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The Team Leader’s Guide to Being a CEO: Education, Motivation, and Tips

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08/02/2023

While there is no universal guide that would instantly fit every team of people working for the same goal, almost every successful CEO team leader will tell you that there are three main important aspects you must consider. These are education, motivation, and the sharing of tips as you work together. It is the art of giving back and knowing how to lead people by showing a positive example where everyone plays an important part and can contribute to the best of one’s abilities. Therefore, today we offer you a team leader’s guide to being a CEO – read on to learn all the tips and tricks.

The Team Leader’s Guide to Being a CEO: Education, Motivation, Tips

– Make Continued Learning Your Top Priority.

Since the world of business is changing all the time, both because of local and global events, the only solution that you have to implement as the team leader is the focus on continued learning. It may include basic workshops and presentations from guest lecturers to field trips and leisure gatherings. At the same time, you must focus on the quality of writing and the written content of your business. It’s possible to approach a site that writes essays for you and receive consulting assistance regarding grammar, structure, and logic. When you focus on this aspect, it can be turned into a team effort to keep everyone inspired! Essentially, you are aiming at business improvement!

– Show Motivation and Readiness Yourself.

If you want to motivate others, you have to show motivation yourself and be an example of what you would like to see. Don’t be too pushy, and take your time to explore what motivates people. Remember that some people need time to consider their ideas! Add music, sports, and different games to your business experience where everyone can participate and be the first to offer something, or create business surveys where everyone can have a say! It will help you to evaluate your opinions and let people brainstorm various ideas as you combine business and fun!

– Pay Attention to the Sociocultural Factor.

If you want to keep people inspired and achieve success as a CEO, you have to explore the cultural background and skills of each person on your team. It will help you to create a totally different environment and benefit from the heritage and the experience of each person’s skills. It’s what you have to do as a team leader! You may approach Wordpoint to create a personal note in a native language of a person by offering a special present or consider a movie that all of your team may watch to learn more about each other’s culture. It will also help people to feel at home wherever they may be!

– Expand Your Business Team Collaborations Worldwide.

Another great way to become a successful CEO and a memorable team leader is to let your team work with the rest of the world. Participate in social campaigns and research possibilities worldwide, and make sure you travel and explore the benefits of each land via collaboration and helpful hints. You may consider a freelance translator to help prepare your presentation as you can work with a creative individual who will fully understand your objectives and meet the rest of your business team!

Mediation as Conflict Resolution

Without a doubt, you will eventually face certain conflicts or individuals who will not feel happy about other people or the tasks that they have been assigned with. The rule of thumb is to use mediation as the method of intrapersonal or group conflict management. As a team leader and CEO, your task is to collect this information and seek solutions that will act as a compromise. In such a case, you should use a mediator who is unbiased and can help the sides express their concerns and talk them out. This way, you are not directly involved and only work with the information that has been collected by the trained mediator who is not leaning toward either side of the conflict. It will also help you to show your impartial attitude and readiness to listen to all sides of the issue, thus confirming your leadership status!

Valentine’s Day at Corn Exchange, Manchester

Olivia McHugh

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08/02/2023

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Manchester’s Corn Exchange has completed all the hard research this Valentine’s (or Palentine’s – yes that’s a thing) Day, so you don’t have to, with a quiz if you are stuck where to dine, top ten picks for your Valentine’s date and a host of special Valentine’s offers.

We know that you don’t need one specific day to show love to your significant other, your friends or even yourself but the 14^th February serves as a reminder that we all need a treat every now and then.

That’s why the guys at the Corn Exchange in Manchester City Centre have created some handy tools to impress your date or mate. The Corn Exchange is the perfect meeting place with a whole host of restaurants to choose from. So much so that choosing can sometimes be a bit tricky! The Corn Exchange have put together this handy guide to finding your perfect spot. Whether you are looking for an intimate time or want to show off your date, a creature of comfort or like surprises – just take the quiz and they guarantee to find the perfect place.

