In a recent feature on ITN Business’ programme Manufacturing: Industry, Innovation & Impact, Sharing in Growth (SiG) demonstrated its pivotal role in driving manufacturing excellence within the UK. The programme features key industry and news-style reports along with sponsored editorial profiles, and it highlighted SiG’s crucial role in transforming businesses and elevating the UK’s manufacturing sector to world-class standards.
In this case, the spotlight fell on Oxley Group, a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance lighting and electronic systems, which has been working closely with SiG to enhance its processes and maintain its competitive edge in an evolving market.
Sharing in Growth’s approach to business transformation
Sharing in Growth specialises in creating tailored programs for each business it works with, focusing on sustainable growth strategies and operational excellence. By addressing key challenges such as stagnant turnover, inefficiencies, and cultural issues, SiG helps companies break through plateaus and achieve remarkable growth.
The ITN Business programme showcased how Sharing in Growth’s methodology works in practice, using Oxley Group as a prime example.
Malcolm James, Sharing in Growth CEO said:
“Companies seem to be very willing to invest in infrastructure and capital equipment, because it’s seen on the balance sheet. But at the end of the day, without the people, nothing happens. People are the most important asset of any business, and if you can grow the comfort zones, confidence and capabilities of those people, the organisation will succeed.”
Ashlea Finn, Sharing in Growth Business Transformation Executive added:
“Every Sharing in Growth programme is tailored to the individual business, and when we do improvements, we work alongside individuals in these businesses. That also has a positive impact on employee engagement and culture in a business, because people feel like they are being listened to, that they are a part of the solution, and they can directly see the improvements of the projects that they put in place.”
Measurable impact and lasting change
Sharing in Growth’s impact on businesses is significant and measurable. In Oxley’s case, the company saw a 35% increase in turnover after just one year of working with Sharing in Growth. More importantly, SiG’s interventions led to a complete cultural transformation within the organisation.
Darren Cavan, Oxley Group CEO said:
“When Sharing in Growth came on board, they really did give us new energy, new focus, and the toolset to actually deliver those changes. That training involved communication, leadership training, and also business improvement training that helped us improve processes and make them more efficient.
We now use digital information to drive behaviours in areas of the business, such as setting targets and KPIs. Every employee knows our mission and visions, and they know the strategy and our growth, so it’s a total transformation.
When we started the programme, we did an employee satisfaction survey, where it wasn’t great as we had 0s and 1s in certain areas out of 5. After the first year, we went to straight 4s and 5s, so there has been a massive transformation in culture.”
Empowering UK manufacturing
Sharing in Growth’s work goes beyond individual companies; it’s about strengthening the UK’s manufacturing sector as a whole. By focusing on continuous improvement, fostering leadership, and building robust operational foundations, SiG is helping UK manufacturers remain competitive on the global stage.
As the programme on ITN Business demonstrated, Sharing in Growth’s strategic partnerships are key to achieving growth, innovation, and lasting success in the manufacturing sector. Their tailored approach ensures that each business receives the specific support it needs to thrive in an increasingly competitive global market.
To learn more about how Sharing in Growth can help your business thrive, contact our team today. We are committed to providing the knowledge, tools, and support you need to unlock your business’ potential and drive sustainable growth. Follow us on LinkedIn for further updates from Sharing in Growth.
