Buxton At Home For Away Day
23 February 2011
Over the day we had some fantastic ideas about how we can operate more efficiently across all of the commercial areas. Improving communication and working together as a wider team were major themes.
”Pete Rayner, Buxton's Commercial Director
During February, staff from across all of Buxton's commercial areas (within the University's Business Development Unit (BDU) got together to discuss how to take the businesses forward.
Staff from the Devonshire Spa and Salon, the Bistro and Fine Dining Restaurant, Dome Events and Events Management took part in some team building exercises, before getting down to business.
Pete Rayner, Buxton's Commercial Director, said: "We are unique here at Buxton in that our staff operate sizeable businesses and must deliver excellent levels of service for our external customers at the same time as providing world class experiential teaching. This brings a distinct set of challenges and opportunities with it.
"Over the day we had some fantastic ideas about how we can operate more efficiently across all of the commercial areas. Improving communication and working together as a wider team were major themes."
Tara Silverman from Dome Events Management said: "It was great to take this opportunity to get together, take stock and think about how we can work better to improve our businesses."
