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Dear With January almost over I hope your New Year's resolutions are going well, with that strategic aim of getting fit, not getting confused with the tactic of no chocolate bars on weekdays. Do remember how the SPS can help with your resolution to be better informed and succeed at work. What better way to start than reading the publication review, highlighting 13 recently published books on business strategy? And do remember the newly revamped Strategic Library is just one click away on the SPS website. 
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Annual general meeting The SPS AGM was held at the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (RSA) on Tuesday, 15 January 2008. The Annual Report and Accounts were approved and the society's strategy for the forthcoming year was debated. Mark Wellings agreed to become the chair of the publications committee. Anyone wanting to see the report and accounts can email us with Report and Accounts in the subject line and a copy will be sent back. |
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Share your expertise The SPS offers a unique opportunity for authors to share their experience with an unparalleled audience of strategic decision makers. Strategy Magazine is dedicated to helping executives improve their strategy formulation and implementation. Each issue includes a stimulating and informative mix of articles and case studies exploring strategy in practice. The magazine is circulated to over 1,000 senior strategists from across all industry sectors, including members of the SPS and other subscribers. Articles are also highlighted in this e-newsletter, which goes out to over 4,000 subscribers each month. We actively encourage members and non-members to submit articles for consideration. For more information, please contact the editor, Mark Wellings. Tel: +44 (0)20 7434 1447 Email us |
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Exploring 'what if' scenarios In a world of increasing complexity and sudden surprises, organisations need to put time aside to explore 'what if' in their strategic planning. In the latest issue of Strategy Magazine, Gay Haskins engaged in a roundtable discussion with two scenario planning experts from the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School to examine the concept of scenarios and how organisations can apply them in practice. » Read the full article |
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Publications update In the fourth instalment of our twice-yearly publications updates, we highlight 13 of the most recently published books on business strategy. Research-Based Theory examines the reasons why some organisations consistently outperform others. Developing and channelling innovation within an organisation is a running theme throughout titles such as Deep Strengths, in which the author argues that there are 10 inner forces underlying an organisation's ability to produce results, and Hot Spots, which offers management new ideas to increase productivity, co-operation and innovation. The Age of Turbulence explores the global economy post 9/11 and outlines the dynamics that drive world events, while Breakthrough IT and Mining the Talk focus on the role of IT within business strategy and look at how organisations can unlock the business value hidden within unstructured data. 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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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 2008 and beyond, including: interactive digital signs; kids’ virtual worlds; networking backlash; uranium demand; made in transit; food safety; energy clash; locavorism; brand partnering; conversational marketing. 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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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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Deliver change successfully As you know, updating your skills to manage change effectively is vital if you are to develop or maintain a competitive advantage within your industry. We can help you and your organisation identify the type of change required and ensure you are armed with the right tools to deliver change successfully. Delivering Strategic Change is a programme run by leading experts from Cranfield School of Management who have gained an international reputation for their work in the areas of strategy and leadership. Our experts will help you master some practical tools and techniques to aid the implementation of change and manage the complexity of the change process successfully. analysis of change in the organisation." - Project manager, Amlin plc Make a difference to the future of your organisation by attending the Delivering Strategic Change programme. Visit Cranfield's website for further details and a booking form. If you have any questions, please contact Louise Gardener or Diane Cain on + 44 (0)1234 754503 quoting CSM1542. Cranfield School of Management: improving the practice of management |
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