April 2008/Issue 27

In this month’s Management News we report on a major new study into the future of management; the line-up of business leaders speaking at this year’s National Convention in October; details about Learning at Work Day taking place in May; information about our programme of regional conventions and a new guide to corporate responsibility. Plus, we bring you the latest legislative developments affecting business throughout the UK, news of the "Business Oscars" awards and an invitation to join a debate about faith diversity.
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Major new study outlines the future of work and management
A business-world under cyber attack, the United States withdrawing from the world economy and employee behaviour controlled by implanted micro-chips are all possible scenarios for business in 2018, according to a study published in March by the Chartered Management Institute.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Convention looks to the future
The Institute’s National Convention will be held in Birmingham on 9 and 10 October on the theme: Building Our Future: Tomorrow’s Leadership Today. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make a date for regional conventions
The first of our regional conventions took place in Scotland on 4 April but there is still time to register for one of nine other regional conventions taking place from 24 April to 22 July at venues in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join in Learning at Work Day
Kick start the learning in your organisation with Learning at Work Day on Thursday 22 May and help your organisation achieve sustainable success, individual development and real business benefits. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up-to-date on corporate responsibility
A new guide published by the Institute is urging UK plc to recognise the impact of their actions on the three R’s – recruitment, retention and reputation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Countdown to ‘Count me in’ campaign
Candidates have just a few weeks left in which to submit their nominations for election to the Institute’s Board of Trustees or appointment to a Committee. This year the vacancies are being publicised under the campaign slogan ‘Count me in’. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Policy updates from across the UK
Our public affairs team report on the latest legislative developments of relevance to employers and managers throughout the UK. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join discussion about faith diversity in the workplace
The Chartered Management Institute and the Three Faiths Forum are holding a joint event on 5 June, from 6.30pm – 8.30pm, on ‘Managing Faith Diversity in the Workplace’. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entries sought for 2008 "Business Oscars"
The Chartered Management Institute is an official supporter of this year’s National Business Awards, sponsored by Orange. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Royston Morgan