The Shropshire Leadership Programme is delivered by Aston University and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Position your business for the future by joining the Shropshire Leadership Programme. Developed and delivered by Aston University, this initiative is designed to enhance your leadership skills and help you build a targeted action plan for business growth alongside other ambitious business leaders.

Through this programme, you will not only gain the confidence to make informed decisions but also acquire the tools and strategies needed to enhance productivity and resilience.

Here's what the programme offers:

  • Gain invaluable insights from experts in small business leadership and management through interactive workshops, led by Aston University.
  • One-to-one mentoring to help you tackle your business challenges.
  • Build a targeted action plan for your business with support from experienced professionals.
  • Develop connections with other ambitious business leaders.
  • Peer-to-peer learning, allowing you to tap into collective knowledge and experience.

Spaces and applications for the third cohort are open now - apply here

For further information about the Shropshire Leadership Programme, call: 0121 204 3225 or email Centre for Growth.

Programme Eligibility
  • The programme is suitable for businesses that are in their early-stage with identifiable growth potential
  • The applicant (you) should be the founder or the CEO of the business, and be the person who is responsible for driving the growth of the business
  • Your business must have an operational address in the Shropshire area (postcode specific)
  • Your business needs to have been trading for at least 12 months
  • The applicant must be a sole trader, micro business, small and medium-sized enterprise, or large business. It also includes social enterprises where these engage in economic activity
  • Participants need to make a significant commitment of time and effort to engage with the opportunities provided and are required to attend all workshops. 
Dates

Workshop

Location

Date

Time (each session starts at 12pm with lunch)

1. Introduction and Growth and Goals

Shropshire

Tuesday 23rd September

13:00-17:00

2. Innovating for Business Growth

Shropshire

Wednesday 8th October

13:00-17:00

3. Leading Teams and Optimising Operations

Shropshire

Wednesday 15th October

13:00-17:00

4. Finance for the Business Leader

Shropshire

Tuesday 4th November

10:00-16:00

5. Effective Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

Shropshire

Wednesday 26th November

13:00-17:00

6. Taking Action

Aston

Wednesday 3rd December

13:00-16:30

Testimonials
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mags o'brien testimonial

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hannah limberger testomonial

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warrent brindle testimonial

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) proactively supports delivery of the UK-government’s five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

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