Looking for more than a nice meal? Then be sure to check out their Top Ten Date Night Picks in and around the Medieval Quarter. From enjoying live music in their atrium to a bottomless supper club or catching a 25^th Anniversary screening of Titanic over at the IMAX to exploring the city with an Escape hunt outdoor adventure or walking tour. Whatever kind of date you are looking for, adventurous, cosy, sporty or traditional, you will find some great picks that will make your significant other impressed with your efforts!

Plus, if you dine between 6-9pm and their resident cupid spots that you are getting amorous, you may just get presented with an exclusive Corn Exchange Red Rose if they see you #exchangeakiss.

If you are looking for a date that doesn’t cause your bank balance heartbreak, then make sure to look up their list of Valentine’s offers available. They include:

Free Prosecco at Doner Haus (book by 6^th Feb)

Free Kir Royale at The Real Greek

Limited edition Valentine cocktails and desserts at The Cosy Club

Valentine’s date Night Click & Collect menus at Tampopo

A host of drinks offers at Banyan, Cosy Club, Doner Haus, Garten Bar, Sixes, Tampopo & Vapiano.

2 courses for £13.95 at PizzaExpress

3-course Valentine’s Menu for £24.95 at Zizzi

Grilled Meat Sharing Platter for 2 for £30 at The Real Greek

And more…

For all the information on Valentine’s Day at the Corn Exchange, visit

cornexchangemanchester.co.uk/valentine

GREATER MANCHESTER MAYOR CELEBRATES TECH TALENT AT OFFICIAL BOOKING.COM CAMPUS OPENING

Olivia McHugh

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08/02/2023

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Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, has recently welcomed Andy Burnham as guest of honour at the official opening of its new Manchester campus.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester joined Booking.com’s CEO and president, Glenn Fogel, for a tour of the new Brooklyn-inspired workspace at Manchester Goods Yard.

The launching of the new site represents an £80m investment in Manchester’s burgeoning tech scene by Booking.com, which has created 450 jobs in the city in the past 12 months. The Manchester office plays a leading role in bringing Booking.com’s ‘connected trip’ vision to life, with employees researching and developing software that supports multiple services, including in-trip experiences and transport (car rental and taxis), as well as insurance.

The Mayor learnt more about the vision for the new campus which is Booking.com’s second largest international office behind its global headquarters in Amsterdam and their plans to recruit for a further 200 roles this year.

The team in Manchester, which comprises more than 70 different nationalities, plays a pivotal role in developing Booking.com’s global technology platforms. The Booking.com app was the most downloaded online travel app globally in 2021, with the work undertaken in Manchester directly contributing towards its development

The campus sits in Manchester’s new media, tech and creative district, Enterprise City – on the site of the former Granada Studios. The campus fitout includes a series of winter gardens, games rooms and conference auditorium facilities with a seminar event space for 250 people.

Speaking during his visit, Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said: “Greater Manchester is home to a thriving and rapidly growing digital and tech sector. Booking.com’s investment reflects the strength of the sector and confidence in our tech talent, and visiting the new Manchester campus was a great opportunity to see this in practice.

“Global companies like Booking.com have an important role to play in our £5bn digital ecosystem. As its presence in Manchester continues to grow, we look forward to working together to provide good quality jobs for people and opportunities for businesses in the local tech cluster.”

Glenn Fogel, CEO and president at Booking.com, said: “Booking.com has had a presence in Manchester for almost two decades and this investment underlines our commitment to the city. We’re looking forward to the new campus becoming not only another home of innovation for Booking.com, but also a place that inspires and supports everyone across the tech supply chain locally.

“It was a pleasure to welcome such esteemed company as the first external visitors to the campus and to have their support as we look to play our part in enhancing what is already a vibrant, innovative tech cluster in Greater Manchester and the wider UK.”

Cranes placed in Stockport as Capital&Centric’s Weir Mill reaches key milestone

Olivia McHugh

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08/02/2023

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The restoration of the historic Weir Mill site is continuing to take shape as two giant cranes appear on Stockport’s skyline. The work to preserve the iconic building will create new homes and public space, transforming the once neglected site into a buzzing new neighbourhood.

