March 2012

IAE-Aix Business School
BLT looks forward to returning to Aix in March 2012 to discuss careers in consulting with MBAs. The presentation date will be confirmed shortly. Contact Delphine Jumelle-Paulet to attend.

9th February 2012

Bath School of Management
It's Bathtime again for BLT with the graduate MBA class. Contact Merwyn Manson to register for the fun...and news about the consulting market.

3rd February 2012

Scottish MBA/PostGrad Fair, Glasgow
BLT will have a stand at the fair, and we'll be giving students the details on routes into a consulting career. Contact Don Leslie for more.

2nd February 2012

Strathclyde Business School
BLT will meet SBS students and alumni to talk to them about careers in management consultancy. Contact Irene Aitkehead-Taylor to attend.

2th February 2012

University of Edinburgh Business School
BLT will meet Edinburgh students and alumni to talk to them about careers in management consultancy. Contact Aidan Hetherington to attend.

30th January 2012

Chicago Booth: Consulting Panel
BLT will be in the Chair for this conference at the London branch of the School.

20th January 2012

Aston Business School
BLT presents at the school on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Angela Watkinson if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like to attend.

19th January 2012

Think & Drink - Sustainable Investor Relations
The Investor Relations Society, UKSIF and SRI-CONNECT invite you to join an informal evening on how we can.......improve communications between companies,SRI investors and their 'mainstream' counterparts on CSR & sustainability issues.

EVERYBODY CONTRIBUTES - EVERYBODY LEARNS
Using a 'speed-dating' format, moderators with considerable expertise in the area will lead discussions that aim to give: - Investors and analysts an insight into the workings of corpotate IR processes and the ways that information and influence travels within companies - Companies an understanding of SRI investor needs and best practice in SRI communications

There'll be tables covering:

28th to 30th December 2011

The office is closed. Get in touch next year...

8th December 2011

The Watt Club, LondonBLT will be saying Hoots Mon to the London-based alumni of Heriot-Watt at a dinner event.

6th December 2011

BLt will be saying Hola! to the London-based alumni of the Madrid business school at a networking evening.

24th November 2011

Cranfield School of Management
BLT enjoyed the hospitality of the Cass Careers Service at their Networking Event. So many clever people, so many interesting conversations, such nice champagne.

18th November 2011

Hult Business School London Campus
BLT returned to the incredible Hult to share thoughts on entering the consultancy profession for the first time with MBA students and alumni. If you couldnt attend contact Paula Quinton-Jones .

17th November 2011

Nottingham University Business School
BLT visited the Jubilee campus to discuss the state of the consultancy market with MBAs and Masters students at NUBS.  Current students and alumni should contact Julie Blant.

15th November 2011

BLT Breakfast Seminar - "Breathing new life into old routines - your part in shaping tomorrow's corporate governance." Mark led another one of our very popular breakfast seminars on Tuesday 15th November - "Breathing new life into old routines - your part in shaping tomorrow's corporate governance." Presented by Mark Goyder Founder Director of Tomorrow's Company. www.tomorrowscompany.com
We're all only too aware of the role of corporate governance - or apparent lack of it - has played in the key events that have led to the sorry state of the world's economy we are enduring today. Tomorrow's Company, the powerfully innovative 'think and do tank', is committed to ensuring that we get it right in future.
"There are two kinds of corporate governance. There is the box-ticking, compliance stuff. And there is the living breathing accountability stuff. The first is a huge and growing overhead, albeit one that companies have brought on themselves by their failure to do the second. The second is about keeping the company honest" Mark Goyder, founder director tomorrow's company on ft.com 11 October 2011
For 15 years Tomorrow's Company has done pioneering work in setting the new agenda for companies and their leadership and governance. It helped shape the redefinition of directors duties in 2006. It reintroduced the idea of investor stewardship in 2008 and developed four stewardship principles in 2009. In its Good governance Forum it has been working with chairman and company secretaries to test and develop the concept of the board mandate as a method of aligning the whole board.
In this breakfast seminar Mark Goyder will tell something of the Tomorrow's Company journey and describe the new challenges facing those who are charged with improving the stewardship, the governance and the effectiveness of their organisation.
Indeed, the subject matter has proved so popular that the event was fully booked!

9th November 2011

Bradford School of Management
BLT provided a speaker for the School's careers programme. Management consultancy is the topic. Current Bradford MBA students and alumni should contact Lorraine Lucas .

1st November 2011

Birmingham Business School
BLT presents to MBAs and Masters students at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Clare Wright for more information.

20th October 2011

BLT Breakfast Seminar - Great Board; Great Business
Jane Anderson, Director of YSC a global business psychology consultancy has teamed with Anthony Carey, Partner of Mazars, a leading accountancy practice, to develop an innovative programme to achieve success from the boardroom to the bottom line.Contact Geraldine Brown to attend.

20th October 2011

EMLyon Business School
BLT's playing a chorus line part in EMLyons' "Meet the Actors: Getting a job in the Consulting Industry" show. MBA and Masters students and alumni from EMM and GEP should contact Aurelie Hardy .

17th October 2011

Leeds University Business
A return to Leeds for BLT. We'll be advising on careers in consulting. If you're an MBA or Masters student, or you graduated from a postgraduate business course at Leeds, contact Jo Lumb to attend.

13th October 2011

Imperial College Business School
BLT will be back on the Museum Mile presenting on the management consultancy market and opportunities for MBAs and Masters students. If you'd like to attend contact Mark Davies .

10th October 2011

LSE
BLT reviews the state of the European management consultancy market and reveals the latest techniques for finding that consultancy job to LSE undergrads, Masters and alumni. If you want to sign up for this event (it was a standing room only last year) contact Shaun Harris.

23rd September 2011

Cambridge Judge Business School
BLT will be commenting on the state of the consultancy market for MBAs to the new class. Contact Margaret O'Neill to attend.

14th September 2011

BLT Breakfast Seminar - Inspire and Motivate
Karen Kircher, Leading Leaders Ltd: Karen is passionate in her belief that inspirational leadership and highly motivated people play a key role in enabling an organization to reach its full potential. In the informal setting of a BLT Breakfast Seminar, she will show you how this can happen. Contact Geraldine Brown to attend.

12th September 2011

CSPPG Technical Conference
It was a diverse agenda for this year's CSPPG Technical Conference where CSS were thrust into the world of boardrooms and bribery. The two briefings from Dr Tracy Long and Peter Van Duzer provided unparalleled insight into two of the most talked about issues facing companies at present. This was then followed by details on the maintenance of CPD for Chartered Secretaries and a sumptuous buffet over which attendees were given the chance to catch up and digest the topics on the table.

19th July 2011

Breakfast Briefing
Speaker Jane Gunn gave us a 45 minute life changing guide to happiness and work at home. She helped us understand how and why problems arise, and showed us skills and techniques to resolve them. See what Jane said in our video.

7th July 2011

Career Networking Conversations for US MBAs
BLT attended the annual London get-together of US business school alumni. We talked about the opportunities for US - schooled MBAs with consulting firms in London, Paris and further afield. Even New York. If you're from

6th July 2011

AWCS Summer Party
Boats, buns and bottles of wine provided the perfect setting for this year's AWCS Summer Party! Sponsored by CSS, amongst others, the event was held at the London Canal Museum, where guests were treated to a short trip up Regent's Canal on a traditional narrow boat, as well as the opportunity to participate in a fabulous raffle! As always there was an overwhelming attendance and great to see so many new joiners to this fantastic networking group for Company Secretaries. To find out more about the AWCS visit www.awcsonline.net

28th June2011

BusinessBecause Business School Careers Conference
BLT's Don Leslie and Mindbench's Richard Stewart spoke together about management consultancy careers at this conference for business school careers advisers and comoany MBA recruiters. Ant and Dec don't have anything to worry about - yet. If you're interested in hiring MBAs, or are a business school graduate looking for a move into management consultancym contact Don Leslie for assistance.

23rd June2011

Cardiff Business School
BLT presented alongside consulting expert Dr. Joe Mahony to Cardiff MBAs and alumni on job hunting in management consultancy. "Awesome" was one feedback response. But we're not sure whether that was for Joe's bit, or BLT's. But BLT's  Sarah Burgess can help if you'd like some advice.

17th June2011

Lancaster University Management School
We were delighted to meet some of the 2010 and 2011 MBA cohort at Lancaster's Work Foundation Event. The scrum around BLT didn't let up all afternoon. If you didn't have a sharp enough elbows you can still make contact with a BLT Management consultancy adviser to request assistanct. Try Kate Birtwistle.

17th June2011

AIESEC Annual Review
BLT dropped by to see the outgoing AIESEC committee celebrate its achievements. Ex-AIESECer Don Leslie is always pleased to hear from AIESECers past and present who would like to talk consulting.

