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SUMMARY:ACCELERATE 2: How to Build a Business - Business Plans & Practical Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway to learn everything you need to know to get your business off the ground. \nThis half-day workshop will cover: \n\nBuilding a robust business plan using the Business Model Canvas\nSetting up a registered business\nLegal & tax considerations\nFind out about local support programmes available to you\n\nThis workshop will be supported by the Federation for Small Businesses\, experts in all aspects of business support for early stage companies. \nBusiness planning will be led by Kathryn White\, Innovation Director at ICKG\, with global experience of supporting startups and SMEs. \nLegal specialists will take you through all the practical considerations you need to consider as you start your business. \nThis event is part of the ACCELERATE workshop series\, where we take you through all of the key skills business founders need to succeed\, from IDEA to EXIT. Workshops will be run monthly and can either be attended as a series\, or as standalone events. \nUpcoming events include: \n\nAccessing & Managing your Finances – Feb 2024\nBuilding Your Team & Culture – Mar 2024\nBuilding a Strategic Roadmap – Apr 2024\n\nTickets are available FREE for ICKG members\, £25 for non-members. Please book your tickets through Eventbrite at the link below. \nIf you would like to purchase a discounted package for the full series\, please contact kwhite@oxin.co.uk.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/accelerate-2-how-to-build-a-business/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231208T170000
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SUMMARY:ICKG Christmas Party!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to celebrate the festive season with the ICKG business community.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/ickg-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231130T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231130T160000
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SUMMARY:Mixed Media Marketing: Promoting your business with video and audio content
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway for an expert workshop led by the University of Essex Media Centre. \nLearn how to promote your business and grow your audience using video\, podcasting\, and other media. \nIn this workshop you will learn… \n\nWhy it’s essential to identify a clear target market\nHow to use the Marketing Funnel and how video and audio content fits into the flow\nWhere to find your customers and how to tailor content to different social media channels\nWhen Podcasting is right for your business and how to build an effective podcast\nWhat the media creation process is like\, and who you can work with to create content\n\nThis is an interactive workshop tailored to your business needs. You can expect to come away with an understanding of what is the right sort of content to promote your business\, and a specific content idea that you can take forward. \nSpaces are limited\, so sign up today.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/mixed-media-marketing-workshop-promoting-your-business-with-video-and-audio-content/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T150000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Neighbours - November
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Hale Meeting Room for our regular update on all things ICKG and most importantly to mingle with other ICKG businesses over pizza and drinks!
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/meet-the-neighbours-november/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231115T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231115T170000
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SUMMARY:FROM IDEA TO BUSINESS: Developing innovative new products & services
DESCRIPTION:If you have an idea you want to turn into a business or you’re an existing business looking to expand your service offering\, then join us at Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway on November 15th for this free interactive workshop.  \nYou will use Design Thinking techniques to develop your idea by understanding who your potential customers are\, what problem they really need you to solve\, and how to build a clear picture of the market opportunity. \nThis is the first in a monthly series of ICKG ACCELERATE workshops\, designed to help new and existing business owners to develop all of the skills required to take a business from Idea to Exit.  \nAs part of Global Entrepreneurship Week\, we’re offering this half-day course for FREE (regular price £60)
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/from-idea-to-business-developing-innovative-new-products-services/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231031T150000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security Workshop: Protect your business from cybercriminals
DESCRIPTION:Small doesn’t mean safe when we’re talking about cybercrime. In 2022\, 32% of small businesses fell victim of cybercrime\, but we’re here to help you avoid the same fate. \nOur workshop will look at the current threat of cyber-attacks against businesses in the UK and provide you with practical advice and real case studies\, so you can increase your cyber resilience and ensure your business is safer from cyber-attacks. \nDo not miss out on this opportunity to learn valuable tips and take action to protect your business. \nBenefits of attending the workshop:    \n\nA greater understanding of the current threat of cyber-attacks against businesses in the UK.\nLearn the keys things you need to understand to start building your business’s resilience.\nFind out what free tools and services are available for businesses\n\nAbout the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre \nThe Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC) is a policing-led\, not for profit\, membership organisation that is a part of a national network of centres\, established by the Home Office to help small and medium organisations tackle the rising threat of cyber-attacks. \nWorking alongside partners in the private cyber sector\, academia and the police\, the centre is uniquely placed in its ability to reach out to businesses\, schools and charities and help them to become more secure in the online space. \nWe operate across Kent\, Essex\, Norfolk\, Suffolk\, Hertfordshire\, Cambridgeshire\, and Bedfordshire \nSpeaker details \nPaul Lopez \nDirector \nPaul was part of the team that established the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC) in 2021. Prior to that he had served as a police officer for 30 years rising to the rank of Detective Superintendent. Paul has worked across number of diverse disciplines including Major Crime\, Serious and Organised Crime\, Counter Corruption\, and prior to joining the ECRC\, he headed up the Regional Cyber Crime Unit. \nFollowing his retirement as a cop in 2023\, Paul returned to the Managing Director role of the ECRC and remains committed to use his experience to support businesses within the Region to help them tackle the growing threat of cyber-crime and improve their levels of cyber resilience.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/cyber-security-workshop/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231027T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231027T130000
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving
DESCRIPTION:Big and little monsters are welcome to our pumpkin carving on Friday 27th October – 11am – 1pm \nBring your own pumpkin. \nDressing up is encouraged!
