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Driving better industry outcomes through collective effort
I want to start my column this month by taking a moment to remember one of my predecessors as President of the Institute. Many of you will ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Martin Riley, IQ President
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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
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Martin Riley, IQ President
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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
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Martin Riley, IQ President
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Reasons to welcome the New Year
As we begin the New Year, there is a sense of Groundhog Day for many of us. We are grappling with uncertainties surrounding the latest ...
Jan 1, 2022
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Martin Riley, IQ President
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Working for a sustainable future
November marks several significant events both globally and for the IQ, reflecting the challenges we are facing as a society and ...
Nov 1, 2021
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Martin Riley, IQ President
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Celebrating a bright future for our profession
Over the last few months this column has highlighted the importance of our sector supporting the wider society. There are many challenges ...
Oct 1, 2021
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Martin Riley, IQ President
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An exciting new chapter
Over the last few weeks you may have seen the announcement regarding the merger of the Institute of Quarrying with the National Stone ...
Sep 6, 2021
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Martin Riley, IQ President
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Engaging communities for future skills
One of the issues we often discuss at IQ Board of Trustees meetings is the need for society to recognise the need for our sector and our ...
Aug 2, 2021
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Martin Riley, IQ President
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Industry innovation for a sustainable future
In last month’s column, the focus centred on the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) for all of us as members of the ...
Jul 2, 2021
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Martin Riley, IQ President
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