We would like to invite you to join us for an hour on Wednesday 24 March 2010 to find out more about the LEAD programme at the University of Salford and how your business can get involved.

Event 1: 9.00 am – 10.00am (registration & refreshments from 8.30am)
at TOPS Business Centre, Hind Hill Street, Heywood, OL10 1AQ

Event 2: 12.00 noon – 1.00 pm (registration & refreshments from 11.30 am)
at Technology House, Lissadel Street, Salford M6 6AP

As a local business, we wanted to let you know about the Leading Enterprise and Development (LEAD) programme of business support designed around the needs of SME owner-managers. It is relevant for individuals who feel they would benefit from professional development support in leadership, management and growth.

LEAD concentrates on two areas: the business itself and the personal development of the owner-manager. The programme is made up of several elements which run alongside each other over a 10 month period, including Business & Leadership masterclasses delivered by industry experts, action learning, coaching, peer shadowing, work exchange and an online forum.

LEAD is specifically aimed at companies with up to 20 employees and is designed to equip owner-managers with the skills and abilities they need to increase profits, capitalise on new opportunities and make the most of their existing resources, both internal and external. Since its inception, over 150 business owner-managers have benefited from this 10 month leadership programme. Research from the Lancaster pilot of the LEAD programme shows that businesses who took part in LEAD benefited from a significant increase in sales turnover – an average of £200k - and improved staff productivity.

To register for this event please call 0845 0066888.