29 July 2025
Creative
In our last blog, Lee spoke about how we had changed one of our values, which in a way, illustrates our fourth value – creative!
When we think of the word ‘CREATIVE’ we often think of artistic skills such as painting and writing poetry however here at Pro-D, we believe creativity is at the core of business success and that the work we do with clients whether it be leadership tranining or business strategy, should spark curiosity and open up new ways of thinking. That’s why our value of ‘Creative’ is woven through everything we design and deliver. Creative learning doesn’t mean irrelevant or silly games for the sake of making things fun so to answer a common question I’ve had this year, No – we won’t be building bridges with spaghetti – apparently this is a thing! However there is a story about a scarecrow which you don’t want to miss…read on!
29 July 2025
Vibrant
Last month Nicola and Sue talked about two of our values. This month Will and I are continuing with the topic, covering our other two – Vibrant and Creative and why we changed one of them and how we went about agreeing the new one.
For those of you that know Michelle, you will know how close to her heart the value of ‘Fun’ was because when she set up Pro – D all those many moons ago, she knew she wanted to create a workplace for herself and others where they enjoyed what they did, looked forward to being there and that we delivered learning in a way that made people want to come back and importantly, learn well and remember what they learn! We all know that learning in a fun way brings just that…
29 July 2025
Making a Difference: It’s What Gets Us Out of Bed (and a decent cuppa)
At Pro-Development, Making a Difference isn’t just a nice phrase we stick on our website and forget about. It’s one of our core values and honestly, it’s what gets us out of bed in the morning (well… that and a decent cuppa☕️). We’re here to help people, teams and businesses grow, thrive and actually enjoy what they do. Because let’s face it life’s too short for boring training and tick-box development, right?
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28 July 2025
“Once bitten twice shy” and the value Trust
At Pro-Development, we’re passionate about learning – but we know that’s not the case for everyone. We’ve all had our own experiences with learning in the past, and sometimes that can create barriers or unhelpful thinking that hold us back from embracing new opportunities. In this blog, we want to share with you some common blocks to learning that we regularly see, along with hints and tips to help you overcome them.
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9 July 2025
Pro-Development on Jorvik Radio: Business of the Week 2025
Our Managing Director, Michelle Mook, joined Nick Love on Jorvik Radio as their Business of the Week. In this 15-minute feature, Michelle talks about how we help businesses across Yorkshire to engage, develop and retain their people – creating workplaces where everyone thrives. Listen to the full interview below:
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17 June 2025
Part 2: Exploring the Elements of Change on a Personal Level
In part 1, we explored how change shows up in the workplace and how leaders can grow through change. But change doesn’t only affect our professional lives; it often begins much closer to home.
While change in the workplace is often visible and structured, the most profound changes are often quieter and deeply personal. These are the shifts that happen beneath the surface, an internal recalibration, a renewed sense of purpose, or a decision to finally step into our full potential.
9 June 2025
Part 1: Exploring the Elements of Change in the Workplace
Just as the summer solstice marks the longest day of the year, a turning point where light reaches its peak before the seasons begin to shift, it reminds us that change is both inevitable and powerful. In nature, the solstice is a symbol of renewal and growth. In our lives and workplaces, it offers a moment to pause, reflect, and reset.
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20 May 2025
Making the most of your learning
At Pro-Development, we’re passionate about learning – but we know that’s not the case for everyone. We’ve all had our own experiences with learning in the past, and sometimes that can create barriers or unhelpful thinking that hold us back from embracing new opportunities. In this blog, we want to share with you some common blocks to learning that we regularly see, along with hints and tips to help you overcome them.
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7 May 2025
Wondering if you’ve taken a wrong turn into Narnia?
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Wondering if you’ve taken a wrong turn into Narnia?
Don’t worry – you’ve just not been to Pro-Development HQ yet! 😄
