Common Purpose is an international, not-for-profit organisation that runs courses which give people the inspiration, skills and connections to become better leaders both at work and in society.
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As the world has spun in different directions throughout 2009, what have the leaders in the middle of it all learnt?
Explore the issues and try to find some of the answers with a choice of speakers in a series of interactive question and answer sessions. The first session starts at 9.15am with further conversations runn...ing concurrently throughout the day. Join whenever you like, stay all day, or dip in and out.
Come face to face with fascinating leaders, including:
• Helen Alexander, President, CBI
• Rudi Bogni, Banker and Philanthropist
• Jonathan Caplan, QC
• Lord Stephen Carter, LEK Consulting
• Peter Housden, Permanent Secretary, DCLG
• Janet Paraskeva, First Civil Service Commissioner
• Dorothea Hodge, Director, Political Communications
• Sir Michael Hastings, Global Head of Citizenship and Diversity, KPMG
• Roly Keating, Controller, BBC2
• Peter Kellner, President, YouGov
• Baroness Helena Kennedy, QC
• Dame Suzi Leather, Chair, Charity Commission
• Rt Hon. Francis Maude, MP for Horsham
• Charles Manby, Goldman Sachs
• Sir Philip Mawer, Independent Adviser to the PM on Ministers’ Interests
• Nigel Morris Jones, Head of Equity Capital Markets, Execution Ltd
• Geoff Mulgan, Director, Young Foundation
• Sir David Normington, Permanent Secretary, Home Office
• Sir Hugh Orde, President, ACPO
• Albert Scardino, Journalist
• Ralf Schneider, Group Head of HR Learning, T&R, OD, HSBC
• Jon Snow, Newscaster, Channel 4 News
• Moira Wallace, Permanent Secretary, DECC
• Jon Williams, World News Editor, BBC
For more information or to book your place please visit our website at http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk/resource
The fee is £250 + VAT. As ever, some bursary places are available.Read More
Explore the issues and try to find some of the answers with a choice of speakers in a series of interactive question and answer sessions. The first session starts at 9.15am with further conversations runn...ing concurrently throughout the day. Join whenever you like, stay all day, or dip in and out.
Come face to face with fascinating leaders, including:
• Helen Alexander, President, CBI
• Rudi Bogni, Banker and Philanthropist
• Jonathan Caplan, QC
• Lord Stephen Carter, LEK Consulting
• Peter Housden, Permanent Secretary, DCLG
• Janet Paraskeva, First Civil Service Commissioner
• Dorothea Hodge, Director, Political Communications
• Sir Michael Hastings, Global Head of Citizenship and Diversity, KPMG
• Roly Keating, Controller, BBC2
• Peter Kellner, President, YouGov
• Baroness Helena Kennedy, QC
• Dame Suzi Leather, Chair, Charity Commission
• Rt Hon. Francis Maude, MP for Horsham
• Charles Manby, Goldman Sachs
• Sir Philip Mawer, Independent Adviser to the PM on Ministers’ Interests
• Nigel Morris Jones, Head of Equity Capital Markets, Execution Ltd
• Geoff Mulgan, Director, Young Foundation
• Sir David Normington, Permanent Secretary, Home Office
• Sir Hugh Orde, President, ACPO
• Albert Scardino, Journalist
• Ralf Schneider, Group Head of HR Learning, T&R, OD, HSBC
• Jon Snow, Newscaster, Channel 4 News
• Moira Wallace, Permanent Secretary, DECC
• Jon Williams, World News Editor, BBC
For more information or to book your place please visit our website at http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk/resource
The fee is £250 + VAT. As ever, some bursary places are available.Read More
As the world has spun in different directions throughout 2009, what have the leaders in the middle of it all learnt?
Time:9:15AM Thursday, January 21st
Location:WallaceSpace
Common Purpose Have you joined the conversation on the Common Purpose LinkedIn group? Find out more at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=89236
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"Connections, Information, Inspiration". A group for Common Purpose alumni,...
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Have you seen the latest non-executive vacancies on the 360 website? Oddyssey Cancer Caring Centre (Scunthorpe, UK) are looking for trustees, whilst Art in the Park (Sheffield, UK) are looking for HR, Finance & Cultural Champion Board Members. Find out more, apply, or post an advert of your own at http://www.commonpurpose360.org/board-op
Source: www.commonpurpose360.org
"Effective governance lies at the heart of every successful organisation" Jim Coulter, former Chief Executive of the National Housing FederationLooking for board members or trustees or searching ...
