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| Surviving public sector cuts In the latest issue of our member magazine, the recession’s clear impact on public finances is examined. Immense political pressure leaves questions over whether budgetary reviews are sufficiently structured and Sam Bodley-Scott, partner and global director of strategy at Kepner-Tregoe, argues clear strategy helps make difficult budgetary and resourcing decisions. >> |
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| Black empowerment transactions The latest issue of Long Range Planning, issue 44 (August 2011), is now available and includes a fascinating analysis of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and whether post-apartheid black economic empowerment (BEE) in South Africa can represent a value-creating CSR action. >>  Hard times to help sustainability? While consumers continue to profess a desire to do the right thing, in reality they often do not – choosing convenience and product performance over higher prices and/or ethical and sustainable production and products. But according to Shaping Tomorrow the values shift accompanying the recession in the west may be the background against which new approaches to sustainability could flourish by creating win-win strategies and greater clarity. >> |
Problem solving or opportunity finding? This month one member of the SPS LinkedIn group asked a question central to strategy – What is more important to a strategist: Problem solving or opportunity finding? The discussion provoked a variety of responses, from unpicking the definition of problem solving to questions of long term versus short sighted approaches, and even a historical perspective. Why not join in the debate, with over 6,000 members of the SPS LinkedIn group. >> Jobs
Strategy jobsThe SPS jobs service for members features four posts for strategists: corporate development manager, strategy analyst, strategy manager and strategy consultant. >> |
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The Oxford Diploma in Strategy and Innovation, Said Business School The Oxford Diploma in Strategy and Innovation is designed to enhance your ability to take effective strategic decisions in today’s dynamic business environment, and to innovate for competitive advantage. The Diploma combines the highest standards of academic rigour with a practical approach to developing strategic thinking and execution, entrepreneurship and innovation. This is an intellectually rich programme, designed to extend knowledge and broaden and deepen your skill base, with a clear focus on practical application. >> |
Tomorrow’s Natural Business Conference Tomorrow’s Natural Business Conference will take place on 11 November 2011 at ICAEW’s Great Hall. The full-day event will explore how businesses, like nature, can turn waste into energy, implement biomimetic design, become adaptable to crises and continue to be successful and sustainable in an increasingly volatile global market. >> Strategy theory into practice The SPS ‘Strategy Club’ at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University on 12 October is the first in a series of events that will be invaluable to anyone interested or involved in strategy. Dr Llyr Jones, Head of Group Strategy at BAE Systems PLC, will give insights on putting strategy theory into practice. >> |
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New member benefits SPS has overhauled membership, reviewing the benefits associated with each type of membership, adding new benefits and simplifying the pricing structure. Full details are on our website. >> Membership changes SPS has begun to introduce new membership types to establish a career-related ladder of recognition for strategists. We introduced Fellowship for experienced strategists and Associate Membership for students studying strategy at participating universities and business schools. We have discounted Corporate Membership rates for educational, public, charity and not-for-profit organisations, and have introduced new levels of Corporate Membership. >>  First Strategy Club event The SPS goal of two-way knowledge transfer is being realised with the launch of the first SPS ‘Strategy Club’ at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University on 12 October. Dr Llyr Jones, Head of Group Strategy at BAE Systems PLC, will give an address to students and local business people on putting strategy theory into practice before attending a private dinner with the faculty professors and the invited local business leaders. >> HBR and other discounts NordicSubs is offering special rates to SPS members. With world-leading titles like the Harvard Business Review, the Economist, Business Week, Fortune, Time, New Scientist and Newsweek, this is yet another reason to join SPS. Discounts are equal to those that students would get, ranging up to 85%. >> Discount subscription to Strategy + Business The SPS has reached an agreement allowing all our members to receive the award-winning management quarterly Strategy + Business at up to 45% off subscription price. >> LinkedIn sub-group The main SPS LinkedIn Group now has over 6,000 members and we have also added an Academic sub-group. Most members of this sub-group will be studying for or will already have a strategy qualification, but individuals from business with firsthand experience of strategy are also encouraged to join. Primary aims include knowledge transfer, networking and engagement between academia and business, and promotion of jobs and research projects. >> |
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