What is ‘Extra-ordinary Leadership' and do you deliver that for your team and organisation with all the day-to-day pressures that you face both personally and professionally?

The C-Suite Certificate is the only course of its type in the World and a BBC Dragon recommends it to all his investment leaders. It is a unique careers course and a key element of MBA programmes including Imperial College, University of London...

We cordially invite you to our next Winmark/CIO Connect evening briefing, where we will be exploring the dangers of data immersion with our esteemed speaker Anthony ‘Tas’ Tasgal...

Join us in Dublin for an engaging session focused on enhancing board decision-making strategies, specifically tailored for our Dublin Chief Legal Officer network. Attendees for this session will have the opportunity to hear from Patrick Dunne, Boardelta chair and a recognized expert in governance and board dynamics.

Join us for a half-day Master Class on The Art and Science of Persuasive Storytelling, presented by award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and communication strategist Anthony 'Tas' Tasgal, visiting from the UK. This is the first time this class is being offered in Hong Kong!

Winmark invites you to join our Liverpool community for an exclusive in-person lunch on November 26th, graciously hosted by Weightmans Liverpool, to engage in a pivotal discussion on "Shaping the Strategic Direction of Liverpool."

This is an Invite Only event. This intimate gathering will present a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the new Minister of Housing on government's priorities and vision for the sector.
The event will feature a moderated Q&A session under the Chatham House Rule to foster an open and candid dialogue.

At this meeting a Panel of experienced Non-Executive Board Directors, many of whom had successful careers as lawyers, will share their thoughts and advice on; What they want and expect from their Executives and particularly the General Counsel role, How to work with and manage NEDs and the Board, How best to join a Board and what Boards look for when recruiting new NEDs...

During periods of uncertainty, an organisation requires strong NED leadership to not only ensure everything is on the right track but also encourage management to go for growth, negating the risks and thus gaining a competitive edge over other players in the market.

Join us for an engaging and enlightening masterclass on Governance and Leadership, designed specifically for board members, executives, and individuals aspiring to governance positions. We will explore the essential elements of effective board governance and how you can ensure you drive organisational success as a leader.

Currently, just two percent of tradespeople in the UK are female, a statistic that has barely changed in 40 years. The trades can offer a hugely fulfilling career to women, yet there remains a gap in the number of women joining the profession.

Today's patterns of international remote working can have unintended tax consequences, not least the deemed creation of a permanent establishment raising tax compliance and transfer pricing risk. Without clear and well-communicated policies across groups, the tax team can be left picking up the pieces. When should the tax team take charge?

As AI transforms industries and reshapes the way we live and work, organisations need to find ways to seize the growth opportunities that AI brings, and position themselves as leaders. Intelligent brands must differentiate themselves through their unique thinking, expertise, and insights that help power their clients' success.

In the dynamic business landscape, AI and Machine Learning are business critical tools, not only as technological advances but as strategic necessities. They enable organisations and their leadership to innovate, compete effectively, and drive sustained growth...

Our festive lunch this year is very kindly being hosted by Hogan Lovells and we are delighted that our guest speaker will be Dominic Harris who is almost two years into his five-year term as the Pensions Ombudsman and the Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman.

Embark on a transformative journey with our Change Leadership Masterclass, a pivotal component of Winmark's People Leadership Certificate. Perry Timms, a Chartered Member of the CIPD, Fellow of the RSA, and HR's No. 1 Most Influential Thinker in 2022, brings over 30 years of change expertise...

As we kick off the new year, it’s a great time to reflect on our successes as well as look forward towards potential and ambition. And yet, when it comes to the role we play as leaders in driving and fostering the future, it can sometimes feel quite daunting, if not overwhelming, when thinking about the world our leadership and businesses operate within...

Aviva's people team has created a ground-breaking ‘Skills Ecosystem,’ a transformative approach designed to future-proof their workforce. This initiative leverages cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships to foster continuous learning, adaptability, and growth within teams.

To kick off the 2025 Programme of PensionChair meetings, our technical partners will talk through what is coming down the line for occupational pension schemes including regulatory changes, emerging risks, and also opportunities. We will be covering a range of topics including Governance, Risk, Covenant, Funding, De-Risking and wider macro-economic and geopolitical issues...

Senior HR Leaders & CPO's are increasingly becoming passionate about 'professional plurality'; that opportunity to work across different businesses that comes with portfolio careers, consultancy roles and the PE firm Operating Partner role...

We are very excited to be able to invite you to the PensionChair Annual Lunch on 23rd January 2025 which is very kindly hosted by Rothesay. Always a member favourite, we believe this year's lunch will be extra special and we would be delighted if you can join us.

The Strategic Planning Masterclass is designed to equip executives with the skills and knowledge necessary to create, implement, and evaluate effective strategies in various organisational contexts. The module explores how to align strategic objectives with a company's vision, mission, and goals, ensuring that all efforts contribute to sustainable growth and competitive advantage...

With long-term rent settlements remaining a priority for housing providers seeking stability to fund investment in existing stock and delivery of new homes, government decisions to cap or reduce social rents have challenged these efforts over the past 15 years. Now, as the Renters' Rights Bill brings new challenges, it’s more important than ever to understand how to get rents right and secure the maximum regulated increases.

This online 'roundtable' is an opportunity for tax professionals with interests in Africa to discuss common themes, opportunities and challenges that arise from managing the tax affairs of MNEs operating and trading in Africa.

This masterclass is an opportunity for you to access a comprehensive toolkit for achieving high performance and to help you realise your team's true capabilities. As you are also essential to creating the right conditions for a high-performance team we will also look at the leadership that your team needs from you...

