| Be an integral part of a forward-thinking, dynamic sector community that will foster closer collaboration with other business leaders managing or accountable for UK-based Shared Service organisations from across all industry sectors. |
| Members of the North West Shared Services Forum are entitled to take advantage of a host of inclusive benefits designed to inform and enhance their own individual work as well as provide their organisation with a voice to drive the sector forward regionally and nationally.
Key benefits include the opportunity to: |
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Access to a key resource of shared information through the North West Shared Services Forum website (www.sharedservicesforum.org.uk) enabling members to view documents such as, presentations, papers, research and news articles that other members have shared as well as submit their own material at any time. The website will be an invaluable reference tool and an aid to keeping abreast of developments in the sector. |
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Attend three annual half day Leaders Forum meetings, usually at a members centre in the North West with options for a tour of the facility. |
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Attend a full day annual members’ conference in September 2010 at a location in the North West. Up to five individuals can attend from each Forum member. |
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Become involved in 6 different working groups which focus on key topics determined by the members and which will promote understanding and improvement to current practice. |
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Participate in local skills development initiatives aimed at driving up capability within the industry. |
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Engage with Regional Development Agencies and other formal bodies that can provide specialist advice and support on new regional initiatives. |
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Determine specific benchmarking initiatives that will support identified member requirements. |
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Raise your organisation’s profile and help drive the sector forward effectively on a regional and national platform. |
