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Fear of the internet hinders learning
DATA from a
study by the Chartered Management Institute suggests that senior
executives across the UK are missing easy opportunities to hone
their skills, as they fail to make use of the online resources
available to them.
According to the findings, which were explored by the Institute and
Centre for Applied Human Resource Research, the majority of UK
managers (67%) spend 30 minutes or less using company intranets, the
internet or e-learning materials to solve any one problem. Just 54%
have made use of online management resources in the past year and
just 1 in 5 have participated in a structured e-learning programme. This is despite an overwhelming proportion (90%) confirming that
internet access is readily available to them.
Jo Causon, director of marketing and corporate affairs at the
Chartered Management Institute, says:- “It’s particularly
worrying to discover what amounts to an ‘internet phobia’ given the
transformation made by the training and educational sectors in
recent years.
With rapid technological changes being the one
constant to the way we work, it is vital that individuals and
organisations embrace the internet and use it to their advantage.”
The research shows that 47% of respondents claim resistance to
e-learning is caused by the ‘loss of the human touch’, but 46% say
they have ‘too many distractions’ diverting them from PC-based
development.
To address these concerns and provide guidance for managers and
leaders, the Chartered Management Institute will run a special
session on ‘Technology and Enhanced Learning’ at its National
Convention, at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, 9 October to 10 October 2008. Focusing on the challenges of building useful technology-driven
learning programmes, it will enable participants to understand how
to create an enriched and cost-effective learning environment.
Under the theme of ‘Skills and Innovation’, the seminar will form
part of a series of 40 workshops at the two-day conference. This
year’s national Convention will also host a ‘Question Time’
style debate on the future of management and leadership. Panelists include
Sir David Brown, chairman, Motorola, Terry Morgan, chief executive,
Tube Lines and Dame Lynne Brindley, chief executive, British
Library.
The conference will also host keynote addresses from senior business
leaders, including:-
• Ben Verwaayen KBE, chief executive, BT Group
• Mor Lockhead OBE,
chief executive, First Group
• Stephen Holliday,
chief executive, National Grid
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Holland’s launch search for the North West’s pie experts
LANCASHIRE'S
leading pie maker, Holland’s Pies, is searching for the North West’s
most passionate pie people to join their specialist panel in a quest
for pie perfection. The move is the brainchild of new managing
director, Neil Court-Johnston, who is determined to reawaken the
region’s passion for pies: “Wherever you are, the issue
of what makes a good pie generates a lively debate and it’s fair to
say that the North West is livelier than others. Right now,
there’s a real desire for good quality, traditional British fayre
and, as a company that makes over 80 million pies, puddings and
pasties each year, we’ve decided to open the debate on the great
British pie. It’s all about letting people know that we do listen.”
The new MD is looking
to select a 12 person panel from across the North West to help
Product Development Manager, Maria Yuste, ensure that the famous
pies are of the highest quality. Those selected will be
invited to a series of specially arranged pie-tasting sessions to
review every recipe and offer their opinions. Maria Yuste
explains:- “As a selected member of the panel, you will be
invited to advise us on existing products, help us create new recipe
ideas & try new dishes before anyone else. For many years,
we’ve remained loyal to the recipes people have known and loved for
generations and keeping in touch with people’s tastes is incredibly
important to us. This is a great opportunity for people to
play an important role in the future of Holland’s Pies – and help us
to shape the decisions we take. The message is simple, if you’re
passionate about great-tasting, traditional, wholesome food, we’d
love you to hear from you.”
Holland’s employs over 400 people at its Lancashire base and is part
of the chilled division of Northern Foods. The company enjoys a 60%
share of the market in the North West, an area where 92% of people
have heard of Holland’s Pies.
Anyone wishing to be considered
should contact
Leanne.Holcroft@NorthernFoods.com. |
