1. …dedicated to the development of professional associations PARN and PP4SD Environmental Sustainability SIG Professor Andy Friedman Director of PARN Launch Event, London 27 April 2009

2. …dedicated to the development of professional associations PARN is a non-profit independent organisation with a mission to: “increase the profile of issues relating to professionals, professionalism and professional bodies through research and networking with the aim of determining and promoting professional good practice". Professional Associations Research Network

3. …dedicated to the development of professional associations Professional Associations Research Network - PARN Set up in 1999 A research institute with members: investigating issues of concern for professional bodies 142 members 115 UK 15 Ireland 6Australia 5 Canada 1 Kenya

4. …dedicated to the development of professional associations Governance of PARN Steering Committee 15 representatives from our members Meets twice a year Consulted on all major issues Membership criteria to have or be moving toward: Entry requirements, based on education/experience Code of conduct/guidance Systems to maintain standards and quality Commitment to CPD

5. …dedicated to the development of professional associations PARN's Objectives To promote good practice among professional bodies To generate research for which there is demonstrable demand from professional bodies To increase the profile of research on professional bodies, professionalism and professionals To provide access to research results for professional bodies and the general public To facilitate networking among professional bodies To become the premier global knowledge base for professional bodies

6. …dedicated to the development of professional associations Conferences and workshops 2009 May 13 London: Diversity SIG Workshop May 14 London: CEO Master Class May 26 Sydney: Output Measurement of CPD May 29 Melbourne: Online CPD and Social Networking June 2 Canberra: Governance and Volunteers June 17 2009 Dublin: CPD Output Measurement June 23 Toronto: Self Regulation and Volunteer Management September 16 London: Fair access to the professions November 26 London: Future for the professions

7. …dedicated to the development of professional associations Research projects Main areas of research governance and strategic management CPD professional ethics member relations and routes to membership ops strategy: professionalisation of professional bodies Diversity in the professions/professional bodies Sustainable development Aim to generate models that add value to benchmarking research recommendations based on principles of good practice

8. …dedicated to the development of professional associations Research Outputs Books Routes and Requirements for Becoming Professionally Qualified, 2008 Online Support for CPD: Lessons from Practice, 2008 Governance and Volunteers, 2009 Online CPD and Social Networking, 2009 CPD: Models for Lifelong Learning and Revitalising Professionalism, 2010

9. …dedicated to the development of professional associations Research Outputs Snapshots –Governance 2008 –Diversity 2009 Reports –Approaches to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Measurement, 2008 –Linking Professional Bodies and Higher Education Institutions for the provision of CPD, 2008 Toolkits –Equality and Diversity 2008 –Fairer Recruitment 2009

10. …dedicated to the development of professional associations Consultancy & Other Services Consultancy –Governance reviews and evaluation support –Induction of Board/Council Members –Member Services supports: surveys and advice –Strategic reviews –CPD and Ethics reviews and facilitations Other Services –Member Enquiry Systems –CPD Spotlight –Newsletter –PARN SIGs: Diversity, Environmental Sustainability

11. …dedicated to the development of professional associations Environmental Sustainability SIG Why environmental sustainability? Need for professionals to integrate sustainable development into their daily professional practice. Need for professional bodies to help integrate environmental, social and economic benefits into their member’s thinking.

12. …dedicated to the development of professional associations Why a SIG? Provide a forum for dialogue and dissemination of knowledge. Bring professionals together to exchange experiences, ideas and advice on sustainable development. Provide an pool of experts as a resource for members.

13. …dedicated to the development of professional associations www.parnglobal.com

14. …dedicated to the development of professional associations www.parnglobal.com/forum/

15. …dedicated to the development of professional associations Environmental Sustainability SIG

16. …dedicated to the development of professional associations Who is the SIG for? PP4SD members All professional bodies – whether members of PARN or PP4SD or not. Professionals from all disciplines

17. …dedicated to the development of professional associations The Future More SIG events Joint research projects

18. …dedicated to the development of professional associations HOW TO JOIN: Membership is free. email: christina@parnglobal.comchristina@parnglobal.com or telephone 0117 928 1998