In November I was extremely privileged to be a delegate on Alliance Manchester Business School Strategic Productivity programme.
The balance of academic rigour, exploring content through a variety of organisational contexts and space to consider practical application was exceptional. I left with fresh perspectives, new connections and a renewed enthusiasm for business.
Sincere thanks to Bart van Ark, Viet Anh Dang, Tera Allas CBE, Chander Velu, Anthony Impey MBE FCGI, Dunsters Farm, Claire-Marie Boggiano, Dawn Holmes and Judy Zolkiewski for your comprehensive and inspirational contributions during the week.
Lucy Daly and her team made me feel so welcome and the hospitality and support provided allowed me to focus wholly on the experience of engaging in learning. What you do is very special.
Thank you too to fellow delegates, Paul Knighting, Elisha Keswick, Rebecca Batten, Professor Palie Smart, Barry Leahey MBE, Eileen Donnelly, Dawn Huntrod, Muhammad Bashir and Taiwo – your company was wonderful and I learnt so much from you all.
Issac Newton once said: “If I can see further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” I can see further as a result of last week. A massive thank you to all the giants mentioned above – the view from your shoulders is breathtaking!