Sir Gerry Robinson shares secrets of successful management at CIPDís conference and exhibition

CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, 18-20 September 2007, Harrogate International Centre

Top UK business entrepreneur, Sir Gerry Robinson will show people management and development professionals ëWhoís the Bossí at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Developmentís (CIPD) Annual Conference and Exhibition, in Harrogate. Joining Sir Gerry, on Tuesday 18 September will be another successful business leader, Greg Dyke. Both will face the grand inquisitor, Broadcaster, Jeremy Paxman, who will be chairing the session and is due to grill them both on their experiences and debate the issues at the very heart of world class business.

Sir Gerry, a respected business expert and presenter of the BBC TV series, ìIíll Show them Whoís Bossî and ìCan Gerry Robinson fix the NHS?î will address key management issues. These include: leadership, formulating a strategy for the future and techniques and skills required to run a successful business.

This inspirational and dynamic event will help HR professionals learn first hand from one of the most highly respected businessmen in the country. Sir Gerryís no-nonsense approach and easy to follow advice will provide practical examples that can be swiftly put into place.

Sir Gerry Robinson comments: ìManagement skill is at the heart of a successful company and good management is a combination of two things ñ leadership ability and good judgment. Management is the secret of success and good leadership is essential for a business to thrive. Organisations need leaders that make a difference you cannot have great management without great leadership.î

Other speakers at the event include Allan Leighton, Chairman, Royal Mail, Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, Clare Chapman, Director- General, Workforce for the NHS and Neil Roden, Group Director, Human Resources, of Royal Bank of Scotland Plc.

The event will take place from Tuesday 18 September to Thursday 20 September in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, with a pre-conference day, on Monday 17 September, to discuss whatís new in employment law.

For a full list of speakers, visit www.cipd.co.uk/ace

Exhibition
Spread over five halls in the Harrogate International Centre, the exhibition will feature over 300 major suppliers of HR products and services covering all aspects of people management and development and free interactive exhibition showcases.

The exhibition has a highly practical focus and easier to navigate around this year with three new zones introduced on Employee Benefits and Reward, Talent Management and Recruitment Zone and the HR Software Zone.

Exhibition Opening Times
Tuesday 18 September - 09:30 ñ 17:00
Wednesday 19 September - 09.30 ñ 17.00
Thursday 20 September - 09.30 ñ 15.00