Pioneering Change: Making UK Management & Business Consultancy World Class by 2020

Starts: Monday November 16, 2009 at 6:30pm
Ends: Monday November 16, 2009 at 9:30pm
Event Type: Other
Region: London, United Kingdom
Location: The iconic 'Gherkin' Tower in London
30 St Mary Axe
London, UNITED KINGDOM EC3A 8EP GB
Price: Strictly limited places by invitation only - contact The MSC asap if you wish to attend this exclusive event or register online.
Website: http://www.management-standards.org
Industry: management consulting
Keywords: Consultancy, Consultant, Management, Business, Leadership, Standards, London, Gherkin, Nos, Government, Uk, Networking, Buyers, Procurement, Change, Ethical, Professional, Trends, National Occupational Standards
Intended For: Management & Business Consultants, Consultancy Buyers, HR Professionals, Awarding Bodies, Training Providers, Academic Institutions, Government, Public Sector
Organization: MSC - Management Standards Centre

A gathering of consultancy buyers and leading consultants in the private and public sector. Discussion and engagement event at the world famous 'Gherkin' Tower, London.

The Management Standards Centre cordially invites you to join us at the top of the Gherkin Tower for the launch of the new National Occupational Standards for Management and Business Consultants.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with a panel of industry experts in discussing how to make UK management and business consulting world class by 2020.

“How is this market governed? What ethical and professional standards do consultants adhere to? Who holds consultants to account? How can clients get the best out of their consultants? What changes can we expect in consultancy practice in the future?”

This event will be particularly of interest to: •clients who commission and work with consultancies •consultants and aspiring consultants

Since a key focus of the evening is the relationship between client and consultant, guests are welcome to invite their clients or consultant along to the event.

PLEASE NOTE: All guests must register prior to event to ensure entry into building due to strict security policy.

The event will also benefit professionals with an interest in developing and accrediting the performance of consultants including:

• Education and training organisations • Professional and trade associations • Awarding Bodies • Sector Skills Councils • Regulatory Bodies, etc.

A fantastic networking opportunity at the open bar, with magnificent views of the city at night.

What is the Management Standards Centre? The MSC's mission is to fulfil the needs of employers by developing a skilled management workforce through promoting its nationally recognised set of standards and qualifications which have full employer relevance and ownership. The scope of this mission was extended in 2008 to include management and business consulting.

For further information, visit the www.management-standards.org

Registration starts at 6.30pm Refreshments: canapés and open bar all evening

Strictly limited places, register early to avoid disappointment.

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  • How is the market governed? What ethical and professional standards do consultants adhere to? Who holds consultants to account? How can clients get the best out of their consultants? What changes can we expect in consultancy practice in the future? These issues and more will be addressed on the 16th of November 2009, at the Gherkin Tower, London. This exclusive event will be of interest primarily to consultants (or aspiring consultants) and to clients who commission and work with consultancies. Since a key focus of the evening is on the relationship between client and consultant, consultants are challenged to invite their clients along to the event and vice versa. Hosted by The Management Standards Centre: Setting The s The event will also be appeal to anyone with an interest in developing and accrediting the performance of consultants, such as education and training organisations, professional and trade associations, awarding bodies, Sector Skills Councils, regulatory bodies etc.

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    Dr Kion Ahadi, Head of the Management Standards Centre
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