16th June2011

Regent's College/European Business School
BLT enjoyed Pimms and a barbecue with faculty and alumni and felt somewhat inadequate when introduced to the school's multilingual guests. English may be the lingua franca of management consultancy, but those with business-standard languages should contact Kate Birtwistle for more on foreign consulting appointments.

16th June2011

BLT Breakfast Seminar
"Make your words count", says ex-BBC journalist Chris Van Schaick. He showed an invited audience of BLT clients how to do just that at our breakfast seminar. And Chris even had us composing haikus about our businesses. Copies of Chris's presentation (but not the peoms) are available from Geri Brown.

15th June2011

INSEAD
BLT spent 24 hours at Fountainebleu to catch up with 2011 Junly and December MBA classes and to reveal where to find the management consultancy recruiting action. INSEAD studients and alumni wanting the skinny should get in touch with Don Leslie.

10th June2011

London Business School
The latest iteration of the Governement's ill-advised immigration rules for highly skilled workers will be chewed over at this LBS event. Don Leslie will be contributing his views.

8th & 9th June2011

Public Sector Summit
We were invited to contribute our views and elarn more about the future of public services at this two-day conference. BLT's public sector management consultancy recruitment efforts will be re-calibrated accordingly. Public sector professionals thinking of switching into consultancy, and experienced public sector consultancts looking for a move should contact Don Leslie

8th June2011

Henley Business School
BLT enjoyed the evening sunshine with Henley students and alumni at Greenlands. And the news about the recovery in the UK consulting market brought a welcome ray or two as well. If you're Henley educated and want help in securing a move in consulting, contact Catriona Cookson.

7th June 2011

Putting a Face to the Name...
Congratulations! The Ass...(AWCS) has entered the digital age and last week we joined them for a glass of champagne to celebrate. Developed by Carnegie Orr, the new website provides a welcoming, readily accessible promotional platform for the organization. by linking to www.awcsonline.net you can check out up coming events, find information on membership and networking and access the answers (or the route to answers) to technical questions. It may even prompt you to join the committee! We're confident that all the hard work involved will deliver results in showcasing the Association's talents to a wider audience, encourage membership and develop future offerings; well done to all of those involved!

26th May 2011

Indirect Tax Awards
BLT's Indirect Tax team at the 2011 LexisNexis Taxation Awards in May.

23rd May 2011

The Last Taboo?
The Women on Boards event hosted by Pinsent Mason last night was an extremely honest and open debate well-attended by a wide cross spectrum of professionals. Led by a diverse panel of female achievers, the discussion ecompassed not just the commercially-related elements of the debate but also drew significantly on more personal but nonetheless widely shared priorities, and it was generally agreed that proper acknowledgement of these was equally appropriate and important. There is no question that there is a real and growing impetus for change.

19th May2011

London Business School
The MC team from BLT spent a busy evening advising MBAs and Masters of Finance, plus the odd PhD, on the prospects of a career in management consultancy. If you missed us, contanct Sarah Burgessfor more information.

19th May 2011

ICSA Influencing Skills
Caroline's influence! Caroline is attending the ICSA Influencing Skills course run by Anna Bateson. Taking a high level approach to this complex subject, session 1 set the scene by outling the technical context and presenting examples for the business scenario, emphatically proving that it's a very subtle but absolutely key skill for company secretaries in the boardroom. Part 2 promises to be equally enlightening by revealing how to make it work!

16th May2011

Chicago Booth School of Business
BLT returned to the London campus of Chicago's international business school network to talk about opportunities in the European consulting industry for EMBAs. If you are in Chicago GSB/Booth MBA or EMBA and want more information on the consulting sector, contanct Geri Brownfor more information.

12th May 2011

Onwards and Upwards
Last week, the ladies of CSS attended the AWCS evening on 'How to Influence your way to Success'. Held at the Computershare's offices on Vinters' Place, with its impressive views accross the Thames, we learnt how to engage effectively with key players and build strong working relationships. The session, run by Karen Kircher, who has worked with a number of clients in both the public and private sectors, involved a mixture of presentation and pratical exercises that taught participants how to leverage their personality in a fun and informative way. To find out more about the speaker or other AWCS events contact CSS .

5th May 2011

GlaxoSmithKline Annual General Meeting
The GlaxoSmithKline Annual General Meeting was at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster last week and as long-standing recruiters for the company, CSS were lucky enuogh to recieve an invitation as observers. We witnessed a variety of operational updates and were fascinated to hear the latest finacial and pharmaceutical sector developments. The afternoon provided us with a valuable insight into what's involved for CoSecs in the AGM process, and a chance to indulge in the finest clotted cream scones!

5th May 2011

The Reluctant Networker Breakfast Seminar
Neil Munz-Jones, author of 'The Reluctant Networker' was at BLT towers to talk on the subject of Networking. It's not just about drumming up new business or finding a job. In a connected world we're expected to know where to find the answers to everything, instantly. Networking is an essential tool to help us do just that. Yet many professionals are 'reluctant' rather than 'natural' networker, put off by the thought of 'cold calling' friends of friends or working a room full of strangers at a networking event. If you missed the event and want to find out more, see Neil's website www.mdj2.co.uk

13th April 2011

AGM Season
It's AGM season again! Or, in Caroline's lucky case, she was a guest at the post-AGM dinner and attended the Association of Women Chartered Secretaries celebrations. Caroline has been a strong supporter of this networking group for many years and is consistently impressed by the efforts and achievements of all those involved - on an entirely voluntary basis - in growing the group, its profile and its unique contribution across the profession. And everything is done on top of what we know to be supremely challenging day jobs; the Committee gets a standing ovation from CSS

7th April 2011

MCA Awards Dinner
We had two tables at the dinner and a wee BLT sponsored prize which Kate Birtwhistle awarded to Ernst & Young, as the consultancy judged to have delivered the best public sector change project in 2010. PA Consulting, AMTEC and Sequena were also highly commended. One of our guests, Bluerock also won the Innovation award.

24th March 2011

Body Language Breakfast Seminar
Carole Railton, author of The Future of Body Language, offered a fresh look at body language in relation to new technologies available including podcasts, Skype, YouTube and videoconferencing. See our YouTube video for Carole's top tips. See what she had to say here.

19th March 2011

Chartered Secretaries' Professional Practice Group AGM!
Nicola and Aneesha attended this year's CSSPG Annual General Meeting. Members old and new gathered at the Royal Over-Seas League, James Street. Following the formalities of the evening we caught up with contacts and colleagues in the sector. Contact Nicola Cattini nlc@blt.co.uk if you want to know more about CSS's work with company secretaries.

4th March 2011

28th Feb 2011

Rotterdam School of Management
BLT returned to Rotterdam to talk about the European consulting sector. . If you are an Erasmus graduatel and want more information on the consulting sector,Contact Geri Brown .

24th February 2011

MCA Awards: Judges Evening
BLT met the judging panel for the Management Consultancies Association annual awards.

12th February 2011

Oxford Mid-Career Change Conference
BLT attended this event in central London for Oxford alumni seeking a mid-career change. If you are a thinking of a switch into management consultancy not matter where you studies. contact Geri Brown .

10th February 2011

Oxford Brookes University Business School Masters Level Consultancy Workshop
BLT visited Brookes to talk to MBA students and Masters about prospects in the consulting sector. If you are an OB OB or Old Girl and want more information on the consulting sector, contact Geri Brown.

10th February 2011

AWCS Networking Event
In advance of Valentine's Day the lucky ladies of CSS were invited to take part in some networking fun with the AWCS and the Auberge du Chocolat. The evening involved tastings of chocolate of different origins, as well as hands-on making of a chocolate gift, chocolate thins with a variety of toppings, and specialist chocolates. Contact Aneesha Malik axm@blt.co.uk if you want to know more about CSS's work with company secretaries - and chocolate.

9th February 2011

Islington Age Concern
BLT's community programme is assisting IAC in helping some of its members back into employment. If you are a charity or voluntary organization in central London seeking support in work-related matters contact Guy Barrand to attend.

9th February 2011

Bath School of Management
BLT visited Bath to talk to MBA students and alumni about jobs - or lack of them - in the consulting industry. If you are a Bath alumni or student wanting more information on the consulting sector. Contact Geri Brown .

27th January 2011

Social Media Seminar
Paul Harrison of Carve Consulting joined BLT clients for breakfast and revealed the latest thinking in employee engagement and what that means for employer reputation in 2011. BLT's Jon Fernandes presented on BLT's use of social media. For more information, please contact Jon Fernandes .

26th January 2011

Introduction to the CSQS Scheme
Michelle & Aneesha attended the ICSA's introductory evening on the new CSQS scheme, and are now up to date on all things to do with the new syllabus, so if you have any questions get in touch!

26th January 2011

BLT in the Community
Sir John Cass School, Tower Hamlets: interviewing skills sessions with school leavers as part of "BLT in the community". 

