Published - 14th Aug 2025
We believe that investing in our people is one of the best ways to deliver long-term value to our customers. That’s why we’ve recently partnered with SWMAS to deliver an Operational Leadership Development Programme here at Investacast.
Successful Operational Leadership Development Programme trainees with their SWMAS trainer Tony Mattravers.
Led by the excellent Tony Mattravers, the training sessions were engaging, practical and thought-provoking, helping our teams grow in confidence and capability. The seven-day course was attended by team members from across our quality assurance, commercial and production departments. Tony focused on giving them the skills, knowledge and confidence to:
“Tony’s approachable manner made the course both comfortable and engaging,” reports Monika Cerneviciute, Inspection and Logistics Manager at Investacast. “The SWMAS leadership programme has really helped me gain a clearer understanding of leadership strategies, team dynamics and effective communication.”
While the course is focused on internal development, the benefits extend far beyond our own team. Stronger leadership leads to clearer communication, better planning and more responsive support: all of which enhance our customers’ experience.
By equipping our team with practical leadership tools, we aim to:
“We see this training as an investment in our long-term performance,” confirms Dominic Begley, General Manager at Investacast. “Strong leadership doesn’t just benefit the individuals taking part – it directly impacts how well we support our customers. I’m proud of the team and the progress they’ve made.”
SWMAS consultant Tony Mattravers used a hands-on Learn, Practice, and Feedback approach, allowing participants to apply leadership principles directly to their roles.
Mike Roode, Production Manager at Investacast, found the course refreshing and effective: “Tony helped us recognise our own personalities and our effect on those around us. He identified the need to tailor our relationship to individuals, whether leading or managing, and gave us the tools to be more effective and to continue to develop.”
Key outcomes of the course include:
“Tony’s approach was refreshingly different – he put us all at ease and treated us not only as individuals, but as part of a team. The focus on personality and styles in leadership and management has helped me to spot personality traits in our teams and interact more effectively: useful tools for personal and business improvement,” notes Jason Gallagher, Production Supervisor.
This programme is part of our broader commitment to continuous improvement. As we grow and evolve as a business, we know our ability to lead effectively at every level plays a critical role in the service we deliver to our customers.
“We’re proud to be investing in our people, and we look forward to the benefits this development brings: not just within our team, but in the quality, communication, and reliability our customers experience every day,” says Dominic.
If you’d like to learn more about how Investacast is continuously developing its team to deliver better outcomes for your business, we’d be happy to share. Contact us to speak to a member of our team.
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