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Reflecting on a remarkable year
Reflecting on a remarkable year
It's astonishing that the year is coming to a close, which also marks the final year of my tenure as President of the Institute of ...
Dec 7, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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President's Blog: ​​​A network of support
President's Blog: ​​​A network of support
Happy 2023! I hope the festive break provided you all with a wonderful opportunity to enjoy precious time with your families and friends. ...
Jan 4, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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A Collaborative Approach
A Collaborative Approach
It has been a busy beginning to my term as IQ President. Starting with the AGM last month, October is now providing plenty of opportunities ...
Oct 3, 2022 / by Viv Russell
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Seasonal change also marks President change
Seasonal change also marks President change
This September marks the change in President at the Institute. As the incoming President, I would like to start by thanking Martin Riley ...
Sep 1, 2022 / by Viv Russell
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Passing the baton
Passing the baton
This month is my last as President of the Institute before passing the baton to Viv Russell in September.
Aug 1, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Be an active member
Be an active member
It seems incredible that we are already in the second half of the year. We have just seen the welcome return of Hillhead after a gap of ...
Jun 28, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Leading through nature
Leading through nature
Incredibly, we are now entering the year's second quarter. Nearly everyone I speak to agrees that 2022 seems to be passing by like a blur. ...
Mar 31, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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A diverse workforce will lead to a stronger industry
A diverse workforce will lead to a stronger industry
Writing this month's column coincided with National Apprenticeship Week. The annual campaign celebrates apprentices and the value of an ...
Mar 2, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Don’t let career development affect personal development
Don’t let career development affect personal development
The new year is now well and truly underway and we have quickly become immersed in delivering this year’s organisational plans and focusing ...
Feb 1, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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