Students must be equipped with the skills to Leadership styles can make or break an organisation, especially in an employee-owned (EO) business where collaboration, trust and shared responsibility are key. But not all leaders operate the same way – some are all about strategy, while others inspire through charisma or lead with empathy. So, which type of leader are you?
You’ve spent years building your business from the ground up, investing your time, energy and countless late nights to bring your vision to life. But while it might feel unusual to think about leaving this creation behind, crafting the right exit or succession plan is a powerful way to protect everything you’ve worked so hard to build.
I’ve had the pleasure of serving as a non-executive director on the board of Valloop for several years. My journey with Valloop began when I was introduced to Stephen and Jim and their innovative approach to employee ownership shortly after chairing the ‘Ownership Dividend’ inquiry
Business owners are increasingly adopting Employee Ownership (EO) as their new exit strategy, recognising its potential to safeguard their company’s legacy, enhance social impact, and offer financial benefits. This model not only empowers workers but also ensures a smoother transition by involving those who know and value the company’s mission.
Gone are the days when traditional hierarchical structures dominated the corporate world. Instead, businesses are embracing a more inclusive model by empowering their workforce through ownership.
As companies explore new collaborative business structures, Employee Ownership could be an appealing model. However, many think the change to such a new way of working is laden with multiple challenges.
2025 is bringing big shifts to the workplace, for senior leaders and managers, keeping up with these shifts is necessary to ensure the culture and morale remains as well as it can be.
Simply ticking off boxes on a diversity checklist is not enough to create a truly inclusive environment. Real inclusivity goes beyond metrics and encourages a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute. Building such an environment requires continuous efforts, intentional strategies, and, most importantly, action.
Valloop is proud to be the first business to set up in the newly built shared office space at STOK (formerly the renowned M&S building), following a welcome introduction from MIDAS, Greater Manchester’s Inward Investment Agency and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.
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