A Pep Talk and a Route March!

Teignbridge Council is a major employer in this area. All staff take part in the many training and personal development courses operated by our organisation and periodical Induction Days are organised for new staff or those changing departments. It was therefore a particular pleasure to be invited to give the opening address to the 26 staff attending a recent Induction Day. Teignbridge Council has a reputation as an excellent organisation and a working environment based on teamwork, customer care, individual responsibility and enthusiasm. I was impressed by the obvious abilities of the staff taking part and I learnt something about the training involved. One surprise was that all staff undertake what is called the Teignbridge Walk over Dartmoor involving challenges to test initiative and decision making out of their comfort zones. Now I call that a Route March! Something that Councillors might like to try..............................