Alison Best

Director, Head of Training

As Head of Training, I support our team of facilitators. I also lead work on training design, incorporating new thinking, developments, and approaches to training (including blended and digital learning) across the business.  

I create and deliver training programmes to improve our clients’ workplaces. I work with senior leaders, HR, L&D and D&I professionals, teams and employees. My background as an employment lawyer means I bring knowledge of the legal and risk framework where needed. 

My work is essentially about connecting with people, raising awareness and catalysing change. Whether you want to improve individual and team performance (make sure every employee is engaged, productive, and delivering at their best),manage risk (avoid legal, regulatory and compliance problems); increase leadership competence (enable them to lead more effectively); build skills and confidence (for effective communication and conflict resolution);or embed a culture founded on values and integrity, I design programmes and facilitate training, to help meet your objectives.

2022 – present: Director, Co-Head of Training at byrne·dean

2012 – 2022: Head of Purpose, Design & Innovation at byrne·dean

2005 – 2011: Professional Support Lawyer, Mills & Reeve LLP

2002 – 2005: Solicitor and Senior Solicitor, Mills & Reeve LLP

1998 – 2001: Trainee Solicitor and Solicitor, Herbert Smith

Queens’ College, Cambridge – First Class BA Honours in Law

College of Law – Distinction in the Legal Practice Course

"A great facilitator, engaging and enthusiastic."

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Unlocking together – taking a more collective approach to workplace Change

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#ChooseToChallenge at work? Okay. But how?

The theme of this year’s IWD next week on 8 March is #ChooseToChallenge. Many people want to challenge, feel they should challenge, know things won’t ch...

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