25th January 2011

Cranfield School of Management Awards
The School put on a great show at the Royal Institution and BLT was fortunate to bag a ringside seat. Cranfield alumni seeking careers advice should email Geri Brown.

24th January 2011

ICSA roundtable
CSS's Caroline participated in one of the ICSA's topical roundtable events. This time round it was all about Board Composition so be sure to catch Caroline airing her opinions in the forthcoming issue!

24th January 2011

Chicago Booth Alumni Event
BLT talked to Chicago Booth alumni about careers in management consultancy. If you studied at any Chicago Booth campus Geri Brown will be pleased to hear from you.

20th January 2011

LSE International Development Conference
BLT was in attendance at this large LSE-sponsored conference about Careers in International Development. If you are interested in working in the developing world with a firm of management consultants contact Don Leslie. 

19th January 2011

London School of Business & Finance
Musings on management consultancy for Masters and MBAs. LSBF students and alumni should contact Geri Brown for a summary of the presentation.

11th January 2011

Trinity College, Dublin
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Trinity students and alumni should contact Geri Brown for a summary of the presentation.

13th December 2010

In the pink!
Caroline always has an opinion, which she's happy to share. Sometimes she's tempted to put pen to paper on a subject and finally her efforts have borne fruit; she's made it onto the 'Letters' pages of the FT!

What she's said shows that not only is diversity a key issue in the boardroom but is also an important factor at every level and in every context of the business arena.

See what she had to say here.

25th November 2010

Hult Business School, London campus
BLT returned to Hult London, this time to share thoughts on entering the consultancy profession for the first time with Masters students and alumni. . Current students and alumni who missed the event should contact Geri Brown for a summary of the session.

23th November 2010

Cranfield School of Management
BLT looked into the crystal ball to forecast opportunities for Cranfield MBAs and Masters in management consultancy for 2011. Current students and alumni who missed the event should contactGeri Brown for a summary of the session.

17th November 2010

The ICSA Awards 2010
The CSS table at the ICSA/Hermes Transparency in Governance Awards event was a winning combination on all fronts! We were delighted to host a sparkling array of guests, whom we'd like to thank for their support; you know who you are! We were also very pleased to sponsor the 'One to Watch' which was won by Sharan Medeley; congratulations to Sharan, whom we now hope to get to know better. We were also very happy to bathe in the reflected glory of having another prize winner on our table; well done to Hilary and the team. It was the perfect occasion to catch up with acquaintances and make new contacts, all magnificently administered by the ACSA Events team; a round of applause to you too.

Overall a great way to kick off the Christmas spirit; season's greetings everyone!

11th November 2010

Nottingham University Business School
BLT discussed the state of the consultancy market with MBAs and Masters students at NUBS. Current students and alumni who missed the event should contact Geri Brownfor a summary of the sessions.

9th November 2010

AWCS careers evening at the ICSA
It was standing room only at the AWCS Careers Evening where our very own Caroline Evans joined a panel of formidably successful Chartered Secretaries - each with a different story to tell. The speakers included: Madeleine Cordes from Appleby Trust, Kerry Porritt from The Livery company, Helena Whittaker from Structured Finance Management, Caroline Evans of CSS, Claire Banazol. a Corporate Secretary and Naval officer and last but by no means least Lucy Gilbert a relatively recently qualified chartered secretary. The event, aimed at trainees and more experienced members alike, was designed to showcase the enhanced ICSA qualification process (soon to be the CSQC scheme) and the CPD requirements. The ICSA Park Crescent headquarters provided an impressive backdrop to what was a very relaxed yet information-packed networking occasion; it's great to see the AWCS grow from strength to strength with as many new faces as old friends in attendance !

26th October 2010

REC National Convention- The Future of Recruitment.
This years REC convention saw a special keynote speaker in the form of our very own Jon Fernandes. Members were keen to hear about how we at BLT use social media to facilitate our recruitment methods.

To view Jon's slides please follow the link.

21th October 2010

Hult Business School, London campus.
BLT gave insights into the international management consultancy market and revealed the latest techniques for finding that consultancy job to Hult MBAs and alumni. If you missed the event and have a connection with Hult, contact Geri Brown for more information.

18th October 2010

Manchester Business School
A BLT speaker joined MBAs students, alumni and consulting club members to discuss the state of the consulting market in the UK and further afield. If you missed the event and have a Manchester connection, contact Geri Brown for more information.

18th October 2010

The Non-Executive Directors' Association - Networking lunch
Caroline will be attending a NEDA networking lunch at which Stuart Siddall, Chief Executive of the Association of Chartered Treasurers will be speaking.

11th October 2010

Imperial College, Tanaka Business School
BLT gave insights into the management consultancy market and shared new techniques for finding that consultancy job to students and alumni. If you missed the event and have a connection with Imperial, contact Geri Brown for more information.

5th October 2010

The ICSA Company Secretaries Conference & Exhibition
Mapping the new landscape. If anyone was in any doubt of the weight of momentum behind the push for corporate governance change, yesterday's ICSA Conference provided the proof. The speeches by Sir Howard Davies and Peter Montagnon were notable in many respects but of particular significance to me was the emphasis on the international aspects and implications. It's clearly the case that the Company Secretary will be pivotal in not only delivering but also guiding, influencing and shaping the future, and events like this ensure that those in the field are well set to do so.

4th October 2010

LSE
BLT reviewed the state of the European management consultancy market and revealed the latest techniques for finding that consultancy job to LSE undergrads, Masters and alumni. If you missed the standing room only event and have a connection with the LSE, contact Geri Brown for more information.

29th September 2010

Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP - Association of Women Chartered Secretaries - Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance: case closed! Wimbledon plc didn't stand a chance; the combined intellectual weight of the 70 attendees at the AWCS seminar on the evening of 29th September easily identified the numerous breaches in corporate governance committed by this case study entity. Even the amateur in the room (me!) picked up on a few issues, thanks to the excellent presentation by Keely Hibbitt and Adam Bogdanor of Berwin Leighton Paiser LLP, our generous hosts.
The next morning offered more opportunity for me to learn from the experts, when I joined the ICSA Consultation session on 'Improving Board Effectiveness', as part of its review of the Higgs Guidance for the FRC.
Now back to my desk..!

24th September 2010

Cambridge, Judge Business School
BLT was the opening act at the Judge Careers Day for the MBA cohort. If you overslept and missed the event, contact Geri Brown for more information.

7th July 2010

AWCS Summer Party
Last Wednesday CSS hit the deck of HMS President along with an impressive 170 other AWCS members and guests. On one of London's posh floating venues, and armed with a glass of champagne, we embarked on an evening that included a tour of the ship by its Captain, a nautical quiz (to test our attention to the tour), a raffle that delivered an impressive array of prizes that included a picnic hamper, spa vouchers and a magnificent handbag (my personal favourite!). There was even a 'costume' prize and I'm delighted to announce that Caroline won this with her diamante anchor sweater; which was well-deserved simply because she'd worn it all day, much to everyone else's amusement. However, I should mention that there was some hot competition; Robert Franklin's and Madeleine Cordes'/Jaime Tham's jaunty head gear certainly warrant special commendation! We've been long time supporters of the AWCS and it's great to see the group go from strength to strength; each year the organisers of the next year's events have a hard act to follow - and we can't wait! By the way, did you know that 'POSH' is a nautical acronym..?

7th July 2010

ICSA Breakfast Briefing AGM: opportunity or curse?
I never knew there was so much in it - or just how entertaining a technical discussion (particularly one scheduled for 8.00 am!) on voting methods could be!
The question "poll or show of hands" is obviously widely engaging and long-running, with plenty of supporters in both camps and many undecided.
Susan Henderson's (Company Secretary Smith & Nephew plc) request for audience participation was enthusiastically met and adeptly evidenced her argument; Charles Pender's (Group Company Secretary Amlin plc) points were equally thought-provoking and incisively supported his case, and Frank Curtiss (Head of Corporate Governance Railpen Investments) , Jeannette Andrews (Analyst - Responsible Investment, Universities Superannuation Scheme) and Tim Goodman (Hermes Equity Ownership Services Ltd) expertly added the other key perspectives.
It's clear there are no 'one size fits all' and that corporate profile, shareholder base and costs are important factors; certainly a 'watch this space' topic!

15th Jun 2010

Henley Business School
BLT gave insights into the management consultancy market and shared new techniques for finding that consultancy job with Henley students and alumni. If you missed the event and have a connection with Henley, contact Geri Brown for more information.

8th June 2010

Civil Service Network Annual Dinner
BLT will be attending the dinner. Civil servants nervous about public sector spending cuts and/or curious about opportunities in public sector consulting should contact Stephen Humphreys .

29th April 2010

MCA Management Awards.
BLT sponsored the Award for the Best Public Sector Project. Stephen Humphreys presented the trophy to winners Atos Consulting for their project The Global Fund.

Congratulations also to finalists PA Consulting and the Hay Group.

