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Events, dear boy, events
The infamous response from Harold Macmillan when asked what a prime minister most feared: 'Events, dear boy, events' was, of course meant to be a comment about “big and unexpected” things happening. It was not a comment about Macmillan’s fear of a gathering or a ‘do’ of some kind. However when putting on a ‘do’ any events manager will tell you to prepare for events of the unexpected variety! Read more »
Networks, austerity and getting excited
Over the last five years Kate Nash Associates have been working and connecting with over 220 Disabled Employee Networks across the UK. The Networks vary in size, scope and purpose although they are all committed, in one way or another, to helping disabled employees flourish at work and supporting the organisation in its quest to become disability confident. Read more »
Lloyds Banking Group Disability Network – the secret of success
It is hard to put your finger on the exact reason why the Lloyds Banking Group Disability Network – called Access – is so successful.
It is partly to do with having a Disability Champion Mark Fisher, who makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up – in a good way. Read more »
David Proud, actor, heading up UK's first symposium for leaders of Disabled Employee Networks
David Proud, most known for his role as Adam Best in BBC’s Eastenders, will be heading up the UK’s first annual symposium for the leaders of Disabled Employee Networks. Making Waves – Leaders Showcase organised by Kate Nash Associates in association with Ernst & Young will take place on 17th November 2011 in central London and will bring together the key stakeholders running Disabled Employee Networks from across the UK.
David was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. His first professional acting role was as a wheelchair basketball player in the children’s TV series Desperados. Read more »
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