About PEP

What is the background to the PEP programme?

The original PEP programme was devised by Kerry Gleeson
in 1984. The first version of PEP was piloted and then conducted for 10,000 employees in Svenska Handelsbanken, Sweden's largest bank at the time. Kerry founded IBT International in Boca Raton, Florida around that time. Both IBT Sweden and IBT UK followed soon after. Now there are 20 IBTs in
the world. Kerry Gleeson's book, "The Personal Efficiency Program, How to Do More Work in Less Time" has been translated into 16 languages. It topped the Amazon best seller lists in May 2001 for Japan (385,000 sales) and was knocked off the top spot only by Harry Potter. PEP has evolved over the years
and makes use of up to the minute software and current workplace approaches but the fundamental principles of efficiency and effectiveness are timeless. One of its key attributes is that it does not need or rely on particular support systems for its use. (Such as bespoke diaries, special planning materials, particular software etc.) PEP gets mileage out of whatever people currently have and use, and it doesn't require ongoing purchases. It has been used to launch, support or re-kindle quality programmes, change programmes and corporate initiatives of all kinds. Apart from simply freeing up the time and attention to participate in such initiatives, it embodies personal change and continuous improvement. It produces results immediately.

Who uses the PEP programme?

It's been used by NASA, by the Tom Peters organisation, by executives and
staff of multi-national companies and by small to medium size enterprises
on all continents. If you are receiving this in the UK, it should be accompanied
by a testimonial pack showing letters from a cross section of UK banks, building societies, pharmaceuticals, and retailers. In November 2001, IBT Benelux signed a contract to deliver the worldwide Personal Efficiency Programme (PEP) to the entire European Commission, including all DGs, The Court of Justice, the Eurostat, Office of Publications and Court of Auditors. The Programme will assist them with their administrative pressures and with establishing more efficient and effective ways of working. The Programme is expected to continue over a 2 - 5 year period.

What do I do next?

The Personal Efficiency Programme will enable you to prioritise, make deadlines, achieve, produce, AND have balance in your work and life like
nothing else. Call us or e-mail us today.

The most recent endorsement is from the Secretary of Defence
for Australia and we have published his speech
(introducing Kerry Gleeson) in full.

(3 of 4 pages)