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Dear Members, Although Christmas and the end of year celebrations may seem a distant past, could I wish you all the very best for your new endeavours as well as a prosperous and much more peaceful 2025. Looking back to the last quarter of 2024 and the start of XTEND’s 25th year, we have already.
18 June, 6pm onwards Private Tour for 10 at the Grocers’ Hall, London followed by some refreshments – Cost: £25 per person. Please email admin@xtend.org.uk asap if you would like to be included in this tour – a chance for some networking. Home of the Grocers’ Company since 1426, Grocers’ Hall has managed to adapt.
Discussing the challenges and rewards of being a young voice in traditionally older governance structures and how to encourage intergenerational collaboration. Some of the key things Maria plans to cover: Why youth representation in leadership matters Framing the urgency of including young voices in decision-making spaces Key challenges young leaders face in traditionally older structures.
Effective Value Propositions “93 percent of world class sales organisations report that they have a formalised value proposition that’s very compelling to clients. By contrast only 39 per cent of all respondents say that they follow this best practice” – Miller Heinman 2012 Sales Best Practices Study • So how do we define value? •.
Like it or not, our reliance on technology and the internet underpins both business operations and personal lives. However, this dependency comes with risks we can no longer afford to overlook. We expect technology to be seamless and resilient—able to withstand mistakes, disruptions, and malicious threats—but ensuring this resilience demands active oversight. For many business.
This talk explores the evolving path to becoming a successful non-executive director (NED), shifting from an end-of-career transition to a proactive, strategic career choice. It will cover the essential skills required for NED roles, the process of applying for and securing appointments, and how to execute these roles effectively once on board. The session will.
Navigating the Future of Work: How technological innovation is shaping UK labour markets and job quality In this talk, we will explore the rapidly changing dynamics of today’s UK labour market driven by technological transition. We will delve into three core questions: 1) How is technological transition unfolding across UK regions? 2) How are skills.
Funding early-stage start-ups An interactive session led by Nic Pillow to talk through the main types of funding available for early-stage start-ups, including grants, debt, and especially equity funding. The discussion will cover potential sources of funds, including angel investors, venture capital, family offices, and crowdfunding. It will consider the stage and amount of investment,.
Behavioural Economics: From Adam Smith to Modern Applications and Ethical Considerations This talk explores the fascinating intersection of economics and human behaviour, tracing its roots back to Adam Smith’s seminal observations in the 18th century. We’ll delve into the explosive growth of behavioural economics since the 1960s, examining how this field has revolutionized our understanding.
Naithan Hilaire – Founder and CEO, The 1Day Trader Team and Sue Milton will discuss: The NEDs’ Crucial Role in SME Growth Start Early, Thrive Faster: D&I in Start-ups 5:30pm start, 90 minute presentation and discussion, followed by networking, to end at 8pm. The subject matter will cover 2 areas: Starting with: The NEDs’ Crucial.