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Since the announcement of the finalists in this year’s EADT Suffolk Business Awards, I’ve been reflecting on the unexpected insights and learnings of being on ‘that side’ of the award process. For those who don’t know, we’ve been lucky enough to be on the recipient end of a judging panel (and to have emerged victorious twice). The very practice of allowing that external assessment of yourself and your business is, as so many of you know only too well, somewhat intimidating – no matter how sure you are of your business and your experience. This time, however, and having historically won the Customer Service category in both Suffolk and Norfolk, I felt incredibly honoured to be asked to judge this particular category. Initially, I found myself thinking ‘this will be a breeze’, and that I had nothing to fear or consider. What I found, however, is that it was far more of an opportunity for self-reflection and benchmarking than I might have considered prior to taking part. How can you not be faced with an entry or a conversation from a vibrant goal-setting business, and not find yourself looking at how this compares to what you do, or how you reached this point in the journey? I’m someone who has always been of the view that a child can teach an adult as much as the adult can teach the child – and I suppose this exercise is similar. I learned from their desire, entrepreneurship and their unique approaches to managing customer interaction. My takeaways for anyone considering being a business award judge: -           Do your homework on the business and seek to raise questions which are truly beneficial for your learning of them and their understanding of you. -           Be self-reflective (not selfish) throughout the process, considering whether the activity leads itself to more learning and development you might require. -           Embrace the chance to extend your network and relationships in directions you may never have considered. -           Take time to reflect on the process with your own colleagues or peers, being sure to bring to mind particular areas which now seem evident for your own business improvement or for your chance to become active in the art of mentoring. Good luck to all of the finalists from myself and the MAD-HR Ltd team. A reminder that you can see the announced shortlisted candidates here: https://lnkd.in/edD5AcNK #EADT #GROWBETTERTOGETHER #suffolkbusinessawards #suffolkbizawards

If any organisation in this region knows from having worked with over 35,000 people over 37 years on their business journey we The Business Centre Newcastle appreciate the courage, the vulnerability and the need to not to have to go it alone Marty Adnum when it comes to starting and staying in business. You and your journey is one of collaboration, reaching out, giving back and being part of something much bigger as the key to intrinsic and extrinsic success in business. Well done.

Having just attended my first ever IoD/Institute of Directors in New Zealand Conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch, at the impressive Te Pae Convention Centre - I naturally have a lot of learnings bouncing around in my head. Key for me was that more young and future governance &/or leaders should be exposed to conferences like this. If only I knew then what I know now….what an opportunity for diversity & succession right there! How to open doors that have been late to my own plate - is an exciting opportunity for our up&comers! From the hugely informative presentation by Dr Reuben Abraham, with some key opportunity-based messages for NZ & our economy. To appreciation of the all important CEO/Chair relationship as presented by Carrie Hurihanganui & Patrick Strange from Auckland Airport cemented my belief that this relationship is key for a well functioning board - helping ensure that strategy is understood & executed as it flows from board to management and back again. There is no doubt that I was completely enthralled by the information presented by Maryanne Garry - ‘most laughs award’ while presenting some important factual Information about perceived ability to remember everything you do not hear or think you are capable of in the boardroom. H&S was key and it was appreciated that the presenters steered the conversation away from an extreme, high risk, highly specific event and to redirect learnings into practical & thought provoking lessons for all businesses - even our smallest business could learn from. Loved the top 10 tips for taking the bored out of the boardroom and the opportunity to explore the opposite. A creative approach I appreciated and resonated with! So much more I could add! What an opportunity to expand my learnings.

Could you win a King’s Award? 👑 The King’s Awards for Enterprise are considered the most prestigious awards in the world and can catapult your brand to real hlobal heights. Here’s 5 things you need to know that could make you a winner: 👑 The awards are open to UK businesses of all sizes, starting from just 2 employees. Many winners are small businesses - all entrants are in with a chance of winning. 👑There are just 4 categories: *International Trade *Innovation *Sustainable Development *Promoting Opportunity in Social Mobility 👑 There are hundreds of winners across the UK every year, it’s not one per category like other awards, giving many businesses the opportunity to win. 👑 Winners benefit from fantastic PR opportunities including, a reception at Buckingham Palace, use of the KAE logo on your marketing materials for 5 years, you can even fly the King’s Awards flag at your premises, and much more 👑 The deadline is Midday on 12th September. But it’s a robust entry process, so it’s never too early to start! We love joining brilliant companies in celebrating their success every year, take a look at the Kings Awards magazine for inspiration from last years winners. Think you could be in with a chance? Or would love to enter but don’t know where to start? Check out our simple guide here and take our free eligibility assessment form to find out if you’re ready to enter ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eT2gW_rv

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CBA Hotel of the Year: Get the chance to showcase your business by entering the Cork Business of the Year Awards. Highlight what sets your business apart and stand a chance to win the prestigious title. Enter by visiting: https://lnkd.in/dwUS6zMf Categories include the Best Cork Hotel Information required includes: Provide a synopsis of your business and detail what sets it apart (Max 500 words): What challenges did you face in 2023, and what did you do to overcome them? (Max 300 words) Please tell us anything else you feel that is relevant to this award entry (Max 100 words)

It's only a week until the PIBAwards are celebrated at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull - an exciting evening for many employees in the region. People in Business Awards shortlist announced with more nominations than ever! You can find out more on this guest editorial, about who's on that list and additional information in the latest edition of our business publication. https://lnkd.in/e-whJtFP #Hull #yhbusiness #awards #localbusinesses #businessnews

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🏆 When searching for awards for our clients to enter we have found this website by UK Awards List really useful. Everything in one place and you can even set reminders. If you have a similar task for your own company or clients this could really help you. #industryawards #marketingtips #ukbusinessawards #marketingagency #MarketingLeeds https://lnkd.in/eXD5tU23