Leading Quality Through Growth: Vic Croucher’s Process Leader Story at COOK
Discover how COOK’s Executive Chef, Victoria Croucher, used the Process Leader Level 4 apprenticeship to bring greater structure to quality improvement while managing a fast-paced production environment.
From Apprentice to Team Manager: Danny Heslop’s Process Leader Journey at AB World Foods
Discover how a developing leader transitioned from apprentice to team manager, using the Process Leader Level 4 programme to build confidence, structure and leadership capability. Danny’s journey highlights how targeted development can accelerate progression, strengthen people management skills and support more effective, consistent performance.
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From Natural People Person to Intentional Leader: Rob Tett’s Process Leader Story at Barfoots
Discover how an experienced, people-focused leader developed a more structured and intentional approach to leadership through the Process Leader Level 4 programme. Rob’s journey shows how combining natural strengths with practical tools, models and improvement techniques can build confidence, consistency and clarity, helping leaders move beyond instinct to deliver measurable impact and drive meaningful change across day-to-day operations.
Dan Jackson’s Process Leader Level 4 story with KMF Group and CQM Training & Consultancy
We spoke with Dan Jackson about his Process Leader Level 4 journey, where he achieved a Distinction, sharing insights on his achievements, development and experience at KMF Group.
Harvesting Talent from Within: Barfoots’ Apprenticeship Success Story
Barfoots are one of the UK’s leading fresh produce growers and manufacturers, specialising in a wide range of seasonal and semi-exotic vegetables. The company grows, processes, and packs produce across farms and facilities in the UK and internationally, supplying major retailers and food service customers nationwide.
How BAE Systems Strengthened Their Improvement Capability
Over the past six years, CQM Training & Consultancy has partnered with BAE Systems, one of the UK’s leading aerospace and...
Bringing Food Technology to Life: Inside CQM’s Food Industry Technologist Level 3 Programme
Hear directly from apprentices on programme from Dunbia Group and Lionel Hitchen, alongside perspectives from one of Harper Adams University senior lecturers, Lucy Catley, and industry experienced Development Coach at CQM, Richard Everitt, as they share how practical workshops, industry focussed delivery and open cohort peer learning help bring food technology to life.
Meet the Apprentice: Iwona Zawodnik, Charlie Bingham’s- Food Technologist L3
Iwona Zowodnik has recently completed the Food Technologist Level 3 apprenticeship with us at CQM Training & Consultancy. We caught up with her to gain some insight into how she found the programme, discuss how she has applied her learning to her workplace and why the programme is worth considering from a learner perspective, but also for any Food and Drink Manufacturer looking at developing its key people.
Meet the Apprentice: William Hufton, Matthew Walker – Food Technologist L3
Working in an entry-level technical role with no formal training, William joined the programme to strengthen his knowledge, build his confidence and prove he was capable of more in his technical career. As a result, William progressed from an entry-level role to Junior Food Process Technologist during the programme. Learn more about William’s journey and how it supported his business below.
Meet the Apprentice: Chris Essam’s Food Technologist Journey at Allied Bakeries
When Christopher Essam of Allied Bakeries achieved a Distinction in his Food Industry Technologist Level 3 apprenticeship with CQM Training & Consultancy, it marked more than personal success. It showcased how targeted skills development can drive innovation, leadership, and business improvement in one of the UK’s most vital industries. We take a close look at Chris’ journey including unique insights, recent job promotion and innovate work based project…
Authentic Leader Programme Case Study with Diodes & PHINIA
Cultivating resilient and purpose-driven leadership
with Diodes Incorporated & PHINIA – An Authentic Leader Programme Case Study