EDUCATION
23 Lodersfield Lechlade Gloucs. GL7 3DJ Contact Cathy Shaw on T: 01367 252 206 E: cathy@mike-skidmore.com
specialist support for creative people & businesses
Education support
23 Lodersfield Lechlade Gloucs. GL7 3DJ Contact Cathy Shaw on T: 01367 252 206 E: cathy@mike-skidmore.com
Ideas, ideas, ideas - the ability to have them, confidence and know-how to do something with them and the motivation to see them through is the basis of our future prosperity. Ideas are free and available to anyone, anywhere from any background. The challenge is creating the opportunity to explore and develop belief in our own ability and its value.
I do just that from from full day events to workshops and talks across a range of audiences, including:-
Students, graduates and MBAs
Oxford Entrepreneurs
Nacue
Swansea Metropolitan University
Northampton University
Buckingham University
College and year 5 - 9 students
Young Enterprise
Northampton University / EMDA
MK & Bucks enterprise competition
Special groups
Plan B program for 18 - 24 year olds
Small businesses
Portfolio Innovation Centre
Oxford Innovation
Areas covered
Ideas, creativity and innovation
Growing a small business
Life skills
Team building
Confidence and motivation
Pilot study
"We are very proud of our students, not only for the contribution that they made to the day, but the fact that they did their best, and the recognition that has been shown by everyone has given us all a terrific lift and belief in our own abilities
To everyone, thank you for giving your time, using your talent in such a positive way, and making such a difference for all of us". Oxford and Cherwell College
Initiative between Northampton University and Young Enterprise for year 8 &9 students
Objective, to foster self belief in their ability to take control of their lives
Attendee growth from 60 to 270 in 12 months
Program
Interactive talk on ideas and innovation
Communication and teamwork with Oddsocks theatre company
Talk on the creative journey by Rob Harris, lead guitarist of Jamiroquai
Group activity looking for ideas to innovate areas of the music industry
Presentations and Dragon's Den competition
"A great supporter of student enterprise, Mike has delivered workshops on marketing, innovation and creativity to help student enterprise leaders to flex their creative muscles and develop revenue generating ideas. With an engaging tone and an endless collection of humorous anecdotes, Mike inspires and empowers everyone he works with to aspire to creative and innovative excellence.
Victoria Lennox, CEO, NACUE
Future events
Young Enterprise
Northampton University
Swansea University
Nacue
Chartered Society of Designers
Business & motivational talks
Pluralism
Brand strategy
Internal brand
Creativity and innovation
Bespoke talks
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Gallery
Commissions
Demonstrations
Workshops
Coaching
Getting you there