Past IFG Programmes
Innovation for Growth run various programmes, masterclass series events and introductory events. For our current
programmes click here.
Past Programmes
Innovating Growth within your Business
8 & 29 March & 19 April 2012, One full and two half day workshop programme, delivered by Conception Marketing for LUMS, will help technology & manufacturing businesses think strategically about themselves and achieve growth practically.
Developing a plan for Business Growth
14 & 27 March 2012, Two-day workshop programme to develop stragegic thinking resulting in a comprehensive business plan.
Improving customer focus through Social Media
22 Febuary 2012, Two-day workshop programme will help SMEs develop and retain customer focus through the implementation and integration of social media tools and techniques.
Invention, Innovation and Marketing
26 January 2012, A one day intensive workshop followed by a half day consultancy to assist high-technology SMEs to market and sell more effectively. For more information click here
Innovating Growth within your Business
2 & 25 November 2011, An intensive 1 1/2 day workshop combined with individual bespoke consultancy in Manchester. For more information click here.
Improving Customer Focus through Social Media (L)
16 & 23 November, A 2-day workshop programme with Liverpool Hope University hosted in Liverpool
For more information click here.
Improving Customer Focus through Social Media (M)
20 & 27 October 2011, A 2-day workshop programme in Manchester focusing on how to use social media. For more information click here
Scaling up Food & Drink Businesses: Plan, Comply & Market
29 September & 6 October, A two day workshop programme for food & drink manufacturers, 29th September & 6th October. For more informaion click here
Innovation through improved Service & Design
13th, 20th & 27th June 2011, A three half-day workshop programme
For contents, presenters and more information click here
Developing your People and HR Strategy for Innovation
8th, 15th and 22nd June 2011, A three day workshop programme, For further information click here
Managing the Innovative Family Business
25th May, 21st June & 29th September 2011, A three day workshop programme, For further information click here
Project Management Student Consultancy Programme
MSc Student Consultancy Project + Workshop. For further information click here
Management & Marketing Student Consultancy Programme
MSc Student Consultancy Project + Workshop. For further information click here
Harnessing Collaborative Software and Social Media
5th May 2011 & 2nd June 2011; 9:00am to 3:30pm
For more information click here
Management Student Consultancy Programme
September 2010 to March 2011
Management Student Consultancy Project + optional workshop on Innovative Business Models or Service Innovation + Action Planning Session
Marketing Student Consultancy Programme
September 2010 to March 2011
Workshop + Marketing Student Consultancy Project + Action planning session
Service Innovation Programme
September 2010 to February 2011
A two half-day workshop programme on how to innovate the business and why service innovation is vital to SMEs.
Daresbury Business Analysis Workshop Programme
December 2011 to February 2011
A two day workshop programme plus optional follow on workshops (Sales Masterclass or Win Some) to develop a vision for the business and to understand the competitive position.
Social Media Workshop Programme
December 2010 to January 2011
A four half-day workshop programme introducing social media and how to implement them into an overall marketing strategy; online learning support via LinkedIn.
Business Planning Programme
November 2010 to January 2011
Workshop + MBA Student Consultancy Project + Reflection session
Management Student Consultancy Programme
May to September 2010
Workshop + Management Student Consultancy Project + individual academic-client meetings
Customer Focus and Innovation Workshop Programme
April to May 2010
A two day workshop programme to help develop and retain customer focus through the implementation of new and innovative business practices.
Masterclass taster series
- Charting the Territory for HR
- An Introduction to IPR
- Win Some, Learn Some
- Innovation in Family Businesses
- Innovative Business Models
- B2B Selling Techniques
Introductory events
- DSIC taster session
- Why is Innovation so Important for SMEs?
