Community Wealth Building – Finance

This webinar by Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) is second in a series of four topics in the Community Wealth Building (CWB) event programme. This event will help participants explore how, practically, inclusive business models can contribute to the other 4 pillars of CWB: Spending and Procurement, Workforce, Land and Property and Finance. This series of […]

Community Wealth Building – Workforce

This webinar is 1 in a series of 4 topics and forms the second part of Co-operative Development Scotland’s (CDS) CWB event programme aimed to help participants explore how, practically, inclusive business models can contribute to the other 4 pillars of CWB: Spending and Procurement, Workforce, Land and Property and Finance. This series of webinars […]

Closing the Gender Pay Divide: Strategies for Success

Our online session is for employers who want to understand the root causes of the gender pay gap and how they can relate to their business. The webinar will include: A presentation on gender inequality in the workplace including key considerations for SMEs How to identify inequalities in your business, and How to use this […]

Sustainable Smart Building International Capabilities

As the government and industry work towards net zero emissions by 2050, there are opportunities to develop digital frameworks for smart energy sector. Join Scottish Enterprise for a webinar on digitalisation of green energy and explore opportunities in renewable energy.

Offshore Wind Opportunities in Scotland

Join us for a webinar on the Scottish offshore wind industry. With the new ScotWind and INTOG leasing rounds there will be a massive surge of activity in Scottish waters.

Selling your business masterclass

Have you considered a succession plan for your business? It’s never too early to start thinking about your options. Employee ownership is fast becoming the preferred exit route for business owners. Aimed at business owners considering an exit from their company, this session will give attendees the opportunity to hear bus and coach company Shuttle […]

Community Wealth Building – Land and Property

Ready to continue your learning with Co-operative Development Scotland’s (CDS) Community Wealth Building programme? This is the third of four webinars that explore how inclusive business models can contribute to the four key pillars of CWB: spending and procurement, workforce, land and property and finance. Delivered by support partners of CDS (including the Scottish Land […]

Closing the Gender Pay Gap: Steps You Can Take

The workshop will begin with a brief outline of gender inequality in the workplace. This will include: - Understanding what inequality looks like - Identifying where to focus your time and resources - Roles within the business - How to track success It will also discuss Close the Gap’s work with IoD Scotland on the […]

GlobalScot: Energy Transition Briefing (Timeslot 1)

Following the announcement of our new strategy for economic transformation, our mission leads are keen to share this approach with the GlobalScot network directly. Join this session to hear from mission lead Suzanne Sosna on Energy Transition. This mission aims to accelerate technological innovation, supply chain capability and investment in manufacturing facilities and key infrastructure, […]

GlobalScot Briefing Session: Capital Investment to Drive Productivity (Timeslot 1)

Following the announcement of Scottish Enterprise’s new strategy for economic transformation, our mission leads are keen to share this approach directly with the GlobalScot network. Join this session to hear from mission lead Elaine Morrison on Driving Capital Investment for Productivity. Driving up levels of capital investment is critical to driving up productivity, leading to […]

GlobalScot Briefing Session: Capital Investment to Drive Productivity (Timeslot 2)

Following the announcement of Scottish Enterprise’s new strategy for economic transformation, our mission leads are keen to share this approach directly with the GlobalScot network. Join this session to hear from mission lead Elaine Morrison on Driving Capital Investment for Productivity. Driving up levels of capital investment is critical to driving up productivity, leading to […]

GlobalScot: Energy Transition Briefing (Timeslot 2)

Following the announcement of our new strategy for economic transformation, our mission leads are keen to share this approach with the GlobalScot network directly. Join this session to hear from mission lead Suzanne Sosna on Energy Transition. This mission aims to accelerate technological innovation, supply chain capability and investment in manufacturing facilities and key infrastructure, […]

GlobalScot: Scaling Innovation briefing (Timeslot 1)

Following the announcement of our new strategy for economic transformation, our mission leads are keen to share our approach with the GlobalScot network directly. Join this session to hear from mission lead Derek Shaw on Scaling Innovation. The Scaling Innovation mission will focus on industries where Scotland has the potential to scale internationally, as set […]

Community Wealth Building – Spending and Procurement

Ready to continue your learning with Co-operative Development Scotland’s (CDS) Community Wealth Building programme? This is the first of four webinars that explore how inclusive business models can contribute to the four key pillars of CWB: spending and procurement, workforce, land and property and finance. Delivered by support partners of CDS (including the Federation of […]

GlobalScot: Scaling Innovation briefing (Timeslot 2)

Following the announcement of our new strategy for economic transformation, our mission leads are keen to share our approach with the GlobalScot network directly. Join this session to hear from mission lead Derek Shaw on Scaling Innovation. The Scaling Innovation mission will focus on industries where Scotland has the potential to scale internationally, as set […]

Fair Work Workshop

Fair Work is an investment in everyone, for everyone. It can improve productivity, innovation, organisational reputation and recruitment. It can also reduce staff turnover and help create inclusive workplaces with a richness of talent and a diversity of ideas. For staff, Fair Work can increase financial security, physical health and psychological wellbeing. For businesses, it […]

Using AI for business and international growth

This webinar will help you understand artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential business uses. Get an introduction to AI technology, see practical steps for using it, and learn about its limitations.

Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service Continuous Improvement Workshop

Engineering Partnership Innovation Centre Keptie Road, Arbroath

If you're looking for ways to adopt sustainable continuous improvements in your business — especially to increase productivity and competitiveness — then this free workshop is for you. This breakfast workshop focuses on how to learn and understand Lean principles through fun, interactive exercises. The event will be hosted in partnership with Dundee and Angus […]

Fair Work Workshop

Fair Work is an investment in everyone, for everyone. It can improve productivity, innovation, organisational reputation and recruitment. It can also reduce staff turnover and help create inclusive workplaces with a richness of talent and a diversity of ideas. For staff, Fair Work can increase financial security, physical health and psychological wellbeing. For businesses, it […]