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To find out more contact us at Creative and Digital Agencies [email protected] Programmeor on 0845 661 4556 Supported by:form In_ventBaltic Creative Campus49 Jamaica StreetLiverpoolL1 0AHweareform.com

Where good happens The In_vent programme is specifically designed for CEOs, Managing Directors and Senior Leaders of growth-focused Creative & Digital Agencies. In_vent is run by Form, a leadership development and business growth consultancy focused on equipping leaders to build remarkable organisations. By offering clarity and insight, we support individuals to combine personal and corporate aspirations whilst mapping out the next stage of their business life. We hope as you read on, you consider our invitation to join us at the next In_vent. 01

What is In_vent? How will you learn?In_vent is a six-month learning programme specifically In_vent provides a fully immersive, highly participativecrafted for leaders of creative & digital agencies that are programme combining study trips, workshops, visitssINeSPeIRkE ing to accelerate the growthEDUCATE INSPIRE CONNECT EDUCATE oCONfNEtChT eir business. to world-class companies, group work and mentoring.The programme helps leaders focus more clearly, compete more effectively The Programme starts with a 3 day study trip in Whether from within the learning community itself or byINSaPnIRdE grow moreEDsUuCAsTtEainably. CONNECT INSPIRE EDUCATE CONNECT Copenhagen where you will gain access to some of the providing access to some of the world’s most admired world’s most admired companies. leaders, In_vent will connect you to a rich network, helpingUnparalleled access A valuable and Practical skills that can A bespoke business you ask the right questions and find solutions to yourto digital and creative sustainable network be applied to business growth plan for future Each day focuses on action based learning. Sessions are challenges.organisations nationally of business peers. immediately. business development. delivered by a combination of practitioners and expertsand internationally who have extensive experience of working with and We will work with you to ensure you leave thethrough our understanding the needs of small business leaders. programme with a customised growth plan beingaction-based learning implemented in your business.programmes and As well as offering experiential learning opportunities,overseas study trips. we will support you as you develop practical skills and knowledge. We will provide you with expertise in areas such as sales and marketing, raising finance, attracting talent, conflict resolution and managing exit strategies. You’ll come away from each session with practical skills that you can apply immediately. 03

Companies and “Attending the Nick Howe Ben Rudmanpeople involved leadership MD of Uniform CEO MMT Digital development As part of In_vent we will give you unparalleled access programme with Jonathan Sands OBE to some of the world’s most admired companies and Form allowed me Chairman of leaders, hearing first hand their stories and wisdom. to connect with Elmwood other like minded04 business leaders Dan Taylor-Watt Lorna Davidson and learn key Head of BBC iPlayer CEO of techniques of how to grow Mothership Group Studio-40 in a sustainable way” 05 Nick Light , CEO Studio–40 Tony Walford Partner, Green Square

LocationsWe believe location and environment are vitally important to learning.With this in mind our sessions take place at unique locations including: MEDIA CITY SalfordSOHO HOUSE GLADSTONE’S LIBRARY BALTIC CREATIVE HOUSE OF ST BARNABAS 07Denmark North Wales Liverpool London

How it worksSTEP ONE June STEP TWO September STEP THREE November STEP FOUR JanuaryStudy trip Eight weeks later, the In_vent community reconnects After embedding the insights gained so far we come together eight Integrating your plan to explore two key topics: weeks later to learn about two further key areas of growth: for growthIn_vent begins with an immersivestudy trip to Copenhagen, a Day 1 Day 2 Day 1 Day 2 Our final day together will focusrenowned capital of creativity You and your Strategy, sales People and team Operations and finance on consolidating the rich learning& innovation. Here we will take business and marketing experience so far.you out of your environment • Building the foundations • Managing projects for profitabilityto expand your thinking and • Leadership behaviours • Developing a strategic vision of your leadership team • Creating processes that scale You will leave with a comprehensivegain new insights and practices • Understanding your • Company brand • Attracting and retaining • Choosing key performance and achievable 3 year plan for youron areas like: leadership style • Product & service offerings top talent indicators business. • Setting personal goals • Enhancing a sales & • Developing a collaborative • Developing financial &• Creativity & innovation • Taking people with you marketing strategy culture management systems There will be a final opportunity• Current trends in the • Managing conflict • Managing your sales pipeline • Creating a performance • Improving cash-flow to share stories, experiences and digital arena • Account management management system • Accessing funding celebrate each others’ successes.• Solving old-world • Pitching to win • Developing salary structures problems in new ways 09We’ll also begin building yourcustomised growth plan.

Support during and beyond In_vent Networking, Business Alumni “Working with peer learning support membership Form has given and exchange As well as the comprehensive To support you in your ongoing us a strategic You will be learning alongside learning programme, Form growth, after graduating the framework to grow community members. Working will connect you to a range programme you will benefit in this environment with of business support services from the opportunity to and scale our other leaders offers different including accounting, banking, participate in alumni events business, entering perspectives and experiences, branding and legal partners. including networking sessions, new markets and accessing a rich resource to seminars & workshops. support you as you look for developing new new and different ways to service offerings.” run your business. Simon Lewis,10 CEO The Gate Films 11

The teamMatt Johnson Sean Sankey Thomas Reibke Sri SakerManaging Director Programme Director Creativity and Innovation Facilitator Learning & Community DirectorMatt Johnson has spent more than 18 years growing a number Sean has been trusted by organisations large Thomas is an experienced process consultant, Sri has over 10 years of experience workingof businesses. They include the digital agency Mando Group, where and small to help their leaders deliver significant trainer and facilitator based out of Denmark in the public and third sector across all scaleshe was co-founder and CEO. In 2013 when Matt sold Mando Group change in their business. He has worked in or and working internationally. He holds an MA of operation and business models. She hasas part of a management buyout the group was one of the largest been a consultant working within Creative & in Cultural and Creative Leadership and over the developed a portfolio of specialist skills inDigital Agencies in the North West serving leading global brands Digital teams in organisations as diverse as last 10 years has worked with organisations such partnership building, business development,including Bentley, United Utilities and Vodafone. The business was Aviva, Capgemini, Ofsted, HMRC, Dept. for Work as E.ON, IKEA, Google, Target, M&C Saatchi and project inception and delivery, strategic planningalso one of The Sunday Times top 100 companies to work for. In & Pensions, Skyscanner and Shop Direct, as the Danish Ministry of Business Affairs. and individual career support. Sri maintains2013 Matt founded leadership development company, Form. To date well as one of the UK’s leading Digital Agencies a keen interest in building strong relationshipsForm has had the privilege of working with over 100 leaders from & a number of charities and third sector with clients that provide a basis for influencing50 organisations including global PLC’s, ground breaking charities organisations. change and improvement in operations, profileand some of the fastest growing SME’s in the country. and impact. 13

“We have worked with Form for the past Some of our two years, during which time we have current clients continued to double in size year on year whilst reaching ambitious milestones. We have a strong track record of working with high Form has helped facilitate strategic decision growth Creative & Digital Agencies including: making at key moments in our history and continues to offer valued input as we push into 15 realising our full potential. We look forward to benefiting from Form’s future growth consultancy programmes.” Gary Wootten, Hitch Marketing14

What’s next We look forward to having the opportunity to discuss In_vent with you in person. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at: [email protected] For more information visit: www.weareform.com/in_vent16