Our research raises the profile of issues relating to the
professional body sector, with an aim to determine and promote good
practice.
We conduct a wide variety of research for professional bodies and are the source of knowledge on key issues such as:
Get to know our research team, including their specialities and interests:
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| Potential Projects for 2012-2013 |
Each year at PARN, we carry out 2 to 3 research projects on behalf of our members, based on topics they are interested in. PARN recently held a meeting to discuss our new research projects for 2012-2013. The meeting was very successful and as a result
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| Continuing Professional Development |
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which members of professional associations maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skills and develop the personal qualities required in their professional lives.
We consider CPD
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| Equality, Diversity & Inclusion |
Since 2007, we've had a Diversity Special Interest Group running in partnership with Equally Professional, a network of 20 professional bodies committed to promoting equality and diversity, and widening access to the professions.
Through the
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| Governance |
We have done extensive research on governance which we base our guidance and recommendations for good practice upon. The governance of professional bodies has been in a state of transition and we've investigated key issues such as micromanagement,
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| International Benchmarking Survey |
In
2003, 2006 and 2009, PARN conducted our triennial International Benchmarking Survey, a wide reaching survey on various aspects of operations at professional bodies worldwide.
There are three main sections within the survey: Governance &
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| Membership |
Members are the focus of activities for all professional bodies as they work to add value and benefit to their membership offer.
As membership for professionals bodies varies in whether it is compulsory or simply an optional choice, we have
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| Professional Ethics |
Our research around professional ethics and competence is focused around the moral and ethical use of an individual's knowledge when they are providing their services to the public.
Our resources and publications on professional ethics aim to
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| Professional Standards & Regulation |
Our research into professional standards and regulation seeks to support those concerned with regulating professionals, by reflecting on the work they do and encouraging better practice by providing benchmarking models and tools applicable across the
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| Strategy, Management and Operations |
Our research into the areas of strategy, management and operations has been focused around engagement, growth, finance and human resources issues.
Find out more in the publications and downloadable resources below...
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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 |
| PARN
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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