Co-operative Business Consultants

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.

Considering Co-operatives - A Business Adviser's Guide

Summary

CBC have launched a one-day course designed to help existing business advisers understand how the Co-operative model affects the way a business is structured and the considerations that should be taken into account when advising on setting up such models of mutual social enterprises.

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.