Executive Development Programme

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1 Executive Development Programme Funded support for ambitious businesses in Greater Manchester Working with the Business Growth Hub as part of the Executive Development Programme. This GM Business Growth Hub project is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

2 Executive Development Programme Fully funded support for a limited number of ambitious businesses in Greater Manchester Would you like to take your business to the next stage, but currently are struggling to make the necessary changes? Maybe you; - Need to create time to step away from the day-to-day? Want to develop the senior team around you? Improve your methods of new business generation? Strengthen leadership and processes to make growth possible? The Executive Development Programme is exclusively targeted at individuals working in small to medium-sized businesses, which have the potential required to achieve high growth and the determination to make a step change, and how are in need of some targeted leadership and management development support to make it a reality. Business Support Working in association with the Business Growth Hub Pathfinder Associates are able to provide 18 hours of Leadership Development support in the form of coaching, training and interactive workshops for you and your senior management team, specifically addressing the needs of your organisation and thus facilitating the accelerated growth of your business. With combined experience of over 120 years Pathfinder Associates are uniquely placed to deliver the guidance and interventions needed to drive your business to the next level. Our team of experienced professionals are able to offer a full suite of services, which will be tailored to meet you particular needs, these include, (but are not limited to): - Digital Marketing Strategic Planning Team Development Financial Planning Business Processes LEAN Time Management Recruitment & Interviewing Skills Innovation

3 Funding Funding for this programme for eligible companies is by the European Regional Development Fund and made available through the Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub. Who is Eligible? In order to be considered for the programme you must meet a number of criteria including: - Fewer than 250 and more than 5 full-time equivalent employees (FTE) Based in Greater Manchester Turnover less than 50m and balance sheet less than 43m Eligible sector (excludes business-to-consumer & some other sectors) Less than 25% externally owned Less than 200k state aid in a rolling 3 year period Have the potential to create at least one job within 6 months Additional Benefits Facilitated Problem-Solving Forum In addition to your own programme designed specifically for your business needs, successful applicants will be invited to join a facilitated networking group of likeminded business owners, where you can discuss your challenges in an open and supportive forum. To arrange a no obligation meeting to discuss your needs and eligibility for this programme please call Phil Crowshaw on or phil@geekygroup.com

4 Meet The Geeky Group Team Crowshaw s key strengths lie in his ability to define, organise, communicate and implement effective online and offline focused sales and marketing plans within budget and agreed timescales. His online areas of experience and expertise include Web Site Development, Video, Search, Mobile, Content Marketing, Social Media and e-commerce. In addition to this he has extensive knowledge of the digital industry along with its trends and technologies, as demonstrated by the demand for him to speak at business events and conferences in the UK and Europe on The Digital Media Revolution. As an Internet entrepreneur in his own right, Crowshaw s strength as a leader also allows him to obtain buy in and engagement from small and large teams alike to achieve the identified goals and objectives Phil can be contacted at: - phil@geekygroup.com Phil Crowshaw Digital Marketing Specialist, Business Coach, Public Speaker & Trainer A highly accomplished, results driven, business consultant, coach, trainer and event speaker who is passionate about sales and marketing with a key emphasis on digital media and online strategies and C tactics.

5 Fran McArthur Business Coach, Consultant, Non-Executive Director & Trainer C Fran has spent the greatest part of her career working on the boards of SMEs in sales & marketing roles, but working closely with other functions to create an holistic approach to creating better performance. After successfully turning around a failing manufacturing company she made the dramatic leap from managing director to student in order to study for an international MBA, which she completed in This step has proved invaluable in providing more structure and a broader perspective to her approach to business improvement and leadership. Since 2009 Fran has been coaching business leaders and teams providing greater clarity of thought, teaching problem-solving techniques, which can be used for the rest of their lives and helping them to achieve their true potential. She runs a number of interactive workshops specifically aimed at business leaders and senior managers on themes that clients regularly bring up as a concern, including Time Management, Resilience, Recruitment & Interviewing Skills and Running Effective Meetings. Fran has worked across a wide range of sectors from consumer durables and luxury goods to software, the third sector and oil & gas. She has a very straightforward, nononsense approach, applying common sense and getting things done.

6 C Ian Ross Chartered Management Accountant, Problem- Solver, Business Coach & Trainer Ian is passionate about finding the right business numbers to help monitor performance and making sure they are reliable. He works with businesses in the private and not-forprofit sectors to help them avoid the financial icebergs that await the ill prepared. The most dangerous icebergs are the ones in front, so it's no use hanging your head over the stern of the ship and examining the wake through a microscope. Helping businesses steer round these icebergs and into calmer waters is Ian's objective. He has coached business owners and aspiring self-employed people to understand the key profit and cash drivers in their businesses. He delivers training workshops in the UK and the Middle East, avoiding jargon all the time and PowerPoint whenever possible.

7 C Alan Slater Business Coach, Consultant, Non-Executive Director & Trainer Alan Slater is a coach, facilitator and consultant who works with a wide range of organisations to enhance performance and growth. He has a motivating and supportive style, with keen listening skills and a strong desire to follow the client s agenda, facilitating them to identify barriers to change and growth, develop solutions and take action. Alan has developed a highly recommended business simulation, which provides the perfect environment for learning about leadership and team effectiveness. The modular design allows other topics to be included with ease, such as lean tools, problem solving skills, financial awareness and the financial implications of team decisions. It is also in demand for away days. Prior to self-employment Alan led manufacturing operations for several companies before becoming Group Operations Director at a multinational with responsibility for factories in UK, Europe and USA and 800 staff. His early leadership experience was in the sporting world, including coaching at Cambridge University. Alan has a PhD from Manchester University.

8 Keith Whittle Sales Consultant & Trainer Keith specialises in implementing a holistic sales attitude across an organisation. He promotes the idea that every person involved in the business is aware of the profound affect and influence they have over sales and as a result, their own future. Keith develops the sales function, people and processes by introducing innovative programmes to improve: Sales management Sales leadership mentoring and coaching Sales training, telephone & customer facing Channel management Target setting Performance measurement Reward & motivational programmes Keith delivers training and consultancy to corporate and SME clients nationally, and is a strong supporter of Chambers of Commerce. With a real passion to inspire companies to fulfill their potential and capitalise on their opportunities, Keith has built a strong reputation with clients for his direct, pragmatic culture based firmly on experience and logic. Prior to setting up his own Business in 2007, Keith worked in senior positions with a number of multi-national companies including: Brother, Lexmark, Nikon and Sony.