William Hague’s new initiative – Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI) – was launched earlier this year. In a speech delivered 29 March 2013, the Rt. Hon William Hague described how the work of the PSVI would assist the women and children…
Author: Zarin Hainsworth
Partnerships (i)
Director Zarin Hainsworth recently met with a number of NGOs who attended the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative reception. These NGOs are working largely to end sexual violence in conflict. There was wide agreement on the need for continued work in this…
Change
A relatively new truth – perhaps universally acknowledged: change is the only constant in today’s world. One of the greatest challenges for organisations today is how to maintain continuity and standards and at the same time be flexible in an…
Becoming an effective communicator
Serene has been helping organisations communicate better since its inception in 1997. We have just delivered communications training to Iraqi female MPs who are members of the Family Select Committee of the Iraqi Parliament. To find out about local communications…
presentation skills
At the Democratic congress a few years ago an unknown senator made a short presentation. It lasted about 16 minutes. It changed history. He has just been elected for his second term as President of the US. Powerful presentations…
Building performing teams
Serene has been providing successful solutions for a range of organisations in the area of personal and professional development for many years. One of the opportunities we create is participation in a course called “Building performing teams”. Clients around…
customer service training
Serene has been working with Gloucester firm Markay Construction on a range of personal and professional development training solutions. One of these areas has been creating the WOW in customer service. For more information on local courses on creating an…
Helping Iraqi Civil Society
Creating and Delivering Bespoke Training
The Management Development Programme (MDP) of 10 courses that we created for OBS is currently being rolled out in Egypt, India, Brazil, US and Europe. Serene Communications was commissioned to create and deliver train the trainer session for OBS trainers…
Values in Business Network
Serene Communications coordinates the Values in Business Network South West. This successful network has regular meetings where like minded companies and organisations can meet to share best practice in aligning their personal values and beliefs with business practice. The event…