SkillsActive conference inspires the leisure workforce in Scotland

Will Pickering, SkillsActive - 06/05/2008

The conference was aimed at helping organisations develop new ways of inspiring and leading their teams and delegates enjoyed a variety of workshops on issues of interest to those managing teams in the active leisure and learning sector.

Topics discussed included the SkillsActive activepassport, management and leadership programmes in Scotland, the Investors in People Improvement programme and a guide for employers on the new UK Coaching Certificate and implications for their coaching staff.  

Over 70 delegates attended, representing employers and stakeholders from across the sector in Scotland, ranging from trades unions, local councils, employers, colleges and NGBs. Delegates heard senior industrialist, Nigel Crouch speak about inspirational leadership, alongside Mary Allison of NHS Health Scotland who presented information on the programmes for developing leadership in health promotion.

Pam Scott, SkillsActive National Manager for Scotland Sport and Recreation said, “We are delighted with both the attendance at this year’s conference and the positive feedback from delegates.  Our industry continues to develop at a pace in Scotland and with the support of employers in the sector we aim to ensure that everybody involved, including volunteers, have the training and qualifications needed to ensure an efficient and effective workforce, both paid and voluntary.”