1. ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF YOUR BUSINESS
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2. CHANGE CHANGE! Introduction to RGU
With a heritage going back to 1729, Robert Gordon University is known for creating world class learning and education programs and for proactively engaging with businesses. As a local and global provider, our brand is well-recognised and highly trusted.
Today, we export knowledge, skills and best practice around the world.
Quick look…
16,000 students across 120 countries
1,600 members of staff
Over 85,000 Alumni worldwide
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3. Past & Existing Client Base
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4. Overview Challenges for the Energy Sector Change Declining Revenues
Shifting Markets
Scale-up
Collaboration
Skills and Knowledge
National Imperative

5. What is F4E?
A sector-specific programme designed to help businesses plan and deliver growth, F4E has been developed by Robert Gordon University (RGU) in close collaboration with Energy Industries Council (EIC) and Opportunity North East (ONE), as well as top tier industry partners who hold invaluable sector insight. It provides a collaborative, integrated community of support to businesses. Companies will gain access to new thinking to support their ability to scale, innovate and internationalise.

6. F4E Course Portfolio
Strategies, Markets and Business Planning (Core subject)
Skills Development for Scale Up (Core subject)
Diversification and New Product Development
Innovation
Process & Cost Optimisation
Collaboration & Organisational Culture
Technology
Finance & Risk
Marketing & Sales
Pricing Strategies
Exporting Strategies & International Markets
The same individual does not need to attend all the courses.

7. How will it benefit participants?
Deliver a growth strategy that will maximise business performance
Understand how to improve workflow and reduce waste leading to cost and time savings
Implement effective tools and techniques to identify innovations that will benefit customers and create value
Understand the central marketing and legal issues involved in trading internationally to significantly reduce risk and support growth overseas
Navigate and correctly identify relevant support agencies that will help realise scale up ambition
Opportunity to grow the participants’ professional network and learn from other organisations across the UK energy sector.

8. Format

9. Workshop 1 - Knowledge
All workshops delivered at Robert Gordon University campus in Aberdeen.
Introduction to the Fit4Energy programme, content and material
Overview of the RGU e-learning platform (CampusMoodle)
Review of participant needs
Objective setting
Interactive sessions & guest speakers included
Establish knowledge base for participants
“What to do” not “What if”!

10. Workshop 2 - Action
Delegates will return for the second workshop with an Action Plan
Participants will check their plan and discuss this with the other delegates as well as the Course Lead
Market intelligence, resource requirements and timelines will also be reviewed during Workshop 2
Peer group and external support
Implementation Plan

11. Workshop 3 - Implementation
Delegates will return for Workshop 3 to review the implementation
Road blocks will be reviewed and discussed
Key achievements
Next steps
On-going support and assistance
Preparation for F4E peer review

12. F4E Approval Stamp
Companies that successfully complete eight or more courses will have the option to undertake an evaluation to become "Fit4Energy Approved".
This industry approval "stamp" will be beneficial as companies can demonstrate:
Capacity
Knowledge
Intent
Strategy
Preparedness
Quality
The approval process is based upon your company’s progress through the programme and a peer review panel.

13. How to get F4E approval Programme Progress
The approval process can begin once 8 of the 11 courses have been successfully completed. Successful completion is defined as company attendance at all three workshops and evidence of successfully completing the action plan and implementation evidenced. Once a company has achieved 8 successful completions they can apply for F4E approval.

14. Peer Review Panel
This review panel process is part peer review and part (immediate) graduation subject to successful peer review.
An evaluation of the progress the company has made since completing the various courses and an opportunity to evaluate the early impact that the programme has had on the business.
The company will present the progress to the panel
The approval process is expected to take less than 2 hours.
The company is expected to commit to having a senior manager present and 1 or more employees who have attend the various courses.

15. Who should attend & how to get involved!
Fit4Energy is open to any company with a growth ambition. It is most appropriate for small to medium sized businesses, however, larger organisations may also find the content of the workshops beneficial.
Ultimately, the programme is open to any business looking to:
Drive the organisation forward
Reignite their or their employees’ focus
Effectively plan
Manage expansion
If you are interested in signing up, Laura Wood (BDM) will be next to the EIC stand for the entire conference so please go and say hello.

16. Business will pay approximately £3700 for the 8 course programme.
Delivered in Aberdeen
Business will pay approximately £3700 for the 8 course programme.
Max 20 businesses in cohort 1
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© Robert Gordon University, 2018

17. Collaboration to build currency of approval is central.
Great value: It's cheaper than anything else
Approval as evidence
Great publicity in first cohort
Access to huge support network
Knowledge gained in supported learning
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