Why productivity matters
Productive companies get more out of what they’ve got, enabling them to increase their profits, pay higher wages and invest in their future. More productive businesses mean a more prosperous country. Discover why productivity matters below.
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Being a mentor has helped me keep my ideas fresh
Being a mentor to three different SMEs has helped BAE Systems’ Pete Boddy bring new and relevant insights and ideas to his day-to-day job.
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Our mentor’s productivity improvements saved us time and money
Allsee Technologies managing director Baoli Zhao joined the Mentoring for Growth scheme to get advice on his rapid expansion plans.
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It’s been like a top-level coach working with a top-level sportsman
When Andrew Connors started mentoring Rupert Cross at the end of 2019 neither of them knew just what a challenging time lay ahead.
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I’m making quicker decisions now
When Chris Mayne was offered a mentor through Be the Business, the timing was serendipitous: in January, he’d taken over as managing director of navigation engineering company Forsberg.
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There’s lots to be learnt from businesses outside your sector
When Sally Ainsley realised her Productivity through People course was full of manufacturing sector firms she did wonder if there was any value taking part.
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Shielding, but far from isolated from his team
When a health condition for Mark Holden required him to shield during the pandemic, the pub landlord sought advice from a mentor to help him lead effectively from a distance. The results have been astounding.
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It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top if you find like-minded people
Finding a way to regularly meet with other business owners going through similar challenges has made life less lonely at the top for hotelier Clare Bond.
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The family business that relishes a challenge
Second generation sales and marketing manager Izzy Whitehead explains why and how a Be the Business Next Gen workshop helped.
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