Growth Catalyst

The Growth Catalyst project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

For more information, see the UK Shared Prosperity Fund prospectus.

A 7 month leadership development programme.

Would you like to be a better leader and take your business to the next level?

At the University of Liverpool Management School, we know that running a business can be a lonely, isolating experience. Many owner /managers need help and support to take their businesses to the next level.

We are looking to identify a select few individuals from Liverpool City Region, keen to grow their businesses in an atmosphere of mutual support and trust.

Developed by experts in the field of leadership and management, Growth Catalyst employs an integrated delivery model, designed to improve the skills and confidence of the owner/manager and the performance of the business.

Elements include:

• 2 Day Leadership residential – Improve your leadership skills and set business development goals.
• 6 Hours of Business Coaching – Help define your growth strategy
• Action Learning – Progress ideas for new products and services through a Non-executive board of likeminded peers.
• A Series of 7 Master Classes with leading experts in marketing, leadership, strategy and growth.
• 6 Online Essential Skills workshops
• A Business Exchange – Take part in exchange visits to another business on the programme.

Benefits of the programme include:

• Proven improvements in the productivity and profitability of the business.
• Tools and Techniques to help you work ON the business rather than IN it.
• Help with the development of new products and services.
• Help to plan and execute a strategy for growth.
• A network of likeminded individuals that can help you grow your business.
• Improved leadership abilities and greater confidence.