Manufacturing Leaders
By Mark Bracknall
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Currently the Number 1 Manufacturing Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Mark Bracknall, Founder of Theo James Recruitment is the host of Manufacturing Leaders.
The UK is still a powerhouse in Manufacturing & Engineering. We speak to those who are helping to make those firms a success. By motivating, inspiring and managing teams.
Are you new to management? Are you keen to hear from those who are dealing with the same day-to-day challenges you are facing?
In this podcast we get inside the minds of the Managers in Manufacturing & Engineering, and understand how they get the best our of their teams and make Manufacturing & Engineering great.
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AI, Automation and the Future of Engineering Leadership
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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What the Best Leaders do Differently
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May 28, 2026 |
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Webinar: Employment Rights Act 2025: What HR Teams Need to do Now
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May 21, 2026 |
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The Reality of Startup Life in Manufacturing & Engineering
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May 07, 2026 |
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Leadership Without Ego: Why the Best Leaders Work from Within
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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The Leadership Shift: Helping Engineers Step Up and Stand Out
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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172 Years of Leadership: Building a Business That Lasts
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Building a World-Class Business from the North East
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Unlocking the Secrets of Manufacturing Efficiency
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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What Great Leadership Really Looks Like in the Modern Workplace
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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How Leadership is Evolving in Manufacturing
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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The Data Driven Decisions Transforming Operational Efficiency in Manufacturing
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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The 5 Fundamental Processes Every Successful Business Gets Right
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Big Announcement! Manufacturing Leaders Summit!
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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4 - Day Week Webinar
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Lessons From 55 Years In Industry
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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How Authenticity Drives Operational Excellence in Industry
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Diversity Fuels Innovation in Manufacturing
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Manufacturing T-REX Leather
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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From Syria to the UK: Founding an Award Winning Cheese Brand
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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The Impact of Early Industry Exposure on Future Talent
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Don't wait for your boat to come ashore, swim out and reach it - from Apprentice to M.D
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Building Resilient Supply Chains in a Volatile World
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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How to Unlock Your Teams Full Potential
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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How To Win UK Defence Manufacturing Contracts
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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David Yodaiken: The Importance Of Communicating Your Vision In Manufacturing
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May 22, 2025 |
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Matthew Stephenson M.D of Sweetdreams Ltd: Key Lessons from Building & Selling a Manufacturing Business
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May 15, 2025 |
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10 Years of Leading the North East Automotive Alliance
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Building a Manufacturing Legacy: Inside Egger's 40-Year Success Story
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Valda Goodfellow: Leading The Way for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Entrepreneurs
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Carole Williamson: Creating a work environment where neurodiverse people can thrive
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Data Driven Strategies to Minimise Cost and Quality Issues
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Kieron Wood: Harnessing Data for Supply Chain Success
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Building High Performing Teams Through Authentic Relationships
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Mark Cholmondeley: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership is the Key to Building a Positive Culture, a Founders Journey!
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Navigating Site Closure & Redundancy. The Power of a Team First Mindset in Navigating Change
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Steve Drew: Shaping the Future, Empowering the Next Generation of Electrical Engineers
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Jason Penney: Future-Proofing Manufacturing
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Will Wallace: The Customer Is KING
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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John Fitzgerald: Leading the Charge in Renewable Energy Innovation and Superconductor Technology
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Jason Pritchard: Transforming Personal Challenges into Leadership Success in UK Manufacturing
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Peter Fairly: Leadership Lessons in Driving Growth and Shaping the Future of British Manufacturing
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Lina Emilsson: Conquering EV Challenges and Driving a Sustainable Energy Future with Empowered Teams
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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John Doyle: Lessons In Sustainable Leadership And Innovation In Agriculture
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Empowering Change With Ethical Leadership
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Ahead Of The Curve: Redefining Leadership For A New Generation
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Empowering Leadership Decisions With Financial Insight
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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6 Traits Of Mastering Leadership
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Why Business Leaders Need To Create A Strategy In Manufacturing
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Importance Of Training Your Managers In Manufacturing
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Building Strong Supplier Relationships & Empowering Leadership
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Navigating Business Challenges and Expanding Opportunities in Leadership
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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The Importance Of Procurement In Manufacturing
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Unlocking Sales and Marketing Success in Manufacturing with Jessica Williams
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Building an Outstanding & Inclusive Factory with Jeff Hope
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Unveiling Transformative Leadership in Manufacturing: Communication, Integrity, and Work-Life Balance
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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How to Create a Safe, Happy and Productive Culture in Manufacturing
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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The Benefits Of Solar In Manufacturing
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Promoting From Within: Jon Connolly on Unlocking Leadership Potential and Building Robust Teams
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Paul Colman on Authenticity, Ambition, and Transformative Leadership
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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How To Build A Sustainable Manufacturing Site
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May 29, 2024 |
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Transforming Leadership Dynamics with Jonathan Hamill
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May 22, 2024 |
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Pillars of Perseverance: A Family Business's Journey with Chris Ford
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May 16, 2024 |
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Shattering the Silence Around Menopause in Corporate Culture
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May 02, 2024 |
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Embracing Emotional Intelligence: Paul Cheetham's Insights on Leadership and Personal Growth
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Pioneering the UK's First Lithium Refinery: Richard Taylor's Journey to a Sustainable Future
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Threading Success: James Worthington on Evolving Manufacturing and the Fabric of Networking
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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9 Levers To Pull To Increase Value in Business: Corporate Finance Expert Carl Swansbury
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Steering with Empathy: Jonathan Phillips, Plant Director, Gestamp Tallent on the New Era of Leadership in Automotive Manufacturing
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Liam Hunt, MD of Ambic Manufacturing - Make Yourself Redundant!
