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Dear I mentioned in the last e-newsletter that we were setting up a group on LinkedIn. I'm glad to say this is now up and running, see the details below. Why not click through today and get in touch. And a final reminder of the Strategic Value in Corporate Reporting Awards this Wednesday. I look forward to seeing you at this great event. 
James Leaton Gray, Chairman |
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Final reminder - Strategic Value Awards Don't forget to register for the Society's annual awards ceremony. Over 100 senior strategists will be attending this prestigious event which takes place on Wednesday (29 April) in London. The Society has invited Mark Goyder, Founder Director of Tomorrow's Company, to make the keynote speech on Sustainability in Annual Reporting. For more information or to reserve a place email Ian McDonald-Wood |
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Join the debate on LinkedIn  The SPS has launched a group on LinkedIn - the global online network for professionals. The new group is open to anyone with an interest in strategy and offers a place to comment, network and share knowledge with qualified strategists from around the globe. We urge all readers of the e-newsletter to join the group as soon as possible and join in the debate. |
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Drivers of change During this time of unprecedented change and confusion it is essential to discover the real fundamentals that drive lasting change and how they might affect the development of today's business strategies. In the latest issue of Strategy Magazine, John Miles, global leader for Arup in the fields of energy, resources and industry, discusses the effect of the current external environment in his feature on the drivers of change. He argues that the interdependence resulting from the introduction of lean systems has had a negative effect on the resilience of these structures to respond to change.
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Strategic clarity What managers see, what they advocate and what they ultimately decide are influenced by the map of the world they carry around inside their heads. In volume 41, number 5 of Long Range Planning, authors James L Ritchie-Dunham and Luz Maria Puente refer to over a decade of field research and a wealth of case examples to show how to identify and correct managers' mental models to move their organisations in the desired direction and achieve their goals.
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From crisis to collaboration? The financial crisis, the economic crisis and now the climate crisis: the news appears to be getting worse. But could that also be the trigger for a change of attitude; a genuine recognition that we are in it together, that if we are to avoid the worst, then acting together is key. That too may be happening.
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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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