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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 CHANGE CHANGE!

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Overview Challenges for the Energy Sector Change Declining Revenues Shifting Markets Scale-up Collaboration Skills and Knowledge National Imperative

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.

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.

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.

Format

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”!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 In partnership with © Robert Gordon University, 2018

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 Funded places?