Time poor and want to improve your business performance?
If you want to cut to the chase and implement some new techniques that will improve your business performance, then you will get a huge benefit from the Growth Management Consulting (GMC) business workshop programme. The GMC training approach is one of pragmatism, useful tips and giving business owners the tools to get on with growing businesses. Hear from facilitators that have hands on experience in growing businesses, no long case studies or theories– just tools and tips that you can begin implementing in your business.
Business Planning – Entrepreneurs Guide to NO (1 Day)
A guide to clarity and accelerated decision-making.
For great businesses it’s not a case of what to do, it’s more a case of what not to do. Business planning does not need to be a chore, or be about writing novels that sit on shelves and never get used. This workshop will give you techniques to create short and concise business plans that get results. Topics covered include:
- Analysing your Value Proposition
- Use of diagrams and pictures – vs novels to communicate plans
- One page business plan & business model
- Different types of business plans and models
- Creating performance cultures
- Use of BIVISION business analysis tool
During the day you will begin to implement the techniques covered on your business
Presenters: Mark Robotham – Dr Claire McGowan
Governance for SME’s – Establishing and Maximising Value From Boards (1/2 Day)
Guide to creating and leveraging power BoardsGovernance is often talked about but seldom put in place for SMEs. This half day workshop will look at what is involved in getting your first governance structure set up and adding value to your company. Topics covered include:
- Selecting external advisors – board members
- Maximising the value from an external advisory group
- Companies act obligations
- Remunerating external advisors
Too many people have been put off by bad governance experiences, or dread board meetings. Learn how to make your board the highest performing team in your business.
Presenters: Mark Robotham – Dr Claire McGowan
Business Networking – Not Card swapping (2 hrs)
Tips and techniques to create effective networks
In this quick fire workshop you will come away with some great tips and techniques to improve your networking ability. Topics covered will include:
- Creating a networking plan and purpose
- Networking etiquette – including gracefully joining and exiting a group
- Elevator pitches
- How to maximise networking opportunities
- Use of social media to develop your network
Presenters: Mark Robotham – Dr Claire McGowan
