Meet the team
The team is here to deliver you what best suits your business and your staff. Key members of the team are featured below.
Ruth Boulton MBA FCIPD MCMI - Director
Ruth started the business in 1992 as sole Consultant and Trainer following a successful time as a senior manager within the recruitment industry and having completed an MBA. She is still actively involved in delivering training and in providing consultancy services on a hands-on basis. In addition Ruth manages a team of associate trainers and strategically manages the HR Point. Ruth believes in making training fun which in turn helps the delegates to learn and although sometimes consultancy issues are very serious with far reaching consequences she likes to maintain a sense of humour alongside her proven professionalism. Ruth is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and is committed to her own CPD (continuous professional development) through attendance at relevant courses, seminars and workshops.
» contact Ruth: ruth@thetrainingpoint.co.uk
Nicky Gleadow Grad CIPD - HR Consultant
Nicky Gleadow joined to head up the HR Division in 2006. Nicky is qualified through the CIPD and has a wealth of experience gained as a Regional HR Manager specialising in employee relations. Nicky enjoys all areas of HR and has a passion for pro-actively managing staff by putting systems, procedures and policies in place to make the local managers' jobs easier in managing their staff. Nicky has lost count of the number of disciplinaries and redundancies she has dealt with but still believes that each situation deserves to be dealt with on its own merits and with sensitivity. Nicky deals with clients both on a regular and one-off basis for on-going support and/or projects. Nicky keeps her knowledge up-to-date through regular reading/research and attending employment law updates. Nicky is currently studying for a Masters in Employment Law with the University of Leicester.
» contact Nicky: hrpoint@thetrainingpoint.co.uk
Debra Gold BA Hons Grad CIPD - Senior Trainer
Debra has worked with The Training Point since its early days and brings a range of skills and depth of knowledge across all areas of management and interpersonal skills. Debra previously worked in the retail management and then worked in training within retail before moving to the healthcare sector. Debra is an impressive trainer and an approachable coach making her perfect for both group training and one-to-one sessions. Debra has worked with a range of client companies covering service, manufacturing and associated industries during her time with The Training Point.
» contact Debra: mail@thetrainingpoint.co.uk
Norma Wildey - Senior Trainer
Norma joined The Training Point team in 2005 to cover for maternity leave, her skills and style were so much appreciated by delegates and clients alike that she became a permanent member of the team. Norma specialises in training within the recruitment industry as this is where her background and expertise lies. Norma worked in an operational role in recruitment and then moved into training in 1993. Norma has designed, written and delivered a range of courses suitable for new starters through to experienced professionals - both at consultant and management level. Norma's training style is focussed to get results by using realistic and challenging training scenarios - with some fun along the way.
» contact Norma: mail@thetrainingpoint.co.uk
Ron Wells LLB, LLM, Barrister - Legal Associate
Ron is a qualified barrister and provides specialist advice and support when HR issues have gone 'legal'. He can represent clients at Employment Tribunals, draft compromise agreements and other employment documentation which requires a specialist legal skill. He is also on hand to provide advice and support to the HR team. In addition, Ron undertakes employment law and management training - based on his many years managing within the educational and training sector.
» contact Ron: mail@thetrainingpoint.co.uk