Maximize Strategic Engagement in the Workplace with Thom Hetherington and Charlotte Dean
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Do you know how to maximize strategic engagement in the workplace? Listen in as we discuss: 👉 What can businesses do to make sure employees understand and buy into the organisation’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives?👉 How important is it to clearly communicate how individual roles contribute to the overall success of the business?👉 Is it important to acknowledge and reward employee contributions and achievements in meaningful ways?👉 How can hospitality businesses leverage technology to streamline operations and enhance both employee and guest experiences? And do they need to?
Joining our host Cara Houchen we have:⭐ Thom HetheringtonThom is the founder of Landing Light, a boutique consultancy which helps property developers, city councils and major public institutions shape their vision, strategy and engagement around hospitality and food and drink.Having previously owned the NRB hospitality exhibition and helped launch Restaurant magazine and the 50 Best Restaurants in the World awards Thom has twenty eight years of wide-ranging sectoral experience as an advocate, advisor, commentator and community builder. He has recently chaired or sat on panels at the International Hospitality Investment Forum in Berlin, the MA Leaders’ Club, R200, and the Atlantic Club, as well as events for the Institute of Hospitality.In addition Thom is the restaurant critic for Manchester’s Finest, a judge for awards ranging from the National Restaurant Awards to the Publicans, a trustee of the Tim Bacon Foundation, and also sits on the board of Manchester Art Gallery’s trading company. He previously sat on the boards including The British Food Trust and Hospitality Action North West.⭐ Charlotte DeanCharlotte currently works for Quorn Foods UK and has over 25 years’ experience working with food fast moving consumer goods and is a great influencer of positive change in her sector.Charlotte’s experience includes building global partnerships, strong senior relationships and achieving operational excellence, to develop fast routes to market for new brands and leading product launches.Charlotte leads on the ‘Women in Quorn’ and ‘Wellness in the Workplace’ initiatives both of which draw on her passion for building a positive business culture that develops its people and allows excellent leadership skills to grow. She is passionate about encouraging women to achieve fulfillment in their lives & inspiring inclusive workplaces for all to thrive.Charlotte's other passions include health and well-being, food, travel, sustainability and charity fund raising through sport.Through her vision and mentoring Charlotte is also a great advocate and inspiration for other aspiring women leaders. Her mantra is “She believed she could so she did".
This episode was recorded live on LinkedIn on 26th July 2024.
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