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Launchpad with Dawn Duggan

This episode of TechBlast’s podcast webinar series Launchpad features Dawn Duggan, head of people, skills & talent at GC Business Growth Hub.

Launchpad, brought to you in association with Tyto PR, will reveal what it takes to scale a successful technology startup via honest conversations with entrepreneurs, investors & other key industry players who have a story to tell.

Duggan’s organisation seeks to unlock the potential of businesses across Greater Manchester via a variety of support services including technology, finance, enterprise, leadership development, social impact and a pathway to Net Zero. Culture is at the forefront of everything it does.

Duggan is responsible for the continuous design, delivery and evaluation of its People, Skills & Talent programme, which includes executive development and workforce development – and building a positive culture into businesses.

In the show, hosted by TechBlast and BusinessCloud editor Jonathan Symcox, Dawn:

• Defines company culture (00:49)

• Considers how COVID challenged the traditional methods of building culture into a business (01:30)

• Explains GC Business Growth Hub’s own culture and how it helps companies to develop their own (06:41)

• Reveals what to avoid when it comes to culture (18:55)

• Offers practical tips for creating a positive company culture – ‘Rocket Fuel’ (20:55)

• Reflects on her passion for scuba diving, plus her disability (22:49)

You can listen below or watch the YouTube of the podcast further down.