Peer Networks

Peer Networks is a peer-to-peer networking programme for SMEs that is delivered locally by the network of Growth Hubs across England

We create diverse cohort groups of individuals to collaboratively work through common business issues. Through interactive action learning, we enable you to discuss your own challenges, gain and reflect on valuable feedback and implement practical solutions to overcome them. Create a trusted support network that works for you, helping you to build and strengthen your business and improve its overall performance.

Who is it for

The D2N2 Growth Hub Peer Networks is designed for business leaders who want to grow and develop their organisation for future success. Dedicated Networks will be set up to bring together the following key sectors:

  • Manufacturing
  • Hospitality and Visitor Economy
  • Creative Industries
  • Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Construction
  • Food and Drink
  • Social/Healthcare

The Programme

Peer Networks is delivered through a series of virtual high impact group sessions, with a trained facilitator.

The programme includes:

  • Interactive Action Learning
    The opportunity to overcome real-life problems by enquiring and reflecting before developing tangible actions and solutions.
  • Trained Facilitators
    Every session is supported by a trained facilitator to ensure consistency, efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Small Cohorts
    Small participant groups to ensure that every member of the cohort can share their challenges, problems and opportunities.
  • Flexible Topic Selection
    The topics of discussion are decided by the participants, enabling you to focus on your own challenges while taking learnings from other group members.
  • One to One Support
    In addition to the group session, you will have access to one to one support matched to your specific needs, building on your learning experience.

Benefits

Businesses that seek external advice or undertake formal training are more likely to improve their overall performance, but many prefer to take advice from trusted sources, such as their peers, when presented with external challenges and opportunities.

Peer Networks enables you to make connections that go far beyond networking.

By completing Peer Networks, you will:

  • Overcome business challenges and recognise and act on new opportunities
  • Build a trusted network of connections to support you now and in the future
  • Improve your long-term personal and business performance
  • Achieve higher turnover, employment levels and productivity growth – as research indicates for businesses adopting formal management practices
  • Use the Peer Network to help overcome challenges or implement change in your business

What commitment do you require from me?

Peer Networks are fully funded so there is no cost involved for you, the business.

A time commitment will be required to attend the sessions which will be approximately eighteen hours across the entire duration of the programme which is set to run for around three months.

Anne is delighted to have been selected to deliver the peer network supporting the Visitor Economy and Hospitality sectors.

Developing strong networks with others is so important right now.  In the group sessions I will help you to connect and learn from each other. By sharing challenges, opportunities,  knowledge and experience you’ll support one another to make significant progress on your goals in a short space of time.

In the 1-1 coaching sessions we will have more in-depth conversations about your goals and what might be holding you back. We will work together to highlight solutions.

Action learning will bring our collective experience together to ensure you put the learning into action.

Anne is an ILM Level 7 qualified Executive Coach with an MBA and accredited to the Association of Coaching.  She has over 25 years experience of advising, supporting and developing the leadership skills in small and medium sized businesses. She has won a number of awards for her work, including the East Midlands Enterprise Awards 2020 – Best Learning and Development Consultancy   She looks forward to helping you achieve, grow and develop your business and people.

Get in touch with us

Contact Info

  • 21 Sterling Close, Denby, Derbyshire
  • 07968 198 288
  • anne@kennedy-little.co.uk