Feature First graduates take the LEAD
The first cohort of the university’s LEAD programme graduated at Energus in July. Delegates from 17 businesses, many of them in West Cumbria, joined in the celebrations with families, staff and coaches.
LEAD is an innovative leadership programme specifically created for owners of small businesses with up to 50 employees. The 10-month programme provides hands-on advice, expert coaching and practical support to help businesses tackle real-life issues enabling them to make decisions with confidence.
Awards were received by a number of delegates to acknowledge their successes this year. The Leadership Development Award went to Paul Lee of the Rising Sun Trust; the Business Development Award went to Jane Maggs of Wild & Fruitful; the Staff Development Award went to Martin Howell of Green Design Group; and the Peer Support Award went to Karen Law of Cumbria Pest and Hygiene Services.
Award winner Martin Howell of Green Design Group explained: “LEAD has proved really valuable. It has allowed me to work on the practice rather than in the practice. I’ve been able to step back and look at all the strategic issues, rather than being dragged back into the day-to-day operation. I’ve used it to look at the vision for the practice for the next decade, as well as my personal development.”
He said: “LEAD has been tremendously helpful in what have been very difficult times locally. A lot of people on the programme have been affected and being together has given us the time to talk about our experiences and also to take a look at what is needed to help recover, away from the day-to-day challenges. “
Karen Law, a partner in Cockermouth-based Cumbria Pest and Hygiene Services said: “LEAD has been great at putting me in contact with people from other sectors who can give advice. You quickly realise that you are not alone and that other people are facing the problems and challenges you have.
“I’ve found the LEAD programme’s guest speakers and the coaching sessions really inspiring. I would recommend it to all small business operators. It really does help you get things sorted in your mind, something you can’t always do in a busy day-to-day operation.”
For further details about the LEAD programme contact Rachael Sterrett on 01524 384166 or
rachael.sterrret@
cumbria.ac.uk
Photo left to right: Award-winners Jane Magg, Martin Howell, Karen Law and Paul Lee
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