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Managing Director at The Alternative Board (Bristol North)", "Having attended Social Media for Beginners, I have both a fuller understanding of the positive impact that appropriate use of social media could have on my business and better technical knowledge of the different tools available. I would recommend this course to anyone wishing to engage in cost neutral but effective marketing. Paul Mayo Chairman at SaRS, Managing Director at SQEP Ltd", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
Well structured and informative course with plenty of time/room for group discussions. Ideal for anyone looking at NED roles. Luke Ireland, Business leader and Non Executive Director", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
I can thoroughly recommend this very well structured and informative course. It provides an excellent introduction to the remit, capabilities and attributes of NEDs. Jim Whelan, Owner ORO Solutions Ltd", "How to become a Non-Executive Director is an essential introduction for those who seriously wish to pursue Non Executive Director Roles. The course, led by David Doughty an experienced and knowledgeable NED, is focused on the key information required to achieve your first position. It includes a discussion of the Non Executive Director Role, duties and liabilities, the relevant skill set and valid approaches to securing a NED position. The day includes case study work as well as interactive discussions of the course material. I thoroughly recommend this course which is good value for money. Nick Randle OBE Consultant/Interim Manager, Non-Executive Director", "\'\'interesting seminar on Social Media by David Doughty - I came away with 2 pages of things to do, which I got started on when I got home Inge Dowden Business Growth & Happiness Coach at Inge Dowden Coaching", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
A great introduction to the world of NEDs; well-structured and expertly delivered. Tony Gunby OBE MA FCMI, E-Commerce and Trusts Fundraiser at Helen & Douglas House", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
The course covered the background to governance comprehensively but more usefully for me was some of the practical issues in becoming a non-executive director, particularly in the SME sector Graham Matthews", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
A well structured and presented introduction to the responsibilities, challenges and attributes required of being a NED. It was thought-provoking. I have referred back to my copious comments in the comprehensive slide hand outs many times already Simon C Jones, Interim Transformation Leader and Hidden Value Discoverer", "How to become a Non-Executive Director

\'\'This course is a must for any aspiring NED and even established NED's as a refresher. The content and its delivery were well paced, informative and challenging in equal measures, led by a seasoned expert whose capabilities provide a wealth of knowledge to be drawn upon. Incredible value for money and should be part of a suite of courses leading to a more formal qualification for aspiring NEDs. 100% recommended, you will not be disappointed. Jon Cross Managing Director at Essenjay Associates Ltd", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
The material, the course leader’s insights, and the opportunity to share thoughts and feelings with similarly inclined business people, made for a really valuable day. I came away with some clear actions. Bernard Grenville-Jones Chairman | NED | Entrepreneur", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
A really useful day for anyone with serious intentions of becoming a NED. The event was well structured with a good balance between the theory of corporate governance and NED responsibilities as well as allowing plenty of time for sharing experiences through group interaction Mike Jones Director OBS Management Consultants Limited", "\'\'David's How to become a Non-Executive Director course is truly excellent. He provides context, knowledge and insight, with practical illumination from his own extensive personal experience. He is endlessly patient, deeply informative and always interesting to listen to. I cannot recommend this course too highly Chris Kenber Practical business coach bringing clarity and energy to help ambitious business owners raise their game", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
Having attended this course in the last few months I can confirm its value. Having held NED roles in my favoured area of engineering and manufacturing David opens the mind to the potential of other sectors and using ones transferable skills. Have set a strategy for personnel growth as NED – if I could just stop getting interim assignments Tony Hurley, Interim Manager in Manufacturing Recovery", "How to become a Non-Executive Director

\'\'An excellent course giving a clear picture of the role, the skills and characteristics required, the range of NED opportunities and the various routes to secure such positions. Particularly helpful focus on shaping your CV for this sector and the key skills required. As a bonus you also meet interesting people and useful contacts. A good career investment which will hopefully deliver quick, positive results. John Hoy Independent Heritage Consultant - Hoy Consultancy; Chief Executive - Castle Howard and Owner, The Hoy 1997 Settlement.", ], numQuotes: 53, fadeDuration: 2, fadeoutDuration: 2, delay: 20, quotesInit: function(){ if (this.numQuotes

The Great British Workforce Revolution conference - London 3 June 2015

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May 142015
 

Going it alone as an Independent Director

GBRThe Great British Workforce Revolution conference is a must-attend event for Independent Directors, value-added Business Angels and cashed-out entrepreneurs who are interested in finding out how to prosper in the ever-evolving Independent Executive recruitment landscape.

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In light of the recent discovery that nearly half of the UK working population are not full-time employees - thus being left almost entirely to find their own work and their own contracts - this Conference aims to understand, explore and seek out the opportunities available to this increasingly popular dynamic of independent working.

The Great British Workforce Revolution conference is the only live event in the UK focused on bringing hundreds of senior level executives together in one day and in one place, alongside the key influencers in the executive recruitment industry. Come along to hear from industry experts, gain educational insight, participate in exciting debates, enjoy quality networking and hear from some excellent keynote speakers.

This year's event will be taking place on 3rd June at Dexter House, No 2 Royal Mint Court, Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4QN.