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/pumpkin-carving/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T140000
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SUMMARY:Creative Partnerships: University of Essex
DESCRIPTION:The University of Essex is an amazing resource for our creative sector – but do you really know how to get the best out of this relationship? \nFind out how to… \n\nAccess specialist resources and facilities\, including amazing VR labs\, data analytics and legal advice\nGet students to help with your project – as researchers\, paid interns\, workshop participants and more\nDevelop Knowledge Exchange projects\nCollaborate with the University on research projects that can bring in substantial funding for your organisation.\nTeach\, guest lecture or provide CPD\n\nIn this half-day event you will hear from all sides of the University about how you can get involved and collaborate with them – and how you can get real benefits from the university on your doorstep. Over 20 professors and senior academic staff will be at the event\, representing all sides of the University. \n9.30am – Registration / coffee \n10am – Welcome \n10.15am – Session 1 – Introduction to what the University can offer across the board\, including \n\nAreas of expertise\nAccessing students as research resource / interns / placements\, workshopping material with student actors etc\n​​Opportunities to teach / guest lecture / CPD events\n\n11.20am – Coffee / networking \n11.45am – Session 2 – Creative and cultural collaboration – knowledge exchange\, research opportunities\, AHRC applications and more. \n12.45pm – networking lunch \n1.30pm – Session 3: Focus groups on collaborative work OR tour of campus (incl. Lakeside Theatre and Art Exchange) and Innovation Centre \n1.55pm – Wrap up remarks / close \nSpeakers include: \n\nProfessor Sanja Bahun\, Executive Dean\, Faculty of Arts and Humanities\nProfessor Rosie Klich\, Co-Lead\, Digital Humanities Hub and Director of Research for East 15\nDr Michael Tymkiw\, Co-Lead\, Digital Humanities Hub and also PHAIS & Centre for Curatorial Studies\nStephanie Humphries\, Head of Knowledge Exchange\n…and many more senior faculty and research academics and staff.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/creative-partnerships-university-of-essex/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230928T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230928T210000
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SUMMARY:University of Essex: Celebration of Innovation 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Celebration of Innovation 2023. On Thursday 28 September we’ll bring together industry leaders and academic partners to celebrate phenomenal collaborations and the impact they’ve had. \nOur annual awards return to acknowledge incredible achievements and share success stories from our research associates\, business partners and academics\, who have all contributed to innovation and partnership accomplishments. \nWe’ll also be joined by inspirational keynote speakers including YuLife Co-founder Jonathan Roomer\, plus there’ll be a showcase of Essex research to explore\, plenty of networking opportunities\, and great food and drink available throughout the evening. \n*Last few tickets remaining! We encourage you to sign up as soon as possible to secure your place.* \n\n\n\n\nEVENT ORDER\n16.00: Arrival drinks and canapés plus a showcase of Essex research to explore \n17.00: Welcome address and presentations from inspirational industry leaders. Compèred by Natalie Cramp\, CEO of Profusion \n\nJonathan Roomer\, Co-founder of YuLife\nDr Ali Rais Shaghaghi\, Applied AI & Machine Learning Lead at JP Morgan Chase & Co.\n\n18:00: Break for networking and drinks \n18.30: The University of Essex Innovation Awards\, hosted by Professor Chris Greer\, Pro-Vice Chancellor Research \n19:30: Networking\, food\, and drink \n21.00: Event closes \n\n\n\n\nABOUT OUR HOST & SPEAKERS FOR THE EVENING\nOur speakers for the evening are Co-founder of YuLife\, Jonathan Roomer and Dr Ali Rais Shaghaghi\, Applied AI and Machine Learning Lead at JP Morgan Chase & Co. \nJonathan and YuLife are on a mission to turn financial products into a force for good. Loved by over 550\,000 employees with clients ranging from Tesco to Rightmove\, Jonathan will share the YuLife journey from disruptive idea through to rapidly emerging unicorn. \nAn Essex graduate and former KTP Associate\, Ali is a renowned AI leader in the financial sector and has been at the forefront of shaping the future of AI research\, finance and the professional services landscape for more than 15 years at global firms such as KPMG and Natwest. He will join us to share his views on innovation\, product development and his journey from research into leading industry AI development. \nWe’re also excited to that Natalie Cramp\, CEO of Profusion\, will be