--- title: The Manufacturers' Alliance our support description: Connect with like-minded progressive leaders, share your challenges and ambitions and break through the boundaries of possibility image: https://resources.manufacturersalliance.co.uk/hubfs/SWOT%20Analysis%20(1)-1.png --- [![MA_Master_RGB-2](https://resources.manufacturersalliance.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/MA_Master_RGB-2.jpg?width=2000&height=617&name=MA_Master_RGB-2.jpg "MA_Master_RGB-2")](https://www.manufacturersalliance.co.uk) # Peer Groups --- #### Connect with like-minded progressive leaders, share your challenges and ambitions and break through the boundaries of possibility ![Peer group 2](https://resources.manufacturersalliance.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Peer%20group%202.png?width=985&height=575&name=Peer%20group%202.png "Peer group 2") ![Untitled design - 2026-05-07T114738.869](https://resources.manufacturersalliance.co.uk/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202026-05-07T114738.869.png "Untitled design - 2026-05-07T114738.869") ## Senior Leadership Peer Groups Meet with like-minded peers, with similar challenges and ambitions and aspirations. People that will learn and share with you, hold you accountable and help you to break through the boundaries that are holding you back. Gain inspiration from other progressive leaders along with the thought leadership shared by Manufacturers' Alliance chairpeople. You don't know what you don't know! Develop your leadership capability in real time, not as an offline academic exercise that doesn't relate to your needs. #### Upcoming peer group dates - 20th May 2026 - 10th June 2026 - 25th June 2026 [Register your interest and request a brochure](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1wuGp2zlURoymIzEgO1UoQAf1x3n) ## Aspiring Directors Peer Group Our Aspiring Director Peer Support Group is a safe and confidential space for experienced managers to meet on a regular basis, share ideas and resolve issues together, and gain the tools they need to become an effective senior business leader. Whether you are part of a succession plan, or just keen to grow and develop your leadership skills, all members of the group work for progressive businesses that are keen to learn and are constantly seeking to improve. #### Upcoming peer group dates - 16th June 2026 - 14th July 2026 - 22nd Sept 2026 [Learn more and register your interest](https://resources.manufacturersalliance.co.uk/aspiring-director-peer-group?hsLang=en-gb) ![Untitled design - 2026-05-07T122343.765](https://resources.manufacturersalliance.co.uk/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202026-05-07T122343.765.png "Untitled design - 2026-05-07T122343.765") ![Untitled design - 2026-05-07T130046.404](https://resources.manufacturersalliance.co.uk/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202026-05-07T130046.404.png "Untitled design - 2026-05-07T130046.404") ## Emerging Leaders Peer Groups  An excellent opportunity for your younger team members to share ideas and learn from people with similar aspirations and challenges. Advance and secure your succession planning with confidence, knowing there are strong individuals rising through the ranks – the future leaders of the manufacturing industry.  #### Upcoming peer group dates - 3rd June 2026 - 15th July 2026 - 2nd September 2026 [Register your interest and request a brochure](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1R23AagSQSGS8WKgR64CigQf1x3n) ## HR Leaders Peer Group A safe and confidential space for HR leaders and department managers to meet on a regular basis to share and resolve common challenges. All group members hold HR roles within the manufacturing sector and work for progressive manufacturing organisations that are constantly seeking to improve. See how others in HR roles are approaching challenges and improving their departments in line with the specific needs of their organisations. #### Upcoming peer group dates - 3rd June - 15th July - 9th September [Learn more and register your interest](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1sxM4g2rkR3mno6L3Ug9cwAf1x3n) ![Untitled design - 2026-05-07T135350.051](https://resources.manufacturersalliance.co.uk/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202026-05-07T135350.051.png "Untitled design - 2026-05-07T135350.051") ![Untitled design - 2026-05-07T140215.651](https://resources.manufacturersalliance.co.uk/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202026-05-07T140215.651.png "Untitled design - 2026-05-07T140215.651") ## Operational Excellence Peer Group A safe and confidential space for operations directors and managers to meet on a regular basis to share and resolve common challenges. All group members hold operational roles within the manufacturing sector and work for progressive manufacturing organisations that are constantly seeking to improve. See how others in operational roles are approaching challenges and improving their departments in line with the specific needs of their organisations. #### Upcoming peer group dates - 10th June - 8th July - 8th September [Register your interest and request a brochure](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1sXpVbnfaQAWcGtzxAzGWuwf1x3n) ## "At my first meeting the standout was how open, welcoming and friendly everybody was with not a hint of an ego anywhere, given the calibre of the people in the group that's incredible." David Muncaster, Managing Director at Heaford [![MA_Master_RGB-2](https://resources.manufacturersalliance.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/MA_Master_RGB-2.jpg?width=500&height=154&name=MA_Master_RGB-2.jpg "MA_Master_RGB-2")](https://www.manufacturersalliance.co.uk)