Meet Laura Tenison - Business woman of the Year 2010
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I think this is the best news about a Business CPD event that we’ve ever had at tutor2u. I’m thrilled to announce that Laura Tenison will be a keynote speaker at the Business Teacher National Conference on Friday 18 June 2010.
Laura founded JoJo Maman Bebe – an independent mother and baby products retailer. Her story, and approach to business, will simply inspire you. Here is a short video of Laura in action to give you a flavour of her passion for business.
Last month Laura was named Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year for 2010. A tremendous achievement for a special woman.
I have heard Laura speak before - she is quite simply not to be missed. Laura will be with us for an hour at the conference before joining us all for a lovely buffet lunch at the British Library Auditorium.
Laura Tenison started the business in 1993 with a single sewing machine and the Newport-based company now has a £21m turnover and 280 staff. More importantly, Laura and her team have developed a unique approach to employee motivation and corporate social responsibility.
Somehow, amid running a company with 300 staff, a turnover of £20m and 27 UK stores, Laura also finds time support entrepreneurialism amongst women, help run a children’s charity fighting infant mortality in Mozambique, take on work experience students with Down’s Syndrome and remember the names of her employees’ grandchildren!
Laura’s presentation and Q&A will be invaluable to anyone teaching any level 2 or level 3 business course. You will be able to use her story again and again. We’ll make sure that you can takeaway loads of teaching resources from the presentation too.
Trust me, you’ll never forget hearing from Laura - certainly the most inspirational business person I have ever met.
Places at the conference on 18 June 2010 are available from just £100 for colleagues participating as part of the tutor2u departmental deal (three or more places over the three days for Politics, Economics & Business from 16-18 June 2010).
The booking form can be downloaded from this link:
http://www.tutor2u.net/bookingform-natconfs2010.pdf
Alternatively, just email Chrissie in the office to request places for you and your colleagues.
The whole day should be a wonderful way to celebrate the end of another school year for business teachers - and a great way to be inspired for the new year ahead!
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