joining us as our host for the night. Collaborating with us for 5+ years across multiple research areas\, we’re in excellent hands for the evening with one of data and digitals most respected leaders. \nFind out a little more about them all below. \nAbout Natalie Cramp\, CEO of Profusion\nWith more than a decade of experience in leading private\, public and third sector organisations through significant periods of innovation and change\, Natalie leads Profusion\, a data consultancy. Her mission is to support organisations large and small to get the right insight into the right hands at the right time to create value. \nShe was recently named in the Twenty in Data and Technology 2023 and has been recognised multiple times in the top 100 data professionals. She holds various leadership roles in the data community including Chairing a Women’s Health movement\, leading a cross-industry Data Ethics Advisory Board\, and being a member of the Mayor’s Data for London Advisory Board. \nAbout Jonathan Roomer\, Co-founder of YuLife\nJonathan is co-founder of YuLife. He started his career as an entrepreneur and after many “almost successes” he decided that being an entrepreneur wasn’t exciting enough. So\, he completed an MBA\, became an Actuary and eventually decided to head back to the entrepreneurial world. \nPrior to YuLife Jonathan led the early-stage segment of KPMG’s Tech Growth team. Jonathan is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and a guest lecturer at Imperial College Business School. \nAbout Dr Ali Rais Shaghaghi\, Applied AI & Machine Learning Lead at JP Morgan Chase & Co.\nDr Ali Rais Shaghaghi is a renowned AI leader and visionary in the financial technology sector\, currently leading AI and Machine Learning initiatives at JP Morgan Chase & Co. He has been at the forefront of shaping the future of AI research\, finance\, and the professional services landscape for more than fifteen years. \nIn previous roles\, Ali has led AI initiatives across global firms such as KPMG\, Natwest\, and McLaren Applied and is an AI researcher at heart. After completing his PhD in Computational Finance with University of Essex\, Ali went on to deploy his operational research skills on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the Port of Felixstowe\, designing bespoke algorithms and methods for the purpose of shipping container optimisation alongside Essex academics. He also completed research roles in the fields of risk modelling\, economic loss and automated heuristic optimisation with the University of Cambridge and BT respectively.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/university-of-essex-celebration-of-innovation-2023/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe House Hotel\, Park Road\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO4 3FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230926T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230926T160000
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SUMMARY:Ambitious Young People in Business
DESCRIPTION:Join Essex County Council’s Ambitious Essex team at this free networking event created especially for young business professionals in Essex. Connect\, explore possibilities\, and discover opportunities with likeminded people over drinks and snacks. \nThis event was an idea of Annie’s\, a young professional who loves to network. Her networking experiences haven’t always been positive\, and she has unfortunately felt like she hasn’t been taken seriously in the business world.. and after speaking to others\, she realised she wasn’t alone! \nTeamed up with Ambitious Essex\, Annie has created an event focused on bringing together her peers in business. Whether you’re a young person just starting out\, someone who has an idea for a business or you’re already working for an organisation\, this is an opportunity to be part of a community who want to learn from each other and grow their potential. \nCome along to this relaxed event at Patch\, in Chelmsford on Tuesday 26 September to: \n\nhear from young professionals who have started their own business\nlearn how the power of LinkedIn can bring communities together\ndiscuss with your peers\, what you want and how you can get it when it comes to being successful in business
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/https-www-eventbrite-co-uk-e-ambitious-young-people-in-business-a-networking-event-tickets-699004861357/
LOCATION:Patch\, Chelmsford\, Springfield Road\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM2 6QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230921T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230921T150000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Neighbours
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Hale Meeting Room for our regular update on all things ICKG and most importantly to mingle with other ICKG businesses over pizza and drinks!
