September Events

Below is a list of all of the events we are running in September. Click on the course title for the date, venue and full programme. To view a list of events in specific areas, click on the category headings above.

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• 'The 5 day MBA!' - Developing the high performance manager

  This Fast-track, senior management development programme is a must attend course designed for high performance managers who must drive profit and success in difficult times.

  
  

• A practical guide to Authorised Economic Operator status

  This presentation looks at the current information available to help companies assess the tasks required to apply successfully, the benefits of AEO status or downsides if you are not AEO approved as well as concerns raised about the application process.

  
  

• An introduction to commercial contract law and language

  This course will explain the fundamentals of contract law. It will help you deal with customers or suppliers to avoid potential legal problems.

  
  

• An introduction to design appraisal – The Qualityreviewer Masterclass

  A one-day masterclass introducing Qualityreviewer, a new 10-step method of appraising design quality in development proposals. The method, developed by Urban Design Skills for the Homes and Communities Agency, includes an appraisal of design qualities using a toolkit of simple diagrams.

  
  

• Annual in-house lawyer summit

  This conference is an opportunity for all senior in-house counsel & heads of legal to get an update on recent legal developments from experts with the opportunity to hear from key senior counsel on best practice in managing the in-house function.

  
  

• Basic payroll

  This one-day seminar has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of payroll calculation. The seminar is ideal for people who are new to payroll or payroll staff requiring a basic introduction to payroll calculations.

  
  

• Clearly showing financial information

  If you fear that your documents are a bit uninviting, if you want them to have more clarity and impact, this seminar is for you. Learn the tips and principles for structuring words and numbers so people can better absorb them.

  
  

• Commercial risk management

  An intense two-day seminar to help you reduce risk exposure and increase benefits by managing your commercial uncertainty more effectively.

  
  

• Competition law and the in-house lawyer

  Compliance with competition law is higher than ever.This conference will give you an update on the key issues you need to understand in the areas of anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, merger control, market investigations and competition litigation.

  
  

• Control of contractors

  This seminar will present important health and safety issues relating to the selection and control of contractors. It will provide an overview of the legislative requirements for managing contractors and the responsibilities for different aspects of contractors' work.

  
  

• Corporation tax update and refresher

  This course provides a detailed overview of the changes and their impact on the overall tax issues arising for the company and the employees.

  
  

• Drafting and enforcing R&D contracts

  A day of practical information and guidance from a highly experienced team of R&D specialists

  
  

• Drafting legal clauses in commercial contracts

  An intensive one-day seminar has been designed to give you practical guidance on the drafting and use of the ‘legal’ clauses in commercial contracts.

  
  

• Effective HR assistant

  This popular one-day seminar is an ideal introduction to the main issues which would face an HR professional. Whilst it is designed for those with little or no knowledge of the HR function, this seminar will also serve as a useful update for those more experienced in the field.

  
  

• Effective report writing

  Every day, we send out letters, emails and reports. We write to our customers, suppliers, partners and each other all the time. We want every communication to be clear and effective so that it achieves exactly the purpose for which is intended.

  
  

• Finance for the non-financial manager

  This seminar will explain simply and clearly what the key financial statements mean, how they work and relate to each other and how your actions as a manager affect them and your business.

  
  

• Getting the best development on site conference

  This conference will provide delegates with the inspiration, ideas and tools to achieve what all planners should be concerned about - getting the best development on site. In today's world and economic climate, leading, articulating and successfully negotiating exemplary, viable development requires creativity and insight into design, sustainability, stakeholder management, commercial realities.

  
  

• Housing Design Conference

  This annual conference will focus on housing design and will consider practical experiences of planning.

  
  

• IFRS adoption for UK entities

  This course sets out the latest rulings and proposals concerning IFRS adoption in the UK. It then explains and illustrates the effects of IFRS adoption, the choices available, and the potential consequences.

  
  

• Introduction to export procedures and documentation

  This practical seminar takes a close look at export procedures and documentation. Its aim is to give all delegates confidence when organising export consignments.

  
  

• Issues surrounding the Finance Act

  This half day course summarises the key issues for both personal and business tax arising from the Finance Act 2010. It will also cover any recent relevant case law.

  
  

• Maximising value from internal communication channels

  An intensely practical one-day workshop to give you new ideas and inspiration for re-energising your internal communications.

  
  

• Modern management accounting update

  This course will give you an understanding of new developments beyond the traditional, budget-constrained model of the firm using case studies from successful companies.

  
  

• Overhead cost reduction

  A concentrated day of practical advice and guidance on how to minimise your overheads - immediately yet sustainably, improving the bottom-line without jeopardising the top-line.

  
  

• Renewable energy conference

  This topical one-day conference will enable planners to understand the implications of the new Climate Change PPS and the Government policy on renewable energy. This conference will examine the issues surrounding renewable energy and discuss how planners can ensure that Government targets will be met.

  
  

• RTPI's Negotiation skills

  We are all under pressure to achieve more with less. The days of command and order in business relationships are long gone.This seminar will introduce you to a range of tools and techniques to increase your effectiveness in any negotiation situation.

  
  

• Successful project management

  This intensive two-day seminar will guide you on the skills and techniques necessary for the successful delivery of large and small projects on-time and within budget.

  
  

• The essential guide to managing supplier performance

  Organisations are increasingly reliant on suppliers, contractors and service providers.Their performance is vital in ensuring that your organisation performs effectively. This two-day programme delivers practical, proven techniques to ensure effective supplier performance.

  
  

• The Ownership and control of intellectual property rights

  This one-day seminar gives you an opportunity to hear from the leading authorities on how to master the rules of ownership and control of IP rights to avoid potentially costly pitfalls.

  
  

• TUPE law and practice

  This one-day seminar will discuss the key elements of TUPE 2006, and will help you avoid potential liability for unfair dismissal and redundancy payments, as well as claims for breach of contract and unlawful deductions.

  
  

• Understanding developers - who they are and how they make development happen

  This masterclass will provide you with an overview of how the development industry operates, a detailed insight into the appraisal process and a greater understanding of the risk and profit elements.

  
  

• Using Excel to solve business problems

  This course will increase your ability to use Excel in dealing with complex financial problems, to run sensitivity analysis on the results and to present your findings in a highly effective way.

  
  

• WEBINAR - Tax update - post election budget

  This webinar will look at what has been proposed in the budget and the impact on both individuals and companies.