Testimonials

Leadership Development & Coaching Programmes:

‘Deirdre Murray of People Resources has been involved with the CRH Group from April 2008 in the redesign and implementation of a performance management system which forms an integral part of a broader Leadership Development Programme for Europe Materials. She continues to support this through psychometric assessments and tailored individual coaching for all senior management throughout the Europe Materials Group.
I would highly recommend Ms. Murray for any future assignments she may be involved with.’

Henry Morris, Managing Director, CRH Europe Materials

‘People Resources has supported us since 2003, designing and implementing a range of programmes from training programmes for our senior management to performance management systems and department development programmes.
We trust in People Resources to provide us with the most advanced, logical, practical and memorable programmes possible. They are flexible and adapt to the changing needs of our dynamic business. Some of our best management practices and development programmes have been developed in conjunction with People Resources.’

Aidan Connolly, Vice President, Alltech Biotechnology

Alltech’s senior regional marketing managers commented that the People Resources Leadership Course was excellent – it made them re-evaluate their capabilities, where their strengths lay and where they could be improved. The group work and interaction was fantastic – they had the opportunity to apply the training techniques in breakout situations.
Niamh Crosbie
European Marketing Manager ALLTECH.

‘Deirdre’s area of expertise is something stakeholders and rank and file employees can learn from as this has already paid dividends for ALLTECH.’
Kirk Robinson, Corporate Media Director, ALLTECH.

‘Excellent course. Deirdre was very effective as a facilitator. Very enjoyable and informative two days.’
Workshop participant, Insurance Sector: Team Leadership & Team Development Programme

‘Really excellent. Would highly recommend Deirdre as facilitator, coach and mentor. I loved the programme because of the knowledge she imparted with passion, zeal, energy and friendliness.’
Grainne Barron, Director of Business, ANIMO Communications

Coaching for High Performance Workshops:

“I was very impressed by the programme content, which was enhanced by a very practical delivery. This is an excellent programme for organisations seeking best practice in Performance Management, with the follow up coaching critical to embedding the learning”
John Corbett, Group H R Director, CRH Europe Materials

‘Deirdre Murray was employed by Irish Cement Ltd to implement a performance management system and to act as a coach for several members of the management team. From the company’s perspective the coaching would focus primarily on giving and receiving feedback in a performance management meeting and the difficulties that might arise.

Deirdre also facilitated the training and introduction of managers to the new performance management system -she encouraged participation and discussion throughout the training which was essential for the buy-in of the management team. The company were facing a lot of resistance with the implementation of the new system and with Deirdre’s assistance we now have a fully operational and valued system in place across the company.’
Nicola O’Malley HR Director Irish Cement Ltd

‘Great programme – case studies and role plays worked well and I consider that our objectives for the Coaching for High Performance Programme were achieved.”
Catherine Keogh International Marketing Director ALLTECH

‘Timely feedback amongst your peers, subordinates and management is vital and this was promoted time and again for good communication in business. Overall A+’
Kirk Robinson, Corporate Media Director, ALLTECH

‘Deirdre promoted a lot of interaction and I liked that we had a chance to talk and to express our experience.’
Workshop participant – Coaching for High Performance

‘Deirdre understands how to engage the audience, allowing conclusions to be arrived at’
Workshop participant – Coaching for High Performance

‘Many thanks for a great course, I thoroughly enjoyed and found it stimulating. I know that it left me in a position to manage my “virtual team” in a superior manner.’
Ross Mac Mathuna, Product Manager ALLTECH

Executive and Team Coaching Clients:

“Brimming with ideas and infectious enthusiasm, Deirdre is a high impact performer and can deliver results quickly”
Liam Rooney European Financial Controller, ALLTECH

“Your’difference between knowing and doing’ will become a mantra for me, for the rest of my life…very valuable, and much needed!”
Coaching Client