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/meet-the-neighbours/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230918T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230918T153000
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SUMMARY:Mind - Women's Menopause Event
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to better understand how mental health is impacted by menopause? \nBook your place on Mind’s unique Beth Chatto Wellbeing Day! Enjoy an exclusive guided tour through the ‘closed to the public’ gardens with knowledgeable gardeners. Enjoy a cream tea while you listen in to a talk about improving wellbeing and mental health during menopause.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/mind-womens-menopause-event/
LOCATION:Beth Chatto Gardens\, Elmstead Market\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO7 7DB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230914
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SUMMARY:BT Sustainability Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by BT\, this event will feature experts and innovators from organisations spanning multiple sectors. From inspiring talks to exciting demonstrations\, both physical and virtual attendees will have the chance to explore Adastral Park’s cutting-edge research and development.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/bt-sustainability-festival/
LOCATION:Adastral Park\, Barrack Square\, Martlesham Heath\, Martlesham\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP5 3RE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230905T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T173035
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SUMMARY:Essex Chambers Festival of Business
DESCRIPTION:After its successful debut in April 2022\, we are delighted to be bringing you our second Festival of Business at Hylands Estate on Tuesday 5 September 2023\, from 10.00am until 3.00pm featuring headline partners DP World! \nThe theme of this years Festival will be ‘A Changing World’\, with the seemingly constant fluctuations in recent times it felt apt to address these issues head on. \nThe current business conditions are overwhelming and stressful. Companies are facing escalating concerns over increasing energy costs\, recruitment & retainment issues\, skills shortages\, Carbon & Bio-Diversity literacy and responsibilities\, employee wellbeing and problems with supply chains. \nHowever\, these changes can offer positive long-term benefits for businesses that are open to adapting and thinking on their feet. Adaptability and reinvention are key to staying afloat in the long term and there is a need to try to bring a balance between profit\, customer satisfaction and ethical trading. We have seen our businesses in Essex re-invent themselves and branch out in ways they had never considered – and they are thriving. \nBusinesses will always need to evolve\, sometimes very quickly\, but one thing we know for sure is that change is constant. Who knows where we will be in the next few years and what technology we will have adopted\, but whatever is approaching us on the horizon – let us help you aim to be prepared\, adaptable and ready to invest in the future of your business.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/essex-chambers-festival-of-business/
LOCATION:Hylands Estate\, Chelmsford\, London Rd\, Writtle\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM2 8WQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230831T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230831T110000
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SUMMARY:FSB Essex Virtual Networking
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to meet with like-minded entrepreneurs\, self-employed people and small business owners\, to network\, collaborate\, promote your services and support each other in the Essex area. \nWe will meet virtually for an hour for a lively\, interactive session where attendees will each be given time to introduce themselves in a supportive\, unpressured environment.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/fsb-essex-virtual-networking/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T114334Z
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SUMMARY:Defining your Ideal Customer Profile - Free Workshop: POSTPONED new date TBC
DESCRIPTION:AST & Partners are offering a free workshop to help business owners to define their Ideal Customer Profile\, an essential step in building a strong marketing strategy. \nIf your business is new\, or you’re developing a new service\, defining your ICP is a key step in creating a concept and preparing for validation/product market fit. \nIf business is trading\, are you sure you are targeting your ICP? Is there any opportunity to narrow down on who your ICP is so your business performs better? \nThe session will cover: \n\nWhy Ideal Customer Profile Matters\nWhat is an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)?\nBenefits of ICP in Marketing Strategy \nDifference Between ICP and Buyer Persona\nSteps to Create Your ICP \nApplying Your ICP\n\nIf you’d like to attend this workshop\, please contact Kathryn White to request an invitation.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/defining-your-ideal-customer-profile-free-workshop/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway":MAILTO:ickg@oxin.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Becoming a B Corp - Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a business that cares about sustainability\, then you might want to get yourselves registered as a B Corp\, the globally-recognised and respected certification that marks you as a business that cares about the people\, communities and the planet. \nIn this short lunch and learn session\, resident ICKG business\, Arma Karma\, will talk about their journey to B Corp\, what the benefits are\, and how you can get there too. \nThis event has limited spaces\, and priority will be given to ICKG members. If you would like to request an invitation\, please contact Kathryn White \n 
