Top speakers include...

GERALD RATNER, Keynote Speaker

Formerly Chief Executive of the jewellery company Ratners, he achieved notoriety in 1991 after referring to the decanter sets he sold as "total crap", causing the company's near collapse. He was sacked. After years of struggle, in 2001, he bought and sold a health club profitably, before launching on-line jewellers Geraldonline in 2004. His autobiography, The Rise and Fall.....and Rise Again is a bestseller. 

PERRY TIMMS, BIG LOTTERY on Talent Development in the 21st Century - joining the digital dots

The Big Lottery distributes over £600m a year to charities and community groups. Perry Timms is Head of Talent and Organisational Development and is an exceptional speaker with a unique perspective on employee engagement. This is a rare opportunity to learn new and transformational leadership and development techniques that are guaranteed to achieve 'outrageously strong performance levels.' Perry will also be looking at social media and how it can be utilised to unlock the potential of staff as well as sharing his knowledge on the latest management and workplace trends.

GORDON STODDART, INNERGY on Service and People - strategies for success

Gordon is an engaging motivational speaker whose company Innergy counts Lloyds TSB, Ikea, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development amongst its client base. Gordon will be looking at how successful global businesses increase revenue and margins and customer loyalty by differentiating themselves through service. He will present a simple but powerful way to drive up performance in your business through eliminating waste and focusing on real value.

EDMUND TIRBUTT on The hidden demon in the workplace

Edmund Tirbutt is a nationally renowned author, hugely entertaining public speaker and highly respected journalist. Don't miss the opportunity to hear Edmund give an extraordinary insight into alcohol and the workplace - plus how you can help employees beat the booze.

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