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19 February 2007

The RN is the latest organisation to join ILM as a corporate member, a move that provides direct access to the unique benefits of ILM membership at a discounted rate for RN personnel. It also underlines the RN's commitment to supporting their managers with career-long professional development and serves as a useful 'bridge' for RN leaders looking to develop roles in civilian organisations.

The Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Adrian J Johns CBE, ADC, is responsible for the policy decision for the RN to contract with the ILM to award leadership and management qualifications on completion of Junior and Senior Rates Command Courses and young officers on completion of sea experience and subsequent examination.

Vice Admiral Johns said:

‘The Royal Navy has always laid great store in the quality of the leadership and management at all levels. I am very proud that the ILM has recognised the value of the training and experience our people gain throughout their naval careers by giving us accreditation.

‘There are benefits both for individuals who join up and the organisation as a whole. We have to recognise that our people may well leave at some point to begin a career in civilian industry, so it is important that the skills and experience acquired in the RN are recognised in the business world. That is one of the key benefits ILM are bringing to us.’

ILM is the largest provider of management and leadership qualifications in Europe with over 80,000 registrations each year. It also leads in offering personal and professional development opportunities to around 20,000 managers at all stages of their career. Personal benefits of ILM membership include: subscription to leading monthly management publication 'Edge', bespoke member events and activities, an online resource centre with member only access to thousands of e-books and e-journals, a complimentary research service and a legal helpline to name but a few.

It is also widely recognised by employers who understand that membership of a professional body demonstrates commitment to individual self-development and a desire to further improve management and leadership skills.

Kim Parish, ILM Chief Executive said:

 ’The Institute of Leadership and Management is proud to be working in partnership with the Royal Navy in order to train and develop world class leaders. Achieving an ILM Certificate in Leadership is a clear indication that you have the skills to be an effective leader - skills which are as vital in business as on the battlefield. Becoming corporate members of ILM demonstrates that the Royal Navy takes the development of their staff seriously. It gives Navy personnel access to unparalleled support and resources.’

From 'Associate' through to 'Member' or 'Companion' - the most senior level of ILM membership - joining ILM provides recognition of a member's status as a professional manager and forms an excellent route to continuing professional development.

Petty Officer Richard Way explains his ILM experience so far:

‘Taking this Senior Ratings' Command Course has been challenging and rewarding. It has certainly helped identify some leadership elements that I thought I had recognised, but obviously hadn't. Now I feel much more confident in tackling problems and effectively leading my team to complete the set task. I am excited at the prospect of achieving the nationally recognised ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management because it will be useful to me for progression either in the Navy or in a civilian corporate role.’

ENDS

About the Institute of Leadership & Management

The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) is part of the international City & Guilds group. ILM is the largest provider of management education qualifications in Europe, building the skills of over 90,000 managers and leaders each year.

All ILM qualifications are designed to deliver practical business benefit to the individual, their team and the organisation they work for. ILM's qualifications are delivered by 2,000 further education colleges, universities, training providers and companies in the UK and globally.

ILM is the professional membership body of choice for over 25,000 forward thinking managers and leaders providing a wide range of member benefits, support and development opportunities throughout their career.

City & Guilds (http://www.cityandguilds.com/ ) is the expert and leading authority in vocational education and training - both in the UK and beyond.

In operation for the last 130 years, City & Guilds is the UK’s leading awarding body for work-related qualifications. Twenty million people in the UK have City & Guilds qualifications, and the organisation awards a further 1.5 million qualifications to learners every year.

City & Guilds also enables people to develop essential leadership and management skills through its Institute of Leadership and Management, which is the largest provider of management qualifications in Europe.

City & Guilds creates prosperity from skills for individuals, business and nations within and beyond the workplace.