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Introducing Peer Networks
Swindon and Wiltshire business leaders are being offered a new business support programme to help develop and grow their organisations for future success .
Peer Networks is part of a national networking programme and will be run as a pilot , delivered locally by Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub .
The aim of Peer Networks is to create diverse cohort groups of individuals to collaboratively work through common business issues . Through interactive action learning , participants will be encouraged to discuss their challenges , gain and reflect on feedback and implement practical solutions to overcome them . The programme ’ s longer-term aims are focussed on reducing the UK productivity gap by helping business leaders find practical solutions to strategic and operational challenges .
From finance and HR , to sales , marketing and more , the programme ’ s expert facilitators will give business leaders the flexibility to create a trusted support network that works for them , helping them to build and strengthen their business and improve its overall performance .
The Peer Networks Programme is funded by the
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A stimulating series of webinars for today ’ s businesses looking forward to tomorrow .
The Growth Hub is very pleased to bring the knowledge and experience of local experts in leadership and resilience , digital skills , and finance and sales to support Swindon and Wiltshire businesses .
Delivered as live webinars , which will be available on-demand after the event , the series is focused upon navigating your business through the significant challenges of today , and into a brighter future .
There are regular events planned , with the first ones in October being in partnership with Team i and Local IQ . The sessions led by Team i will focus on the importance of great leadership , enabling companies to embed the key elements of elite sport success into the business environment . The Local IQ sessions will discuss the need to embrace digital transformation , changing the way businesses
Department for Business , Energy & Industrial Strategy ( BEIS ) in response to a commitment made in the 2019 Business Productivity Review .
If you are a business interested in joining the programme you must meet the following criteria :
Have operated for at least one year Employ at least five members of staff Have a turnover of at least £ 100,000 Have an aspiration to improve and grow
Businesses will ideally have the potential to scale up or export or be exporting already . The programme will be delivered through a series of high impact group sessions , with each cohort led by a trained facilitator .
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operate and engage with the customer journey , enhancing the return on investment for businesses and clients .
The events are currently scheduled for Thursdays throughout October and November . Other dates and webinar titles are regularly being added , including ones linking to the Tech Swindon Summit ( 2nd- 6th November ). For up to date webinar information and registration details , please visit , growthhub . swlep . co . uk / events / webinars .
The sessions are free to attend with the standard cost being subsidised by the Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub . Please register for the Growth Hub to receive updates on upcoming events and other useful information to help your business grow .
The programme includes :
Nine 2 hour sessions ( fortnightly ) Interactive action learning Cohorts of 8-11 business leaders Flexible topic selection Additional 3.5 hours of one-to-one support
To find out more about the Peer Networks Pilot Programme email : hello @ swgrowthhub . co . uk
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Register as a Growth Hub member for free . Sign-up by visiting : www . growthhub . swlep . co . uk
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