Howard Associates Limited is a network based organisation of experienced OD and HR consultants. It has operated since 1994.

We work with organisations that value and wish to develop their people to improve their business performance.

• Competency-based people management and use of 360° feedback tools, for example in performance management, assessment and coaching.

• Designing and implementing a leadership development programme for senior managers of an established UK clothing manufacturer

• Developing a competency framework for a major international consumer business, for use in senior management development

• Running a development programme for high potential graduates for a leading international banking group

• Designing and operating an organisation-wide 360°survey for one of Ireland 's major banks

• Designed and delivered a number of bespoke training programmes for clients in diverse industry sectors.

• Competency-based assessment (interviewing and assessment centres) for senior executives in two major international consumer businesses, in a range of industrial sectors clients and for the European Commission

• Individual coaching for senior people, including the MD of a growing IT business, a high potential HR manager in the public sector, and a "head of HR" looking for appointment to the Board

• Top team coaching and leadership development

• Design and implementation projects for processes covering recruitment and selection, performance management, promotion and career progression

• Advice on performance-orientated approaches to reward and reward strategy

• Development of competency frameworks through appropriate use of behavioural interviews, expert panels and other techniques - and work on competency training and applications.