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Ribbon – Learning Curve Group CEO Brenda McLeish OBE DL helps Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen open the training provider ’ s new Darlington Academy .
GET AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Free masterclasses and coaching help businesses grow and prepare for future
National training provider Learning Curve Group is delivering free Business Strategy masterclasses to help Teesside SME businesses reach their potential and prepare for the future .
Learning Curve Group is working in partnership with Tees Valley Combined Authority through the Skills for Growth programme .
The masterclasses are a new initiative that would not usually be funded , giving leaders the opportunity to expand their knowledge in order to grow their businesses .
Learning Curve Group is an awardwinning training provider headquartered in County Durham and supports more than 4,500 employers across the country every year with high-quality training solutions for their workforce .
The training provider is now opening its doors at its state-of-the-art Darlington Academy to welcome business leaders to access free masterclasses and coaching on key strategies .
Each masterclass covers an important concept that will stimulate critical thinking and translate this into practical action . SMEs can learn about a range of key strategies , including establishing organisational culture and values ,
Positive – Learning Curve Group ’ s first masterclass received excellent feedback from business leaders .
developing strategic plans to reach your business ’ s potential , building an effective sustainable workforce and developing and sustaining a high-performing team .
CEO Brenda McLeish OBE DL said : “ I am delighted Learning Curve Group can provide the opportunity to SME businesses across Tees Valley to gain the skills and knowledge to transform their workplace and reach new heights .
“ I am a strong believer in the power of education and I am passionate about raising aspirations in our local area . This is a fantastic opportunity to support more businesses to grow and continue to solidify Tees Valley as a thriving region for business .”
The training provider welcomed its first cohort of business leaders to the masterclasses last month and received excellent feedback for the course .
One business leader said : “ This course refreshed some of my knowledge and provided me with new ideas that I want to implement to help my business . The tutor was brilliant , and the course was very well delivered .”
Upon completion of the course , each person will benefit from four coaching sessions to help them put what they ’ ve learned into action .
Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen said : “ As our Skills for Growth programme continues to help local small and mediumsized businesses to upskill their workforce and turn their business plans into a reality , Learning Curve Group and Deloitte LLP will only serve to bring yet more expertise to the table as they deliver the upcoming masterclasses .
“ It ’ s just another way we ’ re making it as easy as possible for our brilliant businesses across Teesside , Darlington , and Hartlepool to succeed .
“ I would urge any local innovators , job creators and entrepreneurs looking for their next jump to take advantage of these masterclasses to help implement and embed their business plans .”
The masterclasses will run until April 2023 and take place at Learning Curve Group ’ s Darlington Academy at the Old Exchange , Barnard Street DL3 7DR . Information webinars are planned for September 5 , 14 and 27 . To register , visit lcgonline . co . uk / businessmasterclasses or email faye . mullen @ learningcurvegroup . co . uk .
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