The day of the launch arrived the planning, preparation and sleepless nights were over, the guest list was healthy, the support was fantastic and even the weather was good.
RB was given first class hospitality from the Delfont Mackintosh theatre staff, the Bar in the Prince of Wales Theatre, was beautiful, staff were made available lighting our displays, to serve the wonderful food and champagne
and welcome our guests.
RB Team at the IOSH launch. Left to right: Justin Jarret (Operations Manager), Andy Willard (Graphic Designer), Richard Beale (Managing Director), Mark Collyer (Admin and Marketing), Jan Hall (Consultancy Manager), Kevin Haywood (Lead Trainer).
Inside I was a bag of nerves this was a big day for RB but also a big day for me, I had invested a lot into the project and despite what
you say I do take it personally, I wanted this day to be a great success. So with a new suit, haircut and Nails……………. yes nails let the day begin.
Our guests arrived, you could hear positive comments around the room, people smiled at our characters, were interested in the new board games and complimentary about the video clips. Food was enjoyed not to mention the drinks.
Soon it was time for the speeches ……….. Richard looked confident, Steve Granger President of IOSH delivered an informative address, Kevin Burgess talked passionately about why this training was needed and then all too soon it was my turn.
Richard Beale (Managing Director) talking at the IOSH launch
Over my career I had addressed various meetings but I can honestly say none were as important to me as the next few minutes, here sitting before me were people I admired, people who knew far more than me and people waiting to hear what I had to say.
Shaking inside and maybe on the surface I began to speak the mouth went dry but somewhere the words come. Looking out I saw encouragement from familiar faces. I truly believe in my work wanting first and foremost that people go to work and return home safety.
Steve Granger Talking at the Launch (president of IOSH)
I gave a short demonstration of the training materials which we at RB are very proud; the graphics were designed by a genius Andy Willard who was able to illustrate the subject in a fresh way.
It was then back to Richard who presented two celebratory drawings specially designed by Andy to thank both Cameron Mackintosh Limited and Delfont Mackintosh Theatres.
The launch was coming to a close our guests were leaving the room was cleared and finally I could relax with words or praise and encouragement ringing in my ears.
Now the work begins encouraging the decision makers to invest in this training,
In this present climate with every penny counting training is often the area to cut, however with the moves from the Theatre
Professionals, Unions and Enforcement Officers health and safety standards are constantly under review, the new IOSH Training is a great step forward, the syllabus of the training meets the needs for the professional and the accreditation gives
the delegates a industry recognised qualification.
Jan Hall (RBs Consultancy Manager) presenting a snapshot of the course.
Since the launch we have run the course and now realise that it can be a four day course not five days as suggested at the launch this can only be good news to the profession as this will be reflected in the price of
the course.
If you wish to know more about the course please contact me directly or RB
