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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| 2013-2014 Projects |
Based on feedback from our
members and the PARN Steering Group, we are busy planning two research projects for
2013-2014.
There are still opportunities for PARN Members to be financial partners for both projects.
Find out about each of the new
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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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| Financial Benchmarking |
Each year, we research and compile our Financial Benchmarking for Professional Bodies report, which offers a unique opportunity to benchmark your organisation's performance against the sector. This report is an important tool for planning,
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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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| Benchmarking |
Since 2003, PARN has conducted triennial International Benchmarking Surveys for professional bodies, which focus on the following aspects of operations: Internal Operations and Governance
Member Value and Member Relations
Professional
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| Internationalisation |
In October 2012, we began a research project on behalf of
the Institute for Learning (IfL) and the Institute of Physics (IOP), exploring
how professional bodies take their first steps towards growing their
international membership.
The
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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 done
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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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| Spring Conference |
| Date: 23/04/2013 |
| Engaging and retaining members through your professional brand
We're really excited that our (Re)defining Your Professional Brand conference on 24 April 2013!
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| CPD for the Maritime Sector |
| Date: 22/03/2013 |
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The Nautical Institute (NI) has recently been redeveloping
its CPD policies and its member tools for recording and planning CPD online.
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| 2013-2014 Research Projects |
| Date: 07/03/2013 |
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Based on feedback from our
members and the PARN Steering Group, we are busy planning two research projects for
2013-2014.
Find out about each of the new projects from the links below:
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