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Waterton Management Challenge 06 |
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By signing up, not only will you recieve regular updates like this great newsletter but we'll send you a copy of the Waterton Management Challenge 2006 DVD!!! Staring our friends, Geoff Burch, Roy Leighton and John Seddon and our very own Paul Terrance Thomas!
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Do we have the skills for an Environmentally Sustainable 21st Century in Aerospace?
7 February 2007
This 1 day conference is being sponsored by Aerospace Wales Forum and supported by DNA Wales, The Society for British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) and Glamorgan University’s Faculty of Advanced Technology.
"We are delighted to be sponsoring this event and feel this is an excellent opportunity to meet with aerospace skills training providers from across the UK”
Paul Lyndsay (Aerospace Wales Forum).
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Contact Karyn Bayfield to register
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Above: Shay McConnon |
Waterton Management Challenge 2007
The WMC'07 series has begun with a magic start. Shay McConnon presented in January to a full house of senior managers.
So many were interested that we had to turn civil servants and academics away. So don't miss out - register now for the 2 remaining events! Contact Sarah Mullins to register.
15 February Dr Elizabeth McMillan Using nature's toolbox: Ideas for business sucess. How to organise like ants and fly like fish for competitive advantage.
14 March John Bicheno and Dr Paul Thomas The tool debate: Do management tools help or hinder performance management?
All events are FREE and will be held at the Waterton Centre, Bridgend, between 9am and 12 noon with a buffet lunch and networking opportunity to follow. More information >>
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Managers as Gardeners |
DNA Wales and GTi Plus
In December DNA Wales presented at the Valley’s Innovation Centre near Abercynon to the business network of GTiPlus. GTi is an incubation centre set up for budding entrepreneurs and has taken the idea of hot-desking further with the introduction of ‘warm-desking’ areas which offers start-up businesses a dedicated space in a shared office.
The aim of the session was to highlight the value of giving up power, status and control to become a Gardner for success.
“Very entertaining, it certainly made me think”
“Fitted perfectly with my values and philosophy"
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Above: Andrew of Cardiff Business School on the M4 |
Celebrity Showcase
In every issue, we’ll introduce you to a member of the DNA Wales Team.
This feature - Doc Andrew Thomas, a family man.
| You can find me at: |
On rare occasions I have been known to frequent Cardiff Business School but mainly you will see me driving up and down the M4 going to companies and attending meetings. |
| I am the person who is: |
In the background trying to make things happen. Not really a front man so don't get me to be the singer in a boy band!! |
| I get upset: |
With time wasting activities that add no value (I sound like a Lean consultant but without the cash!) |
| I studied: |
B.Eng Mechanical Engineering and then MSc and D.Eng in manufacturing management. Attended on a day release / distance learning scheme so missed out on the excellent University Life (or so I am told repeatedly by my wife). |
| I like: |
Being with my kids (oh and my wife just in case she reads this). I like challenges and assisting companies to grow and prosper (wish I had the guts to do it myself!) |
| I really like: |
Being on my 15000 acre estate (which is the West Wales countryside) and backs onto my little house. Out of the rat race! |
| One day I will: |
Run my own business |
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My research interests lie with manufacturing management and primarily the future of manufacturing in the UK. How do we ensure a future for our children when so much is being sent to overseas competitors? What do we need to do in order to transform our economy and how do we do it?
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Coming Soon |
Clinic Sessions
We will be running clinic sessions over the next few months. If you are interested in receiving advice and guidance on the issues that concern you and your organisation, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact Nicolette for more info. |
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All the best for now, The People at DNA Wales |
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If you would like more information visit www.dnawales.co.uk or contact Nicolette. |
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