If you would like more information about the MCA Management Awards please follow the link.

21st April 2010

Recruiter Conference
BLT attended the evening conference for students of and alumni of Hult. Drink was taken. We enjoyed ourselves...

Spring 2010

Aberdeen Business School
BLT didn't manage to make it up to north east Scotland this year after all. But Aberdeen alumni and current students are welcome to contact Geri for assistance with management consultancy career planning.

31st Mar 2010

Did you know...
Lily Allen is a Londoner, we found this out last night at The AWCS (Association of Woman Chartered Secretaries) quiz night at Ye Olde Cock Tavern on Fleet Street.

Eager to improve on our rather disappointing performance last year - when the evening was great fun but our general knowledge definitely wasn't up to scratch - we jumped at the opportunity to redeem ourselves. Equipped with our secret weapons (2 members of the wider BLT family) we joined 50 or so company secretaries and friends all equally keen to secure first place glory. Initially all went well - we found we're not too bad on..??? Then disaster - the Geography round - struck; 3/10 just wasn't good enough..!

Nevertheless, the abundance of laughter, food and drink more than compensated for poor technical performance and, as the night came to a close, we were more than happy to hear we had redeemed ourselves - a little - with a respectful place of third.from the BOTTOM!

PS We weren't great on the company secretarial round either but maybe next year..!

If you would like more information about the AWCS and how to join, please follow the link.

23rd Mar 2010

Recruiter Conference
BLT spoke on Web 2.0 for recruiters at this UK industry event. Augmented reality indeed...

17th Mar 2010

ICSA Corporate Governance Conference
The scope and significance of corporate governance and the role of the company secretary at the hub of this far-reaching arena was amply evidenced by the experts presenting, the topics discussed and the delegates in attendance at this year's ICSA Corporate Governance Conference last Wednesday(17th March).
If further evidence was needed to prove the importance of the issues, their complexity and the potential extent of their impact, the day's programme - with its healthy mix of robust debate and enthusiastic consensus more than provided it. There's a great deal going on out there which will deliver huge challenge but also great recognition and reward for company secretaries and their wider community.
2010 is going to be busy and I wonder what will be on the agenda next year? Whatever the detail, I think everyone is clear it's going to be 'upwards and onwards'!
By Caroline Evans

16th Mar 2010

ICSA Review of Higgs Guidance
Surely a recruiter couldn't offer much by way of informed opinion to this complex technical debate? I agree; but i was delighted to be given the opportunity to attend the 16th March session most ably-led by Seamus Gillen and hosted by his Policy team, at which i learnt a great deal from the experts and contributed one or two comments that i hoped might have some relavance. By Caroline Evans

16th Mar 2010

Liverpool University Business School
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in the UK. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

12th March 2010

Top-Consultant Recruitment Conference.
BLT was voted 'Best Management Consultancy Recruitment Consultancy' by Top-Consultant readers. Our 6th number one spot in 9 years. Thanks to everyone who voted.

Don Leslie took the top individual recruiter award for the second year running, and Angela Heath took the second place slot. This is Angela's third appearance in Top-Consultant's individual recruiter Hall of Fame.

Finally, BLT's 'channels to candidates' outstripped all but Michael Page in recruiters' market penetration. Stay tuned for pictures of the evening.

11th Mar 2010

Edinburgh Napier University
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Scotland. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

5th Mar 2010

Warwick Business School
BLT presented on how MBAs can engage with headhunters and recruitment agencies. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

2nd Mar 2010

Bowling Secretaries Over!
CSS - together with the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (WCCSA) - struck lucky with a first-class networking event aimed at company secretaries in the early stages of their professional career.

For more information on the WCCSA and how to join click here.

25th Feb 2010

What's in an AGM
Michelle and Nicola found out at this year's CSSPG's Annual General Meeting. Members old and new gathered at Royal Over-Seas League, James Street on Thursday 25th February 2010 to receive the Chairman's Report, review the Accounts for the year, re-appoint the Auditor, elect Officers, agree the subscription levels and discuss any other business relating to the professional practice group.

This was followed by dinner and talk from Seamus Gillen, Director of Policy, ICSA. He delivered an encouraging and insightful speech about the ICSA and its plans for this year, focussing on the growth and expansion of membership, rebranding of the institute and, most importantly, raising the profile of the company secretarial profession, particularly in the not-for-profit sector.

24th Feb 2010

Surrey School of Management
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

23rd Feb 2010

Up with the NEDs! (by Caroline Evans)
I spent last Tuesday in the company of a very important group of people; non-executive directors. We were all on an extremely well run and informative technical course run by the ICSA. For my co-participants it was a refresher day, focussing on key areas of the extensive legislation, much of it very new and complex, that applies to their role. For me it was my first insight into exactly how demanding the NED remit is.

It was daunting to discover the extent of their responsibilities but very reassuring also the see how much legislation and guidance is in place - and how well-qualified the NEDs I met are! It has made a very positive lasting impression on me. The number of NEDs is declining and I can understand why many people might baulk at the challenge but as the day taught me; our boards and investors - and all of us in fact - need our NEDs.

22nd Feb 2010

INSEAD
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

11th Feb 2010

Oxford Brookes University Business School Masters Level Consultancy Workshop
Network Rail couldn't deliver BLT on time to present on the state of the management consultancy market in the UK. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

9th Feb 2010

CSS Breakfast Seminar
Annual Report & Accounts - what they are and why they matter!

A big thank to everyone who attended and to Victoria Penrice for presenting our most successful seminar so far! Victoria did a great job in giving us an insightful presentation on how to handle the practicalities and politics surrounding the Annual Report & Accounts process.

Click on the blog to see Caroline's follow-up discussion with Victoria Penrice.

8th Feb 2010

Bath School of Management
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

5th Feb 2010

Scottish MBA/PostGrad Fair
BLT had a stand at the Fair. if you didn't want to queue, give Don Leslie a call for advice.

4th Feb 2010

Strathclyde Business School
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

4th Feb 2010

University of Edinburgh Business School
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

29th Jan 2010

Newcastle University Business School
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

27th Jan 2010

Durham Business School
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

22nd Jan 2010

Aston Business School
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

19th Jan 2010

Delta Economics speaks about the impact of the recession on entrepreneurs
Our 2010 Breakfast Seminar Series begins with Rebecca Harding, founder and Managing Director of Delta Economics. Rebecca will talk about the impact that the recession has had on entrepreneurs and their businesses across the world. Don't miss out, please RSVP to Stephen to attend this free event at BLT's office.

19th Jan 2010

Manchester Business School
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

14th Jan 2010

IESE, Barcelona
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

12th Jan 2010

Trinity College, Dublin
BLT presented at the School on the current state of the management consultancy market in Europe. Contact Geri if you are an alumni or a current student, and you'd like more information.

15th Dec 2009

CSS meet the President...
of the ICSA that is at this year's Annual Banquet. Caroline, Michelle and Nicola once again had the pleasure of hosting a very entertaining table at the London Guildhall on 15th Dec. The chilly weather certainly didn't cool anyone's enthusiasm for a very sociable occasion! It's an event we have been attending now for a number of years, each one different but as memorable as the one before.

A champagne reception, followed by dinner and talks from R. Anderson Cowe President ICSA and Tim Waterstone founder of Waterstone's bookstores, the magnificent surroundings of the Guildhall was once again the ideal venue in which to start the festive celebrations!

It was good to see some of you there and for those we missed we hope to catch up soon.

10th Dec 2009

EDHEC Business School
BLT presented at the Nice campus on the European management consultancy market for MBAs. Contact Geri for information.

7th Dec 2009

Here come the CSPPG girls!
Michelle and Nicola would like to congratulate the CSSPG on the success of their annual Christmas Party held at The Last Bar on the 7th December.

It's was a well attended event and a great way to meet new faces and network in a relaxed social setting. It was particularly enlightening for us to learn more about the hot topics for those of you in the professions.

To find out more about the Group and how to join please visit www.icsa.org.uk

1st Dec 2009

Pure Indulgence!
Pure Indulgence! Not something one would typically associate with the life of a company secretary, so when the opportunity came to participate in some well deserved relaxation we jumped at the chance to sponsor the Molton Brown Pure Indulgence evening that Kerry Porritt hosted on behalf of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in early December at the Royal Exchange in the City of London.

With several long established livery members with impressive company secretarial careers in attendance, it was a unique opportunity for junior company secretaries to network and learn more about the Livery Company and its importance; both in terms of the support it provides to the profession and in respect of its considerable charitable activities.

The rich aromas and cosy, sylish setting of the Royal Exchange store gave a very festive feel to the evening; during which we all indulged in the complementary wine, nibbles, and complementary hand massage, shopped with a £10 voucher and left with a delightful goodie bag.

The lucky winners of the CSS raffle prizes were:.

