Contents 6 News round-up News, views and all the latest on CMAE’s Management Development Programmes (MDPs).
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12 High-five for the five from five Five MDP candidates share their experience of the MDP pathway. Having completed all five courses, just what has the CCM accreditation meant to them and their clubs?
14 Where there’s a will there’s an MDP – or five! CMAE member Graham Stewart CCM fasttracked his CCM-quest, completing all five MDP courses in just four months. And he’s already reaping the benefits.
15 BMI International A celebration of the inspirational London event, hosted by the CMAE.
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16 Changing the perception of club management As CMAE celebrates its 50th MDP, Clubhouse Europe catches up with the tireless and muchcherished programme deliverer Kevin Fish CCM.
23 New Year’s resolutions CMAE style Director of Education Michael Braidwood CCM and friends present the perfect Top 10 New Year’s resolutions for members and managers.
Social media is one of the biggest tools for clubs whatever their discipline. Have you got what it takes to become a finalist in the 2017 Hospitality Social Media Awards? Read on.
35 Private clubs – trends and challenges The first ever European Private Club Leaders Symposium was a forum for sharing concerns, advice and predictions. GGA Partner Rob Hill presents the key findings of the research undertaken.
21 Legislation on data protection The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was passed in April this year and will come into effect in 2018. DMC’s Elliott Shepherd explains.
31 Call for entries
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38 Securing sponsorship satisfaction Just what is the value of sponsorship to clubs? CMAE’s Top 10 Tips will help you ensure that the relationship works for all parties.
40 Better buying
26 Club Awards 2016
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42 Tribal Tuesday
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When Nick Solski CCM took over a Manchester driving range he decided to break the mould, all with the help of washing machines and some beer barrels.
For more information on any of these articles or to contribute to our next issue, contact Editor Caroline Scoular. e. caroline@alchemymedia.co.uk t. +44 (0)1753 272022 For more information on the CMAE, its events and/or courses contact Debbie Goddard. e. Debbie.Goddard@cmaeurope.eu t. +44 (0) 247 669 2359
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