# Event Details - **Event Name**: “The best failures to learn from are someone else’s” - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:45 am – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 12:15 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Internationally recognised leadership expert, Gordon Tredgold, will now be joining us as keynote speaker at our Essex Director event.About this EventABOUT THE EVENTEssex Director Magazine is part of UK Director Business Magazines and is holding its next event on Tuesday, 15th September.In a change of details for the event, we're delighted to announce that internationally recognised leadership expert, author and Global Gurus Top 10 Leadership Thinker, , will now be joining us as our keynote speaker, talking about how“The best failures to learn from are someone else’s”The funny thing about failure is that whether you’re running a billion-dollar corporation or a business from your spare bedroom, we tend to screw things up in exactly the same ways. The only real difference is the number of zeros involved.So why make expensive mistakes yourself when you can learn from people who’ve already made them for you?A lack of focus, no accountability, too much complexity and not enough transparency. These are the things that turn good ideas into bad results, promising businesses into expensive lessons, and occasionally make very smart people look very stupid.And the frustrating thing is that most initiatives don’t fail for clever or complicated reasons.They fail for stupid ones. Simple but obvious mistakes; the kind of mistakes that are completely avoidable, if you know what to look for.This is a rare opportunity for Essex business leaders to hear from an internationally recognised leadership expert, who has advised organisations around the world.As well as being a celebrated speaker and author, Gordon features as GURU #7 in Global Gurus World’s Top 30 Leadership Professionals, and with Simon Sinek as GURU #1, he keeps good company. He has over 30 years’ experience turning around failing projects, struggling teams and underperforming organisations. In a nutshell, he’s the guy companies usually call after the Titanic has already hit the iceberg.In his fun, engaging and entertaining talk, he will share some of his own failures, some spectacular corporate disasters, what caused them, what made them worse, and what we can learn from them.There’ll be stories, laughs, a few “what on earth were they thinking?” moments, and probably a couple of examples where the answer is, “Actually, I was thinking exactly the same thing.”But Gordon’s talk won’t just be about failure, it will be about how to avoid it and set yourself up for success.Because failure leaves clues and when you understand the patterns, you start to see the warning signs earlier. This means, as well as making better decisions, you simplify faster, create more clarity, and you stop small problems becoming very expensive ones.Attendees at this special event will leave with:· simple, practical tips that can be used straightaway, to improve focus, build accountability, reduce complexity and create greater transparency.· practical ideas that will help to avoid the stupid mistakes, improve the chances of success, and make leadership and execution a whole lot simpler.Because success doesn’t have to be complicated.This event is brought to you in association with: Any IT, Limitless Film & Media, People Puzzles, Rickard Luckin and Riverhills Health Club & Spa, and attendance is open exclusively to sole traders, directors, entrepreneurs, partners, owners and senior decision-makers across all sectors.WHAT TO EXPECT8.45 am: Arrival, registration and networking at The Essex Business School in Colchester, where delegates will gather for coffee, tea and light refreshments.9.30 am: Part one of the event will be presented by our keynote speaker, Gordon Tredgold, who will talk about lessons from leadership, business and life and how the best failures to learn from are someone else’s10.30 am: Break for networking and refreshments in the Foyer Area.11.15 am: Back in the Theatre for part two, the Q&A session. Chaired by Managing Editor of UK Director Business Magazines, Sue Wilcock, this will be your opportunity to ask Gordon any burning questions that you may have.12.15 pm CloseCOSTTickets are £25.00 + vatPlease note that if you are a business club member and are interested in attending, email events@ukdirectormagazines.co.uk for your free ticket. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8f6f9140-a5a0-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1123-h740-dcb8c8a8-gmir.jpg Parking is free, provided you pre-register when booking your ticket(s). But please note, the best access is to enter the campus via entrance B, as this is the closest entrance to the Business School and the North Towers and Capon Road car parks.OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8fa26110-a5a0-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dc180808-gmir.jpg GORDON TREDGOLDGordon Tredgold has spent the last 30 years doing the jobs most people sensibly avoid; turning around failing projects, underperforming teams and complex transformations. He’s led major programmes for Fortune 100 companies, delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in savings and helped teams achieve dramatic improvements in performance. He’s also an author and international keynote speaker.Despite the big numbers, Gordon’s view of leadership is pretty simple: we’ve made it far more complicated than it needs to be. His talks are entertaining and humorous, combining real stories and examples of spectacular failures, including a few of his own, with simple, practical ideas people can use tomorrow. Because Gordon doesn’t believe people need another pep talk. They need to see the path, believe they can succeed, and know what to do next.And, apparently, a few