Catherine Odigie

1st Dec 2009

IAE-Aix> /Institute d'Administration des Entreprises/
BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market in Europe. For more information, please contact Geri.

26th Nov 2009

Leicester Business School
BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market for Masters and MBAs. Contact Geri if you have any questions.

20th Nov 2009

TopMBA Careers Conference
BLT provided a speaker for a presentation on the changing face of the MBA.

19th Nov 2009

Hult International Business School
Update on the management consultancy market for MBAs. If you missed the event, contact Geri.

18th Nov 2009

CSS - Celebrating Success
What better way to round up an inconsistent 2009 than by celebrating this year's stories of achievement and success!

Sponsoring the ICSA Awards Ceremony at The Brewery on 18th November was a first for CSS but it certainly won't be the last.

We were thrilled - if a little frightened! - to play an active part in such a positive and upbeat evening celebrating the profession and properly recognizing the imperative role that the Company Secretary plays in ensuring the commercial effectiveness of all sorts of business, from the 'bluechips' to the niche entities. It's a message we really support and advocate.

This key industry event, highlighted the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm needed to become first-class in our field and it was great to see this being widely acknowledged, particularly by contributions and active participation from outside the industry.

The speakers, Sarah Montague and Paul Myners, were both entertaining and inspiring and it was clear that everyone involved took great pleasure in celebrating with like-minded professionals in an impressive social setting.

The introduction of the ICSA Hermes Transparency in Governance Awards certainly signals increasing importance of transparency in governance. It's a crucial development and an area we have been focusing on following increasing demand from our clients for dedicated corporate governance professionals. In 2010 this trend is surely set to rise so watch this space!

Finally, we would like to congratulate Jennifer Wright from PwC Legal LLP for winning the CSS 'The One To Watch' award at this years ICSA Company Secretarial/ Hermes Transparency in Corporate Governance Awards Dinner.

Photographer: Simon Wright

17th Nov 2009

Cranfield School of Management
Update on the management consultancy market for MBAs. Contact Geri if you have any questions.

16th Nov 2009

Red Quadrant Launch Party
BLT attended the launch event of this innovative and new public sector consultancy. Red Quadrant operate as a network of independent consultant, who act as a community. Their aim is to enable the public sector to solve its own problem; removing the public sector over-reliance on consulting services.

In order to find out more about Red Quadrant, or management consulting in the public sector in general, read our blog or contact Stephen.

16th Nov 2009

Instituto de Impresa, Madrid
Update on the European consultancy market. Contact Geri if you couldn't attend and would like to hear more.

12th Nov 2009

Nottingham University Business School
Update on the management consultancy market for MBAs, MScs and MAs. Contact Geri for any details or with questions.

11th Nov 2009

Bradford University School of Management
BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Geri if you missed the event.

10th Nov 2009

Birmingham Business School
BLT presented to MBAs and Masters students at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Geri. for more information.

5th Nov 2009

EM Lyon Business School
BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market in Europe. MBAs who missed the event should contact Geri.

4th Nov 2009

Regent's College
BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market in Europe. MBAs who missed the event should contact Geri.

2nd Nov 2009

PA Consulting Alumni Event, London
BLT sponsored the bottle of sweet sherry at the ex-PA Consulting meeting. Contact Catriona Cookson if you'd like to find out where PA-trained consultants are in demand.

30th Oct 2009

Judge Business School University of Cambridge
BLT spoke at the School on the management consultancy market. Cambridge MBAs and alumni who missed the event should contact Don.

22nd Oct 2009

Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School
BLT updated Vlerick MBAs on the management consultancy market. Contact Don.

20th Oct 2009

Lancaster University Management School
BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market. Lancester MBAs who missed the event should contact Don.

19th Oct 2009

Nottingham University Business School
BLT updated MScs and MAs on the management consultancy market.

If you missed the event, or would like to get in touch, please contact Don.

15th Oct 2009

The Indirect Tax Oscars!
BLT were delighted once again to be co-sponsors of the Tax Journal Indirect Tax Awards 2009, designed to award excellence in the field of Indirect Tax over the last year. In 2008, the inaugural awards were a great success; as well as celebrating the achievements of the winners, the evening proved a great opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues over a glass or two of wine.

15th Oct 2009

Grenoble Ecole de Management
BLT discussed how MBAs can engage with headhunters and recruitment agencies.

"It was valuable for the contacts of specific recruitment agencies and the support offered to students after the presentation is also highly appreciated by students."

If you missed the event, or would like to get in touch, please contact Don.

13th Oct 2009

Leeds University Business School
BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market. Leeds MBAs who missed the event should contact Don.

9th Oct 2009

London School of Economics
BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market and opportunities for Masters students, in conjunction with the LSE Management Consultancy Fair.

If you missed the event, or would like to get in touch, please contact Don.

7th Oct 2009

UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business
BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market and opportunities for MBAs in Ireland, the UK and continental Europe, joining with consultants from McKinsey, Prospectus and PricewaterhouseCoopers to bin the blarney and dish the dirt on the consulting sector.

"There are two specific reasons I can recommend engaging Don Leslie to present his experiences of the consulting scene - firstly, for those schools who may not have a specialist in consulting in their career service, his knowledge of the market is invaluable for those wanting to go into the sector. Secondly, if London is a target for any of the MBA graduates, Don knows this scene from big consulting houses to smaller boutique players like the back of his hand."

If you missed it, contact Don.

6th Oct 2009

Imperial College Business School
BLT was presenting at the School on the management consultancy market and opportunities for the MBAs and Masters students. If you missed it, contact Don.

1st Oct 2009

Market Review and Salary Survey
BLT gives an update on the management consultancy market, consultancy jobs, hiring trends and salaries. You can download the latest quarterly review here. For any questions and advice, or with feedback, please contact Don.

29th Sep 2009

BLT in the Community
As part of BLT's CSR outreach programme a team from BLT and CSS visited George Green's School, London E14 to participate in "Head to Head", a session for 16-17 year old students on being interviewed, in order to help them apply for higher education or employment. If you'd like to be part of our community help programme, contact Guy Barrand.

7th Sep 2009

Welcome Stephen Humphreys
Stephen joins BLT as a Recruitment Consultant specialising in the Government/ Public Sector area. He can be contacted here.

25th Aug 2009

INSEAD
BLT celebrated the 50th anniversary of Europe's first business school with the presentation to the class of December 2009 on prospects in the European consultancy markets.

Students who missed the event, and INSEAD Alumni who seek advice, should contact Angela Heath.

31 Jul 2009

MC market review - July
Talking to clients and candidates BLT conducted its latest market review about the management consultancy market. You can read more on BLT's blog, find the result of the survey uploaded to Slideshare, or see a short video summary from Don on YouTube. If you would like to share your thoughts or hear more, contact Don.

14 Jul 2009

JCI-BLT-AIESEC Networking event
BLT organised a Networking event, again: "Job Hunting in A Recession". This is the first time though when BLT has engaged with JCI London members as well as AIESEC alumni on the same occasion. We are always interested in partnering with other organisations which have similar aims. If you missed the event, but would like to hear more, contact Don. Alternatively see a short video on our YouTube channel; or read more on BLT's blog. The presentation from the event is available also on Slideshare.

9th Jul 2009

CSS and the Third Sector
This new title for what has more traditionally been known as the Not-for-Profit or charitable arena reflects a new focus, rising profile and growing significance of this market, as well as its increasing alignment with other business sectors. On Thursday 9th July CSS attended the ICSA's Charity Secretaries Group seminar at the ICSA's offices at 16 Park Crescent.

8th Jul 2009

Shooting the Bacardi Breeze!
CSS's hectic diary of summer parties continues unabated! Last week the CSPPG was our host at the Bombay Sapphire Dusk Bar at Somerset House. As affiliate members of this networking group for Chartered Secretaries specialising in the professional practice arena, we enthusiastically sampled cocktails and canapés with old friends and new contacts. Great fun on all counts!

For more info on the CSPPG and how to join please visit the website of ICSA.

1st Jul 2009

AWCS Artistic Fair

The CSS sponsored AWCS Summer Party at the Bankside Gallery was a perfect setting for pink champagne, strawberries and canapés over which 150+ members and guests mingled. We met up with old friends and made new ones. The generously donated raffle prizes were the icing on the cake for several lucky winners.

4th Jun 2009

Cardiff Business School
Don updated the MBAs on the management consultancy market and the current market situation. CBS Alumni who missed the event should contact Don Leslie for any inquiries.

Consultant, Miller Research Ltd.

3rd Jun 2009

Career Cast
BLT sat on the red sofa with Anne Swain, Google and corporate recruiters for the launch of Career Cast, a live streamed webinar. A recruitment chat show. Click on the link below to watch the video.

2nd Jun 2009

Don speaking on Online Recruitment Conference 2009
Don gave a detailed account of how BLT has embraced web 2.0. (from professional networking to Twitter, from blogging to YouTube) to find new ways of engaging candidates and clients. Don was joined by Paul Harrison from Carve Consulting who has been working with BLT on the e-Marketing initiatives.

