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2nd Executive Search Practitioner Conference: A Unique Opportunity for Executive Recruiters
search-consult is proud to announce that its 2nd Executive Search Practitioner Conference will be held in London on October 4th, 2007.
This captivating event will be held on the HMS President, moored on London’s River Thames Victoria Embankment, which boasts spectacular views of the river as well as some of London's most famous landmarks such as the London Eye, The South Bank Centre, The National Theatre, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Tate Modern.
Unlike other events, this conference is designed for Executive Search Consultants to learn and discuss the latest trends and challenges from within the industry in a friendly environment, networking with colleagues and competitors around the world. The inaugural event drew delegates from 25 countries and this year search-consult is expecting an equally international audience.
Key topics and speakers at this prominent global event will include:
“Overcoming The Forces Of Darkness: Moving Towards A Profession”
– Chris Clarke, President & CEO of Boyden Global Executive Search
"The State of the Industry"
– Peter Felix CBE, President of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC)
“European Trends & Developments in Executive Search”
– Ulrich F. Ackermann, Member of the Board, TRANSEARCH International Partners
“How to be a Better Search Professional”
– Anthony Saxton, Chairman of Moloney Search
A panel discussion has been organized, “Masterclass: Searching for Solutions as the War for Talent Intensifies”, which includes leading search consultants, such as Roger Cater, President of AIMS International; Christopher Stokes, European Regional Vice Chair of IIC Partners Board of Directors; David Winterburn, Founder of Harrison Winterburn Associates Limited & Vice Chairman and Non Executive Director of REC and Peter Szabo, Regional Country Manager for Hungary for SpenglerFox.
There will be a number of Optional Workshops available a few days prior to and after the conference by Jill Dillistone, arguably the retained search industry’s leading trainer with over 20 years experience:
“Research and Candidate Development Workshop" is a one-day workshop offered on 2nd and 8th of October for less experienced researchers and consultants. The three themes covered during the day are research skills, telephone techniques and administration and project management. You will learn: how to be creative in solving your search, important secrets of getting to the best candidates fast, five techniques to screen candidates effectively and how to set priorities and manage your time more effectively.
“Search Execution and Client Management Workshop” is a one-day workshop offered on 3rd and 9th of October for professionals involved in retained search execution and focuses on effective and successful client management and liaison (including progress reporting), candidate interviewing and referencing and the preparation of candidate reports and package negotiation. You will learn how to get the real story behind the CV, five techniques to add value in the search process, how to manage better client meetings and develop long-term client relationships.
For a detailed agenda, please visit www.search-consult.com/practitioner2007, email events@search-consult.com or call the Marketing Team on +44 (0) 20 7749 6102. Reserve your place and take advantage of search-consult’s Early Bird Special Offer that is only available until the end of this month.