From Surviving to Thriving: Leading in Uncertain Times (Bolton)

Date: Tuesday 13th October 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Location: Greater Manchester Business School, Great Moor Street, Bolton, BL1 1SW
Cost: Free
Categories:
Member Event
SME Club
In uncertain markets, strategy only works if your people believe in it. This event explores how leaders across Greater Manchester can build resilient, high-performing cultures while managing change, cost pressure, hybrid working expectations, and the ongoing war for talent.

We’ll dig into what strong leadership looks like when the plan keeps shifting: communicating with clarity, maintaining accountability without burning teams out, and creating a culture that retains great people even when budgets are tight. With practical tools and honest conversation, you’ll leave with ideas you can apply immediately, whether you lead a scaling start-up, a professional services team, or a manufacturing operation adapting to new demands.

About the Speakers:

Alastair Swindlehurst Founder - EZHR

Alastair is the Founder of EZHR, a HR subscription solution for SMEs that wants to lower barrier of entry to really good advice.

Prior to that he spent 15 years’ working in house for various Blue Chip FMCG and manufacturing businesses along with a number of global BPO organisations. His work was across various areas of specialism including employee relations, organisational change, development, TUPE, and business sale.

Additionally, he hosts The Alternative Business Review. A podcast for early-stage founders that offers an alternative take on what it’s really like founding and growing a business.

Interested In The Event?

If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.

For any further enquires about this event, contact [email protected]

With thanks to pro-manchester's event partner