other people think he knows what he’s talking about too. He’s been recognised by Global Gurus as a Top 20 Leadership Expert for seven years in a row, was invited to become a Visiting Professor, and his book FAST was a finalist for the Chartered Management Institute’s Management Book of the Year. But, as Gordon is quick to point out, he still puts his trousers on one leg at a time, with his underpants on the inside. Most days.BROUGHT TO YOU IN ASSOCIATION WITH https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8fd33510-a5a0-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h400-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Any IT started as many IT companies do, fixing computers and solving immediate problems. But they quickly realised their clients needed more than quick fixes. They needed a partner who could help them use technology strategically.So they transformed themselves into a process-driven, proactive MSP. They standardised their approaches, invested in the best tools, and built a team that thinks like business consultants, not just technicians.Today, they're proud to be the IT department that local businesses rely on, not just when things break, but as they plan for growth, navigate challenges, and build their future.https://anyit.com https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/900ae6e0-a5a0-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h335-dc486848-gmir.png Limitless Film & Media: Founded in the Summer of 2018, Limitless specialise in providing both high-quality bespoke video solutions for brand-focused social media and TV advertising. With its First Class Honours degrees in filmmaking, it is a powerful weapon in the age of modern advertising, where as much as 96% of people turn to videos to learn more about a product or service!As part of its working relationship, Limitless puts an emphasis on collaboration with you, to not only ensure it understands your brand inside and out, but to give you the trust that it can deliver the best product it possibly can at a price that doesn't sacrifice growth, no matter the size of your company. www.limitlessfilmandmedia.co.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/904aaf00-a5a0-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h435-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg People Puzzles is a dedicated team of over 80 of the UK’s most experienced HR Directors, working with businesses across the UK to help them thrive. They are proud to have helped over 1000 businesses on a flexible, part-time basis, using a strategic, people-focused approach to help their clients develop and grow. https://peoplepuzzles.co.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/905a6670-a5a0-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h242-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Rickard Luckin is working to support individuals and businesses alike, they ensure every step of the journey towards your ambitions is backed by clear, objective and tailor-made tax and accountancy advice. They believe in the passion and enterprise that exists in Essex and beyond. That’s why they value lasting partnerships with local clients who share their ambition, employing their vast tax and accountancy expertise to help them reach their full potential. www.rickardluckin.co.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9088a260-a5a0-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1047-h740-dc585868-gmir.jpg Riverhills Health Club & Spa: Whether you are looking for a chilled day with your partner, a get-together with friends or celebrating a birthday, special occasion or hen party, Riverhills provides the perfect spa experience in Suffolk.It offers three wonderful pools, a stunning fire and ice suite including the memorable volcano sauna, snow sky and aroma steam room, plus the therapeutic serail mud chamber and health-promoting, salt-infused halotherapy sauna.Add in the friendly therapists offering the most luxurious treatments in its gorgeous treatment rooms, together with the serene relaxation room and stunning spa garden and you have all you need for the perfect spa day. You'll leave relaxed, rejuvenated and restored. www.riverhills.co.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/the-best-failures-to-learn-from-are-someone-elses/100001985895962282 - **Event Categories**: art, health-wellness, literary-art, entertainment, business, workshops, theatre, parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: University of Essex Business School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 30, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Colchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University of Essex Business School - **lat**: 51.87772589999999 - **long**: 0.9472069000000001 - **full address**: University of Essex Business School, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: “The best failures to learn from are someone else’s” - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4d05c9a0ac382e1b876ba8fef7831cfb68ab1c9a1ae39e6f741d6a3ae7815561-rimg-w720-h720-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1784805606 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The best failures to learn from are someone else s being held? - **A:** The best failures to learn from are someone else s takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:45 am to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 12:15 pm at University of Essex Business School, University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The best failures to learn from are someone else s ? - **A:** The best failures to learn from are someone else s is organized by UK Director Magazines. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The best failures to learn from are someone else s is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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