IoD Aberdeen & Grampian Branch

📢 Last week to apply for this year's Director of the Year Awards. ⬇️ Our website has everything you need to know about category criteria and the awards process — click below to find out more! https://lnkd.in/eMUvKpV2 #DOTYA #Directors #Leaders #Awards #leadership #InstituteOfDirectors

☕ Our networking breakfast is back in May. In the scenic surroundings of the The Royal Northern & University Club Aberdeen you can catch up with fellow members and find out more about what we have planned for the year ahead! ⬇️ Book your place by clicking below: https://lnkd.in/eETjENYz #Directors #Networking

📢 There's still time to book a place on this free webinar next week. Andy Last and Erika Uffindell (members of Medinge Group) will join us to share their experiences and offer practical advice on how you can best balance your organisation's priorities while still remaining a conscious leader? ⬇️ Find out more below! https://lnkd.in/eAgzYErg

The Art and Science of Organisational Health – Putting Your People at the Heart of Productivity and Performance.       Aiming to solve complex business challenges across the energy sector, I had the pleasure of attending the IoD Aberdeen & Grampian Branch dinner at the Maryculter House on Tuesday night sponsored by Q5, a consultancy firm with a difference; based uniquely on a human-centred approach measured through quantitative insights and results focused rigour.   The room reverberated in lively dialogue including. 🔗Organisational design for resilience around evolving geopolitical trends; Subjective discussion towards EPL challenges, businesses are looking towards more agnostic approaches. ⚙️Strategic Workforce Planning; Closer alignment by improving our supply chain through collaboration whilst complimenting emerging processes and technologies. 🧑🧒🧒Lastly how are North East businesses attracting & retaining talent, super insightful discussion areas with holistic approach of policy, education and employer engagement.   Thank you again for the thought-provoking evening Jamie Scott, Nicholas Mathew, Sarah Downs (F.FISP), Mark Wilson CEng CMgr.

Celebrating Excellence in Leadership! 🏆 The IoD Director of the Year Awards recognise outstanding business leaders who drive innovation, champion sustainability and foster inclusive workplaces. Winning or being shortlisted is a chance to showcase your achievements, connect with influential peers and inspire the next generation of leaders. It’s more than an award—it’s a platform for recognition and impact. With categories across Innovation, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Young Director and more, the awards are open to both members and non-members across five regions. 📩 Applications are now open! Nominate yourself or a deserving leader today: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eMUvKpV2 #DOTYA #Directors #Leaders #Awards #Leadership #Event #InstituteOfDirectors

📢 Aberdeen Business Leaders what are you doing on 14th April? Do you know that Aberdeen is facing a housing crisis, with homelessness rising 24% in just one year. More people are without a safe, stable place to call home, and the impact on individuals and families is devastating. Join CEO Sleepout & Help End Homelessness. CEO Sleepout UK is coming to #Aberdeen for the first time! On April 14, IoD member Donna Hutchison CEO of Aberdeen Cyrenians, Leona McDermid, Chief Executive Aberdeen Foyer and IoD Aberdeen Branch committee member, along with other business leaders will sleep out at Cove Rangers Football Club Balmoral Stadium to raise £30,000 for local charities tackling homelessness, including Aberdeen Cyrenians, Cove Rangers Community Foundation, Aberdeen Foyer and The Blank Faces. Homelessness isn’t just about sleeping rough — it’s about insecurity, fear, and lack of opportunity. By taking part, you’ll be standing in solidarity with those affected and helping to break the cycle of homelessness. For more information and to sign up to take part in CEO Sleepout Aberdeen 2025 see the link in the comments 👇 #CEO #Leaders #Directors

📢 Applications for the IoD Scotland Director of the Year Awards 2025 are open. The new application process and revised categories have been designed to make it easier than ever before for you to help us recognise the exceptional leaders and decision makers that can be found throughout Scotland. ⬇️ Our website has everything you need to know about category criteria and the awards process — click below to find out more! https://lnkd.in/eMUvKpV2 Awards are open to members and non-members of the IoD. #DOTYA #Directors #Leaders #Awards #leadership #InstituteOfDirectors

Earlier this week, we hosted our first networking breakfast of the year, bringing together familiar faces and new ones. It was fantastic to see everyone and enjoy valuable discussions and shared insights around the room. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the The Royal Northern & University Club Aberdeen for hosting us. 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞? Don’t worry, the next IoD Aberdeen networking breakfast is happening in May. Stay tuned for booking details, and we look forward to seeing even more of you there. #Networking #BusinessConnections #Directors

📢 The newest edition of the IoD Scotland Direction Magazine is now available, with a focus on the theme of entrepreneurialism. 💼 As we pass from one year to the next, different business leaders discuss how their companies have responded to economic and social change while still delivering sustainable growth. Alongside exploring such efforts, the issue highlights the work that the IoD does in supporting them. 🥃 Simon Erlanger describes his work to deliver profits with purpose at Isle of Harris Distillers Ltd., where the local community provides a source not just of inspiration and ingredients, but young talent that can help deliver growth in the long term. 🤝 Ailsa Campbell, MBA also speaks about the value of community engagement, while Callum Cruden emphasises the value of apprenticeships both to businesses and as a foundational step in professional development. 📝 The issue also features: ⭐ Gavin Bell and Mairi Mickel discussing their career journeys and approaches to leadership. ⭐ Bill Magee and Scott McGlinchey talking about how new developments in AI can be shaped to fit entrepreneurial goals. ⭐ Kieran Smith sharing insights from his transition from the corporate world to an entrepreneurial path. ⭐ Updates on branch activities, future events, as well as benefits available to all our members. ⬇ Read the full edition below, or click the link to download your own copy! https://lnkd.in/eyWKNwNf

📣 The latest issue of our IoD Scotland Direction Magazine is now live! 🏞️ The rural economy is the focus of this Autumn edition, which underlines the value it can provide not just to local communities but to Scotland as a whole. Different articles make it clear that growth will not come from any single source, but rather co-operation across different sectors and organisations to rebalance the Scottish economy. 🤝 Clare Winskill, our IoD Highlands & Islands co-chair, makes the case for the untapped potential to be found in the tourism sector and beyond, while Naomi Mason gives her thoughts on the devolved government's planned Community Wealth Building Bill. And both Leona McDermid and Andrew Pollard talk about the role that the third sector can play in tackling problems and promoting growth. 📝 The issue also features: ⭐ Romano Petrucci of Stranraer Development Trust sharing his story of the resilience of a local economy. ⭐ Ranald Robertson putting a spotlight on technical innovations at the regional level. ⭐ Will Dowson chatting about his role as Agent for Scotland at the Bank of England, and Bill Magee providing both a national and international perspective on the role of effective digital infrastructure in rural economies. ⭐ Updates on recent branch activities, upcoming events, and benefits available to all our members. ⬇ Read the full edition below, or click the link to download your own copy! https://lnkd.in/eq7fSNKE