Construction at Capital&Centric’s town centre project began last summer. With the foundations for two new apartment blocks now laid, the towering cranes (50m and 31m tall) have started to build the homes that will add to Stockport’s skyline.

More than 100 people are now working to deliver the project, working on the £60m transformation of the Grade II listed historic landmark to create a new neighbourhood at the heart of the town centre. Once complete in 2024, it’ll be a district oozing with personality, including 250 design-led apartments side-by-side with green outdoor hangouts, indie bars, restaurants and shops.

It’s is set to be a stand-out destination in Stockport’s Town Centre West masterplan – a 130-acre regeneration district being driven by Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), which will see the delivery of 4,000 new homes, alongside local amenities, green spaces, new workspace and radical transport improvements.

Adam Higgins, co-founder of Capital&Centric, said:

“There’s such as buzz around Stockport right now and so much happening that’ll change the feel of the town centre for the better. The cranes punctuating Stockport’s skyline are a really visible sign of progress and the scale of ambition to turn brownfield land into new neighbourhoods that pull a crowd. We’re powering ahead with both the painstaking work of restoring the mills as well as the neighbouring new builds.

“More and more people are waking up to Stockport’s charm and are wanting to call it home. Weir Mill will cater to that rocketing demand for homes, while creating a community of people living right in the centre. That’s a real shift for Stockport, increasing footfall and bringing a new dynamic to town.”

The existing mill buildings are also packed with activity. Now shrouded in scaffolding, the first step was to strip back and clean up the red-brick interiors, revealing the beauty of the historic features.

Capital&Centric’s restoration of mills – parts of which date back to the 1700s – will retain as much of original charm as possible, creating unique character-packed apartments for rent.

Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council, said:

“This is a momentous occasion for Stockport as work starts to transform this area of the town centre into a new £60m neighbourhood, providing hundreds of much needed new homes, as well as vibrant outdoor spaces and even more great leisure facilities for people to visit and enjoy. Confidence from the private sector has never been better, and the fact that we’re attracting renowned developers like Capital&Centric to take this project forward speaks volumes.

“Weir Mill will complement our other ambitious projects in the town centre, such as the new Transport Interchange, Stockport Exchange and improvements to Merseyway. I’m looking forward to seeing plans progress and this historic building being brought back to life again.”

The plans are MDC’s Town Centre West masterplan, an integral part of the £1billion town centre wide transformation.

Lord Bob Kerslake, Chairman of the Stockport MDC of the Stockport MDC, said:

“The work Capital&Centric is undertaking to revive this historic building is vital in enabling us to create much-needed new town centre homes and giving underutilised spaces back to the community.

“The arrival of the cranes just months after work on site began last year, demonstrates the pace at which work is progressing, and the MDC’s continued commitment to the delivery of the Town Centre West masterplan. This year is a significant year for Stockport, with developments such as Weir Mill, alongside the new Interchange scheme and the next phase of Stockport Exchange all nearing completion.

“Stockport is already being dubbed one of the most exciting towns to live in the UK, and the culmination of these developments will enable Stockport to set a new benchmark for town centres, not just in the Greater Manchester region, but across the UK.”

The Manchester-based social impact developers behind Weir Mill are shortly set to star in a primetime new Channel 4 series. The Big Interiors Battle – based at Capital&Centric’s Eyewitness Works restoration project in Sheffield – will see budding designers take on a series of challenges in a bid to win their own historic apartment. North West-born AJ Odudu is set to host the show, which will broadcast this spring.

It’s take off for Holiday Inn Manchester Airport as doors to airport’s newest hotel open

Hospitality

Olivia McHugh

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08/02/2023

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Hotel is the first Holiday Inn in the UK to feature Turkish dining concept, Firin

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport has officially opened its doors ready to welcome travellers flying in and out of the city’s international airport. Located directly opposite Terminal 2, Holiday Inn Manchester Airport is the closest hotel to Terminal 2 and is also handily located just a few minutes’ walk from both Terminals 1 and 3.