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/becoming-a-b-corp-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Join the Essex BioBlitz in Wivenhoe Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short walk around the grounds where we will use this opportunity to add to the Essex BioBlitz project. \nThe Essex BioBlitz is running from 31 March – 30 September. The aim is to take photos of wildflowers in Essex to contribute to important climate change research. \nClimate change is impacting our natural world more than ever before. But the more we understand about these impacts\, the more we can do to help. \nThat’s why\, last year\, we partnered with the Essex Wildlife Trust to launch The Essex BioBlitz – the first of its kind in Essex. \nThis year\, from 31 March – 30 September\, The Essex BioBlitz is back and they’re aiming to collect 20\,000 more observations! Each submission will help to map the effects of climate change on flowering plants across the county. \nYou don’t need to be an expert to take part\, just follow our three simple steps: \n1. Download the iNaturalist app\, available on both iOS and Android and create your own account. \nThe app will ask your permission to share your findings with local institutions. If you want to take part in the BioBlitz\, click yes. You can also join the BioBlitz project by searching for it within ‘projects’ however this is not necessary to take part. \n2. Find a wildflower! \nYou do not need to be able to identify the plant\, the app will automatically generate suggestions of what the plant is. \n3. Take a photo – you can do this directly through the app or by uploading your photos to the app afterward. \nPhotos taken through the app between 31 March – 30 September will contribute to The Essex BioBlitz. \nThis event is open to the public\, please note under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and be under their supervision at all times.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/join-the-essex-bioblitz-in-wivenhoe-park/
LOCATION:University of Essex\, University of Essex Colchester Campus\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO4 3SQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230421T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230421T133000
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SUMMARY:Ambitious Essex Innovation in Sustainability Event
DESCRIPTION:Ambitious Essex and Ambitious Women in Essex are joining forces to bring you an event to celebrate World Creativity and Innovation Day (April 21) and Earth Day (April 22)\, with support from Innovate UK Edge and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). \nJoin us for a morning session where you can from our amazing 4 guest speakers (itinerary below) and take part in networking with fellow attendees. \nFernando Centeno from Innovate UK Edge \nA Lead Innovation and Growth Specialist with an extensive background in innovation and sustainability. Fernando is a highly experienced entrepreneur\, consultant\, coach and mentor with a track record of helping companies bring innovation to market in the cleantech and circular economy sectors. Fernando has advised a plethora of start-ups and SMEs on strategy\, marketing\, equity finance\, grants\, product development and sustainability\, improving their innovation expertise. \nLinda Blanchette\, Consciously Clothed \nLinda took part in the Climate Assembly UK where she learnt about how the things we buy are linked to climate change and when we throw products away that has implications for climate change too. The assembly supported the idea of repairing and sharing more\, with less purchasing of new products and that’s when she came up with the idea of Consciously Clothed. A unique\, local and conscious service helping you to make clothes last longer. \nBecky Baines\, The Ink Bin \nAn award winning circular economy advocate\, Becky is the Managing Director of Ink Bin\, a family-run business specialising in the sustainable recycling and refilling of printer inkjet cartridges. Working alongside schools\, charities and businesses to collect cartridges and offer cash for cartridges to support worthwhile causes and projects. Led by a teacher\, The Ink Bin prides itself on quality service and support; with integrity and passion. Their mission- to make the world more colourful one cartridge at a time! \nElise Clitheroe\, Reco Store \nFrom a fashion design background\, Elise has always had a passion for saving the planet and when she met her now business partner Susie\, the Reco Store was born. Based in Tiptree the store offers affordable\, well researched\, earth friendly produce\, all package free. They buy locally wherever possible and are always working with suppliers to improve their packaging or to initiate closed loop supply systems. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nGetting to the event: \nThe event is being held within the Innovation Centre at Essex University\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ. \nThe venue is accessible by public transport and there is parking on site for those driving. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n10:30 – 11:00- Arrival drinks and networking \n11:00 – 11:40- Guest Speaker – Fernando Centeno\, Innovate UK Edge \nJoin circular economy strategist\, Fernando Centeno\, in his Sustainable Business Model Canvas workshop. This practical session will help kickstart your business’ sustainability journey\, inspiring the … \n11:40 – 12:10- Guest Speakers from the Ambitious Women in Essex Community \nWe will be joined by 3 members of the Ambitious Women in Essex community; Linda Blanchette (Consciously Clothed)\, Becky Baines (Ink Bin) and Elise Clitheroe (Reco Store) who will be discussing their … \n12:10 – 13:30- Refreshments and Networking
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/ambitious-essex-innovation-in-sustainability-event/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Essex Sales Club
DESCRIPTION:Sales Geek presents the Essex Sales Club with a series of dynamic workshops with networking to help transform the way you do sales. \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\nThe Essex Sales club is a great opportunity to network and learn with other ambitious local businesses here at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway in Colchester. \nTopics include: \n\nHitting 2023 running with referrals\nReconnecting with lost custom\nHow to geekily launch new products\nSales Clinics\nSelling in uncertain times\n\nYour host and trainer \nLisa Ansell \n \nLisa is Your Sales Director in Essex. Described as the female Harvey Spectre (The Best Closer in the City: Suits) she is the world’s most reluctant salesperson. So much so that she wrote the book on it; literally\, authoring\, “Pull NOT Push – A revolution in selling for people who hate it!” With far more years sales experience than she really wants to reveal here\, she is a Rugby playing\, Mountain biking\, Kayaking\, Surfing\, Disco dancing Grandmother. So it doesn’t matter if your business is looking for more conversions; or seems to be pedalling uphill; if you’re up a creek without a paddle\, riding a wave of success or just down to boogie the night away: Lisa’s got you covered. \n  \nYou can check out our other events here 
