Co-operative Business Consultants

Bob has started a blog on all things cooperative. "I'm involved in all manner of cooperative issues, from daily people interaction at Suma to long term European political strategy. So I've started a blog to inform other people. Maybe you will want to get involved too."   Its at www.bobcannell.blogspot.com  and if you follow me on Twitter   http://twitter.com/bobcannell , I'll let you know when I have written something new."

CBC has launched a course specifically designed for members, or potential members of worker co-operatives - and those who advise them.

CBC member Kate Whittle recently left the co-operative to be closer to her family in the South West. Here, Bob Cannell remembers his first encounter with Kate.

"I first met Kate maybe 13 years ago at an ICOM (worker coops) conference where she facilitated a workshop on meeting skills.

CBC member Bob Cannell has recently been awarded Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Develeopment. The CIPD is the national association for HR professionals and Fellowship is their highest qualification.   Bob was given the award for his work developing democratic management techniques for worker owned businesses.

Bob is currently working with management specialists at Warwick Business School and other universities to find solutions to management needs in these radical businesses.