We work in genuine partnership with clients and as a result we offer practical advice and bespoke development programmes to meet the strategic and business needs of our clients.
Established in 1995 we continue to successfully grow our consulting team and invest heavily in developing our capabilities. Our team is typically made up of individuals who have cut their teeth in business over a twenty year period and have gained particular consulting experience and eminence in their chosen field.
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Our teams are lead by the director of Gordon Cooper Associates, Andrew Cooper.
Andrew's career to date embraces the profession of accountancy, entrepreneurial business (two businesses started and managed) and his main focus, executive development. Since 1996 Andrew has helped a range of businesses that include professional firms, 'Blue Chip' multinationals and smaller entrepreneurial businesses. This work is largely carried out in the UK but also includes Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and the USA. Andrew spends the majority of his time working with professional services firms. These include Baker Tilly, Berwin Leighton Paisner, Deloitte, Linklaters and Reed Smith.
Andrew is experienced in most aspects of management skills and development, particularly focused on 'the people side' of management, i.e. what behaviours are effective in helping individuals and teams to be successful. Andrew has a very strong track record in relation to Leadership, Personal Impact, Client Relationship Management and Business Development skills.
"I find it very helpful and stimulating working with Andrew. He is skilled at getting me to explore how I currently perform, where my strengths lie and challenges me about the assumptions I make about my role as a leader. Andrew is robust in bringing to the fore aspects of my personality that drive my performance. As a result of developing a greater self awareness I have been better able to rise to the challenges of performing at a very high level. Andrew maintains strong rapport whilst also helping me explore areas I find difficult. I look forward to the coaching sessions and find them extremely helpful." [Practice Group Head - Leading City Law Firm]
Andrew has been awarded an advanced post-graduate diploma in Executive Coaching with the Academy of Executive Coaching - which is accredited by the International Coaching Federation. Typically Andrew works with his clients for a 6 month period to address specific objectives. He has developed his own coaching model (Wonderspace) which he developed through a combination of his own experiences and by drawing from a diverse range of models and approaches. Andrew encourages his clients to gain a greater insight into their world and helps them to explore and 'wonder' about new possibilities and choices. Creating a robust and authentic relationship of trust forms a key part of his approach.
He is qualified to Level B with the British Psychological Society and uses a wide range of psychometric tools and coaching techniques. Andrew is a certified trainer for Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats which is a tool used to improve thinking, creativity, and overcome unproductive behaviour in groups.
As part of the continued growth of Gordon Cooper Associates Ltd, we are always interested in hearing from individuals who would like to become part of our team.
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Building on the success of a major Executive Coaching assignment run across Europe in 2010/11 we are now looking to deliver similar programmes for our client globally.
We have a long history of delivering for clients around the world. One of our first assignments when forming Gordon Cooper Associates back in 1996 took us to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is however fair to say that the bulk of our work to date has been carried out in Europe.
In creating our global team we have adopted the same approach we used back in 1996 to build our UK and then European team. We are either approached by, or identify highly experienced and qualified coaches as potential team members.
Only when we are satisfied that a coach has the appropriate experience, qualifications and more importantly shares our values, do we look to bring them into our team. In many cases we will have spent a long time getting to know the potential team member before we make a formal approach. This is however only the start of the process; in order to build a truly strong and dynamic team you need great communication, regular contact and reasons to work collaboratively.
We are currently working with our client to create a global contract for coaching that enshrines the excellence they have experienced in our work in Europe whilst also reflecting the different commercial realities region to region.
Presentations on blended learning solutions, executive coaching, building a coaching culture, 360 degree feedback and psychometrics, supervision, research, and team coaching provided a fantastic vehicle for communicating ideas and sharing expertise across the full range of our services.
The energy and enthusiasm from the whole team was truly inspirational and our very warm thanks are extended to everyone for their participation, as we continue to build a strong and transformational business committed to excellence in the profession.
Joy Bussell, Director, Insight Oxford
“ We are excited to be working with Stephen Hateley and his team. We will start our diagnostic work In July 2013 and then collaborate on a monthly basis by providing a programme of input and team facilitation and 1:1 coaching. With the agreement of the team we hope to share key insights gained from this collaboration, so watch out for thought provoking updates!”
Gordon Cooper Associates is part of the new Deloitte University EMEA
Gordon Cooper Associates will be providing executive coaching for senior partners for Deloitte as part of the University curriculum.