As well as offering 280 stylish and contemporary bedrooms, suitable for a range of guests from solo travellers to families, the hotel also features the Holiday Inn’s signature Open Lobby, combining the front desk, lobby, restaurant, bar and lounge in one versatile space. The ground floor is also home to three meeting rooms with a dedicated arrival welcome desk and pre-function lounge.

Boardroom @ Holiday Inn Manchester Airport — Office Space.

There are a variety of dining options for guests to choose from, with Turkish restaurant Firin at the culinary heart of the hotel. A modern vision of the traditional Istanbul pide salon, the laid-back luxury interior is centred around a theatre kitchen, with a menu offering traditional Turkish dishes, from delicious open oven baked pide to dips, mezze and grills.

Firin 1 — Firin served at the Holiday Inn, Manchester Airport.

In addition to Firin, guests can enjoy dining in the Open Lobby, which serves a Full English breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, with kids eating for free, or for those in a hurry, they can grab a quick coffee and pastry from the hotel’s on-site Starbucks corner. There is also a full-service bar, offering a variety of drinks and mocktails, and in the Spring the hotel will launch its exciting 7^th floor roof terrace bar with fantastic panoramic views of Manchester and beyond.

For those who want to sneak a final workout in before they head off on their holidays, they can make use of the fully equipped Fitness Suite, with Peloton bikes, free weights, rower, treadmill, and full-length mirrors, along with spectacular runway views.

Each of the 280 bedrooms feature floor to ceiling windows and are equipped with coffee and tea making facilities, WiFi, and en-suite walk-in showers. There is a range of double, twin, family, premium and accessible rooms. The hotel also features a number of pet friendly rooms and on the southern corner of the 6^th floor there is a spectacular king suite with its own exterior terrace.

Rooms are priced from £96, for more information or to book please visit:

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/manchester-airport/manap/hoteldetail

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TESCO TO OFFER FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS AS PEOPLE NEGLECT ROUTINE HEALTH CHECKS

Health

Olivia McHugh

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08/02/2023

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People in Greater Manchester are being urged to encourage their loved ones to take up a free blood pressure check on Valentine’s Day.

This comes as new stats reveal many people are struggling to prioritise their health during the cost-of-living crisis.

New research recently shared by Tesco shows that Mancunians are more likely to service their cars (64%) and household boilers (58%) each year than attend a routine medical examination (31%), with 1 in 2 (50%) more likely to prioritise the health of their loved ones over their own health.

Routine checks for people in are the simplest and most effective way of Greater Manchester residents spotting high blood pressure, which is associated with around 50% of heart attacks and strokes. The NHS estimates that during the next five years, blood pressure checks at local pharmacies could prevent over 5,000 heart attacks, more than 8,000 strokes and save over 4,000 lives.

Just 30% of Mancunian men and a third of women (33%) attend a routine medical check at least once a year, and just over one in three (37%) of adults say they haven’t had their blood pressure checked in the past 12 months, according to Tesco’s research. This compares to:

64% of people servicing their vehicle annually
58% servicing their household boiler every 12 months
65% of people checking their vehicle’s tyre pressure at least once a year

In addition, the latest data suggests that the after-effects of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis have increased the chances of risk factors such as high blood pressure going undiagnosed:

BHF estimates that as many as 5 million adults are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure in the UK (1)
Analysis by the BHF Data Science Centre at Health Data Research UK found nearly half a million people missed out on starting medication to lower their blood pressure during the Covid-19 pandemic (2)
Previous analysis by Tesco found that more than half of those under 40 (57%) said they had deprioritised their health as a direct result of the rising cost of living (3)

Amid these warning signs, Tesco is working with the British Heart Foundation to encourage more Greater Manchester people to routinely check their blood pressure, for free, at the supermarket’s network of in-store pharmacies, with thousands of appointments available. Based on NHS analysis, these appointments could help detect thousands of cases of high blood pressure and prevent hundreds of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes.

