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Strategy in an uncertain world

It's a commonplace that when a recession hits, strategy goes on the back-burner. Or rather, everyone adopts the same strategy, which is to batten down the hatches, conserve cash and do your best to survive. But as time goes on, is this enough? Or is it time to start looking for new opportunities? Read more »

A positive approach to personnel performance

In these difficult times nearly every organisation has been forced to look at how to get the most out of their resources. All too often, however, this can degenerate into an exercise which saps morale, rather than improving performance. Read more »

Adding value to professional development

A recent report by the Consultative Committee for Professional Management Organisations (CCPMO) has suggested that the estimated "lifetime benefit" of holding both professional qualifications and membership of a professional institute is worth £152,000.Read more »

Award-winning performance in Hounslow

It's no secret that there are tough times ahead in the public sector, as public bodies attempt to maintain service provision against static or reducing budgets. But it can be done, as last year's IB Consulting award for "Most outstanding practice in generating increased client revenue/service provision" shows. The award went to KPMG for its "quite outstanding" work with Hounslow Council in cost improvement and restructuring. Read more »

IBC NEWS

IBC supports enterprise

IBC is supporting the International Enterprise Promotion Convention (IEPC), a major new international event taking place in Harrogate, Yorkshire, on 15-17 November 2009.Read more »

IBC Midlands event: Innovation in Consulting: Bringing Ideas to Life

6 October 2009, 3-7pm Warwick Hilton Hotel.
Speakers: Richard Potter, director of consulting strategy and innovation, Steria; Joe O'Mahoney, lecturer, Cardiff University; Rebecca Garrod-Waters, director of innovation, Advantage West Midlands RDA.
Through presentations offering practical strategies and exploring best practice, reviews of the latest research and insights from the Regional Development Agency, Advantage West Midlands, this event will explore the subject of innovation, in both a profession-wide and regional context. For more information, contact Nicola Maughan on 020 7421 4249 or email: nicola.maughan@ibconsulting.org.uk Read more »

IBC launches expanded awards for 2009

IBC is calling for entries for this year’s IBC Consulting awards, with a revamped and expanded list of award categories to recognise the breadth of members' activities and achievements. Entry is free to all award categories, and winners will receive a year’s free individual IBC membership, as well as regional speaking opportunities, media and PR coverage and the chance to submit a case study onto IBC’s Body of Knowledge.
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UK management consultancy at the head of the field on thought leadership

IBC hosted this year's largest international congress in the world last week in London.
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Better networking

New community site offers discount to IBC members.
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'Winning Business' - a new section on the IBC Website

Members of IBC can now access a new suite of useful information designed to help find and win new business. Read more »

Skillfair multiplies contract opportunities

Skillfair's tender alert service for IBC members has now been up and running for a year, and has proved highly popular. While many members see it primarily as a source for public sector work in the UK, with contract values ranging from £5,000 to £5m, others have used it to find work in the private sector and abroad. Read more »