
Building a Data-led Membership Growth Strategy
etc.venues 50-52 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1HL
Thursday 16th October, 10am to 4pm
Lunch included
Price: £750 + VAT

"I found the workshop with Layercake incredibly valuable, not only for my own core skills, but also a huge benefit to the business I work in. The training was in-depth without being overwhelming, and the Layercake team created a safe working environment where ideas could readily be shared. The things I took away from the workshop were highly implementable in my business. I would highly recommend Layercake's training to other individuals and businesses looking to grow and/or develop their strategies."
Lydia Chapman
Institute of Translators and Interpreters

"We had the pleasure of attending the Layercake 'Skills to Build Your Membership' workshop, which was a well-delivered and highly valuable experience. It was fantastic to meet like-minded professionals working within the membership environment, exchange ideas, and explore data-driven solutions to common challenges. The hosts were knowledgeable, welcoming, and created a space for genuine collaboration. We look forward to working together in the future."
Serena Sumner
Cleaner Safer Group
Who is this for?
This in-depth workshop is designed for emerging and existing leaders tasked with shaping the future of your organisation’s membership growth.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves — you'll dive into real-world data, tackle practical scenarios, and leave equipped with clear, evidence-based methods to drive your membership strategy forward.
What will you leave with?
Master Core Membership Metrics
Gain the skills to confidently calculate, visualise, and interpret essential membership metrics. Understand how to segment these metrics to identify specific growth opportunities to drive your strategy forwards.
Develop Forecast-Driven Objectives & Key Results
Learn to construct precise, measurable OKRs informed by forecasted changes. Model future scenarios and assess the potential impact of strategic initiatives on membership growth.
Build a Data-Driven Growth Strategy
Integrate your insights to formulate a robust membership growth strategy. Utilize practical tools and frameworks to shape actionable plans that drive sustainable growth.
What will be covered?
This half-day, hands-on workshop will equip you with the tools, skills, and confidence to analyse membership data and build a strategy for sustainable growth. Here’s what we’ll cover:
Session 1: Setting the Foundations for Data-Driven Growth
Learn the mindset, perspective, and essential skills needed to review and analyse data in order to develop a membership growth strategy.
Session 2: Measuring and Segmenting Membership Metrics
Learn how to calculate, visualise, and trend membership metrics using our Membership Growth Metrics Model. Understand how to segment these metrics to better target growth opportunities across different member groups.
Session 3: Forecasting Growth and Building Strategic Building Blocks
Using the membership KPIs, learn how to forecast future membership numbers based on today's data, calculate the expected impact of changes you introduce, and build strong OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) — the essential building blocks for creating an effective membership growth strategy.
Session 4: Practising Strategy Building with Test Data
Work in small groups using a test data set to practise analysing information, identifying opportunities, and shaping a membership growth strategy — building your skills and confidence to apply the process in real situations.
The workshop will wrap up with a review of what was covered and an opportunity for you to reflect on what you have learnt as you begin to identify how you will apply this learning immediately in your organisation using the practical tools to which you now have access.
Delivered by:

Damian Watson, CEO
Following a diverse career in digital development and transformation — spanning financial services, cutting-edge government initiatives, and even the wizarding world of Harry Potter — Damian turned his focus to membership organizations during the pandemic. With a passion for data, insight development, and strategic planning, he helps associations create meaningful impact and drive real value for their members.

Tracy Gravesande, Learning Consultant
Tracy is a learning strategist who simplifies complex ideas and builds systems that scale. She’s helped businesses make learning more valuable for their teams and clients. At Layercake, she develops strategy workshops, creates learning materials on data-led decision making, and helps associations build impactful learning programs.

Building a Data-led Membership Growth Strategy
etc.venues 50-52 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1HL
Thursday 16th October, 10am to 4pm
Lunch included
Price: £750 + VAT
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