Staples Sponsors C4 Programme
The top dogs of British business go undercover in their own companies to find out what's not working, fix it and reward employees who deserve recognition.
In each episode a different boss takes part in a ten-day experiment, returning to the coal face incognito.
Whatever position they're employed in, the undercover boss must become completely immersed: that means no delegating and no pulling rank.
At the end of their stint, the undercover boss is expected to have gained a new understanding of their organisation and what they think needs to change. They must present their findings to the board, then reveal their identity to the workforce and make changes.
Gerry Robinson is on a mission to help struggling businesses. Each episode features three businesses, two of which Gerry decides to help.
Gerry discovers for himself what these businesses are and what makes them tick. He will question them on why they are in this predicament and how they plan to bounce back.
Gerry pinpoints the issues that need addressing, outlines a plan of attack and lets the management get on with it.
Gerry will return to witness first hand the effects of his suggested changes and we see the results.
Gerry puts himself at the heart of the business investing his own money as well as securing finance from the city.
A new series following the highs & lows of would-be hoteliers as they build towards the opening of their new business venture.
Participants have little or no experience and expert Ruth Watson will put them through their paces and advise them on various aspects of running a hotel.
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