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Navigating the Green Economy with Purposeful Business Practices, Tim Williams, Co-Founder, Go-Geothermal
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Navigating the Future of Energy and Leadership: Steve Scrimshaw's 45-Year Career
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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CFO Insights: Unlocking Massive Growth and Embracing Change with Rachel Steed
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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The Art of Public Speaking: Conquering Fear and Building Confidence with Claire Walton
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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From Accountant to Manufacturing MD- Rob Palmer's Tale of Transition (MD of ISOCLAD)
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Leadership and Transformative Adaptability in Manufacturing - A Deep Dive with Bradley Gaunt, Managing Director of Made for Trade
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Alan Dunbar, President - Darchem Engineering. The satisfaction of helping people succeed
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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The Highs and Lows of Winning Big Brother – Journey Through Mental Health" with Anthony Hutton!
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Traditional MBA’s are a waste of time! Steve Pugh
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Mike Matthews MBE: Every Manufacturing business must have a plan!
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Manufacturers Ramble on!! Mental Health Charity Walk - Please Listen!
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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How to create organic growth in manufacturing: Martin Hindmarch. Ops Leader – Cummins Engines
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Using Self-Awareness to Become a Better Leader - Liam Forbes, General Manager, Soil Machine Dynamics
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Vicky Brockley - Feeling Safe as a Leader
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Andrew Hewitson - Co-Founder Reproflex3 , ’Importance of a clear vision and DNA in a business’
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Nima Beni – Co Founder - Prima Cheese ‘Managing a family run business’
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Sarah Murphy - HR Director – Authentix ( staff wellbeing helps improve retention and reduce sickness)
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Lewis Barnes, Supply Chain Manager, Tekmar Energy. “Young People can be great Leaders”
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Riccardo Tonelli: Regional Director, Saica Pack. 'Listening and trusting your staff to empower them'
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Oliver Bell: Workplace Wellbeing Specialist 'How to look after your staff's wellbeing'
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Mick Howard, CEO Clearly Drinks - Building a positive culture in the workplace
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Jonny Catto, Managing Director, Ipac Packaging Innovations - “Building a sustainable manufacturing plastic business”
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May 18, 2023 |
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Dave Crossman, Managing Director of Black hill Products “Respecting and Valuing your staff”
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May 11, 2023 |
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Richard Swart: Managing Director, Berger Closures - ‘DO WHAT IS RIGHT, NOT WHAT IS POPULAR’
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May 03, 2023 |
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Michael Quin - Head of Cell Manufacturing, FujiFilm 'Working with life saving drugs'
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Bill Scott OBE- Chief Executive - Wilton Group “The Leader is just a cog in a machine”
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Sarah Black-Smith: General Manager, Siemens ‘Creating a culture with purpose’
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Ricki Zebik : Operations Director ‘If you want to improve the business, you must listen to the people’
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Mark Bracknall, MD of Theo James - The Highs and Lows Of Building a Business
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Kevin Harland, Senior Operations Manager at Intelligent Steel Solutions 'Keeping British Manufacturing In House'
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Atif Syed - CEO & Founder of Wootzano - "Robots will give you the luxury of time"
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Nicky Gallagher - Head of HR at Zentia - 'The Importance of staff engagement, culture & Vision'
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Adam Childs, Operations Director - Daikin Applied - “Give yourself time to do something where you’re not expected to make a decision”
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Nigel Freeman - Operations Director at BTS FACADES & FABRICATIONS - “Allow your team to make decisions”
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Russell Richardson - Operations Director - ‘Turning any situation into a positive'
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Patrick Cowan: Ops Director, Birtley Group - 'The Importance of high standards in management'
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Shirley Spoors - Akzo Nobel, Production Manager - Building a business on processes, culture and employer engagement
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Don Murray: MD at Spincraft - 'Creating an environment where people can succeed'
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Eddie Czestochowski: Cell Pack Solutions "Take chances and sink or swim!"
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Alex Stapleton: Sales Director - Alexander Technologies "People don't understand the value of Manufacturing"
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Katie Woodwood: Head of Ops - CorrBoard UK. The Importance of Resilience
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Emma Bohan: General Manager - IMS Heat Pumps. The importance of being a good human, not a specific gender. (Manufacturing Leaders)
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Andi Jarvis: Eximo Marketing - How to Market products in Manufacturing & Engineering
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Gary Giles Founder of OGEL (As Seen on Dragons Den)
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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What does it mean to you, to be a leader?
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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Andrew Mcnally - Senior Engineering Manager at Thomas Swan
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Tom Russell - Operations Manager, TMD Friction
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Craig Conway: Production & Logistics Director of Janus International Europe
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Dan Williams - Managing Director/CEO at Orean. UK/US
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May 26, 2022 |
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John Celino - Director, Senior Manager, Business Improvement Consultant
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May 11, 2022 |
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Phil Atkinson - Managing Director of BTS Facades & Fabrications
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Randal 'Tiny' Smith Managing Director of Veny UK
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Andy Scott - Head of HR at Darchem Engineering
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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Richard Byatt - Engineering and CI Manager at Coveris UK
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Sam Reynolds - Engineering Manager at BHK
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Chris Balmer - Head of Operations at AR Power
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Gareth Richards - Operations Director at Salamander Pumps
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Short Intro
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Feb 17, 2022 |