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Past PARN events

Future of the Professions
Future of the Professions

The Future of the Professions explored issues relating to future developments for professionals and professional bodies as well as the impact and value of the professions. The conference addressed these issues through a series of substantial research reports on the subject: “Twenty-First Century Professionalism: Raising Standards and Building Trust” produced by CII.  “British Professions Today: The State of the Sector” produced by Spada on behalf of The Law Society, RICS and CIMA. “An Economic Impact Assessment of the CCPMO” produced for the Consultative Committee for Professional Management Organisations (CCPMO). At the conference professional bodies addressed these pressing issues and delegates had the opportunity to discuss and debate ways to move the professions forward. Speakers...

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Fairer Access to the Professions
Fairer Access to the Professions

16th of September 2009, Woburn House, London The Fairer Access to the Professions conference aimed to provide practical advice and examples of interesting practice for employers wanting to ensure that they are embedding diversity and fairness into all their recruitment practices. It examined interesting practice in ‘diverse’ recruitment processes as developed by employers; stimulated debate and learning around recruitment and retention and progression practices and highlighted what employers can do to help overcome the barriers to diversity in the professions. Please click here to view the full programme from this event. If you are interested to find out more about our forthcoming PARN events please visit our event page. PARN members are entitled to one free annual place on a...

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Governance and Volunteers: New directions in roles
Governance and Volunteers: New directions in roles

4 March 2009 Woburn House, London As membership organisations, professional bodies traditionally have been led and governed by volunteers. However, as the functions of professional bodies become more business-like and strategic so the role of volunteers becomes more complex. What is the future role of the volunteer in professional bodies? How do professional bodies best employ their volunteers’ skills and knowledge in the workplace?   The conference covered a number of pertinent and applicable themes including: Governance versus management roles Organisational roles (particularly in smaller bodies) Using volunteers as ‘experts’ Volunteer use for specific projects or task forces Please click here to view the programme from this event. Delegate feedback from the event:  “A good...

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CPD Output Measures and Supports
CPD Output Measures and Supports

CPD Output Measures and Support conference  16-17 June 2009 Trinity College, Dublin One of the main trends in CPD is the move towards measuring by outputs rather than, or as well as, inputs. The conference mainly reported on PARN’s research on output measurements which was conducted in 2007 and commissioned by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). Please click here to download PARN's research report for IFAC. This presentation has offered alternatives for approaching output measurement, its difficulties and ways to succeed. This event was aimed at all working in professional standards and CPD, as well as the strategic thinkers who are responsible for shaping their professional body in response to the needs of the profession. Overview of event: The conference started with an...

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Becoming Professional: Qualifications & the role of
Becoming Professional: Qualifications & the role of

10th December 2008 Woburn House, London Professional bodies have an important part to play in the routes and requirements for entry to the professions.  These routes and requirements vary greatly between professions and between professional bodies and there is often debate over the worth of examination-based entry versus on the job experience. There are also new tensions associated with the growing number of graduates and the changing pattern in higher education and career progression. There is ambiguity surrounding the role of professional bodies with regard to initial professional qualifications in the context of the new Government skills agenda, widening access to the professions and an overriding emphasis on the skills required of professionals by employers. Is the control of these...

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The Future of Member Networks
The Future of Member Networks

Wednesday 24 March 2010 Woburn House, London Click here to download a full event brochure. The Future of Member Networks presented an in-depth look at the results from PARN's recent research on professionals' use of Web 2.0. Presentations on interesting practice in professional networking and case stuides of organisations who have used these technologies guided delegates in transforming social networking from a "good idea" to a successful initiative that improves communication with members and fits the organisation's strategy. Event presentations can be downloaded by clicking on the links below: Research Perspective: Professional Networking Interesting Practice, Sarah Ellis, PARN Perspective from the Field: Professional Networking Interesting Practice, Michael Collins and Peter...

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PARN Manifesto Update: Acknowledgement from Government
Date: 02/09/2010
In May this year PARN developed a Manifesto for the new government, calling upon it to create a single point of contact for the professions to recognise and support the crucial role the profess...
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PARN welcomes new members Institute of Physics and Dyslexia Action Guild
Date: 02/09/2010
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New Member Enquiry summaries: Payment to President, Mutual Recognition
Date: 02/09/2010
PARN members have access to all past Member Enquiries through the PARN Members Area. Alternatively, email dyon@parnglobal.com for an electronic copy. Enquiry respondents may also request t...
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New vacancy: Business Manager, Young Professionals - The IET
Date: 01/09/2010
The IET is advertising for a Business, Manager, Young Professionals. Interested? More information is available at http://www.parnglobal.com/business-manager-young-professionals.htm
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Spotlight on Member Enquiries
Date: 17/08/2010
Looking to update policies, review current practice or introduce new procedures, but not sure where to start? Want to know whether your ideas are in line with current practice? Can you offer pr...
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Diversity SIG announces September workshop on Support Networks
Date: 16/08/2010
Diary marker Support networks: how they can help your members and your profession The next Diversity SIG Workshop will take place from 10.00 to 14.00 (including lunch) on 29 September in ...
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Equally Professional publishes report "Like minds on different journeys"
Date: 07/07/2010
A report was released today - "Like minds on different journeys" - on the work of Equally Professional, a network of 20 professional bodies committed to providing equality a...
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PARN and EP FREE Equality Act workshop rescheduled for 13 July
Date: 15/06/2010
The Equality Act: Its impact on professional bodies has been rescheduled for the 13 July. This FREE Diversity SIG workshop will be held from 10-14:00 (including lunch) at the Royal College...
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PARN releases Diversity Fast Facts from 2009 IBS
Date: 14/06/2010
PARN today released a Fast Facts report focusing on diversity aspects of our 2009/2006 International Benchmarking Survey (IBS). Embracing E&D: What are UK professional bodies doing to embed...
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PARN's going digital with our new professional networking site, PARNPeople
Date: 10/06/2010
PARN is excited to announce the imminent launch of a new online professional networking site, PARNPeople, for professional body sector. PARNPeople is an opportunity for individu...
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