The next IHBC Council+ – our national forum for engaging with members at all skills levels – will provide members, associates and affiliates with the opportunity to focus on their continuing professional development (CPD), so if you want to join this conversation, as only limited places are available, be sure to contact your Branch, or Fiona at operations@ihbc.org.uk as soon as possible (ASAP) (NB: c.50 places, travel expenses covered, allocations of places based on representative attendance).
James Caird, Chair of the IHBC said: ‘This larger ‘MATE style’ review session – inspired by our ‘Membership Application Training Events’ sessions, will both demonstrate and explore how the IHBC is supporting membership accreditation.’
‘Through our MATE sessions – some run in partnership with the Branches, others taking place in businesses, organisations and national partners such as Church Care and Historic Environment Scotland – they offer the opportunity for delegates to understand our accreditation processes and priorities.’
‘This coming Council+ will also offer delegates oversight, feedback and review opportunities on the content, programme and plans for MATE sessions. This way we can make sure we are doing the best we possibly can to support our members and the wider sector.’
‘And this kind of review and collective learning – for trustees, staff, volunteers as well as members – is just what Council+ is about: generating new conservation capacity across the UK, while providing more opportunities for members to input into the IHBC direct.’
David Kincaid, IHBC Trustee and Chair of the Membership and Ethics Committee said: ‘CPD is integral to being a member of a professional membership body. This Council+ offers a forum in which we can focus on this area of membership, and hone your future CPD plans and our support planning. It is also an opportunity to talk with fellow IHBC members, volunteers and staff, wherever you are in the membership process.’
For more on MATE sessions see mate.ihbc.org.uk
For more background see the IHBC NewsBlog
