Participant stories

Listen to our student stories and find out how our Help to Grow: Management programme has helped them boost their leadership skills and business performance

Damien Meyers

Widnes-based Clan Contracting, specialists in structural repair and heritage restoration, have seen outstanding results since completing the course in 2021. Having carried out major works on some of the city’s most iconic buildings, including the Royal Albert Dock, the Liver Building and the Liverpool Philharmonic Theatre, the company used the insights from Help to Grow: Management course to diversify and innovate.

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Mike Byrne and Rachel Walker

Bootle-based Blakes Workplace Solutions has experienced a meteoric 300% growth since completing the course. Originally focused on office supplies, the business has transformed by moving into furniture and workspace design as employers continue to see the benefits of investing in environments where workforces can thrive.

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Rob Gillespie

Managing Director at IDEM Living, Rob Gillespie, found that the Help to Grow Programme gave him the confidence and validation that he was doing the right things for IDEM Living.

He has turned the businesses fortunes around from a tough time during the pandemic into a thriving business.

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Hazel Walker

CEO of Glenville Walker, reflects on how the programme helped them realise succession plans for G&W and raise brand awareness.

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Mulemba Kandeke

CEO and Co-Founder of 2M Automation build on skills he needed from the Help to Grow Programme to take 2M forward and grow the business.

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Gary Nagle

Operations Director of Professional Carers, was seeking to develop his business competence and leadership capability.

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Mohammed Vahid Nagori

CEO of Green Bell Packaging found that the mentoring support and course content helped him understand the business better and manage it more effectively.

As a result, Vahid has grown the business threefold and added to new job roles to his business.