Productivity matters - not just to economists, but to business leaders who want sustainable growth, higher margins and a more resilient organisation.
In this 60 minute webinar, Professor Bart van Ark will explain why productivity should be part of your boardroom agenda and show how to join up investment, people, technology and customer strategy using the Strategic Productivity Framework. You’ll hear evidence from recent research, see real business examples, and walk away with a simple diagnostic you can use with your leadership team.
What you’ll take away
- A clear, practical definition of productivity for your organisation and why it matters to strategy and profitability.
- The five priority areas that drive business productivity (innovation & digital, skills & wellbeing, investment & finance, leadership & management, marketing & communication) and quick wins for each.
- Practical examples of how leaders join up different functions in the boardroom to turn productivity into growth.
After the presentation from Bart van Ark there will be a Q&A, and attendees will have the opportunity to ask the Alliance Manchester Business School executive education team about the upcoming Strategic Productivity short business course.
Professor Bart van Ark
Bart Van Ark is a Professor of Productivity Studies at Alliance Manchester Business School and is also the Managing Director of The Productivity Institute. The Productivity Institute is a UK-wide organisation which aims to lay the foundations for an era of sustained and inclusive productivity growth. It brings together academic research, policy studies and business engagement.
Throughout his career, Bart has worked extensively with businesses and policy institutions to address productivity challenges. His collaborations include leading organisations such as The Conference Board, McKinsey Global Institute, Be the Business, the OECD, the European Commission, and various national governments and business associations worldwide.