Take a look around our event website, and please do get in touch if you would like to find out more about the 2015 Workforce Revolution, or visit our registration page to BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY!

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This year we are offering the option to purchase a 1:1 consultation with a Russam GMS Principal in addition to your ticket. This session may include CV help, career planning, sourcing NED and Trustee work, and/or an introduction to Interim Management work.

£25 of the ticket price for these consultation sessions will be donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. This charity directly supports cutting edge research to help find a cure for this terrible disease.

Agenda

The Great British Workforce Revolution - 3rd June, 9.00am-5.00pm

9.00

REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & BREAKFAST

9.30

 Introductions from Chair of the Day - MODWENNA REES-MOGG

9.40

 Welcome from Headline Sponsor - STEVE GILROY, CEO of Vistage

9.50

 Opening Keynote Speaker - ROS ALTMANN

10.05

 Special Debate 1: The next 20 years - your time, your opportunity

How are you going to maximise your opportunities in the next two decades?  In this vital debate you will learn from the experts how to make the most money and get the highest levels of satisfaction from your work and why a plural or portfolio career can be the best way to both earn and build wealth.

Panel: Stuart Lucas (Asset Match)

10.55

 COFFEE BREAK

11.15

 We need you! – 5 minute presentations from SME's looking to hire senior level expertise

11.35

 Special engagement session with VISTAGE: From Success to Significance - Practical Steps to Build Your Portfolio Career

With a revolution taking place in the world of work it's critical people know what they want from their next career stage and how to get it. This session will give you some practical advice that can help you on the way to achieving greater career satisfaction - whatever you're looking to do next.

12.25

 Special Debate 2: Passport to Export

It's not only British goods that are global brands.  Our senior management skills are too. Never have British interims, consultants and C level directors been more in demand outside the UK, picking up the most lucrative contracts acros the globe.  In this special session led by Jason Atkinson of Russam GMS we will reveal where the most exciting opportunities are to be found and how to win them for yourself.

13.00

 LUNCH & NETWORKING

14.10

 Introductions from Chair of the Day

14.15

 Keynote Speaker

14.35

 Special Debate 3: £2,000 Tuesdays; £5,000 Fridays

Experts from the world of investment will explain how to generate an income of between £2,000 and £5,000 a day to replace the money you would otherwise have earned from working

Panel: Camilla Shaughnessy (Eventful Stays), Alex Stephany (JustPark), Mattioli Woods

15.15

 Interview

15.35

 COFFEE BREAK

15.50

 Audience Discussion: What's wrong with my CV?

In the past your cv counted for everything, but in today’s rapidly changing world where references may not be taken up (after all you have been checked out on LinkedIn(!)) this interactive session will discuss how you position yourself so that you can maximise your earning potential through having the right attitude, degree of enthusiasm and level of commitment to your future employer. 

Panel: David Burdon (Simply Clicks)

16.10

 Special Debate 4: Board not bored - where the best executive and non executive opportunities will be found for high flyers

Experts from leading head hunters will share with you the tips and techniques you should be using to guarantee yourself a successful board level career. There will be a special focus on issues such as quoted vs unquoted board positions and the role a Charity Trusteeship will play in your portfolio.

Panel: Tom Attenborough (London Stock Exchange), Oliver Woolley (Envestors)

16.50

 Special Debate 5:  Cracking Venture Capital

With some of the best opportunities for experienced executives coming from the Venture Capital community, in this debate we will discuss everything from becoming a candidate that VCs or their portfolio companies want to hire, through to how to raise funding for a business you are working in. 

17.30

 Closing Keynote Speaker - KRESSE WESLING

17.45

 END OF CONFERENCE, START OF DRINKS RECEPTION  

18.00

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The Great British Workforce Revolution Conference - London 16 October 2013

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Sep 262013
 

The Great British Workforce Revolution Conference

Going it alone as an Independent Director

Wednesday 16th October 2013, Dexter House, Royal Mint Court, Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4QN

The Great British Workforce Revolution conference is a must-attend event for Independent Directors, value-add Business Angels and cashed-out entrepreneurs who are interested in finding out how to prosper in the ever-evolving Independent Executive recruitment landscape.

In light of the recent discovery that nearly half of the UK working population are not full-time employees - thus being left almost entirely to find their own work and their own contracts - this Conference aims to understand, explore and seek out the opportunities available to this increasingly popular dynamic of independent working.

The Great British Workforce Revolution conference is the only live event in the UK focused on bringing hundreds of senior level executives together in one day and in one place, alongside the key influencers in the executive recruitment industry. Come along to hear from industry experts, gain educational insight, participate in exciting debates, enjoy quality networking and hear from some excellent keynote speakers.

Take a look around the event website, and please do get in touch if you would like to find out more about the 2013 Workforce Revolution, or visit the event booking page to BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY!

With an increasing trend towards a "portfolio" or "plural" career with senior, professional executives. holding a mixture of positions simultaneously or consecutively, across a broad range of businesses ‘Workforce Revolution’ will delineate, demonstrate and debate the innovative approach that individuals and companies are taking in order to capitalise on this changing work-dynamic.

