Making a Compelling Case

In the world of regeneration and economic development inevitably you have to make a case or an argument as to why your City or neighbourhood should be selected before others. Making the case requires:

Clarity of thought and vision
Ability to see the wood from the trees
Understanding key information and how to access it
Ability to make a compelling argument
Husbanding all available resources

Examples of previous projects:

Plymouth Manufacturing Sector Growth Plan

Skills & Recruitment Issues - client PESB
A Prospectus for Taunton East Development Trust – sponsored by Taunton Deane Borough Council.
Apprenticeship expansion programme - client PESB
The Somerset Social Enterprise Hub – client: The ViSTA Project
The Somerset Voluntary Sector Apprenticeship Scheme – facilitation and training event for Scheme Partners - clients: Community Council for Somerset; Somerset County Council; Somerset County Training and ViSTA.

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News

SG Consulting was recently commissioned by Plymouth University to assess the supply and demand of engineering graduates within the manufacturing sector in Plymouth – Aside from the University, several of the recommendations will benefit members of the PMG and future students.

SG Consulting Commissioned to look at employee engagement practices across the PMG membership.

Employee engagement is consistently raised by PMG MD’s as their #1 ‘hot-topic’. This short study will initially review contemporary thinking on the subject but will concentrate on researching and documenting individual members’ attempts to further employee engagement within their respective organisations. Whilst anticipating that the larger firms – particularly the Foreign Direct Investors – will be most active in this regard, the aim will be to produce a report that is of benefit to all members including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

SG Consulting Commissioned to analyse PMG Network members’ product and services – The PMG have asked Steve Gerry Consulting to undertake a high level analysis of PMG network members’ products and services; the markets they serve and the geographic markets they supply. The PMG currently consists of 21 larger members (each employing 100 people plus) and 30+ ‘network’ members (each employing between 10 and 99 people). The report and directory is intended to raise awareness and stimulate
the development of local sourcing opportunities within the group.

SG Consulting Commissioned to investigate a range of location options for a local
manufacturer.

SG Consulting is currently assessing the comparative advantages and disadvantages
of locating a new multi-million pound business in either: South Wales; the
North East of England; Cornwall; Plymouth or in Poland.

Plymouth Manufacturing Sector Growth Plan - Reviewed & updated

Skills & Recruitment Issues

SG Consulting has just completed a major review of the Plymouth Manufacturing Sector Growth Plan - 'Skills and recruitment issues'. This report was originally jointly commissioned by the PMG and Plymouth Employment & Skills Board. For more details click here

SG Consulting study for PMG influences City Council Decision

Following evidence and opinions expressed by members of the PMG in a
recent survey conducted by Steve Gerry Consulting, Plymouth City Council have agreed to provide 2,787 square metres of industrial workspace at Langage at an estimated cost of £2.5m.

PMG e-newsletter proves to be a hit

The PMG e-newsletter is proving to be quite a hit with its readership. Compiled and
published monthly by Steve Gerry, a number of people have posted favourable
comments about it. Click here to see what they have to say and email me at stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com if you want to receive a copy.