Summary
People by Design was formed in July 2005 to provide flexible HR input for a wide range of companies and enterprises on key people management issues. People by Design specialises in aligning employee behaviours with business strategy and plans. People by Design is led by Heather Chatten, an experienced and business-focussed senior level HR Professional of almost 20 years, who masters the intellectual rigours and practical dilemnas of today\\\'s business challenges. Unilever-trained and an MBA graduate from Manchester Business School, Her approach is credible, direct and committed. Areas covered include: leadership development, employee communications, performance management, change management, employee relations, mergers and acquisitions, policy development and implementation, employment law, pensions, recruitment support, job design and evaluation and remuneration.
Business focussed coaching
Leadership development
Employee communication and engagement
Employment law and employee relations
Recruitment and outplacement support
Expertise
Business focussed coaching
Leadership development
Employee communication and engagement
Employment law and employee relations
Recruitment and outplacement support
Experience
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People by Design Ltd
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Education History
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Masters of Business Administration
University of Manchester - Manchester Business School
2000 - 2000Intense and challenging - an MBA is not for the faint hearted! Heather completed hers whilst continuing to work full time. The Manchester method is a fantastic blend of first rate teaching and hands-on project work. Personal favourite modules include the Entrepreneurship Project and Marketing Communications. -
Masters of Business Administration
University of Manchester - Manchester Business School
2000 - 2000Intense and challenging - an MBA is not for the faint hearted! Heather completed hers whilst continuing to work full time. The Manchester method is a fantastic blend of first rate teaching and hands-on project work. Personal favourite modules include the Entrepreneurship Project and Marketing Communications. -
BA Joint Honours in French and German
University of Durham
2000 - 2000Three years of intense study of French and German language and literature with the third year spent teaching English in a German school. What a fabulous place to study.
Qualifications
Master Practitioner in NLP | Level A and Level B qualified in Psychometric Testing (Hogan and 16PF)| Employment Law Certificate | NVQ Level 5 in Supervisory Management
Interests and Hobbies
Reading about British history, creative design of vintage handbags| Visual arts - art, theatre, cinema Designing and making vintage handbags | Walking in the Lake District | Cooking for friends and family
