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The CIPS Premier Conference 2008
» The ‘premier’ event in the procurement calendar - by attending you will be raising your personal profile within the procurement world
» Aimed at procurement and business leaders on all levels from both the public and private sectors
» Wide range of topical and inspirational subjects addressed and debated in a very lively and participative manner
» A comprehensive two-day event engaging the whole procurement team
Leading in the 21st Century; a new way
The conference theme includes:
» Key leadership skills
» Leading in complex environments
» Leading at all levels
» Leadership challenge – the generation gap
» Global cultures, ethics and sustainability
The Speakers : Keynote sessions on leadership
Challenge and opportunity of delivering the 2012 games
John Armitt - Chairman of Olympic Delivery Authority will discuss the challenges and opportunities, the ODA’s approach to delivery and report on the progress to date.
Leadership challenge - the generation gap
Steve Trautman - author of peer mentoring workshop and ‘Teach What You Know’ examines what it takes to lead an inter-generational workforce and keep everyone motivated.
Leadership for sustainability
David Nussbaum - Chief Executive, WWF-UK leads an organisation whose mission it is to stop the degradation of the planet’s environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with the natural world.
Leadership challenge – leading at all levels
René Carayol - business guru and media personality. 21st century organisations are less hierarchical, more dynamic, less formal, more responsive and agile. Leading at all levels is a key success factor where creativity, influence, example and persuasion are the drivers of change rather than structure, position and authority.
Teach What You Know – peer mentoring workshop
Steve Trautman provides insights on how peer mentoring has helped thousands of people and teams cross-train, transfer knowledge and bring new staff up to speed quickly and efficiently. This workshop will provide some clear and simple tools that can be put to work right away.
Don't miss our icebreaker networking opportunity
Arrive the night before and take part in "An Evening with Wille Walsh"
This informal conversational based event is an exclusive opportunity for attendees to share the evening and discussions with the CEO of British Airways. More details here.