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/essex-sales-club/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230221T133000
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SUMMARY:Start Using Linkedin Like a Pro - Lunch & Learn Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you like many business people that are on LinkedIn but not sure what to do and how to use it? \nThis 45 minute session is targeted at professionals who want and need to use LinkedIn within their business activities\, but want it to be efficient with less time spent and real results generated. \nIn this session we will teach the attendees: \n\nHow to set up an engaging top card of your profile\nHow to get better indexing (yes\, optimisation)\nHow to construct a Post that gets far better engagement\nWith the emphasis on using the current algorithm to get the best reach possible for their activities\nI will outline the current do’s and don’ts so you know what to do and what to avoid
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/start-using-linkedin-like-a-pro-lunch-learn-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230127T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230127T140000
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SUMMARY:Ambitious Essex Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:Did you know…large businesses are more likely to innovate than small and medium enterprises? Between 2018 and 2020\, 58% of large businesses were innovation active\, compared to just 44% of SMEs.* \nAt the Ambitious Essex Innovation Summit\, we’ll be exploring how innovative decisions now could lead to future business success. Through inspiring local examples\, knowledge sharing and awareness raising\, we will start the conversation and build a community to boost innovation across the county. \nIn addition to exciting speakers from the public and private sectors\, you can expect: \n• Information on innovation funding and support \n• Local success stories \n• Knowledge sharing \n• Networking \nBook your free place today here:  Ambitious Essex Innovation Summit Tickets\, Fri 27 Jan 2023 at 08:00 | Eventbrite \n 
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/ambitious-essex-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:The Plaza\, Enterprise and Innovation Centre Rutherford Park Braintree Essex CM77 7AU\, The Plaza\, Enterprise and Innovation Centre\, Braintree\, Essex\, CM77 7AU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230125T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T160000
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CREATED:20221223T083940Z
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SUMMARY:Building High Performance Habits
DESCRIPTION:An ICKG Oxford Innovation Series Event \nLot’s of people this time of year make the classic New Years resolutions\, but how many stick and create the impact that is wanted or even needed? \nMany people are working hard but don’t feel they’re making progress\, too busy ‘doing’ to stop and think about what they want\, not investing their time and energy wisely. \nThe Mindspan framework provides the training and coaching to help you create a fulfilling life and build High Performing Habits that drive positive change. \nYou may not be aware\, but there’s a direct link between how you think and the results you’re achieving in all aspects of work\, career and life. This Self Leadership is crucial to get the most out of yourself to reach your own potential and for you to be a good place to lead and influence others. \nThis session is designed to unlock your true potential by showing you how you to succeed on a daily basis. \nWhat the workshop contains: \nThinking Cycles \nConscious vs Sub conscious thinking \nClarity on where you are now \nWhat are High Performance Practices? \nBuilding daily High Performance Habits the Mindspan way \nHabit stacking \nThe Speaker \n \nNeil is a Peak Performance coach and Innovation Director with 20 years’ experience in a strategically driven commercial environment. \nHaving been at Director level in large corporates\, a Non-Executive Director plus a senior leader helping a variety of successful Startup and Scale-up businesses. \nNeil has an MBA and is Chartered in both Management and Consulting\, which he utilises through his own Consultancy business. \nAs a licensed Mindspan Performance coach he helps develop people’s minds\, develop themselves and develop their business. Helping individuals within organisations to fulfil their potential by focusing on Psychology to achieve Peak Performance. \nIn essence\, Neil shows clients the fundamental links between psychology and personal success using tools such as ‘The Thinking Cycle’\, whilst guiding them along the way through the use of best practices and subtle frameworks. \nHe also focuses on Self Leadership\, Productivity and New world Leadership allowing the individual to be able to affect change both personally and professionally. For him\, it is all about helping people with breakthroughs and allowing them to lead more effectively by providing them with cutting-edge thinking mixed with practical business coaching. \nThis allows them to gain greater Clarity\, Focus and Purpose whilst giving them Confidence\, Self-belief and Responsibility to achieve the goals they want\, plus solve those 2am moments we all have. \nBook here for free: Building High Performance Habits Tickets\, Wed\, Jan 25\, 2023 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/building-high-performance-habits/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200730T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200730T150000
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SUMMARY:Investing in the East of England
