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Barrett Steel celebrates its first Management and Leadership Academy/ 19.06.15

The UK's largest independent steel stockholder, Barrett Steel Ltd, has celebrated its faith in a bright future with the completion of its first Management and Leadership Academy. Over the last 12 months eleven creative managers have been experiencing an inspirational programme designed to open their minds to transformational leadership, whilst accrediting the work towards the Chartered Management Institute's (CMI) Chartered Manager status.

Pauline Garnett, Barrett Group HR Director, who developed the management and leadership programme within the company, explains: "It was devised to strengthen our succession planning and develop talent within the business for future generations.

"Leadership is the real difference - it is the alchemy that turns good into something truly precious. We have a long term leadership development commitment in the business and this programme is intrinsically linked to our overall business excellence model of continuous improvement.

"A wide range of core skills has been covered including Finance & Working Capital, Strategic Planning, Core Values, Improving Efficiency, Human Factors, Emotional Intelligence, Data Management, Recruitment & Selection, and Business Excellence. The Executive Board, alongside professional educational providers, is actively involved in mentoring the managers, sharing knowledge and become stronger as a consequence.

"It is a privilege to work alongside our people and help them to develop their careers and assure Barrett's future success. No small wonder that it has become the company of choice for actual and prospective employees."

A second tranche of managers is developing its skills through the academy programme and Barrett will assist members to continue academic studies with CMI to diploma level and beyond.

More information is available from Chris Lamb at Barrett Steel, tel: +44 (0)1274 682281, email:chris.lamb@barrettsteel.com,www.barrettsteel.com.

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Photo: The Academy choir, part of Barrett Steel's inspirational management and leadership programme.
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About Barrett Steel Ltd

Founded by Henry Barrett in 1866 Barrett Steel has grown both organically and by acquisition to become the UK's largest independent steel stockholder.

The group now consists of 42 companies operating from 30 locations across the UK, Ireland and the US and is divided into four divisions: General Steels; Engineering Steel; Tubes and Energy Products. The four divisions strategically work together in a forward-thinking philosophy to serve customers worldwide. Each company operates with the full backing and support of the Barrett Steel Group. Dedicated staff - wherever they are based across the UK - act as customers' one point of contact, whatever product or service is required.

Barrett Steel continues to invest in people, plant and products to ensure that the company is ideally placed to meet customers' requirements. Investment in capital projects in the year to September 2013 amounted to £6.9m.

Barrett Steel holds international accreditations including the quality initiative ISO 9001:2008, the environmental standard ISO 14001:2004 and CE approvals up to Execution Class 4 in BS EN 1090-1:2009.

Issued by: Barrett Steel, Barrett House, Cutler Heights Lane, Dudley Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD4 9HU
T. +44 (0)1274 682281, E:chris.lamb@barrettsteel.com, W:www.barrettsteel.com