12 June, 2009
Kleinwort Benson has been developing its business leaders of the future.
Two members of its Jersey staff have successfully completed the bank’s in-house programme, "Talent 4 Leadership" (T4L), graduating with flying colours.
Client Relationship Managers Lisa Le Gresley and Edward Thorogoodwere two of the 12 members of Kleinwort Benson staff from the Jersey, Guernsey and London offices who got through the rigorous application and interview process to earn a place on the intensive year-long scheme.
Aimed at identifying and developing those members of staff who demonstrate leadership quality, T4L is recognised by the CASSBusinessSchool, part of the CityUniversity, London.
In addition to attending training sessions, each delegate is allocated an Executive Committee (ExCo) member as a coach, who they meet up with on a regular basis.
Tutors from CASS cover the subjects of entrepreneurship, strategy, business acumen, client focus and general leadership skills, as well as a module on "ethicability" in banking, which is a poignant topic in the current financial climate. However a key part of the programme is on-the-job training.
T4L requires delegates to take part in a number of bank-wide projects, giving them access and an insight into the whole business, and is run by Regional Management Development Trainer Human Resources, Terry McIkenny
These projects are then presented to ExCo, which is headed up by Kleinwort Benson’s Chief Executive Office, Robert Taylor. Recommendations from both Miss Le Gresley and Mr Thorogood’s projects have been taken on board by ExCo and rolled out across the business.
Now in its second year, not only does T4L provide excellent development opportunities for the delegates, it also open the doors to extra resources of talent for Kleinwort Benson as a business.
Managing Director of Kleinwort Benson in Jersey, Angus Taylor, said: "The T4L programme is taken very seriously by ExCo as it helps us to make sure those people with talent and ambition are identified and developed accordingly. The insight and suggestions that Lisa and Ed put forward in their projects have helped us as an organisation, which shows the scheme is a two-way process.
"Even at this difficult time we are dedicated to the training and development of our staff and T4L demonstrates our long term commitment to this."
As T4L graduates Miss Le Gresley and Mr Thorogood are now mentors to the new cohort of delegates.
"The T4L programme was an extremely positive experience for me. It provided me a unique opportunity to demonstrate my entrepreneurial passion and apply it to practical business issues. I was very privileged to be part of a great team," said Miss Le Gresley.
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About Kleinwort Benson
Kleinwort Benson is one of the most historic names in UK banking with roots dating back to the 1850s. Kleinwort Benson is the brand name of Kleinwort Benson Private Bank Limited (established in 1962 from the merger of Kleinwort Sons & Co and Robert Benson & Co) and its subsidiaries. It is registered in England at 30 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7PG. Registration number 2056420. It is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. It operates throughout the UK from a principal office in London and branches in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Leeds Manchester, and Newbury.
Kleinwort Benson is also the brand name of Kleinwort Benson Channel Islands Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries. It is registered in Guernsey at Dorey Court, AdmiralPark, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 3BG. Registration number 24786. It operates in the Channel Islands through its principal subsidiaries which are regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission and the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
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