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Ing Media provided a small group of FoL alumni with an engaging workshop on media and messaging, including practical tips for working with the media, taking some of the group to task through recorded mock interviews on their projects. Ing Media’s tips can help navigate numerous situations such as meetings, job interviews and public presentations, providing vital tools to boost confidence and personal impact.
Alumni were treated to a rare opportunity this month: a Chatham House breakfast briefing with London Legacy Development Corporation Chief Exec Lyn Garner. Meeting in LLDC’s HQ, Lyn shared her vast experience working in London local government, including her golden rules for managing politics.
Leaders Plus Round 6 wrapped up on 25 June 2019 with their Proposals for London, a series of ambitious presentations in which candidates made a personal ‘pitch’ for London. Candidates used their combined knowledge, experience, passion and presentation skills to deliver a persuasive case for change under the theme of … Read more
Future London Leaders Round 21 wrapped up on 12 June with the group presenting their ‘Proposals for London’ based on the theme of Waterways.
This is a guest post by Scott Bryant, Senior Policy Officer, GLA Housing & Land and FoL Alumni Rep. Our latest Alumni event focused on how we can balance the competing demands on London’s limited land supply to ensure we deliver successful and sustainable places – not just homes. Housing … Read more
This is a guest post by FoL Alumni Rep Michael Westbrook, Housing Strategy & Commissioning Manager, LB Haringey. Housing is always a popular topic for alumni events, and this was no exception with around 40 people gathered to discuss alternative housing models over coffee and croissants at British Land’s head offices … Read more
There has never been a more challenging and exciting time to live and work in London. The capital needs leaders who can manage this rapidly shifting landscape now and into the future. On 1 November, Future of London brought together participants from some of the capital’s top leadership programmes and networks … Read more
Air pollution is one of the biggest challenges facing London. On Tuesday 4 September, FoL’s Alumni Network event kicked off with provocations from speakers combating poor air quality at international, regional, borough and local levels: who is taking the hit from our dirty air, and what can be done about … Read more
Leaders Plus round 5 wrapped up on 11 July with ‘Proposals for London’ based on the programme theme of “Overcoming Barriers.” Read about the winning proposals here.
Pollard Thomas Edwards hosted our annual Alumni Network summer drinks, with a briefing from Andrew Beharrell, Senior Partner at PTE.