Evaluate competence to build professional success
As we all settle back into work after the seasonal break, many of us will be re-evaluating our professional lives and setting new goals for the year ahead.....
2020 / 2021 Edition
Presidents Blog
2020 A Year of Opportunity
What a year 2019 finally turned out to be; a changing of the prime ministerial guard, a snap election and whichever way we may feel about it individually, hopefully, a resolution to the impasse of Brexit.
Members at the heart of our success
It’s not certain what next year will bring for the country or our industry, but as the end of 2019 approaches, I think that we can be positive and proud of our progress and that of our colleagues in the sector....
Celebrating success at all levels
It is hard to believe that a year has passed since the IQ Fellows’ Lunch and Student Awards at the Tower of London. It was a great environment to celebrate the successes of students from the University of Derby Centre for Mineral Products. I look forward to returning this November to celebrate another year of academic achievements.
Making waves in recycling and sustainability
Celebrating what we do in the mineral extractives sector is something we should do more often.
Sharing innovation globally
Every now and again it is worth taking time to reflect that what each of us does in our daily jobs plays a small but important part in a much bigger global industry and profession, driving social and economic development and growth....
Diversity is key for an innovative industry
In my previous column, I outlined a number of the approaches and activities to drive innovation that the industry and IQ have undertaken over the years....
Driving knowledge and innovation
As we move into the second half of 2019, we as an Institute are focusing on the third pillar of the Strategy launched at last year Fellows’ Lunch.....
CPD driving leadership skills
Over the last quarter I have focused on the importance of leadership and how the Institute is supporting those who are destined to be the next generation of leaders in the industry.....
Developing an industry for the next generation
As President of the Institute of Quarrying, I aspire to ensure the long-term goals of the Institute are progressed.....