Business Skills Workshop – 24th September
On Thursday 24th September we are hosting a free business skills workshop.
Peter Harford from Navitas and Shirlaws Coaching will be running some exercises based around 3 of their 20 frameworks. Darren Shirlaw explains more about their unique IP here.
Here is a video from the last session (Run by Les Hercules Kalas from Shirlaws)
I personally use this time to reflect on the basics in my business. Massively useful thinking time. Afterwards there is an opportunity to network, share knowledge and have a social.
When and where?
Thursday 24th September
1430-1600
You must RSVP via phone (08456 447758), email or Meetup.com.
Limited to 16 spaces (It’s free but only RSVP if you CAN make it)
Who is running it?
Peter Harford. He is a founding partner at Shirlaws. They turn over $18m, have an international footprint and work with all types and size of business.
Why are we doing this?
Shirlaws help businesses work smarter. They coach big corporates such as O2, Sony & Credit Suisse but also love working with Startups, businesses stuck at a growth stage (like us) or those looking for ways to innovate through the downturn (also us). I am there as an example, to learn, reinforce the frameworks in my business and support friends, colleagues and clients with material I have found to be extremely powerful. It is also a great opportunity to network & build relationships within a community of likeminded people.
How much will it cost?
These sessions are free. There are Master Classes in specific subjects and 1 to 1 options geared for smaller businesses, all of which consider ‘Credit Crunched’ budgets. I will blog about these as they come up.
Who should come
Owners/Managers of smaller businesses (1-100) who want to learn, grow, share, collaborate and thrive.
Expectations
You will learn useful concepts within one session that you can take back, discuss with the team and perhaps implement. Each ‘Taster’ session is different so you can come to more than 1 if you find it’s for you.
I appreciate that business coaching can be a dirty word to some, misunderstood by many and it is not a magic bullet. Personally I have struggled with it in the past, the people and delivery methods.
However, come and see what YOU think….
What previous attendees have said:
“They say you can’t bottle inspiration. But it does seem that an afternoon spent with Les and Dan uncorks the ideas and enthusiasm to take a business over its next hurdle. Les asks the right questions, builds confidence and provides key strategic guidance. For a small business every hour is precious. The time spent in last Thursday’s coaching was an excellent investment in my business’s future.” - Lucy George, Wordville Limited
“I’ve been to two sessions with Les now, and each time I come out energised and full of new ideas that I actually can, and do, implement. He helps simplify business planning, slicing it into manageable chunks and making it so clear what needs to be done, you wonder why you didn’t think of it before! The best bit for me is that he pushes you to question your own limitations, facilitating fresh thinking that can only make for a better company.” - Jan Bates, Involve
“I’m looking forward to learning more about the Shirlaws frameworks and I’d strongly advise anyone in business that they would get value from the sessions you run. Perspective + frameworks = clarity” – Luke Williams, Social tech
“Les was impressive and clearly knows his stuff (very different from the last coach I worked with). The purpose of my visit was to assess if I want to work with Shirlaws. I came away wanting to take it to the next stage.” - Stu MacArthur, Green Oak Living
“Great to have an opportunity to discuss issues in an open environment. I think the venue worked brilliantly for post event networking which was very valuable for me. This demonstrates that Dan has a great network. Thank you” – Alyson Pellowe, People Vision HR
“Thought provoking & challenging” – Catherine Bayfield, Shout! Communications
”The ‘Taster’ session was an effective introduction to business coaching which I was sceptical of. While aware of my own business and personal situation, these free ‘taster’ coaching sessions could prove a catalyst for change, encouraging a commitment to action and the development of lasting growth.” – Victoria Millar, Hy Smith & Assoc
“Stimulating. Great to take a step back and re-think” - Ian Sime, Sime Design
“Simple, concise and very effective” – Geoff Sewell, Incognito Artists
“Powerful frameworks, thank you so much for sharing” – Paul Shafer, Sony Distribution
PS An interesting article here from Shirlaws on the challenges in play for SME’s in the next 5 years http://www.shirlawsonline.com/downloads/sme-report.pdf
Dan
Call or email me to RSVP. Or Sign up here (Other events, workshops and parties here too). Space is limited to 20 people
08456 447758
Pics from our Summer Party (From OK Mag)
We had our Summer Party in July and it’s taken this long to get over it and get the Blog updated. Theme: Lords, Ladies and Pirates (Arrr).
If you weren’t there you missed out, but don’t fret, Christmas is round the corner (Yikes) and we’re doing it all over again.
Tom Ball from Entretain brought 8 small businesses together (Including us, Incognito from the OK shoot and 6 others) to have the Mother of All Summer Parties in Middle Temple for 800 people.
100 Mac Top Tech Tips
Our next Ninja Skills Mac workshop is this coming Thursday offering 100 small & juicy relevant, tangible top Mac tech tips in 1 hour. (PC Top Tech Tips Here)
All we ask is that you take away 3 that will change your life in some way. It’s all about saving or making time i.e. money!
Up for the challenge?
What, When and Where…..
* Subjects covered – Genius Bar Tips, Mac Operating System Tweaks, Time Savers, Better Mail Management, Backup Tips, Speed Enhancers, Awesome Apps, Snow Leopard review & More!
* Adam St (9 Adam St, Central London nr The Strand)
* Thursday 24th September
* 12-1pm with time for networking and 1on1 afterwards
* 20 Spaces ONLY (60% full at T.O.P)
Simply call 08456 447758 or email dan@theengineroom.co.uk to book your space
100 PC Top Tech Tips
We’re going to give you (Yes, for free) 100 small & juicy relevant, tangible top PC tech tips in 1 hour. Phew – got that out in 1 sentence (100 Mac Top Tech Tips later in the day)
All we ask is that you take away 3 that will change your life in some way. It’s all about saving or making time i.e. money!
Up for the challenge?
What, When and Where…..
* Subjects covered – Outlook 2007 tips, iPhone smarts, Shortcuts, Useful Web Tools, Laptop Tips, Time Savers, Windows 7 preview, Tech for Marketing, Useful shops & More!
* Adam St (9 Adam St, Central London nr The Strand)
* Thursday 24th September
* 0930-1030 with time for networking and 1on1 afterwards
* 20 Spaces ONLY (50% full at T.O.P)
Simply call 08456 447758 or email dan@theengineroom.co.uk to book your space
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Video Review of Pecha Kucha Event
In August 2009 we ran our first Pecha Kucha style learning event in Adam St, central London. (Pecha Kucha means chit chat in Japanese)
8 speakers given 7 minutes to share as much useful knowledge as possible with an audience of 30 small business owners. A tough task!
Some video feedback for you
Speakers
Danvers Ballieu – Winston Strawn legal top tips
Tiffany StJames - Head of Digital Engagement (UK Gov)
Simon Bird – DotCommerce Tech Director shares recent online behavioural research
Robert Fenton - Serial Entrepreneur starting Talent Expo. The biggest UK gathering of talent
Richard O’Connor - Serial Entrepreneur, ex Amber Green & We Ents talks sales and marketing
Keren Lerner – From Top Left Design shares website must do’s and dont’s
Mark Jacobs – No nonsense Accountant talks money and how to keep it
