Richard Garwell on
Coaching and mentoring are two distinct methods of skills development and personal development that senior leaders can use to support their professional and personal growth. There can be confusion around the meaning of both titles, and they are often used interchangeably in conversation. A simple distinction is that mentoring is the direct transfer or sharing
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Richard Garwell on
Would your company consider using external business support or advice? A large proportion of SME’s would say no before even looking into the idea, despite the fact it could be the better option. Here’s a quick example… I have just returned from a client in Norfolk. They were experiencing problems with their reception team, such as
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Steve Palmer on
Introduction: A company specialising in the manufacture and installation of noise control systems across the world, recognised a need to improve manufacturing productivity and become more agile in its ability to meet changing market requirements. What We Did: worked with the client to establish and implement a manufacturing improvement plan covering 3 factory units introduced new
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Steve Palmer on
Introduction Centurion Safety Products Ltd experienced a sudden increase in demand for its respiratory products due to a competitor withdrawing from the marketplace. This was putting their traditional manufacturing process under unsustainable strain. WLP were asked to help them overcome their capacity constraint. What We Did: trained key members of the manufacturing team in relevant lean
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Wilson Lee on
A client specialising in the manufacture and installation of window blinds came to us for assistance. The home improvement market in which they operate has been hit hard in recent years, and it was our consultant’s job to advise and minimize the impact these market conditions had on the company. Our consultant provided mentoring to help
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Steve Palmer on
Our client had successfully developed an intense driving course approach in Norwich. Finances were stretched when the company expanded the concept into London, Manchester and Peterborough, and they required assistance in budgeting and structuring staff. Our consultant provided business advice and mentoring, established financial disciplines and developed a business plan for the growth of the business. As a result,
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Wilson Lee on
The company has earned an excellent reputation as a traditional family retail business with good service standards. Recent expansion has caused a severe increase in borrowed money which the company has not experienced before. Early action was needed to arrest the deteriorating trend. We produced a Business Plan with Action Plan for the next twelve
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Wilson Lee on
A family run business owns and lets timber construction lodges for holiday lets. There were several challenges in terms of family issues ownership, tax, inheritance and land matters. During the previous 3 or 4 years the company had also developed a high level of debt and was in danger of going out of control. We
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Wilson Lee on
The owner of a veterinary practice admitted that he lacked focus and had “lost his way”. Together, with his senior staff we prepared a business plan which we communicated to the staff to gain their support as we were looking to make a change. The results were excellent with proactive support from the staff with
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Wilson Lee on
A significant landmark has unique characteristics as a conference and food facility, located in central Norwich. The scope and potential for business is extensive and the business, which is a charitable trust, wished to have assistance mentoring the Marketing Manager to define potential, establish scope, prioritise and implement new marketing initiatives. We focused on a
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