The next edition of one of the Builders Merchants Federation’s most popular training events, the Branch Management Forum takes place on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 February 2023.
The BMF Branch Management Forum event is predominantly aimed at those who have recently been appointed as a branch manager as well as those aspiring to the role. If this sounds like you, or one of your team, be sure to book a place.
This unique forum is designed to expand delegates’ skills and vision and improve every aspect of their performance, helping them to run their depots more effectively. It will build their knowledge and confidence on a range of new products and building regulations, as well as dealing with customers and managing their teams. What’s more, it is CPD accredited, with all delegates receiving points.
The format, which proved an immediate success on its launch in 2016, also enables delegates to learn from others’ experience. Over the course of two inspiring days they can engage with their peers and our expert speakers on current challenges facing our industry, such as sustainability, retrofit, and diversity and inclusion.
“The BMF Branch Management Forum is designed to expand delegates’ skills and vision and improve every aspect of their performance, helping them to run their depots more effectively.”
The upcoming event will be hosted by Sue Reed, a respected trainer who also leads the BMF’s ‘Excellence in Branch Management’ course, an ISM (Institute of Sales Management) accredited course created for BMF members.
We are also delighted that Kevin Parr (pictured) has once again agreed to run a three-hour Leadership and Management Workshop, which a previous attendee, Callum Adey of Myers Group found one of the most interesting sessions, saying: “The concept of people being ‘drains and radiators’ really made me think about my own branch and team. I think any employee that works within the Branch Management sector could benefit from coming on this course.”
Delegates will also hear from EH Smith’s Adam Elwell, named Branch Manager of the Year 2022 at the Builders Merchants Awards, and discover more about his experience.
Returning Keynote Speaker, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Stewart Hill, will share his inspirational story of recovery and rebuilding his life after suffering eight brain injuries having led the largest ever ground battle with the Taliban in Afghanistan. A story that focuses on his experiences with mental health, building resilience, dealing with change and finding purpose.
And, of course, the two-day format provides a networking evening for all delegates with dinner at a local hotel, another invaluable aspect of the event.
Adam Davies of Jewson said: “I found the Branch Management Forum very useful and would recommend attending because of the amount of networking you can experience and meeting fellow people in the same roles as you. I also feel I’ve walked away with a good set of knowledge to take back to my business and it’s been a refresher for myself. I think as a branch manager you can be on auto-pilot sometimes and it’s good to go back to the basics.”
To find out more about the BMF Branch Management Forum, and to book your place please email Tina.Skinner@bmf.org.uk or speak to your BMF Regional Manager.
