This is a foundation level course designed to be a really up to date survey of researching the British corporate sector.
It will help give perspective and depth not just to those working in information departments in the private sector and advisory firms, but is also a primer for information staff in the not-for profit organisations, public library reference and in local and regional government.
outcomes:- an understanding of British company growth to listing
- an understanding of listed company and limited company filings
- an understanding of how to structure research into British companies
programme:- development of companies in the UK with comparisons to Europe and the US
- company filings
- structuring research into British companies
- survey of sources covering British companies
speaker:Sylvia James , Management Consultant
Consultant specialising in business information provision.
Sylvia James has worked as a management consultant for many years. She has advised on projects for a wide range of international industrial and financial services companies and non-profit organisations as a researcher and consultant, specialising in all aspects of their business information provision. As part of her wide ranging consultancy activities, she writes articles and courses, lectures and holds management briefings in Europe, Asia and North America.
In 2007, Sylvia was awarded the ALA Brass Thomson Award for Excellence in Business Librarianship. View the ALA press release .
