'Interest in CEP since the programme has been hugely encouraging with many wanting to know when we'll begin to take in new applicants.Thanks for getting us such an engaging and fabulous speaker in Gordon; really helped to give us the opener? impact we were hoping for! And for your hard work coaching the mentors/mentees/speaker and for making the process such a lot of fun.'

Ogale Idudu, Arts Manager, British Council Nigeria

'Brilliant start to mentoring. We'll be fine tuning some aspects as we forge ahead, but all in all a good start. Thanks so much to Anamaria for being a fantastic coach to the mentors, the mentees, the speakers and me!'

Ogale Idudu, Arts Manager, British Council Nigeria

'Working with CIDA was an extremely valuable experience for the whole group. We were challenged to think REALLY big about our aspirations, and the best part about it was that it wasn't just about theory. Anamaria really threw us in and made us 'do it'. Exploring CIDA's processes expanded our understanding of the concepts of innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration, and made us see our organisations in a new, more positive light. We can't wait to work with Anamaria and her team again.'

Jeanette Bain-Burnett, ADAD Director

Innovation Testimonials

'Alistair Delves involvement in the development of RubberDuckMag.Com has been invaluable - and truly inspirational in transforming a great idea into an outstanding idea, with a robust framework and focussed direction. Alistair is treated very much a part of the team; hopefully for a very long time indeed.' Jon Saxon, RubberDuckMag.com

'Just a quick note to thank you and the guy's for the day. I have never attended any course in 20 years of business that informed, enthused or motivated me like yours.Not one minute of the course was wasted time.It has given me so many actions to take back to my team. I am certain we will all benefit from what I learned.I will certainly recommend it to all my friends colleagues and associates (in fact anyone I meet)' John James, Waveform Services.

'Essential to every business. It should be like a driving test for businesses that they must complete before starting any business or project. I?ve worked twenty years in training and development and although I've come across loads of good tools this one is by far the most useful. I would recommend it to anyone'

Ann Davis, HL Discovery. 

'It is very surprising how Innovation can be used within a traditional industry like accountancy. Throughout the process we got the whole team involved in the future direction of the business in an interactive way of business planning / strategy development. The outside input and enthusiasm of CIDA is invaluable. It was mind blowing how well the process galvanised the team towards agreed goals and the ideas it generated have opened up a number of new revenue streams. The time invested is more than worth it in terms of the ideas generated and in team spirit.' Mark Higham and His Team, Numero Accountants.

'I found the seminar very useful and have already altered my approach to the way I understand my customers. Invaluable tools with powerful concepts. It's not often one day changes your whole thinking.'
Gary Smith, Boxford Ltd (CAD/CAM & CNC Educational Solutions)

'It has given me an insight into how to encourage the team to work collectively better and new ways to consider the opportunities we face in a proactive and innovative way.'
Fergus Justice-Mills, Chief Executive, The Civic (Theatre) Barnsley

'I have been a business owner for 9 years and you get used to a way of working. The Innovation process showed that there's always scope to think differently and that the business can really benefit from outside opinion and support like this. CIDA are delivering a great process with coaches genuinely keen to help develop new approaches to your business.'
Patrick Johnson, Director of Design Definition, Barnsley

'The workshop was packed full of information, entertaining in the way that it was presented in a variety of styles small & large group exercises, video presentation, etc. It makes you focus on the issue of Innovation, undoubtedly an important aspect in any business. And we had a great tutor!'
Micheala Young, North Doncaster Development Trust

'Having only had my first two sessions on the programme, I already feel a lot clearer about how to take my business forward using the techniques illustrated by the team. It was a great opportunity for me to get out of my work environment and get me back to what my business is all about. I know that by the end of the programme I will have a plan to take me and my business into a successful future.'
Sarah Brabbin, Owner, Glo Design, Barnsley

'The Innovation session was good because we worked as a team and came up with good and realistic ideas.'
Claire Ezard, Doncaster Chamber of Commerce

'I had a really excellent meeting, and was sent away with a 'shed load' of things I need to do. I know that I am not a natural business person.  I am that teacher with a good idea and want so desperately to have my product recognised and out in public domain. The support was very reassuring and [will] be such a support for me in the future'
Hillary Wilson, Spellwise, specialist teacher training company, West Midlands

'It was an interactive, energised and collaborative session, which really helped me to understand what seemed like a really simple way of applying an innovation process to the work we do, and equally to understand how a business would apply it to their work.'
Claire Bossward, Success Doncaster (Business Development service)

'I found the Innovation workshop really useful in opening up a new mindset on ideas. It was really interactive, well run and I got a lot out of it'
Dee Bodle, Beta Technology, Doncaster

'Essential to every business. It should be like a driving test for businesses that they must complete before starting any business or project. I've worked twenty years in training and development and although I've come across loads of good tools this one is by far the most useful. I would recommend it to anyone!'
Ann Davis, HL Discovery