Among the pharmacies offering the free tests is the Bury store, Congleton Store, Altrincham Store, Baguley Extra, Wigan Extra, Oldham Chadderton, Manchester Gortn Extra, Accrington Extra, Oldham Huddersfield Road and Salford Extra.

Jason Tarry, CEO, UK & ROI at Tesco, said: “Reducing high blood pressure is one of the biggest changes people can make to reduce their risk of heart attacks and strokes, but most people don’t realise that they can get their blood pressure checked for free, without an appointment, at an in-store Tesco pharmacy.

“Seventy-one % of people told us that supporting the health of their loved ones is a top priority, and there’s no better way to show your loved ones that you care than by encouraging them to take easy measures to look after themselves.

“This February, we have thousands of blood pressure checks available at our pharmacies in communities across the country, helping to make checking your blood pressure as simple as doing your weekly shop.”

Dr Charmaine Griffiths, Chief Executive at the British Heart Foundation, said: “Every week in the UK, around 4,000 people are admitted to hospital for a heart attack or stroke, with treatable high blood pressure contributing to many of these life-threatening events.

“This means the opportunity for a free blood pressure check could be one of the most valuable deals on offer when doing your weekly shop. It’s quick, easy and could even save your life.”

“At a time when the health service is under incredible strain, making blood pressure checks and health information readily available in places like Tesco supermarkets has the potential to help millions of people improve their health and prevent countless heart attacks and strokes.”

The research also found that 1 in 10 Mancunian men (11%) have never had their blood pressure measured in their lifetime. Of those men, almost a third (31%) believe they only need their blood pressure checking if they have a medical condition or are taking medication.

The Tesco research also found that young people in Greater Manchester are less likely to be checking their blood pressure regularly. Forty-eight % of those under 35 haven’t had their blood pressure checked in the last twelve months, compared to 37% across all age groups. Of those aged 18-24 who have never had a blood pressure check, almost 1 in 4 (24%) believe they’re too young to need a blood pressure check, 1 in 5 (22%) think they are in good health and 1 in 6 (15%) simply don’t know how to get it checked

To find your nearest Tesco Pharmacy and book a free blood pressure check visit: www.tesco.com/pharmacy.

Tesco has also created a series of recipes, in association with the British Heart Foundation, that help people make positive changes to support heart health. Customers can visit the Tesco Real Food Hub (realfood.tesco.com/heart-healthy-recipes) for more details and inspiration for their Valentine’s menu.

First anniversary of Manchester Airport’s AeroZone education centre causes for celebration

Olivia McHugh

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08/02/2023

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A state-of-the-art educational facility at Manchester Airport celebrated its first anniversary yesterday.

AeroZone, which gives children the chance to learn about the workings of an airport and the various careers available, was opened on 7th February last year by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.

The AeroZone project was funded through Manchester Airport’s £1bn transformation scheme, which also included work to expand and modernise Terminal 2. More than 3,500 school pupils from across the region have benefitted from the facility since its launch.

AeroZone provides a mix of teaching space and interactive zones, including a mocked-up plane cabin with real seats and a cockpit, complete with flight simulator. In addition to exploring these areas, a school visit will typically include guest speakers working in various roles at the airport, giving youngsters the chance to put questions to them.

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The experience is built to complement the curriculum and provide pupils with new skills and insights they can take back to the classroom with them.

In addition, the facility also hosts a series of targeted educational programmes. ‘Tech to Terminal’ opens pupils’ eyes to the world of technology in aviation, whilst ‘Girls in Science’ sessions allow pupils an opportunity to hear from women working in ‘STEM’ (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields, within the aviation industry, discussing the career pathways available to the next generation of the workforce.

A group of pupils from Newall Green Primary School in Wythenshawe visited the facility on its first birthday and were treated to a special programme of activity including treats and balloons, an airport scavenger hunt in the new Terminal 2 and guest speakers from the Manchester Airport Fire Service.

