Business Uplift - Major Infrastructure Projects Program | Mudgee Workshop 2

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

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE SECOND 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 2: Growth Strategy, Tendering Excellence & Digital, Financial & Risk Preparedness

Strengthen your systems, improve operational efficiency, build tender-ready capability, and position your business for sustainable growth.

Key Workshop Themes

1. Business Growth Pathways & KPI Alignment

Short-, medium- and long-term growth planning

Developing a clear Business Growth Pathway Map

Prioritising investment in people, systems, equipment

Financial and operational excellence principles

KPI scoreboarding and performance tracking

2. Business Excellence & Competitive Positioning

What buyers look for in competitive tenders

Common tender mistakes & how to avoid them

Strengthening your capability statement and value proposition

Preparing responses aligned to major project procurement models

3. Digital Efficiency & Systems Improvement

Identifying which business functions to digitize

Process standardisation vs automation vs AI

Practical use of AI to improve efficiency and reduce waste

Building digital maturity to support larger contracts