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Strategy Magazine Morphing by design In the latest issue of our member magazine, we look at change models. Classic theories of organisational change are proving unreliable in today's fast-moving business environment. Fresh models are emerging that require businesses to embrace a more responsive, flexible approach and enable them to evolve continuously: or morph. >> Insight Opinion & debate Cities rising to the challenge? Cities account for the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions and contain more than half the world's populations according to Shaping Tomorrow. As cities continue to grow larger and more numerous, finding new ways to make them more sustainable, better places to live and work is both a challenge and an opportunity. It might also be the spur to greater 'city-state type' independence. >> LinkedIn: What is the role of emotion in strategy? SPS LinkedIn group members address the role of emotion and intuition in strategy and strategy-making. Is it a valuable resource, or a dangerous distraction? >> The role of sustainability within strategy An SPS survey has revealed that sustainability is more than a fashionable buzzword: it has become a major factor in the development of the majority of strategic plans. However, there are a significant number of businesses that are yet to embrace the idea. >> Events & training Awards keynote speaker announced The keynote speaker at the Strategic Value in Corporate Reporting Awards 2011 on 14 April will be Penny Shepherd MBE, CEO of UKSIF, promoter of sustainable investment in financial services. >> Awards shortlist announced The SPS has announced the shortlist for the Strategic Value in Corporate Reporting Awards, following the initial assessment by the Society's awards selection board. The SPS will further assess these companies to make nine awards at the ceremony on 14 April. >> The Oxford Scenarios Programme, 2011 Strategic decisions often assume a 'given' context around the organisation, but what if the conditions of this context change – would these decisions be correct? Scenarios explore 'what if'; to prepare against uncertain times and test robustness and implications of strategic decisions against several alternative future environments. Said Business School is running the Oxford Scenarios Programme exploring scenario planning. For more details click here. >> Ashridge SPS members are entitled to 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 achieve their development potential. For more details, visit the Ashridge website. Please quote your SPS membership number when booking. >> In case you missed it New trustee >> SPS launches Fellowships >> Sponsorship opportunities >> New Executive Officer >> New SPS strategic framework >> Quote... unquote In order to be more competitive at an international level, Turkish businesses need to take a more strategic view, so the professionalisation of strategy is increasingly vital.	SPS news SPS welcomes new Fellow Ismail Haznedar The SPS is pleased to welcome Ismail Haznedar as the first SPS Fellow in Turkey. He reveals more about his views on the development of strategic planning in the country. >> SPS welcomes new Fellow Cristiano Andrade Cristiano Andrade has been announced as the first SPS Fellow in South America. He discusses his position on the increasing professionalisation of strategy. >> Fellowship online application now available SPS members can now apply to become a Fellow of the Society even more easily. An application is available to download from the website as a PDF, which can be completed and submitted online. >> Creation of SPS Ireland The SPS is exploring the creation of overseas branches with pilot projects currently being designed for Ireland, Turkey and Brazil. On 22 March SPS executive officer Paul Barnett will be in Dublin to begin discussions regarding the creation of SPS Ireland. All members of the SPS and the LinkedIn community are welcome. >> Research programme on the Strategic Value in Corporate Reporting Following the fifth Strategic Value in Corporate Reporting Awards on 14 April 2011, the SPS will launch a research programme to explore the part strategy plays in the effective use of narrative in corporate reporting. >> LRP online access: register now Free online access to our academic research journal, published for the Society by Elsevier, is now available to all members who register. Simply visit the SPS website, log in with your membership details and you will be prompted to register. >> Business school membership SPS has established a new type of membership for business schools, offering full membership for six members of the faculty and associate membership for all students on relevant courses. >>
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