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Professor Len Shackleton - Dean, Royal Docks Business School

Professor J. R. (Len) Shackleton is Dean of the Royal Docks Business School. He was previously Dean of the Business School at the University of Westminster and has taught at several universities.

Professor Shackleton studied at Kings College Cambridge and the School of African and Oriental Studies. He is a Professor of Economics, specialising in labour markets and employment issues. In addition to his academic career, he has worked as an economist in the Government Economic Service and written extensively for Think Tanks such as the Institute of Economic Affairs, the Adam Smith Institute, the Employment Policy Institute, the Smith Institute, Civitas and the Institute for Public Policy Research. He has written many books and academic articles, appeared frequently on television and radio, and given evidence to parliamentary committees.
 
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Understanding Public Sector Finance  28 February 2012

  • Understanding the operation of public sector finance is imperative for finance managers and policy experts at all levels within the public sector. Whether in the public, private or third sector, all finance managers and policy experts require a holistic understanding of how money is spent. Read More

Innovative Public Services 28 February 2012

  • This one-day course lays out all the options for service delivery available for your organisation, from the conservative to the controversial. Learn the risks, rewards, and paces of change in this highly interactive, example-based course. Read More

Understanding Bills and Legislation 01 March 2012

  • This course follows the lifecycle of a bill through parliament and will permit a thorough understanding of the legislative process. Delegates have the opportunity to hear from key figures directly involved in the different stages of the legislative process and will have the chance to address specific questions to them. Read More

Countering Internal and Procurement Fraud 15 March 2012

  • Lead by Local Authority Investigation Officers Group executive member, Chris Freeman, this one-day course will aim to give delegates the most up-to-date information on how to combat fraud in the public sector. Read More

A Guide to Becoming a Mutual  29 March 2012

  • Throughout the day, delegates will develop the idea of a mutual as an alternative to ‘business as usual’ and will leave with a complete overview of the mutual model, how to implement it and how to support it in the future.. Read More