BCS Edinburgh Branch programme: 28/02/07 - Agile Development seminar

All too often companies and Universities only offer training opportunities which focus on technical skills leaving soft skills to be picked up on the job; many times it is the soft skills that help you and your organisation get ahead of the competition.

This SkillCentre is about negotiation, an invaluable skill used daily whatever your job, role or level, and is presented by Malcolm Smith, the visiting lecturer on negotiation at London Business School. Malcolm has worked at director, divisional and board level for several major manufacturing companies, has a proven track record in profit turnaround in medium to large PLCs and has managed large and complex multi-national groups and European acquisitions.

The evening will follow the format of the London SkillCentres, with a canapes and sparkling wine reception on arrival providing a chance to network with the other attendees. Malcolm will then present his negotiation masterclass, which he encourages to be interactive. Following any closing questions there will be a further opportunity to network.

The cost is £20 for BCS Members and £20 initially for non-members, rising to £25 for non-members for bookings after the 22nd of January (3 weeks before the event).

The Young Professionals Group is one of the larger groups of the British Computer Society and represents all members under the age of 35. However this event is intended for anyone, regardless of age.

The Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor is just off the centre of Edinburgh, across the road from Haymarket railway station and on the Airport bus route.

Online Booking form

If you have questions on this event, or prefer to book and pay by other means, please contact Andrew Rae (BCS Edinburgh Branch YPG rep).

About the Speaker

Malcolm Smith has a modern and cutting edge knowledge of manufacturing industries, working at director, divisional and board level for Dow Chemical, Low & Bonar, Courtaulds, Rexam and Inmos. He has a proven and demonstrable track record in profit turnaround in medium to large PLCs. His European experience is extensive, having made acquisitions in Denmark, Germany, France, Holland, Spain and Italy and having managed large and complex multi-national Groups.

Earlier in his career Malcolm was Senior Development Scientist at DRG plc and held several patents in packaging and packaging related technologies. He pioneered the use of single-use packaging for disposable medical devices.

In recent years Malcolm has mentored Senior Managers on a one to one basis, as well as training and coaching more formal groups around the emotional issues of running a business.

Malcolm is the visiting lecturer on negotiation at the London Business School.

Malcolm also manages and speaks at corporate events.