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Adapting the Team to Digital

Suzanne Kavanagh — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:58:04 +0000

An outline of the thoughts arising from the UN Group of Publishers seminar at Frankfurt Book Fair. Topic covers adapting the team to digital. . . . → Read More: Adapting the Team to Digital

Ambition, Capacity and Performance of Publishers

Suzanne Kavanagh — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 09:56:37 +0000

The first of three in-depth posts focusing on research for book publishers from a seminar run as part of ‘The Project’. A six month programme, created specifically for Scottish publishers as well as hosted and managed by Publishing Scotland. . . . → Read More: Ambition, Capacity and Performance of Publishers

Skillset is updating the National Occupational Standards for Publishing: have your say

Suzanne Kavanagh — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:42:15 +0000

Do you work in book, journal or online publishing? Would you like to help develop the definitive list of skills and knowledge for the industry? Skillset is updating the National Occupational Standards for Publishing to include journals and the latest digital developments and we want to know what you think. We are now opening registration for a series of focus groups being held in September 2011. . . . → Read More: Skillset is updating the National Occupational Standards for Publishing: have your say

Did you catch the Fast Train?

Connie Churcher — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:30:32 +0000

What do Willy Wonka, Lamborghinis and nearly 400 freelancers have in common? Fast Train! The BBC and Skillset event took place on Wednesday (18 May) and brought together training providers, trade organisations and TV freelancers to access free training. . . . → Read More: Did you catch the Fast Train?

The Talent Time Bomb: can publishing learn new skills?

Suzanne Kavanagh — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:59:20 +0000

Tomorrow I will chair a seminar titled ‘The Talent Time Bomb: Can Publishing Learn New Media Skills?’ at the London Book Fair.

We are fortunate to be hosting a panel of four impressive speakers from across the Creative Media Industries. And the topic? To discuss whether publishers are destined to fall behind other media industries because of . . . → Read More: The Talent Time Bomb: can publishing learn new skills?

Publishers: play your part in shaping future skills

Suzanne Kavanagh — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:56:35 +0000

You may have heard that Skillset is running a skills and training needs survey for people working in the creative media industries.

Common knowledge for many of you I know, but this is the first time Publishing has been included in Skillset’s formal research programme.

As the Publishing Sector Manager (and being a bit of a swot) I’m keen . . . → Read More: Publishers: play your part in shaping future skills

Face to face chat on the Journalism occupational standards

Suzanne Kavanagh — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:39:16 +0000

Join in face to face discussions on the overhaul of journalism occupational standards. January meetings to be held in Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow, London and Manchester. . . . → Read More: Face to face chat on the Journalism occupational standards