As you start your journey to business success on the MentorsWork programme, you will have unlimited access to a range of over 50x masterclasses and workshops, each focused on a unique and critical driver of business productivity.
Each masterclass and workshop session is filtered under four thematic business pillars: People, Finance & Growth, Digital & Automation, and Business Processes.
Please scroll down to view upcoming masterclasses and workshops, but remember to check back regularly as these are continuously updated.
Masterclasses
Masterclasses are 1 hour in duration and delivered by thought-leaders within their field. Participants will be taken through industry best-practice case studies to help tackle the ongoing challenges faced by SMEs. The masterclasses are practical in nature with opportunities for Q&A at the end.
People
Change is Hard, but Embracing it Brings Progress
Change is constant, driven by a diverse range of disrupters from technology to financial and customer market fluctuations. How will you embrace change? Our Change Masterclass will focus on: Preparing for Change, your objectives, dealing with resistance & unplanned change. Manage Change, exploring tactics and bringing the team with you and Reinforce Change, creating sustainable initiatives.
Thu, 26 Aug, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Finance & Growth
Accelerate your Growth – Double the Value of Your Business
Grow your business in 2021 and beyond to achieve significant growth and double your business. This thought leadership masterclass will help you examine new opportunities & channels - including exporting, tendering and pivoting. We will help you to build a plan to take you there, identify the funding you need and the actions to achieve this.
Tue, 10 Aug, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Digitalisation & Automation
Cybersecurity and your SME: Why and how to protect your business from today's cyber threats
Hackers are increasingly turning to smaller, softer targets, and as smaller businesses increasingly fall prey to cyber attacks, the consequences can be devastating. This practical masterclass will provide business owners with the critical knowledge, insights and recommended methods by which to protect their business from email-phishing scams, social-media hijackings, ransomware, viruses and malware attacks.. a must for all businesses today.
Wed, 11 Aug, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Digitalisation & Automation
Organic, Free Ways to Generate Leads for Your Business
Getting that first meeting with target clients is often the hardest step with cold calling, networking events, and paid ad campaigns leading to inconsistent or fruitless results.
This practical masterclass is designed to take the mystery out of lead and client generation, using key techniques to enable you to grow your business successfully and economically.
Wed, 18 Aug, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Business Processes
Maximise Your Profits – Optimise Your Processes
Every company is losing profits today because there is waste in their processes. Here is how to RECLAIM them! This dedicated Masterclass will show you how to use simple process mapping techniques to identify, quantify, eliminate, or reduce these wastes resulting in incremental profits and improved cash flow to your business. Turn everyday process waste into Euros.
Thu, 12 Aug, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Workshops
Workshops are 2 hours in duration each and limited to 15 participants. A subject-matter expert will lead a highly interactive session, including breakouts and peer-to-peer shared learning. You will discuss challenges currently faced by SMEs and discover relevant, practical tools and techniques you can immediately apply within your business.
People
Effective Communication in driving Team Performance
During this workshop we will look at the Communications Process. The importance of your message and how you demonstrate your leadership through assertive, confident communication. Devising the right communication process is essential for business success and growth. We’ll explore various communication tools, how to run more effective dynamic meetings and confidently handle crisis communications.
Tue, 24 Aug, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Finance & Growth
Drive your Finances – understanding your financial drivers
What are they key financial indicators that drive and best represent performance in your business? In this workshop we will examine how you can improve performance through understanding financial metrics and KPIs and building these into your reporting and dashboards. We will look at how you can read the financial statements of customers, suppliers and competitors and the importance of risk assessment in financial and business decision making.
Thu, 19 Aug, 2021 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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