ActionCOACH sponsors Management Team of the Year Award
Awarded to the best management team that has driven its business forward using knowledge and creative ideas while developing strong leadership and teambuilding skills.
Winner: Xtrac
Continuing to expand its ever-successful motorsport and automotive business, Xtrac has recently launched a number of high-tech, but low-cost/higher- volume projects. Produced by its 310 employees and large supply chain, predominantly Thames Valley based, such projects are for customers including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren.
The judges’ comment
Business coach Rob Pickering of ActionCOACH revealed the judges acclaim of Xtrac.
“A business with a global reputation. Many of its senior management team started as engineering apprentices and worked their way up, and the company continues to grow while retaining the cornerstones of its values – honesty and integrity.”
Skills that make winners
Peter Digby, chairman of Thatcham-based Xtrac, wondered if those who talk about a skills shortage, had done anything to resolve it. “We take on four undergraduates, four apprentices every year – training them the Xtrac way, so they have our DNA from the start.”
In general Xtrac promotes from within the company. “The very first apprentice we took on 23 years ago, now heads up our US service operation. I have just expanded our whole team by promoting 10 senior managers, and recently handed over the MD role to Adrian Moore, previously our technical director.”
Why promote from within? “We maintain a very strong engineering background. We need to understand the product, the customers, the automotive and motor- racing sector.”
Taking second place . . .
Thomas International – The global champion for developing people, teams and cultures using psychometric tools and solutions throughout business, sport and education. The management team embraces transparency, empowers its teams, offers a wealth of knowledge and experience, encourages innovation, and is truly committed to every employee.
. . . and, in third
GCS Recruitment – Founded in 1991, GCS has grown to become the leading recruitment business in the Thames Valley. The company has offices in Reading, London, Dublin and New York, and specialises in technology, engineering and financial services recruitment.
Highly Commended
CV-Library – The UK’s leading independent online job board, attracting over 3.8 million unique job seekers every month. Founded by Lee Biggins in 2000 after he identified a market niche for an easy-to-use job board benefiting both job hunters and recruiters.
Roc Technologies – A multi-award-winning technology and business services provider. Organisations such as Tesco, BAE Systems and Ministry of Defence work with Roc to transform their business processes, project delivery and technology.
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businessmag.co.uk THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – THAMES VALLEY – DECEMBER 16/JANUARY 17
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