Glued redefine their strategy with the Aston Programme for Small Business Growth

and build a targeted action plan for your business in the company of other ambitious business leaders.

The most recent programme ran from September 2022 – March 2023 and was workshop-based at Aston University. The course included modules about how to create a business plan, growth strategy skills and experience with a presentation in front of investors plus 10 hours with a business mentor.

Glued have taken the initiative and undertaken the Aston Programme for Small Business Growth in a bid to redefine their own business strategy.

The Aston Programme for Small Business Growth delivered by Aston University is a local initiative which supports businesses to reach new heights. The team at Glued have embarked on the mission to refresh their understanding of business growth as they look to redefine the future of Glued.

David explained: “Rob and I have been in business for over 20 years and we’re continuously refreshing our offer and approach. The programme has given us the focus to challenge our strategy and work hard to refine it for future growth.”

The course is designed to position your business for the future by joining the Aston Programme for Small Business Growth. Develop your leadership skills

Kavita Jeerh, Programme Manager from Aston University, said: “The Aston Programme for Small Business Growth is a well-established programme that supports small business owners and carefully selected SMEs to increase their management capacity and achieve growth. By providing the necessary tools and resources, we empower businesses to achieve their full potential and we are honoured to be a part of their journey towards success.”

David concluded: “I think the biggest benefit for me was learning some new techniques for business management, and better understanding how to put together a business plan: working on the business, not in the business. I think the time with my mentor allowed me to reflect on the business and its direction. We’re now working with a business coach to implement the plan and make changes to our offer.” and thrilled about launching the book. It has been available to pre-order for a while – and it was very surreal to see my name on a book for the first time when I looked it up on Amazon.”

For more about the team at Glued, head over to their website: www.gluedlimited.co.uk Aston Centre for Growth runs a range of fully funded programmes to support business growth, find out more at: www.aston.ac.uk/research/bss/abs/centres-hubs/aston-centre-for-growth.

A key reason why Sarah wanted to write on this topic is that she believes that people should be able to thrive at work and perform well. Well-being at the cost of performance does not help people and businesses grow, and performance at the cost of well-being means people can suffer with stress, anxiety and even burnout. People should be able to have both: performance and well-being. Having studied positive psychology in lockdown Sarah knew that the ideas from it can be applied really effectively in the workplace for people to thrive, and for businesses to thrive.

Julia Morris from Critical Publishing said “We are incredibly excited to publish Sarah’s text. The workplace has changed radically over the past few years and there is a real need to support both employers and employees in navigating this new environment for the benefit of all while maximising well-being, motivation and happiness. Sarah has been a joy to work with, fully committed to producing an accessible and research-informed book, and one which we believe should be read by anyone currently in employment.”

Transforming

The Power of Positive Psychology

By Sarah Alexander £16.99

Published by Critical Publishing

Sarah Alexander is an executive and leadership coach and certified positive psychology practitioner with over a decade of experience helping individuals and teams to develop and grow.

She is founder of Vivid Learning & Development Ltd, a consultancy with a talented team of associates that designs learning programmes for organisations in the UK and internationally.

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