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Do you know a young person who is making a difference in your community? The CHANGEit awards are underway and we're aiming to recognise as many young people throughout the UK as we can. If you know a young volunteer, campaigner or general do-gooder, submit a nomination at http://www.changeit.org.uk. We also have a fac...ebook fan page too (http://www.facebook.com/CHANGEitAwards) where you can keep up to date on the latest news about what young people are up to and the campaign to spread the word about what young people CAN and ARE doing to make the world a better place.Read More
CHANGEit Awards » CHANGEit recognises, supports, rewards and inspires young people in the United Kin
Source: www.changeit.org.uk
CHANGEit, run by Common Purpose and supported by Deutsche Bank, recognises, supports and rewards young campaigners aged 11-18 throughout the UK who are speaking up, taking action and creating a positive change in their communities.
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Many professionals need to navigate confidently the power dynamic that links politics, business and the media. Power Dynamic UK offers you a unique opportunity to put local insights into a national context.
Power Dynamic UK is a fast-moving and challenging one-day event. Participants build on their existing knowledge o...f the national landscape, as they take part in a unique set of visits to key political, financial and media institutions. The event includes a master class with experts — lobbyists, campaigners, journalists — on issues faced by their own organisations.
In these difficult economic times, Power Dynamic UK is essential for anyone who needs to better understand decision making at a national level in the UK.
Contributors include:
• John McTernan, Special Advisor to the Secretary of State for Scotland
• Ian MacArthur, Interim Director Operations and Membership / NW Regional Director, Groundwork UK
• Martin Moore, Director, Media Standards Trust
• Marie Staunton, Chief Executive, Plan UK
Visits include:
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• The Young Foundation
• BBC
Date: 4 November 2009
Venue: Central London
Cost: £585 + VAT (part fee places available)
Special discounted rates: All Common Purpose alumni qualify for a 20% discounted price of £468 + VAT! And if you are a current participant or completed your course in 2009, you qualify for a special rate of just £250 + VAT!
For more information or a booking form, please visit the Common Purpose website - http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk/programm
Power Dynamic UK is a fast-moving and challenging one-day event. Participants build on their existing knowledge o...f the national landscape, as they take part in a unique set of visits to key political, financial and media institutions. The event includes a master class with experts — lobbyists, campaigners, journalists — on issues faced by their own organisations.
In these difficult economic times, Power Dynamic UK is essential for anyone who needs to better understand decision making at a national level in the UK.
Contributors include:
• John McTernan, Special Advisor to the Secretary of State for Scotland
• Ian MacArthur, Interim Director Operations and Membership / NW Regional Director, Groundwork UK
• Martin Moore, Director, Media Standards Trust
• Marie Staunton, Chief Executive, Plan UK
Visits include:
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• The Young Foundation
• BBC
Date: 4 November 2009
Venue: Central London
Cost: £585 + VAT (part fee places available)
Special discounted rates: All Common Purpose alumni qualify for a 20% discounted price of £468 + VAT! And if you are a current participant or completed your course in 2009, you qualify for a special rate of just £250 + VAT!
For more information or a booking form, please visit the Common Purpose website - http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk/programm
Putting local insights into a national context
Time:9:00AM Wednesday, November 4th
Location:The Barn, Initiatives of Change
Common Purpose Did you know that you can now search for and advertise non-executive vacancies on the Common Purpose 360 website? See www.commonpurpose360.org for more.
Source: www.commonpurpose360.org
Take the first step - what will you be doing?See what others are doingMore about:The 360 Day Leadership HubBe Inspired! Quests
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What do you see?
Do you see a problem or people finding solutions? Someone else's responsibility or up to us to make a difference? Will it ever change unless you change your perception?
We all have a unique way we look at the world, but does our viewpoint restrict our belief in our ability to make a difference?
Common Pu...rpose encourages you to take responsibility for leading change in your organisation or in the wider society. But the first step is to make a personal change.
The 360 Day is an invitation on 10 October each year to anyone, across the world, to do one thing, big or small, to challenge your perception of the world.
