Productivity Pulse Episode 8 – Countdown to the Productivity Forum 2026!

12th July 2026

The countdown is officially on. We are just two months away from the annual Productivity Forum on September 10th in Birmingham, and this week on The Productivity Pulse, we’re giving you an exclusive sneak peek at what’s in store.

With over 150 operational and productivity leaders already registered, this year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest and most impactful yet.

Join hosts Sue, Simon & James as they break down the 2026 agenda, which is built entirely around real feedback from the industry and our latest retail report.

• Rethinking Efficiency: How leading businesses are tackling rising costs by smartly reducing task loads in-store.
• Deploying Tech Pragmatically: Moving past the hype to look at real-life success stories in implementing workforce and task management tools.
• Managing Capacity Intelligently: A cross-industry look (retail + hospitality) at how to protect and maximise your peak trading periods without burning out your resources.
• Our 2026 Keynote: We are thrilled to welcome serial entrepreneur and ex-Dragon Sarah Willingham, who will be sharing her hospitality and business wisdom!
• Insider Tips: The team shares their top strategies on how to network, collaborate, and get the absolute most out of the day.

📅 Save the Date! Join us live at the Productivity Forum on 10th September in Birmingham.

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