Day 5 at dta WORLDWIDE, and again we have been busy adding a few more new things to the dta website.  The Managing Director has filmed a short video promoting dta WORLDWIDE which will be on the homepage shortly after we have over come a few technical difficulties!

A few other things I did on day 5 were to make up some styleFLEX workbooks, and update the mailing list for the dta newsletter.  We then set to work on writing the next edition of the newsletter which should be out soon, so keep an eye out for it.  If have not yet subscribed to the newsletter, then you can do so by filling in the form on the right-hand side of the page.  Read more about what happened on day 6, tomorrow.

Again, another busy day at the office at dta WORLDWIDE yesterday, on day 4.  The majority of the day was spent doing some major changes on the dta website.  Although it is a long process, it needed to be done and the end result is great.  The changes make the website look a lot better, easier to navigate and understand.  Loads of new links have been added as well, and the home page has been completely transformed.  I think that it all looks really good, and hope that you agree!

Some other things I did yesterday included learning about invoicing; how to process them through the computer and send them off to the client, and of course some more accounting!  Most of day 4, though, was mainly focussed on improving the website, which continues today on day 5.  You can have a look at the changes, and read about them when I am back in the office on Monday.

Yesterday was another busy day at dta WORLDWIDE on my work experience at the headquaters.  After the usual accounting necessities out of the way, I was taught how to score the interactionPROFILEs in preparation for a course being delivered by a client.  Using the scoreBOARD software, the results were analysed and scored for each person.  I then packed them into envolopes ready to be sent off and delivered to the participants.  We also set up a new leadershipPROFILE for a client.  Then I helped to write a proposal and learnt about what it is for and how to make it effective and appealing.

Afterwards, I continued with the reconstruction of the website. I added many new links and sections to explore and learn more about what dta does, so you can take a look at those.  The hits have been going up and we hope that it can continue!  The reconstruction is still in progress today on day 4, which you can read about tomorrow.

It was day 2 at dta yesterday, and I have learnt just as much as the first day, and been busy again.  After doing a little bit more updating of the accounts, I was eager to check how many more responses had been completed for my interactionPROFILE that I set up for myself on day 1.  I was also taught how to track the scoring of other projects and what to look for in the data that was there.

Later on in the day I made up some more salesFLEX workbooks.  After that, the rest of the day was mostly spent working on the dta WORLDWIDE website.  The boss and I looked at who and where the hits from the website had been coming from and set to work on a bit of reconstruction on parts of the site that could be improved.  I added some more references to the testimonials page about the work that dta have done for their recent clients, added a place for you to send a message to dta, and even added a tip of the week to get you thinking. 

Another busy day today on day 3, which you can read about tomorrow.

Hi, my name is Ben and I’ve been hired for the week to work with dta WORLDWIDE at the Headquaters in Australia.  I am in year 10 and doing work experience with dta, learning about the company and helping out around the office.  Yesterday was my first day, and first of all I had a full run-down from the boss about what the company does and how it is run.  I helped out with some accounting, and learnt about the different assessments and courses.  Later on I made up some workbooks for an upcoming course.

My first day was a very interesting experience in which I learned how much work goes into the business and how it operates.  I learned a lot about how companies are run and how they interact with clients.  My day at the office today is sure to bring more new things to do and learn about.  You can read about those tomorrow.

It is always good to receive feedback - it is the lifeblood of high performance.  It is even better to get references and recommendations from clients who are delighted with the work that has been carried out for them.  Here are a selection of the most recent references from clients.  Thanks to all of those who have taken time to provide the references about our work.

“I had the privilege of working with Malcolm as a senior colleague from 2000 - 2003 and later thru dta was a superb service provider from 2006 - 2009. Malcolm individually has a tremendous ability to analyse, understand and implement practical and effective development solutions for organisations. I have utilised dta on many occasions under Malcom’s direction to create and deliver with brilliant effect,Sales Skills Training, Managerial Modelling and Leadership Analysis and Development tools. Malcom’s interpersonal skills are superb and his ability to garner the best from any group is unmatched. When I need to think outside the box to create a better way forward, its Malcolm to whom I would turn.” September 24, 2009  From Ted Longhurst

 Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Good Value

“Malcolm listened to what we were trying to achieve and then delivered a solution based on these needs; exactly what we were looking for in a consultant. We’ll be calling Malcolm again in the future!” September 25, 2009  From Robin England

 Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value

“Malcolm ran a two day training course for our senior team on developing better client relationships. The course was interesting, very well structured and certainly thought provoking. I believe we have seen the results in the past few months of the substantial improvement we have made to the way we prepare for and conduct client meetings. My thanks to Malcolm for the excellent course and we will be continuing to work with him as we strive to exceed our client’s expectations.” November 5, 2009 - Laurie Axford

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

“Malcolm is an exceptional contributor to the success of our business at an L&D level. Coursework delivered by Malcolm and his team is well tailored to our needs and is of a high standard. Malcolm really wants your business to benefit and it shows.” - Gary Prince