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SUMMARY:Land One Plane: A lesson from Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger
DESCRIPTION:9:00 -11:00 am GMT \nPart of the Business Growth Studio \nA practical\, 90 minute workshop with Orange and Blue UK. \nRunning a business often means juggling competing priorities\, constant interruptions and an ever-growing to-do list. But being busy is not the same as being productive. This practical and interactive workshop will help business leaders and professionals re-set their intentions\, rethink what they do\, and refine how they do it. The focus will be on being effective before efficient. \nLed by Mark Tonks\, Director of Orange and Blue UK\, this session will explore how to move beyond firefighting and create more productive ways of working. Attendees will gain practical tools and techniques to improve time management\, prioritise effectively\, handle interruptions\, reduce distractions and focus on the activities that add the greatest value to their organisation. \nDesigned specifically for SME leaders\, managers and decision-makers\, the session will combine expert insight with practical takeaways that can be applied immediately. Whether you are looking to improve your own productivity\, create stronger habits across your team\, or free up time to focus on growth\, this workshop will provide actionable strategies to help you work smarter\, not harder. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n✔️ Productivity is a mindset over a skill set \n✔️ Why being busy doesn’t always mean being productive \n✔️ Practical techniques for prioritising tasks and focusing on high-value activities \n✔️ Time management strategies to help you regain control of your day and reduce overwhelm \n✔️ How to minimise distractions\, interruptions and other common productivity barriers \n✔️ Tools and approaches for improving personal effectiveness and team performance \n✔️ Creating sustainable ways of working that free up time to focus on business growth \nWho should attend? \n\nBusiness owners and entrepreneurs looking to maximise their time and impact\nSME leaders wanting to focus less on day-to-day firefighting and more on strategic growth\nManagers and team leaders seeking to improve productivity across their teams\nProfessionals balancing multiple priorities and looking for practical ways to work more effectively\nAnyone interested in developing smarter working habits\, improving effectiveness and achieving better results with the resources they already have\n\nAgenda:\n\n9:00am – Registration\, Refreshments & Networking\n9:30am – Welcome from the Chamber\n9:40am – Workshop delivery\n10:50am – Closing comments from the Chamber\n\n 
URL:https://babn.org/event/land-one-plane-a-lesson-from-captain-chesley-sully-sullenberger/
CATEGORIES:BABN Event,Birmingham
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SUMMARY:Growth Through People: The Multigenerational Workplace
DESCRIPTION:8:30 – 10:00 am GMT \nPart of the Business Growth Studio \nYour most experienced employee may hold decades of knowledge. \nYour newest recruit may see an opportunity everyone else has missed. \nBut are they learning from one another? \nWith several generations now working side-by-side\, businesses have access to an extraordinary mix of experience\, energy\, ideas and skills. Yet differences in communication\, leadership expectations\, career ambitions and ways of working can easily become a source of frustration rather than strength. \nThis interactive Business Growth Studio will explore what it really takes to build a workplace where people of every generation can contribute\, develop and succeed. \nExpect frank discussion\, practical examples and fresh thinking on: \n\nAttracting talent at different career stages\nUnderstanding what makes people stay\nCommunicating across generations\nChallenging outdated assumptions\nTransferring knowledge before it is lost\nUsing mentoring and reverse mentoring\nBuilding a workforce ready for the future\n\nYou will then join other business leaders for a fast-paced challenge exploring how organisations can better attract\, engage\, develop\, retain and futureproof their people. \nEvery delegate will leave with a personalised Multigenerational Workforce Action Plan\, including an immediate step to take back into their business. \nAgenda\n\n08:30am: Networking and breakfast refreshments\n08:50am: Welcome and audience pulse check\n09:00am: Panel discussion: Five Generations\, One Workplace\n09:22am: Interactive workforce challenge\n09:35am: Action planning and reflections\n09:40am: Networking and connections\n10:00am: Event Close\n\nThis is not about putting people into generational boxes. It is about recognising different experiences\, removing barriers and creating a business in which everyone has the opportunity to perform at their best. \nYour workforce is already changing. Make sure your business is ready. \nPlaces are limited. Book now to join the conversation at The Belfry.
URL:https://babn.org/event/growth-through-people-the-multigenerational-workplace/
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SUMMARY:1813 Club & Premier Members Christmas Lunch 2026 
DESCRIPTION:12:00 – 3:00 pm GMT\nJoin fellow 1813 Club and Premier members with your exclusive invitation to the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce annual Christmas lunch. A drinks reception will kick off the festivities\, followed by 2 course fantastic festive menu\, all in a relaxed atmosphere at the Unique Venues Birmingham.
URL:https://babn.org/event/1813-club-premier-members-christmas-lunch-2026/
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