Business Uplift - Major Infrastructure Projects Program | Mudgee Workshop 1

The Business Capability Uplift is a two-part workshop program to strengthen internal capability needed to scale sustainability.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART WORKSHOP PROGRAM.

WORKSHOP ONE: WEDNESDAY, 4th MARCH 2026

WORKSHOP TWO: WEDNESDAY, 18th MARCH 2026

The Business Capability Uplift is a two-part workshop program designed to build strategic positioning, strengthen operational capability, and enhance the long-term competitiveness of businesses across regional NSW. This program supports participants to understand their current and potential role within major project supply chains, define the value they bring to buyers, and identify the partnerships, capabilities, and internal readiness required to pursue larger commercial opportunities.

Through structured activities, businesses gain clarity on where they fit within regional and national supply chains, how to differentiate their offering, and how to align their capability to the needs of their customers. The program also focuses on strengthening the internal capability needed to scale sustainably and deliver confidently. Participants learn how to improve workforce capacity, build leadership capability, develop stronger operational systems, and leverage digital tools including automation and AI to streamline processes and increase efficiency.

In addition, businesses gain practical skills in growth planning, risk management, and business readiness, supported by workshop activities and facilitated guidance for ongoing improvement. By the end of the series, businesses are better equipped, more confident, and strategically positioned to secure new opportunities and strengthen their resilience in a competitive and rapidly evolving regional economy.

WORKSHOP 1: Strategic Positioning, Capability Mapping & Operational Readiness

Position your business within the major projects supply chain and build the internal capability needed to deliver with confidence.

Key Workshop Themes

1. Supply Chain Positioning & Value Proposition Development

Self-assessment: Where your business fits in the supply chain (tiers, strengths, differentiators)

Identifying your niche and competitive advantages

Understanding customer drivers: cost, reliability, safety, service, regional presence

Mapping your capability to major project requirements and expectations

What major projects, councils, and contractors look for (compliance, timelines, safety, community outcomes)

2. Partnerships, Visibility & Early Engagement

How regional SMEs can compete through collaboration (JVs, consortia, shared services)

How to identify, approach, and formalise strategic partnerships

Building strong capability statements and improving market visibility

Pre-tender positioning and early engagement strategies

3. Operational & Workforce Readiness

Workforce planning for regional SMEs

Identifying skill gaps & designing upskilling pathways

Leadership and management capability

Attracting & retaining a regional workforce

Leveraging government programs, grants, and funded training to build capacity