"Really enjoyed your slot at the conference"

Creative Advertising and Media Manager, RBS

"Thank you for your contribution to the Onrec.com event. I loved your presenting style, and the content certainly gave me a couple of areas to go and reconsider."

Consultant, CPH Consulting

Check out the conference agenda

Those who missed the event or who would like to hear more, contact Don Leslie.

2nd Jun 2009 

Boutique Recruiter hosts Boutique Evening

In order to dress for success you must shop successfully so, with this in mind, CSS held an exclusive pre-sale networking event last night at the LK Bennett Royal Exchange store. Our clients and candidates - ladies working at all levels in the Company Secretarial field - mixed business and pleasure as they indulged in some retail therapy and shared their views over a glass - or two - of champagne

There were bargains galore and many of our guests took full advantage of the specially reduced prices whilst others simply enjoyed the opportunity to chat and window shop.

 

As the photos reveal, it was, as ever, a popular event and one that we particularly look forward to hosting! Keep in touch and you'll be alerted to the next one.

26th May 2009

Judge Business School University of Cambridge
Don visited the Light Blues to share his experience on the trends of the management consulting market, and discuss how to break into this field in these difficult times.

Those who missed the event, can contact Don Leslie.

22nd May 2009

Kingston Business School
Don updated the MBA students about the state of the management consulting market and current opportunites. KBS MBA students who missed the event should contact Don Leslie.

21st May 2009

LexisNexis Taxation Awards 2009
In its ninth year, BLT are once again pleased to be major sponsors of the LexisNexis Taxation Awards. It was a fabulous evening, recognising team and individual achievement. Congratulations to the 2009 winners and all those shortlisted. As for the two awards BLT sponsor:.

Applause goes also to Grant Thornton Employer Solutions, London in 2009 as the Best Tax Team in a large firm! See you all again next year!

21st May 2009

MCA Industry Report 2009
The MCA revealed that the UK consulting industry grew by 5% in 2008, but is expected to contract by 5% in 2009. You can find useful insights from the evening on our YouTube channel. If you have a comment or would like to hear more, contact Don Leslie.

19th May 2009

CEBR MD gave an update on the economic climate and future projections
BLT organised and hosted an exclusive economics briefing - 'What will the economic climate for business be in 2010?' - for business decision makers, held by the Managing Director of CEBR, Mark Pragnell. He examined the lessons learnt from the financial crises and projected the outlook for the next few years. We thank Mark for the insight and all our partners for joining the discussion.

"Many thanks for inviting me to this morning's CEBR briefing, which I found very instructive and thought provoking."

A participant

If you wish to hear more about this, visit our blog, watch the VIDEO(!) on YouTube, join the discussion on Twitter and LinkedIn or contact Don Leslie.

14th May 2009

London Business School
BLT joined the MBA class at LBS to talk about summer internships with consulting firms. If you want to participate, the person who you need to contact is Dave Tretheway.

13th May 2009

Henley Business School
BLT updated Henley MBAs and EMBAs on the management consultancy market. Henley Alumni who missed the even should contact Don Leslie for advice.

6th May 2009

Welcome Tamas Nagy
Tamas joins BLT as a Marketing Executive to further develop BLT's marketing and communications initiatives, with special focus on its presence in the social media space. Have you seen us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube or read our blog and newsletter? If not, or if you have a comment, please get in touch with Tamas.

30th Apr 2009

Annual Livery Banquet
The Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators hosted their Annual Livery Banquet at Mansion House. With the presence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, the Master, Wardens and Court of the Company and distinguished guests and business colleagues, this evening was the event of the season for Company Secretaries in and around London!

29th Apr 2009

Rotterdam School of Management
BLT attended the London alumni meeting of RSM MBAs. Erasmus MBAs seeking advice on the consulting sector in Europe should contact the management consultancy recruitment team.

27th Apr 2009

MCA Management Awards 2009
BLT hosted a table at the most prestigious annual event in the consulting calendar. The BLT ladies looked glamorous, the BLT guests were good company, and Don's sporran behaved itself. We were pleased to see that a number of our clients won awards for their work.

23rd Apr 2009

London Alumni Club: How It All Began: Successful Entrepreneur Series
Lord Karan Bilimoria, Chairman and Founder of Cobra Beer, spoke at the London Business School on his experiences building the organisation. As LBS management consultancy recruiter of choice, BLT were the only recruiter at the event and used the event to network with LBS alumni and present opportunities in management consulting.
If you are an LBS Alumni and met Don or Catriona at the event, please feel free to contact us at 020 7419 0909 or mc@blt.co.uk.

21st Apr 2009

IE Business School, Madrid
Why does Don keep getting invited back to Madrid? Is it his Latin good looks? (Chorus of Nos). Is it his fluent Spanish (?Que?) Is it because he knows something about the management consultancy sector? Si! IE MBA students who missed the presentation should get in touch with Fernanda Diaz. IE Alumni who are thinking about moving into consultancy should contact Don at dfl@blt.co.uk.

8th Apr 2009

London Business School - Summer Placements for MBAs
BLT is working with the London Business School to find MBA students consulting placements within UK consultancies. On April 8th, Don Leslie presented the project to students and illustrated how BLT are helping LBS students to overcome the current market situation and gain a foothold in the management consultancy field.

30th Mar 2009

Focus & Smart Choices - Recruitment for Recruiters Workshop
BLT HR joined forces with employment law specialists Fox Williams LLP and Coaching Consultancy ThinkFeelKnow, to deliver a cleverly designed workshop for Senior Recruiters. Recognising the particularly difficult employment market for in-house recruiters at the moment, the event was specifically designed to give participants a competitive advantage in their next career move. For more information on upcoming events like this, please contact Paul Grafton, head of our HR recruitment team.

25th Mar 2009

Seminar at the London Stock Exchange
This seminar, organised by the Association of Women Solicitors (AWS), did not only give an overview of the history of this great City institution, but also helped us make a little sense of the present financial turmoils. At least it gave us first-hand exposure to life in the front line of the market!

18th Mar 2009

River's Memorial Lecture
The annual River's Memorial Lecture was hosted by the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators at Drapers Hall in the City. Caroline from our CSS team gladly took up the invitation and connected with other attendees to hear the latest about the Company Secretarial profession.

17th Mar 2009

CSS at the House of Commons!
Michelle and Nicola attended the ICSA Careers Evening, where they mixed and mingled with qualified Chartered Secretaries, ICSA members, potential entrants into the profession, University Career Advisors and ICSA staff, helped out with advice wherever they could and enjoyed the fabulous setting on the terraces of the House of Commons. See their blog about it here.

17th Mar 2009

Melbourne Business School
The Northern Line doesn't go that far south, unfortunately. So we invited London Alumni of MBS (LAMBS) to come to BLT instead. For a networking event, not a barbecue. Don Leslie talked about the current market and the recruitment industry.
If you're an alumni from MBS and not yet in contact with LAMBS, email David Paynter. If you are interested in a career in management consultancy or have any questions regarding yesterday's presentation, contact Don Leslie at BLT.

19th Mar 2009

CSR presentation
City Action came to our offices today to present opportunities for us to get involved in charitable work and give back to those in need.

13th Mar 2009

Warwick Business School
BLT discussed the similarities and differences between Recruitment Agencies (like wot BLT is) and Headhunters (don't call us, we'll call you), and gave some advice to MBA students about getting on the radar with both.

Warwick MBA alumni are welcome to contact Geri Brown for a copy of the presentation. Or if you're looking for support in your job search, contact Don Leslie.

11th Mar 2009

Said Business School, Oxford
Networking & Creative Job Search Panel. Students picked BLT's brains on current issues and areas of growth and development.

For more information on entry paths into management consultancy, please contact Don Leslie.

9th Mar 2009

Durham Business School
Where are the consulting jobs? MBAs were invited to hear BLT's views. Email Marcia Hoynes if you missed the event. Alumni interested in a career in management consulting, contact Don Leslie directly.

6th Mar 2009

Top-Consultant.com: Recruiting in a Tough Market
Top-Consultant invited to Mayfair for the management consultancy recruiter event 2009 to exchange news, views and opinions about the UK consulting sector and recognize the 2009 recruiter award winners. It was another great year for BLT, coming 2nd for Candidate Reach, and winning both Best Individual Recruitment Consultant (Don Leslie) and Best Recruitment Firm 2009!

Congratulations to the MC team from everyone at BLT!

5th Mar 2009

"Fairtrade and the Recession" - Cass Business School
Breakfast briefing and debate on "Fairtrade and the Recession: What's the impact?". Participants exchanged views on whether the global economic downturn will have a major impact on the Fairtrade movement.

4th Mar 2009

Leicester Business School
MAs, MScs and MBAs were invited to hear BLT's views on the state of the management consultancy sector.

