WMG & Santander launch SME leadership programme
A NEW initiative to provide business leadership training for 20 senior managers from fast growing has been launched by WMG, at the University of Warwick, in partnership with Santander.
The postgraduate award programme has received £40,000 of support from banking group Santander.
The scheme was launched at WMG at an event attended by a number of SMEs as well senior figures from Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, manufacturing body EEF and Tata Motors.
Dr Mark Swift, head of SME programmes at WMG, said: “The new programme blends WMG’s long-standing experience of delivering executive education and cutting edge research with a suite of additional support from Santander’s SME Breakthrough scheme, networking opportunities and innovative product and service technology.
“The emphasis of the programme is to equip the leaders of today and tomorrow with the very best tools to encourage and embed a culture of innovation.
“We will teach participants about the latest modes of management as well as offering hands on experience of using new technology to grow and develop a business.”
John Williams, head of Santander’s Breakthrough programme, said: “We are delighted to support this programme, which will offer 20 individuals from growing SMEs a fantastic opportunity to transform the way they run their businesses.
“Santander is committed to helping UK businesses prosper and our unique Breakthrough programme helps fast-growth businesses fulfil their potential through a programme of capital and support.”
