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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| 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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| 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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| International Benchmarking Survey |
Our PARN International Benchmarking Survey is a triennial survey of the professional bodies sector completed in 2003, 2006 and most recently 2009. The next one will take place in 2012. The survey presents a snapshot of various aspects of professional
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| IFPSM recruiting for a Director General |
| Date: 16/01/2012 |
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The International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management
(IFPSM) is a global body comprising both national and regional
purchasing associations, facilitating global best practice and... |
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| Nuclear Institute has 2 new vacancies |
| Date: 12/01/2012 |
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The Nuclear Institute is the professional body for the
nuclear industry, with approximately 2000 members throughout the UK and internationally.
The Institute is looking to fill two part-t... |
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| Read our January News Update |
| Date: 10/01/2012 |
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Read our latest issue of the PARN News Update - our monthly e-newsletter and subscribe for free!
January 2011 News Update
Topics covered in this month's issue include...
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| New Training Courses for Winter 2012 |
| Date: 21/12/2011 |
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Why not kick-start the New
Year by signing up for one of our new Training Courses?
We've developed a selection of seven exciting courses specifically for
professional body staff, based o... |
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| 2011 Member Enquiries - Wrap up! |
| Date: 15/12/2011 |
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As
2011 comes to an end, we are looking back at the Member Enquiries that our
members circulated via the PARN network. Topics varied from membership, CPD and
discipline to governance and e... |
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