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Leading Edge is IGD’s FREE network giving you the tools, knowledge and skills to build a successful career.

Nearly 4,000 members meet online and via a nationwide programme of training workshops, networking events and conferences to further their personal development, share their opinions and build relationships with their peers.

If you work in the food and grocery industry you can apply for FREE membership, which entitles you to:

  • Value – more than £3,500 worth of FREE training available every year from our nationwide programme of events
  • Contacts - build a business contact network to help further your career, both at events and online
  • Proof - certificates to highlight the valuable training you receive
  • Insight - keep up-to-date on industry topics and key trends through exclusive resources on our website
  • Ownership - a range of tools to help you take charge of your own career development

To find out what you’re missing and to register for FREE membership, visit the Leading Edge site now: www.leadingedge.igd.com
 

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Forthcoming free Leading Edge events Forthcoming free Leading Edge events Forthcoming free Leading Edge events
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The Leading Edge Annual Convention 2010
The Leading Edge Annual Convention 2010 Free
15 September 2010
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Following the shopper: The art of successful business planning
Following the shopper: The art of successful business planning Free
Dates in Oct & Nov 2010
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Latest news from Leading Edge Latest news from Leading Edge Latest news from Leading Edge
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* Developing your 'Personal Positioning'
Developing your 'Personal Positioning' 02 September 2010
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Richard Gigg of Shirlaws Coaching will be hosting a workshop at the Leading Edge Annual Convention on 15 September. Here, Vicki Barker speaks to him about why 'Personal Positioning' is an important thing to get right.
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* Leading the way with communication
Leading the way with communication 05 August 2010
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On 15 September Leading Edge is hosting its Annual Convention in London. Ahead of this flagship event, we spoke to Gilly Meek who will be presenting at one of the workshops. Find out Gilly's thoughts on the connection between communication and leadership.
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* How to think more creatively
How to think more creatively 17 June 2010
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Next month Leading Edge is hosting two 'Unlock your creativity' evening workshops teaching individuals how to be more innovative in business through creativity. We recently spoke to workshop presenter Ayd Instone to get his thoughts on creative thinking.
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* The student view on IGD's Postgraduate course
The student view on IGD's Postgraduate course 10 June 2010
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We recently spoke with Svitlana Clay, a student on our Postgraduate Certificate in Food and Grocery Industry Management course. Here, she tells Vikki Colman about her experiences of studying for the qualification.
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Justin King
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* “The future of our industry is in developing our people.

Over the years IGD has remained true to this belief, developing and inspiring the talent we need.”

Justin King
Chief Executive, Sainsbury’s
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* More than 1,000 people every year across the industry benefit from free personal development activities through our Leading Edge network *
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