that I do, gave me a powerful tool for framing my own career development. More than that, it showed me a better way to manage the staff that I supervise to ensure that they are involved in work that they find fulfilling and meaningful. By engaging with my colleagues at this deeper level, I have a more profound appreciation of their motivators and their needs.

I now feel like I can manage my staff (and myself) in a way that enhances their workplace experience beyond merely meeting their budgets and performance plan measures. If it had not been for Andrew’s session, it may have taken me many years and many less-than-ideal supervisory experiences to grasp this – and perhaps I never would have.”

Justin Davidson, Senior Executive Lawyer, AGS

“Andrew – Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your leadership training last week. Your training should be very useful in empowering and motivating people for our journey ahead. I particularly liked the way you were able to blend facts about brain physiology, anecdotes and behaviours.”

Ron Posselt, Executive Leader Service Delivery, Greater Taree City Council

Rated 5/5 (Excellent) for Presenter Effectiveness, Content Quality, and Content Relevance.

  • Andrew was an excellent presenter, he had a lot of energy and was very motivating.  It was also useful as he understands how AGS operates and he was able to draw on this experience.
  • Good presenter with lots of energy.  Good examples as a result of previous position at AGS.
  • Andrew is a true original – the course was a real wake up call and an inspiration to be more positive.
  • Provided excellent insight into ways of thinking and seeking and models for dealing with situations one might encounter in the workplace.  Alluded to further reading and areas of interest which was useful.

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