The Leading Edge 2011

Hosted once again at the beautiful Oulton Hall near Leeds, the conference provides a day of inspiration, knowledge, development and networking, in the luxurious surroundings of this five star, country hotel.

This is an opportunity to hear and learn from some fantastic speakers, attend development workshops, and network with like minded professionals from organisations across a wide variety of sectors. The previous year's conferences have attracted around 150 delegates.

 John Bird - Founder of The Big Issue

 John is one of the most inspiring speakers you will ever meet.

"I have a lifetime of experience to draw upon. I was born into the underclass, made homeless at the age of seven, in prison by the time I was a teenager, slept rough on the streets of London, and from there went on to buying and selling products and services, and building businesses".  

John Bird's major role now is coming up with new business ideas. He also speaks at business forums, in prisons, to police officers, corporate and professional bodies, from a small group to a large conference.

Join us for this outstanding event, with high profile speakers and workshops also including:    

Ruth Spellman As chief executive of the CMI, Ruth leads the drive to encourage greater focus on the high level skills needed to build UK competitiveness and productivity. She is also responsible for the Institute’s campaign to ensure 50 per cent of managers are professionally qualified by 2020. Prior to joining the Institute in June 2008, Ruth served as the first female chief executive of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). 

 Nick Parker - Creative Director, The Writer one of the country’s largest language consultancies. He specialises in training people to write more creatively and effectively in their jobs, and helping organisations get their message across in more interesting ways. These organisations include the BBC, O2, Unilever, WWF and RBS.

 Clive Wilson - Deputy Chairman, Primeast. Clive is a writer, speaker and business coach, specialising in the release of potential, Clive became deputy chairman at Primeast in 2008 after seven years as managing director.  In 2009 he was appointed as Ambassador for the Chartered Management Institute.  His roles provide opportunities to develop and promote progressive approaches to releasing potential in individuals, teams, organisations and communities.  

 The Leading Edge

Date: Wednesday 11th May 2011 

Registration 8.30 for 0900 start. The event closes at 16.30

Venue: De Vere Oulton Hall, near Leeds 

Cost: Members - £85.00    Non Members £99.00  

This includes refreshments and networking on arrival, a hot buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day, admission to main speaker events and attendance of two workshops. Accommodation is also available at reduced prices - please see website for more details on rooms.

Book your place now

To book your place and for further information, please contact the Events Team at event.administration@managers.org.uk or by calling 01536 207333