We would love to hear what you are planning to do - take the first step at http://www.commonpurpose.org/360day Read More
Do you see a problem or people finding solutions? Someone else's responsibility or up to us to make a difference? Will it ever change unless you change your perception?
We all have a unique way we look at the world, but does our viewpoint restrict our belief in our ability to make a difference?
Common Pu...rpose encourages you to take responsibility for leading change in your organisation or in the wider society. But the first step is to make a personal change.
The 360 Day is an invitation on 10 October each year to anyone, across the world, to do one thing, big or small, to challenge your perception of the world.
We would love to hear what you are planning to do - take the first step at http://www.commonpurpose.org/360day Read More
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What challenges do small to medium-sized businesses face? What can we learn from each other? Why are some businesses more successful than others? What are the secrets of successful CEOs?
Common Purpose invites you to join us for an evening of insight into the world of other business leaders: to share lessons learnt..., to hear what makes successful businesses resilient, and to find out what business leaders wish they had been told at the start of their careers.
You will gain insight and inspiration for your own business and extend your networks. This is a unique and interactive event at which you will have the opportunity to put your questions to a diverse panel of experienced business leaders including:
Michelle Gyan, MD of Timewise Consulting
Alison Lowe, MD of Felicites Ltd
Umesh Parekh, Diverse Ethics
Godwin Ohajah, Director and Senior Consultant, Satsuma Consulting Ltd
Deborah Szebeko, Founder of ThinkPublic
RSVP by Monday 28 September. Places will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Read More
Common Purpose invites you to join us for an evening of insight into the world of other business leaders: to share lessons learnt..., to hear what makes successful businesses resilient, and to find out what business leaders wish they had been told at the start of their careers.
You will gain insight and inspiration for your own business and extend your networks. This is a unique and interactive event at which you will have the opportunity to put your questions to a diverse panel of experienced business leaders including:
Michelle Gyan, MD of Timewise Consulting
Alison Lowe, MD of Felicites Ltd
Umesh Parekh, Diverse Ethics
Godwin Ohajah, Director and Senior Consultant, Satsuma Consulting Ltd
Deborah Szebeko, Founder of ThinkPublic
RSVP by Monday 28 September. Places will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Read More
CEOs share their secrets on business, life and leadership
Time:6:00PM Wednesday, October 7th
Location:Business & IP Centre, The British Library
Common Purpose If you took part in the recent Leadership Masterclass in Birmingham, let us know how it went!
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Last chance to sign up for Monday's exploring Leadership Masterclass in Birmingham - http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk/resource
Source: www.commonpurpose.org.uk
Common Purpose is an international leadership development organisation which gives leaders the inspiration, the knowledge and the connections they need to produce real change - in their workplaces and in their communities.
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Have you heard of "About Time"? It's Common Purpose's initiative to increase the number of people involved in public life across the UK, by overcoming barriers that get in the way of participation. After all, effective boards need more people to root, connect, serve and challenge them. And the breadth that diversity pr...ovides is critical to a board’s ability to spot issues and trends. Over the years there have been many initiatives seeking to increase the numbers involved in public life without much success. So isn’t it About Time we really made it happen?Read moreRead More
Source: abouttime.commonpurpose.org.uk
As part of About Time, Anchor Trust is sponsoring a series of development programmes that will help people who are on local boards make the transition to regional or national public boards.
Common Purpose How is leadership perceived in the East vs the West? What role does "wisdom" play? Julia Middleton explores these questions in her latest blog post.
Julia Middleton's Thoughts on Leadership — Julia Middleton, the CEO of Common Purpose shares some of
Source: www.juliamiddleton.net
I spoke for a long time with a business leader in China about leadership. It made me realise that as a Westerner if I hear the words “Leadership” and “China” in one sentence my mind immediately computes “Mao” and to some extent turns off. Yours might too.
Common Purpose For some great leadership blogs that are both engaging to read and provide a useful leadership resource, take a look at the Common Purpose blog at www.commonpurpose.net
Source: commonpurpose.net
There are some great leadership blogs that are not only engaging to read but useful leadership resources. Here are Common Purpose’s leadership blog recommendations:
Common Purpose Watch a film of a special Common Purpose event, sponsored by the Anchor Trust, with BBC Business Editor Robert Peston, Common Purpose founder and Chief Exective Julia Middleton and others posing important questions of governance, regulation, the role of citizens and the transition people have to make if they go from local to national boards.
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