Leadership for Growth

The training programme is based on the Optimum Results’ Holistic Business Model, illustrating how SME Managers must consider all aspects of the business to implement an effective Growth Strategy.

This follows two parallel themes 

(i) Actions for the Strategic Business Plan and 

(ii) Actions for my personal and team development.

The programme is based on the Optimum Results’ Holistic Business Model, showing how SME Managers must think in terms of all aspects of the business if they are to implement an effective Growth Strategy. This framework is used for both Analysis and Planning.

SME Owners or Senior Managers who are looking to grow the business and their leadership skills

On completion of this programme, participants will have developed a Strategic Business Plan with a strong emphasis on implementation. The participants will have access to ongoing mentorship to assist them in their implementation plans. Strategic Plan for Leadership for Growth (with a strong emphasis on implementation) An ETF “Advanced Certificate in SME Strategic Management” is awarded to those who submit a Strategic Business Plan.

Onsite and Online
The Programme will be delivered using a mix of methods these include: Delivery via Zoom or another suitable platform. Optimum Results Ltd has developed the capability to deliver highly effective training interventions and have been able to use the full functionality of Zoom/ Microsoft Teams to enhance the experience for participants. confidentiality can be maintained using individual Breakout Rooms where participants can talk on a one-to-one basis with the Trainer as required On-site delivery at your business premises or at our training rooms.

3-5 months

Approach Starts With: A pre-training assessment programme which includes learner profiling and participant registration and information gathering, where three parts online self-assessment exercise is completed including:
I. Current Business Performance Assessment
II. Ambition & Potential for Growth & Export
III. Management Competencies & Needs Assessment

Workshop One: Introduction, Strategic Planning and Managing Self

Workshop Two: Leadership V Management

Workshops Three: Target Markets, Value Proposition, Acquiring Customers, Customer Care

Workshops Four: Digital Marketing – eMarketing & eCommerce

Workshop Five: Financial Management – Managing Profitability and Cash Flow

Workshop Six: Operational Excellence – Systems, Innovation and Evolution

One to One Mentoring: Optional additional mentoring available throughout, at times convenient for the participant