Over 100 ambitious owner-managers have taken part in a series of workshops with Kent Business School\u2019s academic experts aimed at improving the performance of SMEs in west Kent.<\/p>\n
Owner-managers were provided with expertise and space to consider how they might better drive their ambition, define their strategy, manage their people and collaborate more effectively with their customer and supplier networks.<\/p>\n
In addition, academics were provided with an opportunity to translate their research into practice and deliver exciting and thought-provoking sessions, therein supporting the growth and performance of regional firms.<\/p>\n
This event series has proved highly successful and has led to ongoing engagement between the Kent Business School and regional employers, as Simon Raby programme lead comments:<\/p>\n
\u2018This network is an excellent example of how a Business School can partner with other sponsors to provide regional firms with opportunities for learning and growth\u2019 <\/em> The event series, sponsored by the Courier Media Group and the University of Kent\u2019s SME Innovation Voucher Scheme, ran between June and October. If you are intrigued to know more about learning opportunities at the Kent Business School please contact Simon Raby<\/a> on 01227 824740.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nSimon continued \u2018It is our ambition at the Kent Business School to develop a range of networks across the region to help support the future growth and performance of ambitious owner-managers\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n