Help to Grow Management Course

Enrolment for Help to Grow Management, a 12-week executive course for SME senior leaders and decision makers.

Course Description

Enrolment is now open for our Government-funded Help to Grow Management course at Kent Business School. This expert-led, 12-week executive training course is for senior SME leaders and decision makers.

Our course is accredited by the Small Business Charter (SBC) and developed in collaboration with industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs. It is delivered by Kent Business School, a top 1% worldwide business school with a triple EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditation.

Delivery is flexible to complement full-time work, and combines face-to-face and online attendance. The course consists of 12 workshops, 8 peer group sessions, 50 hours of learning and 10 hours of one-to-one mentoring. 

Designed for business executives, this course has a hands-on evidence-based approach, and includes real-world case studies. By the end of it, you will be able to identify and better navigate the challenges your business faces, and develop a concrete business growth plan for your specific business needs.  

Join us now to unlock your potential, boost your growth, and take your business to the next level.

Schedule:
Onboarding / Induction: Wednesday 30 October, 9.30-11am, online via Teams
Module 1. Strategy and Innovation: Wednesday 6 November, 10am-12pm, online via Teams
Module 2. Digital Transformation: Wednesday, 13 November, 10am-12pm, online via Teams
Module 3. Winning New Markets: Wednesday 27 November, 9am-2pm, face-to-face, Kent Business School, Medway Campus
Module 4. Vision, Mission and Values: Wednesday 4 December, 10am-12pm, online via Teams
Module 5. Developing a Marketing Strategy: Wednesday 8 January 2025, 10am-12pm, online via Teams
Module 6. Building a Brand – Case Study: Wednesday 15 January 2025, 9am-2pm, face-to-face, Kent Business School, Medway Campus
Module 7. Organisational Design: Wednesday 29 January 2025, 10am-12pm, online via Teams
Module 8. Employee Engagement and Leading Change: Wednesday 5 February, 10am-12pm, online via Teams
Module 9. High Performance Workplace – Case Study: Wednesday 12 February, 9am-2pm, face-to-face, Kent Business School, Medway Campus 
Module 10. Efficient Operations: Tuesday 4 March, 10am-12pm, online via Teams
Module 11. Finance and Financial Management: Wednesday 12 March, 10am-12pm, online via Teams
Module 12. Implementing Growth Plans- Case Study: Wednesday 19 March, 9am-2pm, face-to-face, Kent Business School, Medway Campus

Queries: 

For further information see our website: https://www.kent.ac.uk/kent-business-school/help-to-grow. 
For full terms and conditions: https://smallbusinesscharter.org/help-to-grow-management-terms-and-conditions. 

If you have any special learning, access or dietary requirements, please contact [email protected].

Privacy Notice:
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