Calendar

Friday 6th December 2024

Here you will find regularly updated lists, details and booking information links for a range of events, workshops, seminars and other business activities     Marsh Network Marsh Network Breakfast Meeting The Ship Inn 118 High Street Dymchurch  TN29 0NS Face to Face Meeting – 28th November  7:45 to 9:15 am Book here Netwalking Sevenoaks…

Medical Devices

Tuesday 3rd December 2024

The Cost of Getting Medical Device Testing Wrong By Sheena Macpherson and Anthony Holmes, adsilico Medical device trials systematically exclude large segments of the population. Women, ethnic minorities, elderly patients, and those with rare conditions are routinely underrepresented in clinical trials. The cost of maintaining the status quo—in both human lives and economic terms—is simply…

Prisons

Friday 29th November 2024

Making the prison crisis our business By Sid Madge, founder of Meee, and author of the ‘Meee in a Minute’ books The UK prison system is facing mounting challenges, from overcrowding to underfunding, and it is clear that something has to change. The question is not just what the government can do, but what role…

Feedback Myths

Monday 25th November 2024

Five common feedback myths By Becky Westwood, Organisational Psychologist at Monkey Puzzle Training and Consultancy, and author of ‘Can I Offer You Something? Expert Ways to Unpack the Horrors of Organisational Feedback’ Feedback has been a recognised business tool for a long time. It can help boost performance, align efforts and build a culture that…

Cloud

Sunday 17th November 2024

CLOUD PROJECTS NEED TO CONSIDER PEOPLE FIRST By Jamie Dobson, Container Solutions Cloud computing promises unprecedented efficiency and scalability. However, despite the rush for businesses to adopt this technology, a huge number of Cloud projects fail to meet their stated objectives.  Why? The answer lies not in the technology itself, but in the people who wield…

Elections

Thursday 14th November 2024

The Election Messaging Boom By Riccardo Amati, The Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) 2024 has proven to be an acid test for election messaging as a record number of people have either voted or are set to vote in 64 countries – representing about 49% of the global population. Mobile platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal,…

Neurodiversity

Wednesday 13th November 2024

Neurodiversity in the workplace Why every business should employ neurodiverse people By Paul Hargreaves, author, speaker and CEO of Cotswold Fayre and Flourish An orchestra makes a fabulous sound because it is made up of different instruments blending together. And in business, diversity adds strength.  Different people see the world in different ways and without…

Diamond Singles

The Diamond Singles Show where your presenters Noreen and Julie will be discussing the excitement, fun and perils of single life. Hear about the intense world of dating, online vs the real deal, in the flesh, and where to meet other singles. Listen in to tips and tricks and hear guest speakers share their own…

Thriving

Friday 8th November 2024

Are you surviving, or thriving? By Stephen Bruyant-Langer, author of ‘The Existential Playbook – How to Survive, Live and Thrive’ It is not uncommon for people to feel that they have reached a crossroads or what seems like a dead end in life. Feeling stuck is frustrating and can lead to real feelings of despair,…

Feedback

Is feedback actually helping your business? By Becky Westwood, Organisational Psychologist at Monkey Puzzle Training and Consultancy, and author of ‘Can I Offer You Something? Expert Ways to Unpack the Horrors of Organisational Feedback’ In many businesses, a huge amount of energy and resources are invested into feedback processes, software and training courses. However, feedback…

Fast bucks

Tuesday 5th November 2024

Big bucks, fast and easy – can it be done? By Ian Child, propertyCEO and author of ‘Your Own Personal Time Machine, a guide to getting your life back’ We would all like to come into some serious money quickly and easily, but how do you go about it? And how do you keep risk, effort,…

Podcast Presenting

Friday 25th October 2024

8 Essential Tips for Mastering the Art of Podcast Presentation By Violeta Saladiene, Toastmasters International Podcasting is now regarded as a powerful medium for sharing expertise, ideas and hosting discussions. It has become an important business communication tool so I’d like to share eight tips which will help to turn your podcast into a ‘must-listen’…

Kickstart

Monday 21st October 2024

Rise and shine! It’s time to seize the day! Make every moment count and start the day right. Remember, a positive mindset can change everything Kickstart your day with these 5 simple tips! 1) Hydrate immediately after waking up. 2) Do some quick stretching exercises. 3) List your goals for the day. 4) Have a…

Coaching

For coaching to work, you need to commit By Clare Norman, author of ‘Cultivating Coachability’ Coaching requires the person being coached to do the hard work of thinking. You may wonder why you would pay someone only for you to do the thinking for yourself.  But here’s the thing:  a solution that works for someone…

CreditCards

Tuesday 15th October 2024

How to use credit cards responsibly Credit cards can be a fantastic tool for financially savvy individuals. They allow you to spend money you don’t yet have, which means you can buy more expensive things and spread the cost over time. Plus, they can act as a lifeline  in emergency situations when you need money…