The group’s teacher, Rachel Bond, said: “Our pupils have had a fantastic time at AeroZone today. It’s a hands-on and interactive experience and it aligns really well with our History lessons this term, where we are looking at early aviators. The team at AeroZone were really welcoming, brilliant with the pupils, and ensured they got the best out of the experience.”

Marcella MRabety, Head of Education, Skills and Employment at Manchester Airports Group, said: “We are incredibly proud of the work we do in engaging with schools in our neighbouring communities, spreading awareness of the variety of opportunities available to pupils on their doorstep.

“We want to inspire them to think big, and to ensure that their visit to the airport leaves a lasting impression. AeroZone is a big part of that vision and it is fantastic that we have been able to reach more than 3,500 pupils in our first 12 months.

“As of today, we are now taking bookings for the next academic year. We were fully booked very quickly last year, so if schools are interested in seeing what AeroZone can offer them, we would encourage them to get in touch with us as soon as possible, so as not to miss out.”

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AeroZone is part of a wider programme of educational outreach at Manchester Airport, as outlined in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy. Airport operator MAG has committed to ensuring ‘opportunity for all’ as one of the Strategy’s key objectives; this includes initiatives such as its ‘MAG Connect’ scheme, aiming to reach up to 12,000 young people per year through a range of outreach activity, and the Airport Academy, which helps jobseekers develop their skills and access job opportunities at the airport.

For more information on AeroZone, download the AeroZone brochure here, or find out more at https://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/education/.

Deliveries with game-changing precision: DHL Parcel UK’s retail partners can now accept what3words at checkout

Olivia McHugh

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08/02/2023

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what3words and DHL Parcel UK grows their partnership further as the location technology is now available for DHL Parcel UK’s retail partners at checkout

what3words, the innovative global location technology company and DHL Parcel UK have recently revealed a brand new element of their partnership. Customers, whether small businesses or large e-commerce players can add a what3words field at checkout to enable shoppers to specify exactly where they want their deliveries to go. Once entered at checkout, the what3words address is then seamlessly passed on to DHL Parcel UK so its couriers can find and navigate to delivery destinations with ease, no matter how hard they might be to find.

Last year, DHL Parcel UK revealed that it had rolled out the what3words location technology to its UK Parcel App. This new integration represents an exciting milestone in the partnership and a huge opportunity for UK retailers to enhance the addressing information they capture from a customer at checkout.

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In the UK, deliveries can be challenging. Addresses aren’t always accurate, street names are often duplicated, postcodes cover broad areas, and specific building entrances can be hard to find. And for new builds, it can take up to 6 months for the address to be registered. In fact, a quarter of people in the UK find that their full postal address doesn’t direct people, deliveries, or services exactly to their front door. Poor addressing can add difficulties for couriers too, and this is something what3words is perfectly positioned to solve.

what3words is revolutionising the way we communicate location. It has divided the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares and given each square a unique combination of three words: a what3words address. It’s an easy way to find, share and navigate to precise locations, anywhere in the world. The entrance to The Postal Museum, opposite London’s central mail centre, known as ‘The Mount’, can be found at ///ships.post.bets. DHL customers can discover their what3words address via the free what3words app – available for iOS and Android – or the online map at what3words.com

The benefits of what3words technology will continue to be felt in many ways. Drivers can find delivery locations at the first attempt, so routes can be better optimised. This improves business efficiency, makes the job more enjoyable for couriers, and emissions are reduced in the last mile too.

Peter Fuller, CEO, DHL Parcel UK says: “The latest stage of our partnership with what3words really extends the benefits to more customers and consumers. It gives shoppers the convenience of being able to specify their exact delivery location at the point of check-out and gives retailers even more confidence that their goods will be received on time, without complication. It’s a smart, innovative solution that allows us to improve the quality of the service we offer even further.”

