Chubb has created its own virtual university to develop the talent of its managers and give them the opportunity to study towards a degree. Its first 100 managers from the UK are spending the next 12 months on a leadership development programme before having the opportunity to study towards a two-year foundation degree in leadership….
The programme is being delivered by leadership and organisational development company Acua, with accreditation awarded by its partner Coventry University. The Chubb university is being co-ordinated from Chubb’s learning and development department based in Blackburn.
David Millett, head of learning and development at Chubb, said: “Chubb is serious about growing its business and being the number one provider of fire and security solutions in the UK and, in doing so, investing in the development of its people.
“The leadership development programme underlines Chubb’s commitment to providing high-quality accredited training for its workforce, which already includes our successful apprenticeship scheme and employee scholarship programme.”
Acua says that it has provided a tailored and accredited programme with one-to-one coaching being delivered at Chubb’s five regional centres in the UK.
Vicki Nee, senior business development manager at Acua, who will be involved in the delivery of the programme, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Chubb to transform its managers into its next generation of leaders through its university.
“What makes Acua unique is that we can completely tailor the learning to the business needs and, as more of Chubb’s employees join the expanding programme, we can continue to develop the right talent, in the right way for the organisation.”
