High Performing Teams Event
7th July 2026
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Are you a leader who would like to build a high performing team that delivers results?
Join us on 7th July for an exclusive event and be among the first to gain exclusive access to our new High Performing Teams Assessment, designed to help you uncover the strengths and gaps within your team to accelerate their performance from good to brilliant.
At the event, the Manufacturers' Alliance Founder & MD Gary Sheader will lead a practical session on unlocking high performance in leadership teams, helping you understand the strategies that elevate connection, performance, and results. You’ll also hear from Joe Carr, Managing Director at Carrs Pasties, who will share how they’ve built high performing teams that consistently deliver exceptional outcomes.
The event has been designed to help senior leaders build high performing teams that drive measurable results, strengthen collaboration, and create a culture where people consistently deliver their best work.
High Performing Teams Assessment
We’re excited to be launching our High Performing Teams Assessment, designed to give you a clear view of your team’s current performance and help identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
Event attendees will receive exclusive access to the assessment prior to the event, giving you practical takeaways to apply immediately. Exclusive access is only available to those who attend, making this a unique opportunity to benchmark your team and take action toward high performance.
Agenda
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10:00am – Arrival, teas and coffes.
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10:20am – Welcomes and introductions.
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11:00am – Unlocking High Performance in Your Leadership Team Workshop.
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12:00pm – Lunch.
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12:45am – Behind the scenes tour of Carrs Pasties.
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13:30 – Comfort break.
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13:45pm – Building High Performing Teams That Deliver Results.
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14:45pm – Q&A and group discussion.
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15:30pm - Close.
Unlocking High Performance in Your Leadership Team
Gary Sheader, Founder & Managing Director at the Manufacturers' Alliance
In this practical and energising workshop, leaders will explore the key dimensions of high team performance. Through interactive reflection and real examples, participants will discover where their team is thriving, where friction points may be holding them back, and what simple shifts can create immediate impact. The session is designed to turn insight into action, giving leaders practical tools to strengthen connection, elevate performance, and build a culture where people genuinely want to do their best work.
Building High Performing Teams at Carrs Pasties
Joe Carr, Managing Director at Carrs Pasties | Gavin Astley, Head of Operations at Carrs Pasties
In this session, Joe, Gavin and the team at Carr’s Pasties will share the journey they have been on building high‑performing teams through strong communication, deep engagement and a genuinely positive culture. You’ll hear directly from leaders inside the organisation about the challenges they’ve faced along the way, what has and hasn’t worked, and the lessons learned through experience. They’ll provide an open, honest view of how they’ve created an environment where people feel involved, take ownership and strive for continuous improvement and how this has enabled highly engaged teams to consistently deliver strong, reliable results across the business.
Event Details
📅Date: 7th July 2026
⏲️Time: 10am - 3:30pm
📍Location: Carrs Pasties, 458 Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2NU
About the Manufacturers' Alliance
Established in 2013, the Manufacturers' Alliance is an independently owned business, with an overarching passion to support the manufacturing community at the heart of our economy.
We are the go to organisation for business leaders in the manufacturing sector that want to develop modern leadership skills, lead a high performing team and be a force for good in the world.
Business owners and leaders that join the Manufacturers’ Alliance are lifelong learners that want to continue to develop themselves in order to remain effective. They are progressive and have a strong desire to continue to improve. They love be around like-minded manufacturers, and share challenges and ideas with each other. And most importantly, they don’t have big egos. They are humble, supportive and open to doing things differently.
When you join the Manufacturers’ Alliance, you are joining a like-minded community that will support and encourage you on your journey towards sustainable business growth and leadership excellence. You will be part of a cause that makes a positive difference in the world.
"The MA has helped me to feel more confident and ready to take on the world. I'm trying to steer the company and when you see others doing it well, that's very valuable"
Rachael Baker, Managing Director, JJ Smith
"You feel you are a part of something where everyone cares about your business. I always take away a piece of gold."
Alex Grace, Managing Director, Banana Moon Clothing
FAQ's
Who can attend the event?
The event is for Senior Leaders.
Do I need to be a member of the Manufacturers’ Alliance to attend?
No, the event is open to both members and non-members.
What is the cost to attend?
There is no cost to attend and is free to both members and non-members.
Who else will be attending the event?
The event will be attended by Managing Directors and Owners.
What if I would like to attend an event but can’t make the date?
Don’t worry, we’ll be holding more events throughout the year, register your details and a member of our team will be in touch with you to share details of upcoming events we have.
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