Chris Sheldrick, Co-founder and CEO of what3words adds: “what3words is now being used at critical points throughout DHL Parcel UK’s delivery infrastructure. This means that everyone, from a customer purchasing an item at checkout, right through to the courier can benefit from the precision of a what3words address. It’s fantastic working with DHL Parcel UK – a true innovator in the space, adopting new technologies to maintain and evolve the world-renowned service that it provides.”

Around the world, what3words is being used by e-commerce and logistics companies to deliver goods exactly where they’re needed, and companies such as Premier Inn and Lonely Planet use what3words to help travellers find the right hotel entrance or a hard-to-find restaurant. The technology has also been built into in-car navigation systems including Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi, enabling drivers to enter any destination with just three words. Emergency call centres are also embracing what3words at a rapid pace, with control rooms in the UK, US, Australia, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Singapore, Canada, India, and South Africa all utilising the innovative technology. And every day, people are using what3words to meet up with friends at parks and on beaches and to share running, hiking, and sports match locations with their teams.

Health Innovation Manchester Board joined by three global industry leaders

Olivia McHugh

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08/02/2023

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Health Innovation Manchester has appointed international industry experts to support the Board’s drive to improve the health of Greater Manchester citizens through research and innovation.

A Board of non-executive directors, including academics from Greater Manchester health and care systems, as well as leaders from the four universities in the region, welcomes Professor Steven Myint, Dr. Mark Chakravarty and Steve Oldfield CB as non-executive directors.

Announcing the appointments at today’s Board meeting, Chair, Rowena Burns, said: “It is a measure of the widespread national respect for HInM’s vision and commitment that we have been able to attract candidates of the highest calibre.

“The new appointees bring with them a wealth of experience, knowledge and insights from across the global health and life sciences landscape to assist Health Innovation Manchester to deliver research and innovation at pace and scale across Greater Manchester.”

In welcoming the new colleagues to the Board, Rowena added: “Steven, Mark, and Steve all have experience in public life, science, and in industry – this combination will support Health Innovation Manchester in introducing innovations which can transform the health and wellbeing of citizens across Greater Manchester.”

The new non-executive directors are:

Professor Steven Myint, Chairman of Inex Private Ltd, Co-chairman of the External Advisory Network for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Dr Mark Chakravarty, Vice Chair of the unitary board of directors at National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Steve Oldfield CB, former Chief Commercial Officer and Director General, Life Sciences at the UK Department of Health & Social Care

Professor Steven Myint is a former NHS consultant, university Professor and Faculty Dean with international business experience across public, private and NGO sectors. He has considerable entrepreneurial experience and has been the founder of several companies across biotech, medtech, diagnostics, AI and corporate culture.

Steven has been a board level executive in biotech and pharmaceutical multinational companies, including Medical Director for Global Research and Development at GSK Global, and Senior Vice-President for R&D and Chief Medical Officer at BTG International. He is currently the Chairman of Inex Private Ltd, non-executive director of Aplagon Oy and Medisapiens Oy, and Co-chairman of the External Advisory Network for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Commenting on his appointment, Steven said: “I look forward to bringing my experience across multiple sectors to guide strategy, growth and innovation at Health Innovation Manchester. The Greater Manchester health and care system is already demonstrating the ability to forge strong and sustainable partnerships, and I welcome the opportunity to support the board in achieving Health Innovation Manchester’s vision to become a recognised international leader in accelerating innovation.”

Dr Mark Chakravarty is a business leader and physician with more 20 years’ international leadership experience in both the private and public sector, including Novartis, Procter and Gamble and the NHS. He has worked in a variety of roles, including medical, scientific, external relations and communications.

Mark is currently the Vice Chair of the unitary board of directors at the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). He was formerly the global head of communications and patient advocacy for Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and also led communications for the feminine and family care sector at Procter & Gamble.

Commenting on his appointment, Mark said: “Health Innovation Manchester has an ambitious plan to accelerate innovation at scale, address inequalities and stimulate local economic growth. I am delighted to join the board and work at the heart of cross sectorial collaboration, to transform the health and wellbeing of GM citizens and be recognised as an international innovation leader.”

