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Leading Volunteer Programmes in Uncertain Times
Facing the Challenges of the 21st Century: Leading Volunteer Programmes in Uncertain Times
29 January 2009, Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, London
This one day briefing covers all the key issues encountered by leading volunteer programmes. It will explore the problems, management structures and, more importantly, the practical solutions, illustrated with real life case studies. The event is essential for everyone responsible for managing, recruiting, co-ordinating and motivating volunteers.
<>I...The latest Foresight seminar: X and Y
In this time of economic uncertainty, it is more vital than ever that you have a committed, effective workforce. Recruiting is a costly business, which no-one wants to have to do too often!
Do you understand what may impact on workforce in the future? What external trends and forces can change the shape of your workforce? This awareness and planning is key to attracting and retaining a workforce that will enable your organisation to realise its full potential.
<>This NCVO Third Sector Foresight...Intergenerational Connections
NCVO / Carnegie UK Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society
‘Bridging’ Social Capital Free Seminar Series
Intergenerational connections
Date: 20 October 2008
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Venue: NCVO, London
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Strategic planning tips competition
This website is all about sharing ideas and knowledge – adding your comments and thoughts on all elements of strategic analysis. Now you’ve got the chance to do this and win a prize!
Do you have a top tip for strategic analysis? Share it with us and win a free second place at the Alive and Kicking conference!
<>Book your own place before Friday 10 October and email foresight@ncvo-vol.org.uk your top strategic planning tip along with your booking form or a copy...X and Y? The implications of a changing workforce for the VCS
Date: Tuesday 18 November 2008
Time: 2:00 – 5:00pm
Venue: Room 1, NCVO, Regent’s Wharf, 8 All Saint’s Street, London, N1 9RL
NCVO’s Conference Suite is fully wheelchair accessible. Teas and coffees on arrival
Diversity and social cohesion seminar
Date: 29 September 2008
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Venue: NCVO, London
Véronique has added details of the third seminar in the 'Bridging Social Capital' series to our driver on multiculturalism and social cohesion policies. To get a feel for this series and the engaging discussions that have taken place at the events, have a look at the report for the first seminar on building bridges.
<>Run by NCVO and the Carnegie UK Trust Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society in the UK & Ireland, the free seminar...From government to governance?
Date: 9 October 2008
Time: 12:00 - 2:15pm
Venue: NCVO, London
Véronique has added details to our driver on public participation in decision making about a forthcoming event on this issue. The lunchtime seminar is the second in a series organised by NCVO and the ESRC NGPA programme to stimulate discussion and debate, drawing together knowledge and promote learning on civil society.
<>This seminar is looking at shifts in governance and how voluntary and community organisations and other civil...Do you want your organisation to stay ahead of the game?
Want your organisation to stay ahead of the game?
Need help to work out what you want to do?
Come to our conference!
Alive and Kicking: Creating successful strategies
Date: 11 December 2008, 10:00 - 17:00
This conference will help you lead your organisation confidently into the future, more on-mission and proactive.
<>If you’re responsible for strategic decisions within your organisation, sign up for our conference to spend an inspiring, hands-on day. You’ll have the opportunity to get fit for the...What's changing about the world of work and employees?
Our NCVO Third Sector Foresight seminar on 18 November will be looking at one aspect of this – the workforce. Speakers including Jo Causon (director of marketing and corporate affairs at the Chartered Management Institute) and Richard Worsley (co-director of the Tomorrow Project) will be putting forward their thoughts about elements of age and workforce, the implications of different generations and what they bring to the world of work.
<>The interaction between technology and work is another...Making sense of your environment: Training for leaders Part 2
Second part of two training sessions for chief executive officers and chairs of infrastructure organisations. Run by NCVO Third Sector Foresight as part of Capacitybuilders Improving Support programme with partners the Centre for Charity Effectiveness at Cass Business School and the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Forum.
Date: 30 October 2008
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Danum Hotel,Doncaster High Street
Bogged down in day to day problems with no time to look ahead?
<>Need help working out what's...