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Jack Straw - keynote confirmed for The General Counsel Conference 2010
We are delighted to confirm Jack Straw, Shadow Deputy Prime Minister and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, Shadow Lord Chancellor , Labour Party as a keynote speaker for our 14.00 session on our programme. Prior to Mr Straw providing his keynote, we will also hear from Todd Stitzer, former CEO, Cadbury who will give a keynote presentation at...
Governance Globalisation Strategy Legal
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g.The qualities that are required of leaders in the new banking world
Janey Smith, Director, Group Organisational Effectiveness, The Royal Bank of Scotland joins the debate on The return of trusted leaders - challenging ideas about leadership.
Talent
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f.Why management needs to be revolutionalised
Denis Bourgeois, Affiliate Professor, Groupe HEC Paris joins a panel for a debate on The return of trusted leaders which looks at what kind of leadership is required now, and how the right kind of leaders must be nurtured.
Talent
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e. How leaders must change
After the leadership mistakes that accelerated the economic crisis, there is a lack of trust in leadership of all kinds. Mercer and client, Allianz, joins a panel on a heated debate on The return of trusted leaders.
Talent
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c.The rising tide of discontent at work
Ken argues that the businesses that succeed in the new world will be those that create a sense of meaning for people. He discusses the qualities that leaders require if they are to do this.
Talent
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b.Case-study: Working at innocent - creating a brand that is all about people
Jon talks about why a uniquely warm, friendly working culture at innocent is so central to the business, and how it contributes to the company's success.
Talent
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d. Managing people that face unique challenges
Angela O'Connor, Chief People Officer of the National Policing Improvement Agency shares her experience of drivng change in the police force, and talks about what these experiences can teach companies that are looking to transform post-recession.
Talent
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i. The consumer is changing everything: Virgin Atlantic - Joe Ferry
Case study – Virgin Atlantic Airways Joe Ferry, Head of Design, Virgin Atlantic Airways How understanding the customer’s experience has led to innovative services that encourage more people to fly Virgin. 
Innovation Strategy Transportation
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h. The consumer is changing everything: Penguin - Anna Rafferty
Case study – Penguin Anna Rafferty, Digital Marketing Director, Penguin Anna discusses how this publisher is engaging more readers with Penguin books by responding to consumer demand for more active, creative engagement with companies.  
Innovation Strategy Retail & Consumer Goods
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f. Fresh thinking about business models: Fernando "Nani" Beccalli-Falco
Fresh thinking about business models - GE case study Fernando "Nani" Beccalli-Falco, President and Chief Executive Officer, GE International Nani discusses how GE has adapted to change, and some of the unexpected benefits of globalisation.
Innovation Strategy


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