1.5.2009
Coaching for High Growth (Oxford Innovation Ltd)
The aim of this investment is to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with high growth potential to realise their potential and improve their performance.
Managers of SMEs will be able to access practical coaching and mentoring assistance delivered by experienced coaches who have worked at board level in small and medium sized enterprises and overcome a range of challenges to expand their businesses. The team can help managers who are looking for a new perspective on a business or would like help with specific issues such as growing businesses through a step change, refining business models, identifying new markets, sourcing new technologies, extending geographical reach and building teams. The coaching assistance, which is offered for up to 30 days, is fully funded and confidential.
Coaching for high growth receives £4,798,800 in ERDF Convergence investment and ££533,200 from the South West RDA.
“High quality coaching has been shown to increase productivity, improve team performance and unlock individuals’ potential. We aim to provide a very practical coaching programme and our team can help managers of SMEs who are looking for a new perspective on a business or would like help with specific issues such as growing businesses through a step change, refining business models, identifying new markets, sourcing new technologies, extending geographical reach and building teams. We are also able to link participants into other business assistance and contacts from our wider networks. I welcome enquiries from business people who are interested in finding out more about the programme.”Rob Walker, Project Manager for the Coaching for High Growth Programme
“This is a significant investment from the RDA and Convergence in unlocking business potential in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It will support our most dynamic businesses and entrepreneurs to help them grow and prosper, creating quality jobs and boosting the economy.”Stephen Bohane, Head of Business Development for the South West RDA in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
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