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From Surviving to Thriving: Leading in Uncertain Times

Tuesday 13 October 2026 - 12PM – 1:30PM

Event Date : 13/10/2026

Location: Greater Manchester Business School, Great Moor Street, Bolton, BL1 1SW
Cost: Free with light refreshments provided

The conversation will look at some of the real challenges facing leaders today: communicating clearly when there isn’t always certainty, keeping people accountable without pushing teams too far, managing changing expectations around work, and holding on to good people when budgets are tight.

Our speakers will share their experience and practical approaches to these challenges, with plenty for you to take away and use within your own team or organisation.

Why attend?

  • Hear how other leaders are responding when plans and priorities change.
  • Pick up practical ways to keep people engaged, accountable and performing.
  • Look at how culture can help you retain good people when budgets are under pressure.
  • Hear different perspectives on leading teams through periods of change.
  • Meet and connect with other business leaders from across Greater Manchester.

Speakers

  • Sonya Holley - Executive Leadership Program, GEDU Global Education
  • Carol Brown - Head of Business School, GMBS
  • Alastair Swindlehurst - Founder, EZHR
  • Litsa Smith - Founder, Work With Litsa
  • Becci Martin - Founder & Director, BOO Coaching & Consulting

If you're responsible for leading people and making decisions in a changing business environment, this is a chance to hear what others are doing, share experiences and take away ideas that could make a difference in your own organisation.

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