By Jo Poole on November 3, 2009

Quakers & Business Group conference 2009
Wednesday 25th November 2009
0900 – 1700
Friends House, Euston, London

* A one-day event looking at successful ethical business from sole-traders to structured organizations.
* Using the Quaker Business Method, you will discern true business success for your business in this time of ethical turmoil.
* The day will include the option to follow the ethical business thread or to mix it with learning on equitable governance, enhancing life at work, and getting the right business.
* Sharing and problem solving in small group workshops with advice and guidance from leading Quakers in business.
* Optional evening buffet,Tuesday 24 November: 19.30 – 21.00 at FH , £12 per head
* Conference Fee £55, members £80 non-members. To Book: http://www.quakersandbusiness.org.uk/events/book-and-pay.html

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Tuesday 24th November
7:30 – 9:00 PM Networking Buffet, Friends House, Euston

Wednesday 25th November

9:00 – 9:30 REGISTER, pick up conference pack, select workshops & 5 minute soap box slot (first come, first served)

9:30 – 10:00 Sean Glasgow presents our programme and the Quaker Business Method. Opening remarks and short silence led by Tim Philips.
10:00 – 10:25 Module 1: WHAT DO I MEAN BY SUCCESS FOR MY WORK OR MY BUSINESS? Introduced by William Heath, CEO of Mydex. Includes silent discernment of types of success and group discussion

11:00 – 11:15 COFFEE break

11:15 – 11:40 Module 2: CAN WE HAVE IT ALL? CAN WE SUCCESSFULLY COMBINE ALL THESE TYPES OF SUCCESS? Introduced by Ian Cook, Greystone Trust Company Limited, Isle of Man. Includes silent discernment and group discussion

12:15 – 1:00 Buffet LUNCH and informal networking

12:45 – 1:00 5 minute soap box x 3 in Main room

1:00 – 1:15 15 minutes silence, then 4 OPTIONS:

1:15 – 2:35
Module 3: ETHICS BASED BUSINESS Susan Montgomery, A T Kearney
1:15 – 2:35
INFORMAL networking over coffee, or take some time out 1:15 – 2:35
EGALITARIAN BUSINESS MODELS Jim & Sally Pettipher
1:15 – 2:35
FUNCTIONAL FLUENCY Susannah Temple

2:40 – 4:00
Module 4: ACTION PLAN

2:40 – 4:00
EGALITARIAN BUSINESS MODELS J&S Pettipher
2:40 – 4:00
GETTING THE RIGHT BUSINESS James Bromley

2:40 – 4:00
FUNCTIONAL FLUENCY Susannah Temple

4:00 – 4:30 FINAL PLENARY, 15 minutes silence then reports back

4:30 – 5.:00 TEA, and farewells