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David Skinner

David Skinner, B Tech, PhD, MCIPD, is a freelance training and development consultant based in Newbury, Berkshire in the UK. He trained originally as a chemist, carrying out research into the chemical and physical structure of wool for which he obtained a PhD.
In 1970 he joined the Royal Air Force as an Education Officer, and completed over 28 years' service in a variety of roles in education and training in both operational and policy roles. Following several appointments in the UK and postings to Germany and Nigeria, he served at the RAF College, Bracknell as Director of the RAF's major distance learning business writing and management course. His most recent role was as head of the RAF’s resettlement service, managing a group of advisers providing advice and counseling for those people preparing to move into a career in civilian life.
David became self-employed in 1999 as an independent freelance trainer, specialising in business communication skills and management development. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and holds an Open University Advanced Diploma in Educational Management. He is passionate about the vital importance of written and oral communication skills in business, and the need for managers to develop these skills. He is also a keen exponent of accelerated learning methods, to make his training workshops relevant, memorable and fun.
He has written several articles for the Fenman part-work Train the Trainer, as well as book reviews and articles for the Training Journal.
He is married with two adult daughters, one of whom lives in France. He has a private pilot's licence, and is also a senior observer with the Newbury Group of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, for whom he edits and produces a lively bi-monthly newsletter. His other interests include foreign travel, cricket and lifelong learning.
David's professional qualifications are as follows:-