Leeds business training & events

Marketing: what have we learnt and how we must change! Lecture
Wednesday 23 May 2012 - 17:30-19:00 (Lecture starts at 18:00)
Over 40 years of marketing experience has provided John with a depth of knowledge across many sectors in the UK. He is currently the Director of August Ltd, advising & mentors small businesses,social enterprises & those setting up their own businesses

Forensic Investigation of Corruption in a Professional Firm Lecture
This event took place on Wednesday 15 February 2012
Chris Clements is a partner in Grant Thornton, heading their Forensic & Investigation Services team in Yorkshire. He has specialised in forensic accounting since 1996 & has a wealth of experience in fraud, investigation,determination & expert witness work

Inflation and inflation uncertainty in the euro area
This event took place on Monday 20 February 2012
The lecture will focus on the possible impact on inflation uncertainty of the policy regime change associatedwith the introduction of the euro in 1999, and specifically on whether this has helped lower steady state inflation and inflation uncertainty.

Branding through storytelling: Ideas about corporate reputation
This event took place on Thursday 23 February 2012
In the UK, no-one has contributed more to marketing communications than Chris Fill. Hence, this upcoming lecture will be of interest to anyone concerned with corporate reputation, branding or communications... in other words everyone in business.

The Entrepreneurs Myth Lecture
This event took place on Thursday 22 March 2012
Gordon is recognised as a global leading consultant to accountancy firms in the areas of marketing, strategic planning, practice management and, increasingly, succession issues including buying, selling and merging of professional practices.

Economic Prospects Lecture
This event took place on Tuesday 17 January 2012
Tom joined National Australia Bank in July 2001 as an economist and is now a Director and Head of Market Economics, Europe. He also acts as Chief Economist for both Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks in the United Kingdom.

Management and Operations of Hull Docks Lecture
This event took place on 1 February 2012
As a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and with considerable commercial experience in senior roles at Associated British Ports over a number of years, Phil will be speaking about the Management and Operations of Hull Docks.

Inspirational Leadership Lecture
This event took place on Wednesday 8 February 2012
Leading businessman and international speaker, Zulfiqar Hussain arrived in Britain unable to speak one word of English, but went on to be awarded an MBE in recognition for his work in supporting local businesses and charities.

Brand Positioning Lecture
This event took place on Thursday 26 April 2012
In addition to the above roles, Ed is manager of the Yorkshire Marketing Mafia group and Director of Your Business Toolkit and BiskitImages. Founded by Ed, Biskit is a creative marketing and design agency that deals with all aspects of brand identity.