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Welcome to the August 2007 issue of the SPS e-newsletter. |
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SPS news Research and insight Events and workshops Sponsor  Publications update in the Research and insight section |
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Annual General Meeting announced The next SPS AGM is expected to take place this autumn. Still provisionally scheduled for 1 November, participants can look forward to an appearance by a well-known guest speaker, to be confirmed at a later date. More details, including venue information, will follow in the next issue of the SPS e-newsletter. 'Suits amongst the Luvvies' seminar This autumn, the SPS will be hosting an evening seminar entitled 'Suits amongst the Luvvies'. The seminar will address issues such as: How does the BBC create its strategy? How does it get buy-in from the creative community? How does a strategy cope with variables like actors and public opinion? Speakers will include Geoff Goodwin, Project Leader 'BBC Teens', and Clare Reichenbach, Head of Production Strategy. Further details will be posted on the SPS website as soon as they become available. |
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Shaping Tomorrow – key trends revealed Shaping Tomorrow provides new and renewing SPS members with a high-level peek into key trends. This month the service highlights key emerging patterns and predictions for 2007 and beyond, including: internet avatars become commonplace in work and play; rising inequality is a danger for Asia; online social networking meets personal finance; work is far less important in tomorrow's world; TV is downloadable; food prices soar as biofuels edge in; infrastructure neglect causes more disasters; twitters speed up communication; hybrid vehicles extend beyond cars; and legal contracts go online. SPS members enjoy free access to Shaping Tomorrow's newsletter containing 10 new trends per week and its organised database of over 12,000 future, strategy and change management resources. More info |
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Adding value through IT A business strategy only has value if it's actually implemented. IT can play a key role in implementation – and ultimate success. Over time it can become an integral part of the development of an organisation's strategy. For this to happen, commercial managers must be able to see the potential of IT, and IT managers and their teams must understand a number of things about strategy. But unless managers understand how IT can bring about meaningful value, they will not be able to get staff to use it purposefully to achieve the company's goals. In issue 12 of Strategy Magazine Richard Wyatt-Haines argued that firms must recognise the importance of IT in three core areas: achieving competitive advantage, delivering greater productivity and transforming the organisation. » Read the full article *** Book offer *** Readers can benefit from a special discounted price on Align IT: Business Impact Through IT by Richard Wyatt-Haines. Special offer price is £18.75 (RRP £24.99) plus £3.70 p&p to mainland UK. Discount code: FTL; offer ends 31 September 2007 Phone: +44 (0)1243 843291 Website: www.wiley.com |
Publications update In the latest instalment of the twice-yearly publications updates in Strategy Magazine, we provided a brief synopsis of some of the latest business strategy books now available on the market. Breakout Strategy argues that companies need well-thought-out strategies to be successful and describes five key initiatives organisations should be implementing to achieve rapid business growth. In Five Minds for the Future and Futurewise, the authors explore the major trends and ways of thinking we need to adapt to if we are to keep up with the changing world around us, both in our business and personal lives. The strategies, strengths and weaknesses of two of the world's biggest emerging economies, India and China, are examined in The Dragon and the Elephant and Dragons at your Door, which include the authors' assessments of the likely impact of this phenomenon on the rest of the world. Plus more... Readers can enjoy discounts on all of the featured books by indicating the relevant discount codes when placing their orders with the publishers. » Read the full article
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Tipping Point Strategies in the Age of Freakonomics SPS Members' Offer – Learn More but Pay Less A full-day conference with Malcolm Gladwell and Steven Levitt QE2 Conference Centre, London; Monday 17 September 2007 When two of the world's most thought-provoking intellectuals, Malcolm Gladwell and Steven Levitt, share the same platform at the same event then you're going to learn more about yourself, your business and its impact on society than you ever thought possible. Their conference will help you redefine strategy and allow you and your business to focus on what's important for sustained success. SPS members pay a discounted price of £650+VAT per place (a saving of £300+VAT per place). Please ensure you insert 'SPS' after your organisation name when registering to secure the discount. There are three ways to register for your discounted place(s) with conference developer, Benchmark for Business: 1. Online (secure website) 2. Email team@benchmarkforbusiness.com 3. Telephone Gareth Martin on +44 (0)1224 636200 |
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Ashridge Open Programmes The SPS and Ashridge have teamed up to offer SPS members some exclusive benefits, the first of which is a 10% discount on any of Ashridge's open strategy programmes. Ashridge has a wide variety of short, residential programmes to help individuals and organisations to achieve their development needs. These programmes focus on blending the practical experience of their faculty with leading-edge business thinking, to inspire and challenge you. In addition, learning in small classes – typically 12-30 participants – promotes collaboration on your own issues and ensures individual support, enabling all participants to return, better able to transfer learning to the workplace. For more details, visit Ashridge. Please quote your SPS membership number when booking. |
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Take your thinking to the next level Allow yourself the opportunity to think about your business with like-minded people by attending the ‘Director as Strategic Leader' programme on 18–23 November 2007, widely recognised as one of the most practical and effective programmes to help you develop your skills in strategic leadership. Murray Steele, the course director, has worked with over 600 senior managers and directors on this programme. He understands the challenges you are facing and the actions you need to take. During this programme you will: - Examine the role of the director. - Learn about your leadership style. - Master your ability to lead and build on your confidence. Secure your place on this exceptional programme by booking online. Alternatively, for further information about this or any other programme, please contact Louise Gardener or Diane Cain on +44 (0)1234 754503 or by email at thinkstrategy@cranfield.ac.uk quoting CSM1542. Cranfield School of Management: improving the practice of management |
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