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How to become a Champion
Champions are Investors in People UK's role model organisations. They champion the Standard and Profile and promote the programme through a series of best practice sharing activities.
Our Champions come from many different sectors including Education, Finance, Leisure, Health, Construction, Technology, Accountancy, Directory Services and Manufacturing. They also range in size from 9 to thousands of staff, giving us a resource relevant to any organisation interested in Investors in People.
The breadth of experience and diversity within our group of Champions gives us immense insight into the many ways of approaching challenges, in a truly practical and tested way.
Please note that Champion status is allotted to a limited number of organisations and therefore Investors in People UK will select the organisations that best support the objectives of the programme:
Recognise and reward those organisations who have been outstanding in promoting the values and principles of Investors in People and who have led by example in the way they manage and develop their people.Share and learn: to encourage the sharing and dissemination of good practice in people management and development, to maximise learning, support continuous improvement and raise performance.Champion the Standard: to encourage organisations to be more proactive in championing the Standard and Profile and by stimulating demand with customers and suppliers.
How long is Champion status for?
Champion status is held for three years. Upon completion, an organisation can reapply to the programme.
What are the benefits?
Investors in People UK: - Promote the Champion organisations nationally through Investors in People UK newsletters, websites, Partner communications, and via other agreed marketing and public relations activities
- Provide an opportunity to network with other Champion organisations and share best practices
- Promote Champion organisations and the Champion Programme within the Investors in People delivery network
- Invite Champions to Investors in people sponsored events
- Produce a case study on each Champion for inclusion in publicity material
- Provide each Champion with a plaque that is presented by a Director from Investors in People UK
- Provide each Champion with a Champion logo which can be used on internal and external communications
- Consult with Champions when developing new products and services
What is expected of a Champion Organisation?
- Deliver four best practice activities a year (presentations, mentoring or hosting a site visit) on areas of expertise to recognised and non-recognised organisations
- Encourage suppliers, where appropriate, to work with the Standard and Profile
- Promote Investors in People and the Best Practice Sharing programme via their company website or newsletters
- Contribute to the development of the Investors in People Standard, Profile and associated models
- Contribute to the drafting of a Champion case study
- Assist Investors in People UK in the evaluation of the Best Practice Sharing programme
- Actively participate in Champion networking through organised Development Days and via the dedicated Champion area of the Champion website
How do I apply?
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Investors in People UK are currently reviewing how we take the Champions programme forward, so please register your details and we will come back to you with more information on how to apply. Please register by sending an email expressing your interest to applications@iipuk.co.uk or ring 020 7467 1911
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What happens next?
To find out more about the Champions programme, please send an email to champions@iipuk.co.uk or ring 020 7467 1911
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