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Elevate Somerset Lunch with Lord Michael Barber

Join us for an exclusive Elevate Somerset Lunch with internationally renowned government and leadership expert, Lord Michael Barber.

This special event brings together senior leaders from across Somerset’s business community for an afternoon of insight, discussion, and high-quality networking, complemented by a delicious two-course lunch.

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About the Speaker
Lord Michael Barber is widely recognised as a global authority on effective leadership and delivery. He is the Founder and Chair Emeritus of Delivery Associates and has advised governments and leaders around the world on achieving ambitious outcomes. 

He previously served as Chief Adviser on School Standards and established the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit at 10 Downing Street serving under Tony Blair from 2001-2005, driving delivery across key public services including health, education, and transport. He has also held senior positions including Chair of the Office for Students, Chair of Somerset County Cricket Club and is currently Chancellor of the University of Exeter.

Sir Michael is also a best-selling author, most recently publishing Accomplishment: How Ambitious and Challenging Things Get Done, and currently serves as Adviser to the UK Prime Minister on Effective Delivery.

Why Attend?

  • Hear first-hand insights from one of the world’s leading experts on delivery and leadership
  • Connect with fellow senior leaders and decision-makers in Somerset
  • Enjoy a relaxed two course lunch 
  • Gain practical perspectives on achieving impact and driving results

Attendance criteria

  • Open to Somerset Chamber members, those with Elevate and Charity memberships
  • Two representatives per organisation can attend
  • Attendees will be senior level decision makes at director level (MD/CEO/Director) and/or non-executive representatives (Trustees, Non-Exec board director)
  • Free to attend (advance booking required)

Places are limited and expected to sell quickly.

With thanks to Brown & Brown for kindly sponsoring this event.

RSVP required by Tuesday 21 July at 4:00pm. Please note refunds cannot be made in the event of cancellation after bookings have closed.
 
Somerset Chamber of Commerce is operating a cancellation policy in line with our terms and conditions which can be found here: https://www.somerset-chamber.co.uk/terms-conditions
 

Event details

Thursday 30 Jul 2026

12:00pm – 2:30pm

The Castle at Taunton, Castle Green, Taunton TA1 1NF

£65.00 + VAT
Includes welcome drink, two-course lunch and teas and coffees to finish. 

Please note: Due to limited places available, bookings are limited to one per company.

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