LONDON, UK - Social Responsibility (CSR) can not be ignored for corporations to be successful and reputable in business today and is specifically pertinent for professionals in large business organisations. The continual changing dynamics of the world and our people require companies to continually revise and revitalise their Corporate Responsibility Strategies and not become complacent. The idea of Corporate Responsibility is spreading and will increase stakeholder demands and requirements.

CSR Data Networks is leading the way in interactive events on Corporate Social Responsibility. Rather than traditional show-and-tell formats comprising hundreds of attendees and very little conversation, we provide an interactive, industry-specific forum which addresses the questions and viewpoints of the cross section of attendees. The interactive event is scheduled to take place in London, UK on the 24-25 September 2003. Theory is one thing, results are another, and the aim of this event is to empower attendees with the information and techniques they need for leadership and success in Corporate Social Responsibility. By sharing and comparing strategies with peers, attendees will gain new perspectives, uncover creative solutions and learn from the best practice of leaders in the field of corporate citizenship.

CSR Data Networks are committed to include a balanced cross-section of practitioners from companies, suppliers, government and NGOs so that together, a realistic and multi-stakeholder conversation can take place. Each session will be highly structured so that the various issues can be discussed with a focus on implementation.

The curriculum will comprise 8 sessions, each comprising expert speakers providing case studies, followed by an hour of mediated smaller group discussions which encourage the formulation of specific action plans.
Max Barry the author of corporate satire "Jennifer Government" will open the 2 day discussion and talk about the future of CSR: will it become a bolt-on pseudo-conscience, a PR exercise, or a genuine part of corporate thinking? He explores what the world might look like if corporations fail to add values to their value-add, and why that future should terrify us all. Naomi Klein, author of “NO Logo” has commented on the book as being "Brilliant and hilarious".

Topics to be discussed include:
· Fact & Fiction: a World without Corporate Ethics
· What is Corporate Responsibility in a unipolar world?
· Corporate Ethical Leadership – Going beyond the Law
· CSR measurement, reporting and accountability
· Developing high performance teams within your organisation
· Sustainable Development and the Changing Dynamics of the World
· Supply chain management
· Managing labour and human rights initiatives
· Broadband communication and stakeholder dialogue
· Environmental Impact on Information Technology and e-business

“The new learning doesn’t come from the traditional sources of knowledge. It comes from conversations among smart people in shared places.”
Thornton May, Corporate Futurist and Chief Awareness Office, Guardent

Learn how to maximise your positive contribution to worldwide sustainable development and integrating initiatives into business operations, supply chains and decision-making processes throughout your company. The imperative to understand and proactively engage in innovative strategies for CSR is one that no CSR professional can afford to miss.

For more information and to ensure your attendance please go to www.csrdatanetworks.com.

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