The Edge: August 2010
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Welcome
Hello and welcome to the August newsletter!

With only 29 days left until the Leading Edge Annual Convention, the team are getting excited and we're hoping you are too! If you haven't already, why not take a look at the Convention programme and perhaps book your place? And if you're already booked, don't forget to choose your workshops!

Finally, the Leading Light online voting stage is now open, so take a minute to vote for who you think should take home the coveted Leading Light trophy - and the £2,000 prize! Click the image below.

Your Leading Edge Team

 
Top New Articles
The shopper is king
The customer still has an important and influential role in any trading relationship, but in terms of absolute importance, the shopper has succeeded to the throne
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Personal positioning
Differentiating ourselves effectively is not purely about social skills and business competencies – it’s as much about our attitudes, our beliefs and our interests
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Are we facing a water supply crisis?
The demand for water is doubling every 20 years, and the impact on food supply chains is only now just starting to be fully understood
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Making your first impression, the right impression
Communicating effectively and making a message memorable can be a challenge, especially in face-to-face situations
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Upcoming Free Events
Following the shopper: The art of successful business planning

Following the shopper:
The art of successful business planning

6 dates, Oct 19 - Nov 4 - book here!

Two thirds of suppliers told us in a recent survey that the ability to analyse and anticipate future shopper trends is a key priority. In this interactive session we will help you understand what's influencing choices and anticipate opportunities for how your business can tailor its offer.

Derby, Manchester, Bradford, Reading, Welwyn, London & TBC - Scotland!

 
Convention 2010

Annual Convention 2010 - ‘Leading the Way’
15 September, London
book here!

The Leading Edge Annual Convention is the most hotly anticipated event of the year, and this year is no exception. Offering a whole day of industry insight, personal development and networking opportunities, the theme for Convention 2010 is 'Leading the Way'.

Topics include; thought leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, thinking on your feet, personal positioning and leading through innovation. Click here to see the full programme!

You also have the chance to choose two workshops and tailor the day to fit your own training needs. Find out more about the workshops on offer, click here.

Plus, we will be running live demos of Retail Analysis, IGD’s online resource detailing everything you would possibly need to know about grocery retailers, markets, channels and stores worldwide. Click here for details.

Membership Benefits
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Know someone who works in the food & grocery industry who would benefit from becoming a Leading Edge member? Why not forward this newsletter to them? All of our members benefit from:
 
Insight - Keep up to date on industry topics and key trends via our website
Contacts - Build a network to help further your career both at events and online
Ownership - Tools to take charge of your own career development
Evidence - Certificates to highlight your training for appraisals and your CV
Value - Over £3,500* worth of FREE training at our nationwide events

And what's more, membership is completely FREE - click here for more details.

*Average cost per year if you had to pay to attend all Leading Edge events

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