What successful founders, owners and leaders know about scaling well
Part of the Business Growth Studio
The focus of this session will be all about why having a clear plan for your people is key to business growth - whether scaling, seeking investment, or preparing for exit.
Growth depends on a strong people foundation keeping pace with business goals. A clear people strategy isn’t corporate; it’s commercial. It gives structure, clarity and confidence so founders, owners and leaders can lead growth through their people, not despite them.
This session will be delivered by Lynsey Kitching, Co-Founder & Director of CAPE People Development.
Following their recognition as a Workplace Champion Award winner at the Solihull Awards 2025 and the upcoming launch of their book in May 2026, CAPE is partnering with the Chamber to deliver two Business at Breakfast sessions for members, with the second following in June.
These sessions will celebrate our shared commitment to great workplaces and equip founders and growing organisations with practical insights into how conversations, leadership and people practices drive sustainable business growth.
Key takeaways:
✔️ The three most common “people bottlenecks” that stall scaling
✔️How founders can shift from doing to enabling
✔️Stories of growth unlocked by investing in a people plan
✔️CAPE’s four-pillar framework for people strategy in action
Who should attend?
- Team leads or staff keen to influence how their organisation evolves
- Small business leaders seeking to enhance their organisation’s approach to people management
- Individuals interested in informing their organisation’s approach to this agenda
Agenda
- 09:30am – Refreshments & Networking
- 09:50am – Welcome from the Chamber
- 10:00am – Workshop delivered by Lynsey Kitching, CAPE People Development
- 11:00am - Event Close
Speaker
Lynsey Kitching
Venue
Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PP
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Why this matters!
This event is part of the Business Growth Studio, a new GBCC programme designed to equip Greater Birmingham SMEs with the essential tools, knowledge, and connections to grow confidently in today’s economy. Through digital resources, expert insights, practical workshops, peer support, learning & sharing, and networking opportunities, the Business Growth Studio supports SMEs through the different stages of their journey.
Please note that event sponsorship is only available to Business Growth Partners for this event.
