GSK IMPACT Awards Development Network
The IMPACT Awards Development Network provides a unique five day training programme for organisations that win or are highly commended for an IMPACT Award, or are gold or silver medalists for the IMPACT Champions. It is funded by GlaxoSmithKline, hosted by The King’s Fund, and is valued at £4,000 for each organisation.
In 2011 participants worked on:
- leadership skills
- financial management and governance
- health policy and commissioning
- evaluation
- strategic planning
- fundraising
- using new media
- human resource management
- presentation skills
Feedback on the 2011 Network
Previous participants have been overwhelmingly positive about the programme. They commented on the high quality of the training and its relevance to their work. They also placed enormous value on working with other organisations facing similar challenges. Our reviews have shown that the Network has a lasting effect on organisations and is as important as the award money.
'The structure, organisation, content and delivery of the learning – it was second to none.'
'My only regret is that I did not have this 30 years earlier.'
'A brilliant opportunity to have met some truly inspiring and dynamic individuals and organisations.'
'The most effective training I have attended in many years.'
'It was an incredible experience and something I will treasure and draw from in the future.'
