Lynn Page And Associates Unclaimed

Developing people and programmes, and also offering project resources, Lynn Page Solutions (LPA) operates locally as well as a nationally. Founded in 1986, LPA is affiliated with the Free to Grow range of South African courses and offers services to different sectors. “Major learning interventions and in-house training are offered to parastatals and big companies, and SMME’s are provided with public course options for small numbers of learners,” said director Lynn Page. “Learning is an ongoing process – there are no quick fixes. Our nation is challenged, not only with the skills shortage, but with low self-esteem of workers, a lack of work ethic and inability to shift the mindset from employee to entrepreneur.” According to Page, a pat on the back after a job well done, can do wonders for morale. She sees this sector evolving more into learning solutions which will not be bound by classrooms. “Many see coaching as the way forward and I believe we need a coaching culture – spend 20 minutes a day helping someone else. We will have to come to the party ourselves and put in the time to learn and up our skills.” Provisionally accreditated with the Services SETA, LPA is a Level 4 BEE contributor. The company is also Service Excellence accredited, and has received a certificate of recognition from Eskom Southern for Data. “We have to take a realistic stock of what we can do, by when, and how we will achieve targets. We must work more efficiently, not picking up the levels of stress that cannot advance our contribution and creativity. We need energy for home and family, and to cope with the challenge of AIDS and poverty.” Advice offered to employers is to keep things simple, go back to basics, support employees and prepare and expand the minds and hearts of employees by being one step ahead.

Free To Grow Lifeskills was developed to create the climate and provide the tools for proactive self-development and accelerated growth. It helps people accept ownership of their lives and take positive action to improve the quality of their personal and work lives. The programme goes beyond traditional EQ to also address the underlying values, beliefs and attitudes that shape choices and behaviour. It inspires people to be and give their best. (Free to Grow)