DESCRIPTION:Explore the booming innovations in the East of England at an exclusive virtual pitch showcase. \nUniversity of Essex\, in partnership with UK Business Angels Association\, Anglia Capital Group and University of East Anglia\, are delighted to present a curated group of innovative early stage businesses pitching for investment to grow. \nJoin us for this investor-only digital pitching event and hear from 8 start-up businesses offering innovating solutions across an array of tech sectors and ranging from £250k-£2m.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/investing-in-the-east-of-england/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200723T120000
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SUMMARY:Enterprise Europe Network Investment Readiness\, by University Of Essex
DESCRIPTION:Are you an innovative\, growing business looking to apply for grant/investor funding\, or looking to validate an innovation proposition? \nAbout this Event \nAre you an innovative\, growing business looking to apply for grant/investor funding\, or looking to validate an innovation proposition before spending time\, money and resource on it? \nHear from: \nUniversity of Essex – Angels@Essex\nCOLBEA – Enterprise Agency\nLETS DO BUSINESS – Back to Business Essex – post Covid support.\nBEST Growth Hub – The Growth Hub for Essex \non the funding available and business support to guide you post-COVID-19. This is an information packed seminar that will cover all you need to know. \nThis free webinar is brought to you by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, part of the Space to Grow programme of Business Support\, in conjunction with our partners; UKRI (EEN); BEST; COLBEA; LDB Group; NAGH.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/enterprise-europe-network-investment-readiness-by-university-of-essex/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200716T153000
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SUMMARY:Innovation Project Canvas - A Valuable Tool for Innovation Projects
DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Project Canvas is an invaluable tool to help businesses validate their innovation proposition to save time\, money and effort. \nAbout this Event\nAre you an innovative\, growing business looking to apply for grant/investor funding\, or looking to validate an innovation proposition before spending time\, money and resource on it? If so\, our Innovation Project Canvas webinar is for you!\nSimon Atack FCMI FIC MCIM\, Lead Innovation Adviser\, at Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)\, will guide you through how to use this valuable tool so you can foresee and manage risk with your innovation\, and close any gaps in the business case. \nAgenda for the Event:\n13:55 – Zoom room open for registration\n14:00 – Introduction & Welcome – Morgan Potter\, High Growth Manager\, New Anglia Growth Hub\n14:03 – Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Support & Services – Stuart Franklin\, Business Development Manager\n14:06 – Introduction to Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Services and Support – Helen Turton\, EEN New Client Manager\n14:15 – Innovation Project Canvas Tutorial – Simon Atack\, Lead Innovation Adviser\, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)\n– What is it? How does it work? How do I apply it? What are the Benefits?\n15:10 – Q & A and Summary\n15:20 – How you can work with an Innovation & Growth Adviser: Helen Turton\n15:30 – Event Close \nThe webinar is on: Thursday 16 July at 2.00pm or if you miss this event\, there will be another chance to see this presentation with the University of Essex Innovation Hub on Thursday 23 July at 10.00am. \nMeet the Trainer:\nSimon Atack FCMI FIC MCIM\, Lead Innovation Adviser\, Enterprise Europe Network\nA Fellow of both the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Consulting and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing\, Simon is an Innovation Management specialist with a broad commercial background covering a variety of technology-based sectors. He has worked with organisations both within the UK and internationally and provided business coaching and training under a variety Government programmes including Growth Vouchers\, Destination Digital\, New Enterprise Allowance and Growth Accelerator as well as degree level qualification training in Sales and Marketing for the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management. \nFAQs\nHow can I contact the organiser with any questions?\nPlease email sue.simmons@newanglia.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/innovation-project-canvas-a-valuable-tool-for-innovation-projects/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Breaking Business Barriers - Propel Business with Sales & Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This WEBINAR will propel your marketing and sales skills in the Space to Grow programme\, hosted by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Space to Grow programme is designed to help businesses scale up and tap into profitable markets. Breaking down the barriers that are restricting your business growth and providing you with the tools to overcome obstacles. \nMarketing and Sales \nPresented by Malcolm Johnston. \nSelling is not telling and yet many businesses recruit salespeople on the basis that they have “the gift of the gab”. Once recruited and\, having won a few customers\, the salesperson is then motivated to acquire more customers instead of retaining those already won. Reward is based on revenue not relationship. \nGiven that salespeople are key to the delivery and communication of value\, its extraordinary how much of the sales cycle and salesmanship is left to chance. And\, for start ups and scale ups whose core competencies may not yet include “salesmanship” or “account management” the problem is even more acute – particularly if the founder has to “sell” the idea to a potential investor. \nWith an emphasis on process and people\, this workshop will outline the role of a 21st century salesperson and describe an effective sales process where rigorous qualification will help to build a robust pipeline of opportunities. We will also explore methods that will help to build rapport and long-term commitment through effective solution selling. \nThe output from this workshop will help to stimulate a different way of