We have worked with some of the most recognised names across a wide variety of industries, including global organisations, government bodies, private companies and charitable foundations.
Here are three short and contrasting case studies to give you an idea of the variety of work we undertake.
We have been granted permission to include these case studies; our relationship with our clients is always built on the principles of integrity, collaboration and confidentiality.
DeVere Hotels
NV have designed and implemented numerous bespoke workshops to assist DeVere Hotels.
After mystery shopping the hotels and collating the results, NV devised a tailor-made interactive workshop to support all managers in the area of customer service.
Following the success of the managers’ workshop, NV was asked to roll out the session to all staff in their 41 properties across the UK.
Since that time NV has further assisted DeVere with other bespoke programmes, including workshops last year to complement the launch of their unique and vibrant theatre style kitchens, the Steam, Bake and Grill. Our latest project in 2008 is a workshop specifically tailored for all DeVere Venues.
NV continues to be proud of their association with the prestigious DeVere brand.
"NV’s ability to read and “tune in” to our needs and more importantly, our culture has been fantastic and therefore we see our relationship with them as a true extension of our team.They have been an integral part of our success so far and we are very excited about our plans to work with them for the future."
Joanne Monk
People and Development Director
DeVere Venues
Historic Royal Palaces
NV had the privilege of providing actors, facilitators and writers for the Historic Royal Palace's comprehensive course of staff training.
Following extensive research of all five palaces and their people, we created scripts for role-plays, workplace scenarios, forum theatre exercises and humorous sketches.
As well as performing the above, NV actors worked closely with participants to make their learning fun and unforgettable. One activity involved the staff producing a video in two hours which NV directed, filmed and facilitated.
We were involved in all 36 workshops and served Historic Royal Palaces with the pride and panache that is commensurate with their culture.
'The actors were truly professional, providing fun and real life scenarios which produced much delegate feedback'
Senior Warden
Tower of London
'You were encouraging, enthusiastic and most supportive. I haven't laughed so much in ages! Truly an excellent time, you created a great atmosphere whereby we could work comfortably with people from other palaces who we'd never met before'
Noreen Breakwell
State Apartment Warder
Hampton Court Palace
Her Majesty's Prison Service
NV assisted Her Majesty's Prison Service with their national recruitment drive for 20,000 prison officers.
Over the course of 2 years, NV provided 40 actors per day at several assessment centres throughout the UK.
Our actors' skill, consistency, objectivity and unfailing attendance proved an invaluable resource for this campaign.
Actors role-played with candidates using a scripted method to ensure fairness for this examination process. NV also provided actors to facilitate, which involved the vital task of fully briefing the candidates for each exercise whilst putting them at ease throughout their challenging day.
'The actors were an absolute pleasure to work with, NV never let us down'
Louise Lesage
Assessment Centre Manager
Wormwood Scrubs
'Your company is friendly and very professional, you provide an important nationwide service with the minimum of fuss'
Malcolm Noble
Director
Job Simulation Assessment Centres
Her Majesty's Prison Service