| HOLYROOD
SUMMER SCHOOL
17-21
August 2009
First Programme Announcement
Programme update.
John Swinney, the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth has accepted the invitation to address the School this year.
Eglinton are delighted to make the first announcement of the programme of themes and contributors to the 11th Holyrood Summer School. We were delighted with the feedback and evaluation of the 10th School which was the best attended with most contributors and longest duration. We are confident that we can repeat that success this year and the calibre of the confirmed contributors and the level of advance booking means that available places are limited. Reservations are now being taken for the 2009 Holyrood Summer School for more information and to register for access to an overview of previous programmes and participants please register here. To book a place please click here.
This annual event will be held at the University of Stirling Management Centre. The 11th Holyrood Summer School will consider key issues in Scotland including;
- Scotland in the Global Economy
- Scotland's Governance & Accountability
- Modernising Public Services
- Leadership & Change
- Public Finance & Performance
- Criminal Justice
- Enterprise
- Environment
- Health
- Local Government
- Regeneration
The School provides a unique and essential experience for aspiring senior managers and executives to gain a greater understanding of what is happening in Scotland from many of the people making it happen. The list of contributors is not concluded however the confirmed contributors to the 2009 School are:
- George Black - Chief Executive, Glasgow City Council
- Robert Black – The Auditor General for Scotland
- Stephen Boyle - Senior Economic Adviser, Royal Bank of Scotland
- Robert Calderwood – Chief Executive, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- Sir John Elvidge - Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government
- David Fenton – Senior Economic Adviser, Royal Bank of Scotland
- Baroness Margaret Ford - Chair of the Olympic Legacy Company
- Gordon Meldrum - Director General, Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency
- Duncan McLaren – Chief Executive, Friends of the Earth Scotland
- Jack Perry – Chief Executive, Scottish Enterprise
- Brian Sweeney – Chief Fire Officer, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service
- John Swinney – Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, Scottish Government
- Alf Young – Assistant Editor, Policy and Analysis, The Herald
The Holyrood Summer School has over 10 years earned a reputation as the essential development programme for senior, aspiring managers and leaders in Scotland. Participants will gain a unique insight into the social, economic and political issues that affect Scotland and have access to the people who are leading organizations, developing strategy, delivering services and tackling change.
The School provides knowledge and understanding of key issues and reflections on leadership and change from respected organizational leaders. To facilitate interaction and engagement with senior politicians, chief executives and respected commentators, places are usually limited.
The first School was run in 1999 in the belief that in a post devolution Scotland there was a need for a forum to bring present and future leaders together to learn, develop, and share experiences and network. From the feedback we receive from participants it is very clear that this need continues today and this year’s programme is designed to meet the original purpose in rapidly changing circumstances.
If you have previously registered, please click here for log in to the previous programmes and participants' page.
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