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| Prof Lawrence Bellamy presenting the University of Chester Start Up Business of the Year to Culture Warrington |
The Warrington Business Awards 2013 represented a brief glimpse into the success which the Warrington effect is breeding.
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| Colin Stevens, Better Bathrooms |
Outperforming
Liverpool and Manchester in a number of economic indicators the area is
punching above its weight. One of the Winners, Better Bathrooms has noted a
turnover increase of £1m to £42m in seven years, which is astonishing when
considered in the context of the financial crisis and recession during this
period. Clear leadership and a positive culture were cited as being drivers of
success. In addition some of the spin-off council organisations received awards
too, including Culture Warrington, showing that releasing organisations to be
more enterprising and less bureaucratically constrained can allow them to soar.
Some nominations were for companies returning for a second year, such as Totalpost
Services (who are developing a successful international profile) showing that
success could be maintained. There was also an encouraging line up of new
nominees, including Abeti Medical Solutions, indicating the innovative talent
coming through. Overall however the most striking aspect of the awards event
was that the room was full of people who showed great pride in the business of Warrington.
Having pride and passion is important for business as it drives a determination
to succeed, a key ingredient in building a great company.
Professor Lawrence Bellamy is Associate Dean at the
Warrington School of Management, University of Chester, Warrington (Padgate)
Campus. Follow @WSofManagement, @ProfLawrenceB
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