thinking for your salespeople\, marketers and customer facing directors. This session takes account of three significant changes in buying behaviour: \n• B2B Buyers are 57% of the way through their purchasing decision before they engage with sales \n• 60% of all customers stop dealing with a company because of what they perceive as indifference on the part of salespeople \n• 70% of customers leave a company because of poor service\, which is usually attributed to a salesperson \n• Customers who feel their salespeople are exceptional are 10 to 15 times more likely to remain loyal. \nFollowed by pre-booked ZOOM 1:2:1 sessions to discuss next steps – these will take place after 10am. Don’t forget to pre-book these. \nWhat’s next – a diary of events and support that is available through this Space to Grow programme and the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/business-sales-and-marketing/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200522T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T173035
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Breaking Business Barriers - Propel Business with Sales & Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This WEBINAR will propel your marketing and sales skills in the Space to Grow programme\, hosted by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Space to Grow programme is designed to help businesses scale up and tap into profitable markets. Breaking down the barriers that are restricting your business growth and providing you with the tools to overcome obstacles. \nMarketing and Sales \nPresented by Malcolm Johnston. \nMalcolm debunks the myths about “marketing” as simply promotion and discusses the need to change marketing from product push to a strategic process based on better understanding of customer needs – both explicit and implicit. \nThe workshop explores how externally focused businesses succeed and how effective cross-functional relationships between sales\, marketing and customer service can facilitate the delivery of customer value. Malcolm takes an holistic view of the customer and provides practical advice and exercises that business leaders can apply at any scale and in both B2B and B2C businesses. \nThis workshop will examine what marketing is about: \n• Identifying value \n• Creating value \n• Delivering value \n• Communicating value \nWith an emphasis on the first and last of these; identifying what customers value and ensuring that this value is communicated pre-and post-purchase\, consistently and aligned with the business’s value proposition. The workshop will stimulate your thoughts about how three key functions work together (sales\, marketing\, customer service) and whether they are communicating the right messages at a macro and micro level. \nThe output from this workshop will help to stimulate a different way of thinking for your sales people\, marketers and customer facing directors. This session takes account of three significant changes in buying behaviour: \n• B2B Buyers are 57% of the way through their purchasing decision before they engage with sales \n• On average\, a B2B customer will regularly use 6 different interaction channels throughout the purchase process\, and 66% are frustrated by inconsistent experiences. \n• Marketing can now deliver much better targeted\, customised messages to individual members of a DMU \nFollowed by 1:2:1 ZOOM sessions with our own Innovation Advisers. Don’t forget to book your own 1:2:1 \nWhat’s next – a diary of events and support that is available through this Space to Grow programme and the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/propel-business-with-sales-marketing/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200515T100000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR -Breaking Business Barriers - Accelerate Your Business with XR
DESCRIPTION:This WEBINAR will cover Extended reality opportunities in the Space to Grow programme\, hosted by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Space to Grow programme is designed to help businesses scale up and tap into profitable markets. Breaking down the barriers that are restricting your business growth and providing you with the tools to overcome obstacles. \nVirtual Reality and Augmented Reality \nPresented by Animorph. \nExplore the possibilities of Extended Reality in your own business. \nis it right for you? Does your idea lend itself to XR? How can your business exploit this technology to generate leads and create sales? \nFollowed by pre-booked 1:2:1 ZOOM sessions to discuss next steps – these will take place after 10AM. \nWhat’s next – a diary of events and support that is available through this Space to Grow programme and the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/webinar-breaking-business-barriers-accelerate-your-business-with-xr/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Breaking Business Barriers - Lead Your Business to the Next Level
DESCRIPTION:This WEBINAR will hone your leadership skills in the Space to Grow programme\, hosted by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Space to Grow programme is designed to help businesses scale up and tap into profitable markets. Breaking down the barriers that are restricting your business growth and providing you with the tools to overcome obstacles. \nLeadership \nPresented by James Fowler \nWould you like to improve your performance as a leader but don’t know where to start? Would you like to communicate better with key stakeholders? If you would find it useful to understand how your leadership behaviours are interpreted by those around you then this session could be the one for you. \nYou will learn about: \n1. Leadership as a values led behavioural phenomenon. \n2. Understanding your leadership behaviour. \n3. Understanding others’ leadership behaviours. \n4. Leadership as a situation and perception led phenomenon. \n5. Understanding your approach to problematisation and problem solving. \n6. Communicating your solutions and ideas effectively. \nFollowed by pre-booked 1:2:1 ZOOM sessions to discuss next steps – these will take place after 10am. \nWhat’s next – a diary of events and support that is available through this Space to Grow programme and the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/lead-your-business-to-the-next-level/
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