Investors In People reassessment passed with flying colours16th February 2012
GB was first accredited as an Investor in People in 1999. Our fourth re-assessment was conducted in January this year and we are very proud to report that the assessor was totally satisfied that GB met the requirements of the Investors in People National Standard.
Areas of good practice were identified as:
Incorporation of The Gallagher Way into the way we manage the business
Good sense of teamwork
Good sharing of knowledge, particularly in relation to the revitalised QIS (Quality Improveme...
Read MoreALARM Learning and Development Forum
On: 24th June 2012
David Pranauskas, GB Risk Control Manager will be hosting a workshop at ALARM's Learning and Development Forum at Manchester University on the 24th to 26th June 2012.
The theme will be:
'Building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders'
Who are stakeholders? Do we really need to build on our relationships with them (and then worse, have to sustain them!). Why? How?
A good opportunity to review and discuss the latest information, share experience of your own successes (and disasters) an...
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The IRM's Professional Development Forum
On: 23rd April 2012
Carl Dunckley, GB Risk Control Manager will be hosting a workshop at the IRM's Professional Development Forum in Manchester on the 23rd to 25th April 2012.
The theme will be:
'Back to basics - the practical application of effective enterprise risk management'
This session provides an introduction to the concepts of enterprise risk management for those either new to the subject or who want to refresh their understanding of key issues in the light of recent developments in the fields of standar...
Read MoreGB Director of Risk Control elected onto IRM Board of Directors29th December 2011
Colette Dark, GB's Director of Risk Control has been elected to serve on the IRM Board of Directors. Colette is a long time member and active supporter of the IRM, formerly chairing the Training Committee. She is passionate about the need for high quality professional education and training in the field of risk management and has authored a number of accredited training programmes in the subject. She is delighted to have received this nomination to the Board and to now have the opportunity to...
Read MoreNew Risk Assessment Techniques course accredited by the IRM29th December 2011
A new 1 day training workshop developed by GB to provide an appreciation of a range of risk assessment techniques has been accredited by the Institute of Risk Management
The workshop uses the International Standard ISO31010:2009 Risk Management - Risk Assessment Techniques to help explore some of the key concepts relating to the selection and application of systematic techniques for risk assessment.
Through the use of informative instruction, group discussion and practical exercises those att...
Read MoreJumping the Olympic Hurdle18th October 2011
Gallagher Basset has been reviewing potential impacts arising out of the forthcoming Olympic and Paralympic games. The Games will be held primarily in London but there are events taking place across the country. Within London serious disruption to travel is predicted, particularly around the Olympic Park in Stratford and the routes leading to this and other venues. Full details of planned disruptions, projected travel times, road closures etc are available on the Transport for London website ...
Read MoreCore Competencies in Public Service Risk Management 22nd August 2011
Alarm, the public risk management association, has published a set of Core Competencies for Public Service Risk Management.
The framework is intended to enhance understanding of the key knowledge, functions and skills required by a professional risk practitioner and improve the application of risk management across public service organisations.
Colette Dark, GB Director of Risk Control, contributed as a member of the working party tasked with the development of the framework.
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