Join us for an interactive workshop that will enable you to distinguish the role of a director from the roles of others involved in the management and oversight of a business. We will explore the link between a director’s duty towards the company and their potential personal liability.

Ensuring quality, accessibility, and affordability across all tenures, we recognise that housing is more than just bricks and mortar. The solutions to today’s housing crisis requires innovative thinking and collaboration.

To date, schemes that have transacted with Clara have had distressed covenants but more recently schemes with more viable covenants have been engaging with the consolidator. This meeting will be an opportunity for those trustees looking at all the end-game options and considering which would be best for their members, to consider Clara as a consolidator in that context. What is the decision-making process that the trustees engaging with Clara went through and importantly did they get the assurance they needed that their members will be more secure?

With the EU now requiring Country-by-Country (CbC) reports to be made public, groups will take a renewed look at how to manage tax transparency. The CbC reports can be highly misleading and open to misinterpretation without a careful communications strategy to accompany them. How are groups preparing for this? What are the lessons from Australia which has led the way in adopting public CbCR?

The C-Suite & Careers masterclass is the only course of its type. It is a unique careers course and a key element of MBA programmes including Imperial College, University of London. The masterclass is led by John Jeffcock, CEO of Winmark, the UK's leading C-Suite network, and is based on his book 'The Suite Spot: Reaching, Leading and Delivering the C-Suite', described as ‘a powerful source of advice’ by Dame Mary Marsh, NED, HSBC, ‘ and ‘indispensable’ by Peter Cheese, CEO, CIPD.

Andy Ransom will join us to tell the Rentokil Initial story focusing on people, innovation, digital and M&A. Now a FTSE 100 company, Rentokil Initial plc is an organisation that consistently sets itself apart and has won a number of awards as an employer, innovator and digital leader. It has an M&A ‘Deal a Week’ machine and has created TSR of over 500% over the last seven years, taking the company from 160th in the FTSE to FTSE50...

Join us for an insightful and interactive masterclass addressing the business drivers for sustainability and providing examples of successful operations and communications. This session will explore key topics and provide actionable insights for sustainable practices. There will be plenty of group discussion points and opportunities to connect with fellow climate and sustainability supporters.

As we mark one year since the introduction of the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards and the Housing Ombudsman’s complaints handing code, it’s time to reflect on the lessons learned and what they mean for the housing sector. This pivotal moment offers an opportunity to evaluate how these regulatory frameworks have influenced housing providers and tenant experiences, and what the future holds as we continue to navigate these changes.

Craig Scott took over as CEO of Hill Dickinson nearly a year ago, a role in which he has hit the ground running, achieving demonstrable success. Winmark invites you to join us for a private lunch, graciously hosted by Hill Dickinson, where Craig will candidly reflects on his transformative first year as CEO of Hill Dickinson LLP.

For Winmark's third year tackling the topic of 'Leading Multi-Generational Teams', we are proud to be joined by Patrick Dunne and Rebecca Robins, Co-Authors of the recent best-seller, '5 Generations at Work - How We Win Together, for Good'.

Workplace disputes cost British businesses nearly £30bn a year and impact over one-third of the workforce. This highly informative and insightful session will be led by Caroline Sheridan, Executive Coach, CEO and founder of Sheridan Worldwide, leading a global faculty of expert coaches specialising in leadership, executive coaching, inclusion and conflict resolution.

Guided by the expertise of David Roylance, an acclaimed business coach and one of Winmark's faculty, who has the distinction of receiving 5-star feedback, you will be introduced to the essential components of impactful leadership communication...

Join us for a highly interactive masterclass on Modern Marketing Essentials, where Ben Holloway and Angie Beeston will be looking at proven ways to make marketing more meaningful and a driver of long-term success.

Although often unsaid, negotiation and influencing skills are essential if you are going to achieve your objectives whether personal or professional. This interactive masterclass will draw on proven research and practical techniques you can use to gain buy-in and deliver value, even in the face of objections and blockers. Building on your inherent skills, you will learn how to plan your next negotiation using a step-by-step process that will help you, using your natural style, to negotiate and influence effectively and authentically...

The adoption and use of AI is not without challenges. If you or your business have concerns surrounding AI knowledge and expertise, efficacy or application, attending our upcoming half-day Masterclass will be extremely valuable...

Aimed at those aged 18-25, our One Day MBA for Young Adults is a great way to get a grounding in the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges. Utilising practical exercises and thought leadership, the course is designed to expand your knowledge using the latest insights into business strategy, corporate governance and leadership.

Join us for this masterclass on Blockchain & Metaverse, part of the Deep Tech Leadership Certificate (DTLC).
The session will be led by Dr Stylianos Kampakis, a data science veteran and tokenomics expert who has worked with decision-makers from organisations of all sizes, including the US Navy, Vodafone, and British Land.

As we step into the mid-2020s, it's evident that change is no longer what it used to be. Predictable and stabilising models for change no longer suffice. So, what's the way forward?
Embark on a transformative journey with our Change Leadership Masterclass, a pivotal component of Winmark's People Leadership Certificate. Perry Timms, a Chartered Member of the CIPD, Fellow of the RSA, and HR's No. 1 Most Influential Thinker in 2022, brings over 30 years of change expertise to guide us...

Taking a modern approach to HR is about building a people-centric organisation that adapts to rapid changes in the workplace. It's about embracing technology to enhance employee experiences, drive strategic decision-making, and create a more inclusive and agile work environment.

Join us for an insightful session designed to highlight the importance of understanding social mobility and its profound impact on business and society. This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to champion breaking this divide.