“We needed to take on more staff, which meant a new larger premises. I needed someone to equip us with the necessary management and process skills.”
Challenge:
Directing ambitious growth plans
Answer:
A mentor from Siemens with agile project management experience.
Helen Tanner
Data³
“The board quickly identified something in the wider business that I’d not even thought about – the fact that our marketing needed to be working harder for us.”
Challenge:
Not enough sales leads for conversions
Answer:
An advisory board with backgrounds ranging from banking to professional development.
Bethan Thomas
HotTea Mama
“I’m delighted with the help my mentor has given me and would attributes at least 20 per cent of this year’s anticipated turnover directly to him."
Challenge:
Not having headspace to think strategically
Answer:
A mentor who could bring a fresh pair of eyes, but also serve as a bit of a counsellor.