FAQs How long will the Fitness for Growth diagnostic take?
The online survey will take approximately half an hour to complete. The Fitness for Growth interview, whether face-to-face or over the telephone, requires no more than one hour of your time. Where will the interview take place?
If you express an interest in participating in a Fitness for Growth interview, we will contact you immediately to arrange an interview at a mutually convenient time and venue. How do I save my progress on the online questionnaire?
Progress is automatically saved up to the last completed page. However to exit you can also click on the Save & Exit link at the top of the web-based questionnaire. Please note that progress will only be saved on the PC that you’re working on. If you intend to use multiple PCs please let us know and we can send out a separate link that will allow you to do this. Which member of the management team should answer the diagnostic?
Key management may have varied outlooks of the business, so the more points of view the better, as this will give you a fantastic insight into the cohesion of your management team. When will results be available after I’ve completed the diagnostic?
The results of the Pilot will be available in September 2010. What format will the results be presented in?
You will receive a Fitness report at the end of the Pilot. This will contain detailed analysis on the fitness of your business, including strengths/areas for development, opportunities for growth and the position of your business on a 3D landscape of similar businesses (sector and/or size) Who else will be able to see where I am on the landscape?
Apart from you, only TSSP and The University of Liverpool will also have access to this information. However, if you have been introduced to Fitness for Growth by one of the organisations supporting the initiative, we will also share certain information with them (BUT only if you consent to this). Will I be contacted by 3rd parties after giving my details?
No. You will only be contacted by TSSP or The University of Liverpool. Will my details be disclosed to 3rd parties?
No. All information provided under Fitness for Growth will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to 3rd parties. All parties are bound by a confidentiality agreement. Will there be opportunities to engage with other businesses that sign up to the process?
Yes. You will be part of the wider network and we plan to create opportunities for participants to communicate with each other and attend various events. Will it always be a free service?
For those participating in the Pilot phase, the service will be free during the development stage (up to September 2010) and including the first follow-up assessment. How do I remain involved in Fitness for Growth?
We are currently in the development stage of Fitness for Growth but we anticipate that it will become a stand-alone service in due course. At the end of the development stage we will contact you to discuss how you can stay involved in the Fitness for Growth programme. Can I have a discussion about the process before taking part?
Yes. Please fill in the contact form and we will get in touch with you promptly.
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