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BMF 2 Day Branch Management Workshop March 2026

Location: Coventry         The BMF Branch Management Workshop is specifically designed to help Branch Managers,  and those aspiring to branch management, to run their branches more effectively and improve performance in every aspect.

Please be aware that this forum is only available to merchant members.

John Newcomb, BMF CEO said: “This is a hugely exciting venture for the BMF. Branch Managers are the lynchpin of the industry and this workshop was created specifically for them. We are lining up a fantastic range of speakers to stimulate new thinking and galvanise action when delegates return to their branches.” 


The BMF has brought together an impressive range of industry experts to share their knowledge on a wide variety of branch-related subjects.

 

There will be a good opportunity to talk to our industry experts and other Merchant members at the Networking dinner on the evening of the 17th March at the Windmill hotel.  

 

Our Host - Kevin Parr

 

 

 

Kevin has an impressive track record of achievement as a top flight communicator in the high performance world of leadership and team performance.

Kevin with be facilitating and hosting both days of the workshop.


 

Keynote Speaker - Stuart Barker

 

 

As a soldier, Stuart has commanded soldiers on operations across the world.

Operational service during the Gulf War and in Afghanistan developed his leadership and experience in delivering outcomes in high-intensity environments.

As a trained mentor, he frequently worked overseas where he led teams that mentored and deployed alongside allied partners on operations.

Within the intelligence community Stuart worked primarily within the covert operations arena where he has planned and commanded high-risk covert missions across the globe.

 

 

 

 Day 1

Time

Agenda Item

Speaker

09:30

Arrivals Coffee / Tea/ WelcomeKevin Parr, PGS

9:45

BMFStrategy&CoreValues

John Newcomb, CEO - BMF

10:15

Introduction / Expectations / Leadership styles

Host -Kevin Parr, PGS

11:00

 

Coffee Break

 

11:15

 

The Communication Leader

 

Kat Dancey, ExcelsiorSolutions ConsultancyLtd

11:45

 

The Modern Leader

 

AI – Kat Dancey

Sustainability –Rich Sykes

12:45

Lunch

13:25

The Visible leader

(How to be more visible/perception)

Paul Davies -PBM

13:45

 

The Knowledge Leader

 

Paul Lycett – Ox Tools

Sean Lanagan– E Tupling

Martyn Rumsby –CargoStop

Sam Taylor-Bould & Daniel Best - Epicor

15:45

 

Coffee Break

 

16:00

Leadership & Management

Host -Kevin Parr, PGS

16:45

Close –Kevin Parr, PGS

 

 

Day 2 

Time

Agenda Item

Speaker

09:00

Arrivals Coffee / Tea / WelcomeKevin Parr, PGS

9:15

The Logistics Leader

Transport –Sam Curry, National Logistics

Acadamy

Time Management –Kat Dancey, Excelsior Solutions Consultancy Ltd

10:15

Coffee Break

10:30

The Inspiring Leader

 

Frank Elkins- Selco

 

11:10

The Culture Leader

L&D – Marianna Peet, BMF

Health & Safety – Barry Williams, Huws Gray 

12:15

Lunch Break

13:00

Guest Speakers

Wellness Support – Dr Dorian Dugmore, PGS

14:00

Coffee Break

14:15

Keynote Speaker

 

Stuart Barker, PGS

 

15:45

Reflections on the 2 Days

Host -Kevin Parr, PGS

16:00

Close –Kevin Parr, PGS

 

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The cost of this 2 day course is £279 + VAT

 

The cost of the accommodation with networking dinner is £199 + VAT

 

The cost of just the 2 course meal and welcome drinks (evening) is £75 + VAT

 

The cost of the night before the event is £125 + VAT

Please contact Tina Skinner on 02476854989 or email [email protected] if you have any queries.

 




 

 
When
3/17/2026 10:00 AM - 3/18/2026 4:30 PM
GMT Standard Time
Where
BMF 1180 Elliott Court Herald Avenue COVENTRY CV5 6UB UNITED KINGDOM
Registration
Registration is closed.

Program

Monday, 16 March 2026

Description
When
3/16/2026 - 3/17/2026

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Description
1 Night Accommodation  including Networking Dinner The Village Hotel Coventry
When
3/17/2026 - 3/18/2026
When
3/17/2026 - 3/18/2026
When
3/17/2026 3:00 PM - 3/18/2026 10:00 AM
3:00 PM
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