12:06pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010
By Mike Pryce
MORE than 70 representatives of local businesses gathered at the University of Worcester for the Federation of Small Businesses’ 2010 annual seminar.
The keynote speech was on people management and technique by internationally reputed coach and speaker Dr Frank Dick.
Dr Dick examined the “winning difference”, looking at how small businesses can get the best out of their people by creating a motivational climate. During his presentation he outlined the various coaching methods he has used in sport, coaching the likes of Linford Christie and Daley Thompson, and in business where he has been involved with a number of international organisations.
The audience then joined in a lively question and answer session which was followed by an opportunity to meet Dr Dick on a one-to-one basis during a networking session.
Mark Richardson, head of Worcester Business School, said: “Dr Dick was an inspirational speaker who encapsulated the issues around maximising performance and gave practical suggestions on how it should be improved.
“It was a thought provoking and illuminating talk which stimulated a lively debate.”
The event was hosted jointly by Worcester Business School and the Federation of Small Businesses.
Mr Richardson said: “We were pleased to be working with the Federation of Small Businesses again in hosting and promoting this event and such events form an important part in their strategy of reaching out and engaging with the local community.”
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