Events 2013
Our programme is a blend of leading-edge international thinking, combined with practical application on important topics. We aim to explore new concepts, challenge complacency, share ideas and provide opportunities to consider practical solutions for your organisation.
The 2013 programme considers the theme of high-performing organisations and provides contemporary thought leadership in our well-developed interactive style full of intellectual challenge and good practice company-based examples.
For full details, please view our forthcoming events listing below and ensure you are logged in to register online.
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Upcoming Events
Maximising Performance by Managing Networks
Overview
Networks of both formal and informal relationships are increasingly the means by which organisations create value and drive innovation. This session will explore the impact on business results of managing networks, and how they can be improved at both organisational and individual level.
Timings: 9am to 4pm
Summer Lecture and Drinks Reception
Overview
Held in one of London’s oldest livery company halls, our summer reception and lecture will be an occasion to meet socially in an informal environment conducive to member networking and the opportunity of meeting CRF partners.
The social nature of the event will be complemented by an address from our guest speaker, leading psychiatrist and writer, Iain McGilchrist.
Timings: 6pm to 9pm
Emerging Approaches to Organisation Design
Overview
Today’s large global organisations grapple with the challenges of designing to both achieve global scale and address local needs. This session will review the latest thinking on designing organisations that have to organise for effectiveness on multiple dimensions.
Timings: 9am to 4pm
International Conference - Strategy in a Changing World
Overview
Our Madrid International Conference provides two outstanding days when we can stand back and review the way our business world may look in five or ten years’ time, through these three principal lenses; the global political landscape; the economic context; and the impact of technology.
There will be a non-refundable accommodation deposit of £200 + VAT per night for those who wish to stay at the conference venue. We recommend a two-night stay – Tuesday 1st October and Wednesday 2nd October.
Attendance for non-members costs £1,500 + VAT (excluding flights and accommodation).
Day One Wednesday 2 October - 9am to 5pm. Dinner & Drinks from 19:00
Day Two Thursday 3 October - 9am to 4pm
HR’s Contribution to Creativity and Innovation
Overview
Building on CRF’s 2012 Athens conference, this research report and workshop will explore how HR can support the development of creativity and innovation in organisations. The focus will be on practical application through considering both what HR should, and should not, do and by developing an audit toolkit.
Timings: 9am to 4pm
