YNY Networking - Malton

Meeting every 4 weeks, connecting local businesses, sole traders and the council to work in collaboration.

Welcome to York and North Yorkshire Networking, in Malton! 🌟

Elevate Your Business: Networking & Operational Excellence Insights

Join us at Derwent Training for our next YNY Business Networking event. Since 1988, Derwent Training has been a cornerstone of the North Yorkshire business community. We are proud to partner with local businesses, North Yorkshire Council, and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to champion collaboration and growth in our region.

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Karen Harrison-Taylor

We are delighted to introduce Karen Harrison-Taylor, our Professional Services Trainer, as our keynote speaker.

Karen is a seasoned professional with extensive international experience, having worked in the UK, Germany, Qatar, and the UAE. Before joining the Derwent Training team, she served as an Advisor to ADNOC Logistics & Services, where she led complex human capital initiatives including Leadership, Performance Management, and Talent Management.

With an MBA and a Master’s in Quality Management, Karen’s expertise aligns perfectly with our professional standards:

Organisational Improvement & Strategy: Leading cross-functional teams and improvement strategies to deliver measurable business benefits and process efficiencies.

Certified Leadership & Strengths Coaching: Building organisational capability by mentoring practitioners and developing high-performing management teams.

Accredited Mediation & Conflict Resolution: Expertise in resolving complex commercial disputes and navigating difficult stakeholder interactions.

International Quality Standards: A certified Lead Auditor across five international standards, ensuring robust process performance and long-term stability.

Discover Professional Services at Derwent Training

As an independent provider rated 'Good' by Ofsted, Derwent Training specialise in upskilling employees to bridge the gap between technical expertise and formal business skills. During the event, you can learn more about their Professional Services Apprenticeships, designed to inject vital people management and customer skills into your workforce.

Specialised standards include:

Business Administrator (Level 3): Developing highly transferable skills in data analysis, project management, and professional communication.

Customer Service (Levels 2 & 3): Building advocates for your brand who can handle complex service recovery and drive customer loyalty.

Improvement Technician & Specialist (Levels 3 & 5): Using Six Sigma and Lean principles to eliminate waste and drive data-led decision-making.

Associate Project Manager (Level 4): Equipping staff to manage project lifecycles, budgets, and stakeholder expectations from initiation to closure.

Why Attend?

Connect: Build relationships in a supportive environment.

Learn: Gain global leadership and operational excellence insights from Karen Harrison-Taylor.

Innovate: Discover how our blended delivery model (mixing face-to-face and virtual learning) minimises time away from the workplace while maximising employee growth.

More about YNY :

We invite businesses of all sizes to join our relaxed and engaging networking events. Our mission is to foster connections between all local businesses, local authorities and business support providers, creating a supportive community where everyone can thrive.

🤝 Why Join Us?

Inclusive Networking: Whether you're a startup, SME, or large enterprise, our events are designed to be welcoming and beneficial for all.
Community Support: Meet with like minded local businesses, chat with local authorities and business support providers, share resources, insights, and opportunities.
Relaxed Atmosphere: Our events are casual and friendly, making it easy to build genuine relationships.

Join us and be part of a vibrant network that supports growth, innovation, and community spirit in York and North Yorkshire.