IN today’s fast-paced business environment, the quest for increased productivity is more crucial than ever but, arguably, the economic prospects for both Jersey and Guernsey look challenging without systemic change.
The view from the Institute of Directors branches in both islands has led the organisations to plan what they describe as a “unique event” in which business leaders in Jersey and Guernsey will collaborate to address some of the challenges facing firms which are striving to boost efficiency and output.
The breakfast event, on 18 April, is titled Productivity PowerUp: Jersey and Guernsey Navigating Challenges for Business Success, and aims to delve into the dynamic world of productivity enhancement.
Running concurrently in both islands, the event will feature a panel of business leaders from both islands, who will interact virtually to discuss how the office environment, corporate culture, mindset, workforce wellbeing and technology integration all have a part to play in boosting productivity.
The panel comprises Rory Inglis, managing director of POS interiors, Lindsay Hart, sales and marketing director of NP Group, Paul Murphy, chief executive of Jersey Business and Dan Hare, founder of Continuum. The session, which has been supported by C5 Alliance, BDO and Skipton International, will be moderated by IoD Jersey chair Natasha Egré.
“The islands have a long and close relationship, and it is more important than ever that we collaborate on topics which are shared challenges for both Guernsey and Jersey. We are delighted to join forces with our IoD colleagues in Jersey to stage this unique event, which will enable audiences and panellists in both islands to engage in this important topic to drive continued economic prosperity,” said Glen Tonks, IoD Guernsey chair.
“The hybrid format of the event means we can still enjoy face-to-face networking time before technology takes over to bring the two events together for what I am sure will be a lively and interactive session.”
Ms Egré added: “In Jersey and Guernsey, we are working in island environments that have finite resources and infrastructure to support continued population growth. Therefore, it’s of paramount importance that we look at productivity measures to achieve economic growth. So many elements from technology, to culture and skills have a direct impact on the productivity of a business, which in turn drives the profitability, competitiveness and long-term viability of organisations. Through this combined event with IoD Guernsey, we hope to share ideas and the expertise of our panel to help support businesses in achieving sustainable efficiency.”
The event will begin at 8am with a light breakfast and networking opportunity before the organisation chairs introduce the panel at 8.30am. Taking place at BDO’s offices in Jersey and at C5 Alliance in Guernsey, the event will run until 10am, featuring both a panel discussion and question-and-answer session.
THE SPEAKERS
RORY INGLIS, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF POS INTERIOR
With more than two decades of experience, Rory has dedicated his career to transforming work environments in the Channel Islands. His passion and knowledge lies in crafting inspiring workplaces that boost productivity and foster a culture of wellbeing and innovation.
LINDSAY HART, SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR AT NP GROUP
Passionate about productivity and motivation and how the two are so intrinsically linked, Lindsay has helped implement various initiatives to improve processes, procedures and customer service. The belief at Norman Piette is that productivity is not solely about tools and technology but also about fostering a mindset that embraces continuous improvement and resilience in the face of challenges.
PAUL MURPHY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF JERSEY BUSINESS
Paul has been supporting Jersey businesses for more than 20 years as a B2B supplier, and prior to his current role as chief executive of Jersey Business, he led one of the largest global e-commerce operators in Jersey. As chief executive of Onogo, he led the organisation to double its size, developed the team culture and gained Jersey Good Business Charter recognition. In 2022, Paul received the IoD Director of the Year award in the Large Business category.
DAN HARE, FOUNDER OF CONTINUUM
After a career in SQL data coding and consultancy, Dan Hare founded Continuum in 2016 to introduce no/ low code, data-driven automation for clients across private equity, banking, retail and the public sector. The company specialises in Alteryx, DataRobot and Power BI in combination with emergent generative AI platforms such as Savant and ChatGPT. Dan was 2021 IoD Director of the Year and is driven by using data to improve productivity to match the talent and tools available.
