What people say about us
Mattias Hakeröd, Global HR Director, Surgical Division, Mölnlycke Health Care AB:
"Our people really liked this hugely innovative approach to explaining our strategy. It helped us overcome both language and cultural barriers and now everyone is talking about the strategy, at all levels of the business and all around the world, including a tremendous number of people who would not usually engage."
Helen Hayes, employee engagement business partner, Virgin Media:
"We knew we had appointed some talented people, but we couldn't have predicted just how much they would develop as individuals and as a team during the induction week. They benefited greatly from Axiom's deep knowledge and responded well to the lively, engaging style. Every one of the 15 Angels scored the induction week five out of five on their feedback form and the good vibes have continued long after the event. I’m now more confident than ever that the Angels will deliver in their new roles."
Andreas Joehle, CEO, HARTMANN Group:
"The Big Picture helps us ensure everyone around the world knows what we are trying to achieve as a business and how they can contribute. In more than 25 years in senior management, Axiom are the most creative and professional communication and engagement advisors I’ve ever come across."
Miranda Luxford, Internal Communications Manager, First Capital Connect:
"Axiom helped us initiate a fresh, bottom-up approach to communication. Involving frontline employees in the creative work made a huge difference. Overall, we are delighted with the impact made by the Big Picture and the supporting communications. What’s more, the Axiom team helped make the whole process enjoyable."
Lisa Blockley, director of communications, Research and Development, AstraZeneca:
"Mention 'strategy', and people's eyes usually glaze over. We worked with Axiom on a Big Picture - a learning map that really engaged our people around the issues we are facing, the changes we need to make and the strategic direction we need to take. This visual aid, which had resonance for a global audience, has stuck in people's minds far longer than any words could. It was a great tool for our leaders to use with their teams to roll out the messages and the action plan, and to provide an appetite to make change happen.
"Axiom also worked with us to create and deliver a series of one-day workshops in several global locations to equip line managers with practical tips and techniques on how to communicate effectively with their teams. The feedback was exceptional and we have seen a real difference in the way managers operate."
Jennifer Felton, head of communications, United Utilities:
"Axiom are rich - in ideas, in creativity and in enthusiasm. They are also superb team players who work seamlessly with their clients to deliver an excellent service which gets results. Axiom's range of expertise is such that we've used them for a number of years, whether that's on a strategic level to develop and embed our communications strategy right through to using their hands-on support to deliver our plan and make things happen. Their ability and flexibility have been key ingredients of our successful relationship."
Peter Telford, CEO, Shared Services Centre, Research Councils UK:
"People from Axiom spend time trying to understand what you are trying to achieve; this is not simply a passive process of them taking in 'stuff', but a constructively challenging process that leads to common understanding and shared goals. A good part of this is the quality of the people in Axiom - I have always been hugely impressed in them as people and the value they add to a brief.
"I took over a change programme which, for a variety of reasons, was failing. In the initial review of how we should turn this around, Axiom made a huge contribution. I knew we had turned a corner when Axiom and I briefed the Board on the new plan - they became engaged and passionate. Ultimately, the change programme delivered the key objectives, and the success was in large part due to the huge contribution made by Axiom."
Liz Douglas, head of group internal communication, Manchester Airports Group:
I have worked with Axiom for over four years in a number of different roles. I have found Axiom to be a high-energy, results-focused consultancy with superb attention to detail. They have an enormous range of experience, tools and techniques to draw upon from excellent trainers and facilitators to strategic communication abilities.
"What makes Axiom different as a consultancy is that they work as part of your team and endeavour to understand your culture and goals and work with you to achieve them. They are committed to providing an end-to-end service that is second to none, and add immense value to anything they are involved in."
Beth Carruthers, Remploy:
"Working with Axiom was great. I really appreciated the attention to detail, the commitment to understanding our business not just our event, and the early engagement, which helped us to design a highly interactive event.
"Axiom exceeded my expectations by becoming an integral part of our conference team. Chris pushed our boundaries, brought ideas to the conference we would never have thought of, and encouraged us to challenge what we were trying to achieve and how. As a result, we developed not only an outstanding national conference but an integrated communications strategy.
"We sought to create a highly participative event which our employees would engage with. Months later, people are still talking about the event. Chris's facilitation kept the event on schedule, to the right pace and created a fantastic atmosphere. I really look forward to being able to work with Axiom again."
Richard Lang, chief operating officer, Coral:
"Axiom brought their experience, expertise and enthusiasm to help us rise to our employee engagement challenges – from strategic intent through to concrete actions in our betting shops. Their 'can do' attitude can be summed up by three words close to our hearts at Coral: Bring it On!"
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