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Led by Peter Fleming (HTGM facilitator) with Guest Speaker Gareth Harrison
Economic update by Bank of England followed by
Strategies for Growth & Innovation workshop
Time: Thursday 5th December 9.30am-12.30pm
Location: Northumbria University
Business Hub, Sandyford Building 304D/E
To book a place please contact Sarah Stephenson Help to Grow Management Programme Manager
s.e.a.stephenson@northumbria.ac.uk
9.30 Welcome coffee
Introduction by Subject Matter Expert
Gareth Harrison Bank of England
Topic: Economic Overview
(leading to PESTLE workshop to create and evaluate Growth & Innovation Strategies)
Content: Key economic trends, predictions and forecasts.
Objective: Set the stage, inform & inspire participants, and provide a knowledge base for the exercises.
Q&A session
Interactive Workshop Exercises
Exercise 1: Horizon Scanning - PESTLE Analysis
Activity: Divide participants into small groups. Each group conducts a PESTLE analysis (Political, Economic, Social, Technology, Legal and Environmental) for their business against the potential outlook for each.
Objective: Identify internal and external factors affecting growth and innovation.
Exercise 2: Innovation Brainstorming Session
Activity: Groups brainstorm innovative ideas to address the opportunities and threats identified in the PESTLE analysis.
Objective: Generate creative solutions and new business strategies.
Exercise 3: Action Plan Development
Activity: Each group develops a concrete action plan based on their brainstorming session.
Objective: Create actionable steps to implement growth and innovation strategies.
Group Presentations and Feedback
Activity: Each group presents their PESTLE analysis, innovative ideas, and action plan.
Objective: Share insights, receive feedback, and foster a collaborative environment