If you missed the session, contact John Constantinou and Alumni interested in working as management consultants should send Don Leslie an email.

2nd Mar 2009

Aberdeen Business School
Don flew up north to Aberdeen, where he gave his session on careers in management consulting for MBAs.

If you missed it, contact Nicki Duncan. If you're an Alumni and are interested in a career in the field, contact Don Leslie.

26th Feb 2009

London Business School
BLT joined London Business School's Alumni, Sloan and Executive MBA students at their annual Executive Search Networking Evening. If you didn't manage to hook up with Angela Heath or Catriona Cookson, call 020 7419 0909 or email lbs@blt.co.uk.

24th Feb 2009

Thames Valley University
MBAs and masters in International Management listened in on Don's Careers in Management Consultancy presentation.

If you missed it or didn't find us, contact Naushaba Singh at the school. If you're an Alumni and are interested in a career in the field, contact Don Leslie.

20th Feb 2009

Top-Consultant Virtual Careers Fair
BLT was busy video-chatting with candidates and consultancies alike at the second virtual careers fair hosted by top-consultant.com. More information on the event can be found here.

12th Feb 2009

Oxford Brookes University Business School Masters Level Consultancy Workshop
MBA students and Alumni interested in careers in the management consultancy sector listened closely to Don's consulting market update on Thursday.

OB students who missed the update should contact Richard Beresford for a copy of the slides and interested alumni can contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk to discuss possibilities further.

5th Feb 2009

2nd Scottish MBA/PostGrad Fair, Edinburgh
BLT had a stand at the fair, and Don Leslie gave students the details on routes into a consulting career. Contact Don at dfl@blt.co.uk for more.

5th Feb 2009

Strathclyde Business School
Right after the Scottish MBA/PostGrad Fair, Don met with SBS students and alumni to talk to them about careers management consultancy.
SBS students who missed the presentation should contact Irene Aitkenhead-Taylor for a copy of the slides. SBS alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

5th Feb 2009

University of Edinburgh Business School
Don kept busy today and after the Scottish MBA/PostGrad Fair and his presentation at Strathclyde, he finished the day with his update on the management consultancy market at University of Edinburgh Business School.

UEBS students who missed the presentation should contact Aidan Hetherington for a copy of the slides. UEBS alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

5th Feb 2009

"Recruiting Overseas Talent" Seminar
BLT's breakfast seminar on immigration policy turned out to be a huge success. Mark Barnett, Head of Immigration at solicitors Steeles Law (www.steeleslaw.co.uk) presented all the details on the various UK work permit schemes to secure non-EU professional talent for their organizations. More than 25 recruitment professionals from FTSE companies, big Four accountancy firms, City law firms and management consultancies attended and greatly appreciated Mark's expertise and insights into the field. If you've missed the event, you can download the presentation here. Should you have any questions, please contact Mark Barnett directly or Becky Smith at BLT.

4th Feb 2009

Bath School of Management
Don from BLT gave an overview of the prospects for current MBA students in the management consultancy market.
BSM students who missed the presentation should contact Merwyn Manson. BSM alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

30th Jan 2009

Westminster Business School
Don gave his update on the management consultancy market to Westminster Alumni and MBA students.
The presentation, full of tools and info on how to make it in the management consultancy sector, once again captured the audience, as the following feedback from an MBA student illustrates:

Westminster students who missed the presentation should contact Karen Powell-Williams for a copy of the slides. Westminster alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

23rd Jan 2009

Aston Business School
Don gave his update on the management consultancy market to Aston Alumni and MBA students.
Aston students who missed the presentation should contact Angela Edkins for a copy of the slides. Aston alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

22nd Jan 2009

Cardiff School of Management
Don gave his update on the management consultancy market to Cardiff School of Management Alumni and MBA students.
Cardiff students who missed the presentation should contact Julia Fallon for a copy of the slides. CSM/UWIC alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

20th Jan 2009

Newcastle University Business School
Don gave his update on the management consultancy market Newcastle University Business School.
Newcastle students who missed the presentation should contact David Levinson for a copy of the slides. Newcastle alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

13th Jan 2009

Instituto De Empresa, Madrid
BLT updated IE MBAs and Masters on the state of the consulting market. Some of the feedback we received from participants:

IE Alumni should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk for advice.

7th Jan 2009

Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School
BLT updated Vlerick MBAs on the management consultancy market and the prospects for employment in 2009.

Vlerick MBAs should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk for advice.

25th Dec 2008 - 4th Jan 2009

BLT/CSS was closed for our Xmas/New Year's break

17th Dec 2008

BLT Xmas Party
We returned to the "Wine Cellar Room" at the The Bleeding Heart to enjoy a wonderfully tasty meal, pull Christmas crackers and welcome BLT's very own and highly secret Santa.

5th Dec 2008

Institute of Business Consultants
BLT contributed to the IBC's "Masters of The Universe" event, introducing consultancy as a career. Contact BLT's Catriona Cookson for advice on entry points into the profession.

2nd Dec 2008

Cranfield School of Management
BLT updated Cranfield Masters and MBAs on the state of the consultancy market. If you missed it, or are a Cranfield alumni seeking advice, contact Dave Tretheway at BLT on 020 7419 0909.

24th Nov 2008

Edengene "Winning In A Downturn" launch
BLT participated in this Edengene event at their Mayfair offices. TV Directors filmed the event, and Don Leslie was interviewed. To get involved in Edengene's credit crunch survey, go to www.edengenesurvey.com. For a 2009 update on Sir John Harvey-Jones' "Leading Through A Downturn", contact Sinead Hunt.

20th Nov 2008

Indirect Tax Awards 2008
BLT is delighted to have sponsored the inaugural Indirect Tax Awards 2008, held at Glaziers Hall, London. The evening was exceptionally well attended, and a great night was had by all. For information on the winners and photos from the event, visit www.indirecttaxawards.co.uk.

BLT would like to congratulate all the winners!

20th Nov 2008

London Business School
BLT joined McKinsey, OC&C, PRTM and Diamond to field questions from EMBAs, Sloan students and LBS Alumni about consulting career opportunities beyond the traditional milkround process. LBS students and alumni seeking advice on 2009 opportunities in the management consultancy sector should contact BLT on 020 7419 0909, or email Angela Heath.

19th Nov 2008

AIESEC Alumni Meeting
Around 60 alumni from student NGO AIESEC held their inaugural meeting at BLT Towers. If you are a former AIESECer who wants to reconnect with the organisation, visit the website of the AIESEC UK Alumni Association or contact Wolfgang Stadler at BLT.

19th Nov 2008

Leeds University Business School
MBAs, MScs and MAs were shown how to seek out consulting roles by Don Leslie. LUBS alumni should contact him at dfl@blt.co.uk for advice.

18th Nov 2008

Birmingham Business School
Postgraduate students at BBS got the lowdown on the highlife in consulting. If you went to BBS and want help with consulting careers, contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

13th Nov 2008

London Business School
BLT met the full-time MBA cohort. If you're an LBS alumni or student and you want to explore consultancy outside the top tier firms, send an e-mail to Angela Heath at BLT, or call her on 020 7419 0909.

12th Nov 2008

Bradford University School of Management
Bradford MBAs heard the latest news on the consulting scene. If you missed it, or are a Bradford alumni seeking advice on a consulting career, contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

11th Nov 2008

BLT's Winter Warmer
Following on from the success of last year's private shopping event at the LK Bennett's flagship store in Covent Garden, BLT couldn't resist a little retail therapy again in 2008. With the cold nights drawing in, what better excuse to get all of the ladies together for a night of champagne, delicious canapés and, of course, some shopping! With 130 clients joining us for the evening, it was the perfect excuse to put faces to names and make new contacts along the way. And for those strong-willed ladies who managed to resist the call of the handbags and shoes, there was a wonderful goodie bag to take home which included a beautiful LK Bennett necklace, a silver BLT compact mirror and some tasty Green & Blacks chocolate.
Not only was it a great chance to catch up, but it was also for a good cause. This year we introduced a charity raffle in aid of Breast Cancer Care, which raised over £400. This raffle was a roaring success, despite a few hiccups along the way; namely, the embarrassing scenario that occurred when name after name of BLT employee was pulled out of the hat! But eventually the great prizes from our sponsors went to good (non-BLT!) homes.

We were delighted with the sponsorship we received from some of our key contacts/suppliers and want to take this opportunity to thank them once again.

