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IoD Scotland
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The UK's largest membership organisation for business leaders, providing informative events, professional development courses for self-improvement, networking and expert advice. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞: The Institute of Directors was founded in 1903 and within three years we were awarded a Royal Charter to support, represent and set standards for business leaders nationwide. You will find us in the heart of all major cities and we continue to represent your point of view as a business leader both locally and nationally. With around 20,000 members in the United Kingdom, we aim to ensure our members’ views are taken into account when the government is reviewing policy, legislation or seeking the opinions of the wider business community. We believe that helping directors to improve, encouraging great governance, while fostering an entrepreneurial climate, helps generate prosperity in all its forms, making the world a better place. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮: We are the only institute in the world to offer internationally recognised qualifications designed by directors for directors specific to the core competencies required of directors and senior leaders. Our membership will equip you with a range of resources - including access to business information, training, professional expertise, networking opportunities and flexible working spaces - all of which are designed to help you strengthen and build on your own success. Our renowned Chartered Director qualification and training portfolio will provide you with the platform to hone your skillset and reach your full potential as a business leader. Visit http://www.iod.com/ for more information.
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http://www.iod.com/scotland
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1903
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12 Queen Street
Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 1JE, GB
Employees at IoD Scotland
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Wendy Lamin
Empowering Scottish Tech Companies Globally at Scottish Development International
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Kathleen McAdams, FCIPD
I support business leaders and HR professionals with all aspects of employing and managing people *Outsourced HR *HR projects *Leadership coaching*…
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Ruby Sweeney
B2B Conference & Events Expert and Founder of The Events Hub ✨Events for Tech, Innovation & Scale-Ups✨ Mum to 2 Girls ✨Collaborator & Champion for…
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Marianne McJannett
Head of Employment at Bellwether Green, Accredited Specialist in Employment Law
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IoD Scotland reposted this
Director IoD Scotland | Passionate about Inclusion, Diversity & Purposeful Leadership | Supporting Scotland’s Cross Sector Leaders on all things Good Governance | National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group Member
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of long time IoD Scotland member, Sir James 'Jim' Nicol Walker CBE. A hugely respected member of the business community in the north-east and right across Scotland, I and the wider Institute of Directors (IoD) community send our condolences to the Walker family at this sad time. https://lnkd.in/eaq892KU
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🎙️ On this latest episode of the 'Leaders in Business' podcast, Andrew Morrison (Founder of Business Sale Basecamp) joins host Marlene Lowe. 📊 Andrew discusses the value of strategic planning but also the importance of being able to adapt to changing circumstances, describing his own experiences of running a business during the during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also shares advice on the processes involved in building and selling a business. ⬇ To listen to this episode and catch up with the rest of the podcast back catalogue, follow the links below! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e5G2Avw4 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eeQ_njq2 Amazon: https://lnkd.in/e4TNZqyJ
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🏢 The newly-renovated DunEden Business Centre offers bookable spaces for office work, meetings and training sessions, with complementary Wifi and parking available to all those using its services. 💻 IoD Scotland members can also access free hot-desking spaces on site, and can contact [email protected] / 01382 250150 ahead of time to confirm availability.
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Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport is delighted to announce the appointment of Alison Wilson as our Investment & Development Manager. This will be a crucial role, as we seek to communicate and capitalise on the opportunities presented by the Green Freeport to potential inward investors, at local, national and international levels. With over 25 years’ experience in economic development, Alison previously held roles within UHI (University of the Highlands and Islands), Highlands and Islands Enterprise and in leading financial and business services, inward investment, and business engagement. Her regional contribution to the customer service profession within the financial and business services sector earned her the prestigious National Women of Influence Award from the Customer Contact Association. Alison will start her new role in the New Year and we look forward to welcoming Alison to the ICFGF team.
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📢 📅 In April IoD Scotland will host the first of our 2025 in-person training courses, 'Role of the Director of the Board', at the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel in Edinburgh. 📝 🤝 The course will offer an overview of the key roles and responsibilities of both the director and the board, drawing from real-world examples to demonstrate effective strategies and illustrate best practices. It can be done alone, or alongside our other courses later in the year as part of the Certificate in Company Direction. ⬇️ Click below to find out more about the course and to book your place! https://lnkd.in/eZ4Z4uGZ
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🙌 A great piece from our IoD Highlands & Islands Sustainability Ambassador Callum Cruden, discussing his career journey and the role of renewable energy in contributing towards Scotland's economy and net zero goals.
With a growing business in the Highlands of Scotland, Callum Cruden joined the IoD to further his management and leadership skills. ➡️ Find out how Callum went from apprentice engineer with Scottish Water to a Director of a growing family business in our latest role model blog here: https://lnkd.in/dNa7vNUy #RoleModel #Apprenticeship #Leadership #BusinessLeaders #Management #Director #InstituteOfDirectors
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💻 What is AI, how are businesses using it and what have been the most recent advances in its application and governance? 📅 In January IoD Aberdeen & Grampian Branch will host Zoe Webster in a free online session, open to both members and non-members, that will explore these questions and what the future holds for the partnership between people and machines. ⬇️ Click below to book your place! https://lnkd.in/eWtVBSaB
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📢 The Scottish Funding Council is seeking to appoint a new chair to lead its board in oversight of the body's work and in championing transformative change across Scotland's post-schools education and skills sector. ⬇️ The application deadline is Monday 23 December - click below to find out more! https://lnkd.in/eS3ShHtg
Appointment of the Chair of the Scottish Funding Council Board
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