Help to Grow: Management is a unique leadership and management course designed to help you develop your leadership skills, and your business.
“Evidence shows improving and developing effective management practices can result in a productivity boost of up to 10% for your business.”
How does it work?
The Help to Grow: Management Course consists of 12 modules, 10 hours of 1-2-1 mentoring, and peer network sessions. Designed to be completed alongside full-time work, the course is delivered in 50 hours spread across 12 weeks.
Delivered by Small Business Charter-accredited business schools across the UK, this practical course uses a combination of online and face-to-face sessions taught by subject matter experts. Your mentor will support you throughout the 12 weeks, helping you to apply the learning directly to your business, and to complete a tailored Growth Action Plan to achieve both your leadership and business goals. You will also have the opportunity to network with and learn from peers.
Help to Grow: Management is available at Small Business Charter-accredited business schools across the UK, with cohorts starting throughout the year. 90% funded by the government, the course costs £750 per person.
Help to Grow: Management is a small investment that can play a big part in securing the future of your business.
What does the course involve?
During your time on the course, you will take part in:
• Online and case study workshops – these sessions are delivered by expert facilitators from Small Business Charter-accredited business schools, an award that recognises business schools who provide high quality, tailored advice to small businesses. Case study workshops are held in-person and are designed so that you can learn from the real-world experience of SME business leaders.
• 1-2-1 mentor support – you will be matched with a mentor to help you apply what you learn, and they will support you to develop your unique
Growth Action Plan. Your mentor will have experience leading a small or medium-sized business at a senior level, or equivalent experience working with business leaders on growth, productivity and innovation.
• Peer networking – you will connect with other small business leaders through facilitated small group video calls, in which you can share your experiences on the module content, and work together to develop your Growth Action Plan.
The programme is structured to allow you to continue working alongside the course, ensuring your business remains on track while you are investing in its future.
For more information, please download the brochure below or click here.
*Cohort dates and times will be shared soon in April 2025.
Please find out more about the course at smallbusinesscharter.org/help-to-grow-management
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