Peer Groups
Share your challenges with like-minded manufacturing people and break through the boundaries of possibility. We invite you to join us for a taster session to see if we are a fit for you and your business.
Experience the benefits of collective wisdom by joining a Peer Group.
1. Connecting with a dynamic community of ambitious industry leaders who have likely successfully tackled challenges similar to yours.
2. Being challenged and pushing the boundaries of your thinking.
3. Learning innovative and problem-solving techniques that will elevate your operations, people management skills, and strategic planning.
Request to attend a peer group taster session:
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Owners’ /Senior Managers’ Peer Groups
For senior leaders and decision makers in the manufacturing sector.Meet with like-minded peers from the manufacturing sector, with similar challenges and aspirations. People that will learn and share with you, hold you accountable, and help you to break through the boundaries that are holding you back. Gain inspiration from other progressive manufacturing leaders along with the thought leadership shared by Manufacturers’ Alliance chairpeople. You don’t know what you don’t know! Develop your leadership capability in real time, not as an offline academic exercise that doesn’t relate to your needs.
"I’m overwhelmed by the level of knowledge, experience and information."
ROMAN LOZANO
Sales Director, UnimaQ -
HR Leaders’ Peer Groups
For HR leaders and HR managers working in the manufacturing sector.A safe and confidential space for HR leaders and department managers to meet on a regular basis to share and resolve common challenges. All group members hold HR roles within the manufacturing sector and work for progressive manufacturing organisations that are constantly seeking to improve. See how others in HR roles are approaching challenges and improving their departments in line with the specific needs of their organisations.
"I’ve learnt a lot about myself, about what I was doing and how – it’s a journey, a genuine peer group where everyone treats each other as equals."
CHRIS DEW
MD, Affinity Packaging -
Operational Excellence Peer Groups
For operations directors and managers working in the manufacturing sector.A safe and confidential space for operations directors and managers to meet on a regular basis to share and resolve common challenges. All group members hold operational roles within the manufacturing sector and work for progressive manufacturing organisations that are constantly seeking to improve. See how others in operational roles are approaching challenges and improving their departments in line with the specific needs of their organisations.
"I am too pragmatic for academic style learning, but the Manufacturers Alliance keeps things practical and at the right level for SME leaders."
IAN RILEY
MD, Central Group -
Industry 4.0 Peer Groups
For manufacturers that are looking to fast track their Industry 4.0 journey.Peer groups dedicated to sharing knowledge on Industry 4.0 type technologies and digitisation. The peer group meet regularly to learn what technologies are available to improve efficiencies and gain hands-on support in the application of these technologies in the business. All members of the groups work for progressive businesses that are constantly seeking to improve.
"Jump in with both feet. You’ll get more out of this than you can imagine."
RACHAEL BAKER
Commercial Director, J J Smith -
Rising Stars’ Peer Groups
For highly capable young people being fast tracked into leadership.An excellent opportunity for your younger team members to share ideas and learn from people with similar aspirations and challenges. Advance and secure your succession planning with confidence, knowing there are strong individuals rising through the ranks – the future leaders of the manufacturing industry.
"Having a support network, which has become a source of great friendships has benefited me personally as well as our business."
SAMANTHA ASHTON
Director, Packaging Automation
