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  • “Mark was one of the best presenters I've had. He was knowledgeable and was able to tailor the exercises and discussions to the people in the room.”

    Troy

    Department for Innovation and Skills

  • “The presenter was engaging - the experiences in public sector management valuable.”

    Chris

    Department of Jobs and Small Business

  • “I really enjoyed this course - perfect for what I needed”

    Troy

    Department for Innovation and Skills

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  • “What I learned will influence how I present data in future, especially using graphs and 'picto charts' most appropriately (not to overuse or misuse). I will be able to more effectively "tell a story with data" about what is truly happening; and am better equipped to assist decision makers to make better informed and more transparent decisions.”

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  • “Mark is so enthusiastic he makes a potentially dry topic enjoyable and interesting. It is great to be able to draw on the expertise of such an individual.”

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  • “I felt the explanations of the theoretical side was then applied to practical examples. This very much helped my learning of the material and illustrated the application of this knowledge in how it could be used in a real-life setting.”

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  • “I believe many people would get great benefit in undertaking this course. It is great for data people (those who analyse data in their work), but I believe it would also be useful to managers/decision makers in improving their understanding of how data analysis is done and where it comes from.”

    Peter

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  • “Presented in an interesting forum with relevant examples and tailored to a public sector environment using real time problems and examples, truly appreciated.”

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  • “Planning, structuring, content was great. Mark was fantastic; very knowledgeable.”

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