Over the past 10 years PARN has worked with a wide range of professional bodies in the UK and abroad to carry out a variety of research programmes.
Through this work we have developed a range of consultancy services building upon our unique combination of research expertise, strategic thinking and specialist knowledge of the professional bodies sector.
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Read a case study about our consultancy work with BIFM on governance:
Contact Sarah Ward, HR & Business Consultant at PARN for more information about our services:
T: 0117 928 1995
E: sarahw@parnglobal.com
Our Consultancy Services...
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| Facilitation of Meetings |
PARN Director, Professor Andy Friedman (Department of Management, University of Bristol), has considerable experience in facilitating high level meetings, including governing body, top level management away days and strategic planning working groups.
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| Board Member Review |
PARN can provide a non-partisan evaluation of the performance of individual board members. Your organisation can choose from a range of assessment questions for self and/or peer evaluation. Question areas can include: reliability and commitment,
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| Ethical Code Analysis |
PARN has developed a unique, comprehensive, research-based model for analysing ethical codes; using our evaluative model we can assess the effectiveness of your current ethical code. PARN will consider the following areas in its assessment: clarity,
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| CPD Strategic Review |
With ten years of research in the area of CPD for professional bodies, PARN can provide your organisation with a global context for best practice, including methods of recording, measuring, funding and providing support for online CPD. PARN can also
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| Foundation Documents Review |
PARN can review the foundation documents of your organisation in order to determine if they are still fit for their intended purpose, and if they reflect the current aims and ambitions of the professional body. Documents may
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| Member Research |
By conducting member research, your organisation can obtain a profile of
your membership and aspects of their professional practice, as well as their views on the organisation’s services and activities. You will gain
insight into your
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| Equality and Diversity |
In conjunction with the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), PARN has created two toolkits – “Equality and Diversity” and “Fairer Recruitment”
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| Governance Strategic Review |
PARN has carried out a range of research projects on governance and from this has developed theories of good governance. However, we realise that each organisation is unique and has certain problems or issues exclusive to it. Therefore, we treat each
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| Induction Training |
PARN offers a range of induction and training modules to support Council members and trustees designed to promote good practice and high standards of governance. The content is flexible to suit your needs and budget. You can pick and mix from the
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| Member Networks |
The global communication revolution stimulated by the growth of the Internet has left many organisations playing catch up with their members’ expectations.
Drawing on the detailed findings of its recent Web 2.0 research project and with
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| Structural Review |
Many professional bodies have been affected adversely during the recent recession, prompting organisational reviews on many levels. PARN has helped a number of professional bodies review their organisational structures and processes during this time.
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| Who's weathering the recession well? |
| Date: 11/05/2012 |
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Report shows larger professional bodies faring better
According to our report Financial & Operating Ratios
for Professional Bodies 2009/2010, there is a fairly consistent and positive
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| Designing Competency Frameworks for CPD |
| Date: 10/05/2012 |
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has noted that more and more professional bodies are developing sets of
competencies which frame different aspects of professional skills, knowledge
and practice. Professional bodies put ... |
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| PARN offering CPD Course in Scotland |
| Date: 01/05/2012 |
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On 12 June 2012, PARN will be offering our Developing & Managing CPD Training Course in Scotland!
The training course will be held at the offices of our partner and PARN Member, ... |
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| Read our April News Update |
| Date: 15/04/2012 |
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Read our latest issue of the PARN News Update - our monthly e-newsletter and subscribe for free!
April 2012 News Update
Topics covered in this month's issue include...
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| ILEX Reviews CPD Scheme |
| Date: 29/02/2012 |
| The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) has embarked on a
comprehensive review of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
arrangements for their members.
A Working Group wit... |
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| Training Courses dates set for 2012 |
| Date: 15/02/2012 |
| We've got a whole year of exciting courses planned. Book ahead - they're filling up fast!
WINTER/SPRING 2012
Professional Standards & Regulation - 29 February 2012
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