THE YORKSHIRES. BUSINESS AWARDS 2023 by Lee

A Perfect Day of Golf and Networking at Sharp Consultancy's Annual Event Sickleholme!

Another delightful day out at Sickleholme Golf Club for Sharp Consultancy’s latest Invitational Golf event!After a little scepticism late Thursday night concerning the weather, the early sunshine on Friday was a sign of things to come, an absolute belter of a day ensued with glorious weather throughout and some fairly ‘bright’ golf too! Guests started the day with breakfast and refreshments, before sampling the spectacular views of Sickleholme's 13th whilst trying to secure one of the three prizes on offer! Those being, Nearest the pin, Longest drive and of course OVERALL WINNER. Jonathan Ward deservedly scooped the Nearest the pin award with a tee shot within 7ft of the 13th hole and Ian Robinson justified the low handicap with a beautiful drive on the 17th hole to secure the Longest Drive award – well done to you both! The OVERALL WINNER was a much more competitive affair, and it was left right until the final group had finished to declare an overall winner, with a final score of 35 points James Rutter claimed the glory and won the main prize – congratulations James! As always, a massive thank you to all of the team at Sickleholme who allowed us to host and facilitate yet another great day which we rounded off with some much-needed beers and of course the famous Sickleholme Chicken burger!! With new faces and plenty of long-standing friends of Sharp Consultancy it was great to finish the day with some wider networking and it’s great to hear so much positivity out there in the local marketplace. There truly is few better ways to enjoy a Friday, with beautiful weather, picturesque views, and a rewarding golf course to help broaden your business and professional network. We can’t wait to see you all again at our next event!Are you looking to strengthen your team with top-tier finance and accountancy professionals? At Sharp Consultancy, we excel in connecting your business with exceptional talent for temporary, interim, or permanent roles. With our well-established offices in Leeds and Sheffield, our experienced consultants are dedicated to serving businesses across Yorkshire and beyond. Don't leave your recruitment needs to chance—contact us TODAY and let's find the perfect candidates to drive your business forward.

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THE YORKSHIRES. BUSINESS AWARDS 2023 - in support of Yorkshire Children’s Charity.

What a privilege it was to be asked to join Yorkshire Children's Charity organising committee for The Yorkshires. Business Awards 2023.

For those of you that don’t know the charity, it very much does what it says on the tin, but further details can be found via this link - Yorkshire Children's Charity - do have a look, it’s amazing.

I have attended the Awards at The Queen’s Hotel (in both its previous and current form) for many years and it has always been a highlight on the calendar – this year’s takes place on Friday 17th November.

To move from attendee and observer to active participant was an honour I really hadn’t expected. But more than that, it has been a real eye opener.

The committee is in the throng of interviewing the board of directors from a select group of Yorkshire’s finest businesses; from smaller privately owned enterprises to mighty Plc’s and private equity backed powerhouses.

"THE EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN FABULOUS."

Through my years with Sharp Consultancy I am familiar with interviewing Executives of course but that has always been about their careers, goals and personal ambitions.

This is different.

This is about the companies and their place in the world – how they manage priorities such as #esg and #sustainability alongside corporate challenges, obstacles and collective objectives. This is team.

I spoke to a client recently who had just completed a MBO which they had led. Given they were still at the same business and turned up to the same office every day I asked them if it felt any different – his reply:

“Yes Lee, it feels completely different; I now have 500 people relying on me to get it right!”

This sums up the meetings for me. The overwhelming desire by these exceptional business leaders to get it right, do the right thing, make a difference and secure people’s futures.

I expected I would have to ‘give’ some of myself to help the awards – my time for sure, a little knowledge perhaps, some of my network and perhaps relationships.

I didn’t know I would ‘get’ far more than I 'gave'. I have been inspired, motivated and plain blown away and awed by some of the people I have met.

Thank you Yorkshire Children’s Charity for giving me this experience.

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