• Whippet - www.whippet.co.uk
  Agency specialising in Branding, Campaigns and Communications; donated:
  Hotel Chocolat Hamper
  Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Red Wine
  
• Realise - www.realise.com
  Web based Solutions Company; donated:
  Chancery Court Luxury Spa voucher (£100)
  
• Equiniti - www.equiniti.com
  Integrated service in Share Registration, Retail Investor Services and Employee Benefit; donated:
  Moet & Chandon Champagne
  
• Carve Consulting - www.carveconsulting.com
  London engagement specialist that helps organisations build and manage their brand - at a corporate, employer or product level; donated:
  Molton Brown, Luxury Gift Box
  
• The Bleeding Heart - www.bleedingheart.co.uk
  Fine French Restaurant noted as "choice of the corporate aristocracy"; donated:
  Exclusive Meal for Two with Wines
  
• IHC - www.ihc.co.uk
  Specialising in Medical and Health Insurance Broking; donated:
  Space NK Vouchers (£50)
  
• Telanova - www.telanova.com
  IT Systems and Services; donated:
  Veuve Cliquot Champagne
  

Without their support the raffle would not have been possible!

We must also congratulate our prize winners:

Caroline Johnston, Siobhan Kinsella, Helen Jenkins, Faith Pengelly, Anna McLaren, Lorraine Boyle, Roz Benson, Jackie Fox and Aarti Bhasin

And just like last year we also offered a business card prize draw, with the lucky winners receiving a 1st prize of £200 and 2nd prize £100 LK Bennett vouchers to spend in store. Congratulations to:

1^st = £200 - Caroline Drake
2^nd = £100 - Julie Seeney

BLT would like to thank everybody that came along and made the evening such a success. It really was a wonderful, fun and feel-good occasion and we look forward to seeing you all there again!
And on that note, let's share a few thoughts from those who were there - a little taster for those who are already anticipating next years event!

5th Nov 2008

Lancaster University Management School
"Thanks for coming to see us. Your presentation was the best we've had."
For the latest on the consulting market at home and abroad contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

4th Nov 2008

Nottingham University Business School
Update on the management consultancy market for MScs and MAs. Nottingham Alumni who missed it should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk for more information.

3rd Nov 2008

National Breast Cancer Awareness
National Breast Cancer Awareness day came to BLT on Monday. In order to raise money for Breast Cancer Care everyone at BLT wore something pink and were charged £1 for the privilege. This wasn't entirely altruistic because the fine for anyone turning up for work sans pink was a massive £3. So it was that the BLT offices looked like a flock of flamingos had turned up for a business meeting.

So, Pink Day at BLT: the rules of fashion were broken, reputations were ruined, secrets were revealed and £70 was raised for charity. All in all, a good day!

25th Oct 2008

The 2008 FDA Ball
BLT sponsored the fast-streamers party. Civil servants wanting to find out about careers in consulting should contact Graham Shearer.

24th Oct 2008

QS Top MBA Careers Conference
Don Leslie was a panellist at the annual conference for MBA careers advisers. If you want to know why eunuchs make good leaders, or arrange for a BLT speaker to visit your campus, contact Don at dfl@blt.co.uk.

23rd Oct 2008

Nottingham University Business School
BLT updated the School's MBAs on the consulting market. Nottingham Alumni should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk for more information.

22nd Oct 2008

Instituto De Empresa, Madrid
The Consulting Club at IE invited BLT to discuss opportunities in consulting and "Invaluable information on the London market".
IE alumni wanting more information should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

11th Oct 2008

AIESEC "Heading for The Future" Conference
BLT spoke about how to use a recruitment agency from the point of view of both an employee and an employer.

AIESEC alumni can obtain a copy of the slides for the presentation from Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk. Alumni who've lost touch with AIESEC should go to www.aiesec.co.uk/alumni

10th Oct 2008

Aussie Annual Alumni Ball 2008
BLT were sponsors of the London gathering of AGSM, MBS and MGSM MBAs at their annual get-together. Strictly Ballroom it wasn't. A great event - thanks for involving us!

9/10th Oct 2008

Top-Consultant Careers Fair
Thanks for popping on to Stand 14 again. Sorry if you didn't win the prize draw for the jeroboam of Rioja. If we said we'd contact you post-fair, and we haven't, do give us a nudge. E-mail Louise Ayling.

8th Oct 2008

BLT sponsors inaugural Indirect Tax awards
For more information, click here.

8th Oct 2008

Guy Barrand writes article on Indirect Tax on the global stage
Click here to read on...

25th Sep 2008

Open University Business School
Don gave his "Careers in Consulting" presentation for the regional group in Redhill.

OU students and alumni who missed the event can contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk for guidance.

24th Sep 2008

IBC Internal Consulting Event
Angela Heath and Catriona Cookson from BLT took part. If you'd like to find out more about internal consulting opportunities, contact Angela or Catriona on 020 7419 0909.

15/16th Sep 2008

UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business
BLT spent two days in Dublin, meeting UCD's MBA class of 2008/09 and giving one-to-one sessions on prospects in management consultancy. The sector in Ireland, the UK and elsewhere was covered. UCD alumni in London can contact Don Leslie for up-to-date news on management consultancy: dfl@blt.co.uk.

September 2008

20 Years in VAT Recruitment
We are celebrating Liz Watt working within BLT for the last 20 years. Congratulations Liz!

20th Jun 2008

AIESEC 60th Anniversary - Emirates Stadium
BLT sponsored the Alumni Awards. AIESEC Alumni wishing to find out more about BLT services should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk or call him on 020 7419 0909.

16th Jun 2008

Wolfgang Stadler joins BLT as an AIESEC trainee
Wolfgang joined BLT this summer to learn all about recruitment and gain international experience.

10th Jun 2008

Henley Management College
A return visit to one of the most beautifully situated business school campuses for our update on the consulting sector. "extremely informative and a welcome reality check" "...great to hear an objective view of how to research and pursue opportunities within consulting" Henley MBA's who couldn't make it should e-mail Don Leslie dfl@blt.co.uk for advice.

June 2008

Association of Women Company Secretaries Summer Party
CSS was again delighted to sponsor th Association of Women Company Secretaries Summer Party. As long time supporters of the group, we firmly believe the AWCS is a vitally important part of the ICSA, offering excellent professional development and networking opportunities. And - as regular participants of the Summer Party - we know, we know it's always a very enjoyable occasion! If you aren't a member yet (and you should be!), contact the Membership Secretary via the ICSA website - www.icsa.org.uk.

June 2008

Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries
Last month we sponsored the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries, Master's Charity Dinner at Carpenters' Hall in the City of London. The City Livery companies have provided a uniquely valuable service in promoting business and supporting various communities for centuries and CSS was pleased to play a small part in raising funds to further this work.

22nd May 2008

LexisNexis Taxation Awards 2008
BLT Tax Team were proud to sponsor the Best Team in a Large Firm at the LexisNexis Taxation Awards. Congratulations to Grant Thornton in Manchester who beat a strong field of contenders to win top prize.

12th May 2008

Portsmouth Business School
The BLT team supported the Business School with a presentation on the international consulting market during the open evening for Masters and MBA students.

1st April 2008

Management Consultancy Sector Review, Q1, 2008
If you are a management consultant working in a UK management consultancy, or an aspiring consultant hoping to join a top-tier strategy house, business consultancy or boutique, you'll find the BLT Management Consultancy quarterly review a useful tool.

28th Mar 2008

Westminster Business School
BLT presented on careers in consulting, Contact the careers office for more information.

10th Mar 2008

Leeds Business School
PhDs, MBAs, Masters and Undergraduates heard about the latest opportunities in the consultancy sector from the BLT team.

3rd Mar 2008

Bath School of Management
A good session with the full-time and part-time MBA class on prospects in management consultancy "Will the credit crunch affect recruitment?" was the question on everyone's lips. If you missed the answer, contact Don Leslie on dfl@blt.co.uk.

29th Feb 2008

Top-Consultant Conference
No awards this year, only a mention in despatches for the BLT management consultancy team.

26th Feb 2008

Leicester Business School
MAs, MScs, MBAs gathered to hear the BLT team evangelise for the consulting industry.

12th Feb 2008

Ashridge School of Management
The BLT working dinner on consulting careers was a hit with the audience. 4.6 out of 5. - "Great Presentation" - "That is exactly what we need" - "Consultancy not for me, but great to hear about the real world"

8th Feb 2008

Scottish MBA Fair
Don Leslie's tartan suit was only marginally more eye-catching than his presentation on management consulting. Thanks to everyone at Strathclyde and Edinburgh for organising the event.

5th Feb 2008

Newcastle Business School
BLT's presentation for MBAs on careers in Management Consultancy was well received by current and former students alike. If you missed it, contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

29th Jan 2008

Aston Business School
One of our management consultancy recruiters spent the afternoon with Aston MBAs discussing careers in consulting. If you are an Aston student or Alumnus who couldn't make it along to the event, contact mc@blt.co.uk.

22nd Jan 2008

Said Business School
BLT was a panelist at the Said/Oxford MBA networking event. If you are a Said student or alumnus and you want advice on careers in consulting, contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.

21st Jan 2008

Imperial College, Tanaka School
BLT presentation for MBAs on careers in Management Consultancy. Contact the careers office.