Dr Mark Chakravarty 1 — Dr Mark Chakravarty.

Steve Oldfield CB has international leadership experience across the private and public sector, in healthcare and life sciences. He was appointed Chief Commercial Officer at the Department of Health and Social Care in 2017, where he worked at the centre of healthcare policy and operations throughout Brexit and COVID-19. Steve was awarded a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 2021 in recognition of his work on the COVID 19 response.

Steve was formerly Chief Operating Officer for PGT Healthcare, a consumer-health joint venture between Procter & Gamble and Teva, and UK Managing Director for the Sanofi Group. He has strong record of delivery against ambitious targets and has successfully led major organisation transformation initiatives.

Commenting on his appointment, Steve said: “I look forward to bringing my commercial experience and perspective to guide and support the discovery, development and deployment of new solutions across Greater Manchester. I have a keen interest in the adoption of innovation in the healthcare system, and the role of non-executive director at Health Innovation Manchester brings the opportunity to work with others right in the heart of this exciting landscape.”

The three new non-executive directors join Helen Routh, who has been non-executive with HInM for the last three years and has an extensive background in global healthcare technologies.

Manchester groups urged to apply now for share of largest funding pot in ten years to provide activities for children and young people

Olivia McHugh

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08/02/2023

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Voluntary and community groups based in Manchester are being encouraged to apply now for their share of the city’s biggest dedicated funding pot in ten years that has been set aside to provide activities for children and young people.

An overall total of £2.8m has been earmarked by the council from its budget to directly fund enriching educational and recreational activities for the city’s children and young people over the next two years.

Manchester’s Youth Play and Participation Service (YPPS) is looking to award the funding to a wide range of local voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations with the aim of making sure the provision of such activities is spread across the city and that as many children and young people as possible can benefit from them.

A total of £1.2 million is available from 1 July 2023 up to 31 March 2024, followed by a total of £1.6 million from 1 April 2024 up to 31 March 2025.

The council is looking for voluntary and community groups that can provide opportunities for children and young people to take part in a wide range of activities that help improve young people’s physical and mental health and their emotional wellbeing, as well as supporting their personal, social, and economic development, and connecting them to their community.

Organisations that are successful in securing funding will need to meet a number of requirements linked to local Manchester strategies and will also have to work to meet tangible outcomes that are measurable and can be reported on.

They will also be expected to liaise and work with other VCS and statutory organisations in the city to deliver effective and efficient services identified by children and young people, and to attend and contribute to district based networks to jointly address issues, support each other, and develop the youth and play workforce.

The callout for organisations to apply for funds follows the council’s year-long ‘2022 Our Year’ campaign, which was dedicated to providing young people with a packed programme of opportunities and activities throughout last year to help make up for everything they had missed during the pandemic.

It comes also as the council begins its journey towards becoming recognised as a UNICEF UK Child Friendly City.

Councillor Garry Bridges, Executive Member for Early Years, Children, and Young People, Manchester City Council, said: “We’re determined to make Manchester the very best it can be for all our children and young people. Our ambitions are high and quality youth and play work in every part of the city is vital to this – which is why we’re investing an extra half a million pounds more this year and next than we’ve previously invested, to make more provision available across the city than at any time over the last ten years.

“We know we have many thriving communities right across the city with their own expertise and experience, and we’re really keen to harness this and see them also being supported to provide youth and play work alongside our already fantastic range of established organisations.

“Whenever we talk to young people they tell us they want a range of things to do in their local areas that are free and easy to get to. That’s what this funding is for – let’s work together and make it happen.”

A series of ‘Meet the Funder’ events have been taking place both in person and on-line to provide more information to organisations interested applying for a grant. There’s still time to book a place to attend the following events:

• 7 February from 2 – 4pm at Rushford Park, Longsight:

• 15 February, from 1 – 3pm, Lifestyle Centre, Wythenshawe:

To find out more about the grant scheme and to make an application visit: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/vcsgrant

The closing date for all applications is 26 February 2023. Applications received after this date won’t be considered.