The day will include keynote addresses, inter-active debates, live interviews and of course, excellent networking opportunities. Speakers include:

Peter Whitehead

Editor, FT Executive Appointments; Editor, FT Non-Executive Directors' Club.

Peter will be sharing his invaluable insight into how the nature of work is changing and the factors that are driving it.

Humphrey Walters

Consultant and Motivational Speaker

Speaking of his experience over the past 30 years of working exclusively in helping individuals perform to high levels as well as developing winning teams and leaders for many Organisations and professional bodies.

Lara Morgan

Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Pacific Direct Ltd and CompanyShortcuts.com.

Lara started her first company at just 23 years old. 17 years later she sold her 99% share for £20million!

To join up to 200 like-minded delegates please click here to book your place and take advantage of the ‘Summer Flyer’ 25% off discounted tickets.

More details are available on: www.workforcerevolution.co.uk or get in touch with Fuchsia Curry on [email protected] or 07766 954 155.

NHS Sustainable Development 2013 Conference and Exhibition

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May 172013
 

Free places for NEDworks members at the NHS Sustainable Development 2013 Conference and Exhibition

nhs_2013_september_bannerApply before 14 June 2013 to secure your place

NHS Sustainable Development 2013 Conference and Exhibition, Brewery Conference Centre, London, on Wednesday 11 September 2013.

This year will see the launch of the NHS Sustainable Development Unit’s carbon route map for 2014- 2020. Previous route maps have helped establish how the NHS can manage carbon reduction whilst promoting sustainability to patients and staff alike. They have been integral drivers in the challenge to make the NHS carbon free whilst acting as key indicators to the emergence of sustainable practices across Trusts, Hospitals and PCTs.

The Government announced on the 23 January 2013 that it is making available £50 million of capital in 2013-14 for NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts, to fund new and innovative projects to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of the NHS by reducing energy usage, carbon emissions and improving resilience to climate change.

This funding will further support NHS organisations to deliver on the NHS Carbon Reduction Strategy for England of 2009 and 2010.

Defining the Priorities will examine the route map consultation and the direction that the NHS must take in the fight against rising CO2 emissions, whilst showcasing the work already being carried out by NHS organisations up and down the UK.

The cost to attend this key sustainable development conference is £995.00 - FULLY FUNDED (No cost) places are available to NEDworks members.

To secure your  FULLY FUNDED (Free) place email [email protected]  before 14 June 2013

Full event details can be found at www.nhssd.co.uk

Speakers include:-

Professor Hugh Montgomery
Director, Human Health and Performance
University College London

Veronique Molieres
Co-Founder, Strategic Director,Communication and International Relations, C2D S

Kathryn Dapre
Energy and Climate Change Manager
NHS National Services, Scotland.

Ms Ruth Passman
Senior Policy Advisor
Department of Health, North West.

Ruth Passman
Senior Policy Advisor
Department of Health and Performance.

More speakers to be announced shortly

3rd Annual National Greening Education Conference and Exhibition 1 May 2013

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Apr 192013
 

National Greening Education ConferenceNEDworks has secured a number of fully funded places for our public and voluntary sector members to attend this important conference free of charge

Govtoday in Association with The Carbon Trust and Solar Schools is proud to present our 3rd Annual National Greening Education Conference and Exhibition: The foundations of a sustainable future, to be held on Wednesday 1st May 2013.The creation of sustainable growth must begin at ground level, teaching tomorrow’s leaders to adopt sustainable practices within institutions that exemplify sustainability.

The challenge facing the education sector is the creation of state of the art facilities that infuse sustainable education and operations. With over 24,000 schools and 131 Universities and Higher Education (HE) Institutes within England, and 420 Further Education Colleges within the UK, this challenge is one with huge implications.

Greening Education 2013, the foundations of a sustainable future in association with The Carbon Trust, will examine the education Sectors’ progress from the 2009 publication of ‘Towards a School’s Carbon Management Plan’ through to the third round of HEFCE’s Revolving Green Fund (RGF) which was announced on 16th November 2012, that will make £20 million available from May 2013.

Greening Education 2013, the foundations of a sustainable future in association with The Carbon Trust will also detail latest policy information, guidance, best practice case study examples and technologies to aid in the delivery process and realisation of the government targets for carbon emission reductions.

Full event details can be found at http://www.greeningeducation.co.uk

FULLY FUNDED (No cost) places are available to Public & Third Sector NEDworks members.

To secure your  FULLY FUNDED (Free) place please email                               [email protected]

Places priced at £995.00, are still available for Private Sector delegates.
greening educationIn association with The Carbon Trust and the Solar Schools Project.Speakers to include:

Ros Wade, London South Bank University.

Stephen Twigg MP. Shadow Secretary of State for Education Invited

Joseph Williams, Manager.                           Technical & Change. The Carbon Trust.                     

Di Dale.  Principal & CEO,              Wiltshire College and Chair, Sustainability Portfolio Group. Association of Colleges.

Amy Cameron. Solar Schools              Co-Ordinator. Solar Schools Project.   

Richard Moore, SEED Sustainablity Project Manager, University of Northampton.   

Further speakers will be announced shortly.