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Welcome to Leading Edge

Welcome to Leading Edge, IGD Academy's free development and networking initiative for the food and grocery industry.

We offer a wide range of free training, insight and networking events through IGD's charitable objectives that are designed for our members, by our members so get involved.

Membership is free, so why not join us today?

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Ah, never fear. If you booked today we have your details in the ether, so will be working on confirming all places by the end of the week.
If you're having trouble booking via our site email leadingedge@igd.com w/event details & we'll book your place(s) for you!
Noooo! So sorry everyone trying to book 4 Convention looks like theres a problem with ALL event bookings on our site. We're working on it :(
Just listened to an absolutley fantastic Webinar by Ian Walters @retailanalysis - hope some Leading Edge members had the chance to get...
RT @fbf_uk: #FBF13 Skills Summit: companies can get career resources & advice from Jobcentre Plus, @NSAFD @Foodanddrinkfed @Lorraine_Ledge …
RT @jsaedwards: @Lorraine_LEdge its going to be a great day
Really looking forwards to seeing @RetailAnalysis @SChainAnalysis @tgpnegotiation @jsaedwards and @RoffeyPark at Convention this year!
Poxy Boxy! We're pleased to announce that BBC #Apprentice winner Tim Campbell is our keynote at our 2013 Convention! http://t.co/B9iirzOTtg
The full programme details for our September Convention have now been announced! http://t.co/5v4KCGdPaV
RT @gavinroth_igd: This is a must read: why London is a hotbed of format development - some great stores here (open) http://t.co/hwWfEdfwjX
Over 100 people registered for our health and beauty category webinar next Wednesday! Get involved http://t.co/3BqziHZcXT
10) You will meet all of the Leading Edge team and get to fully understand how we can help you #GetStarted13 http://t.co/EGueIL2g40
9) Many companies will help with travel and expenses if you ask and mention Leading Edge #GetStarted13 http://t.co/jIk5x5mBYE
8) Getting Started is absolutely free so you'll only have to find your travel expenses! #GetStarted13 http://t.co/o0T3pJxfq0
7) Networking drinks will give you the opportunity to chat with industry experts #GetStarted13 http://t.co/bIgsPQyflr
6) See how IGD's free resources can support you throughout your career journey #GetStarted13 http://t.co/GO2B9BToKm
5) You will hear first hand from people who have made it to the top #GetStarted13 http://t.co/7xj5cfaGaH
4) It's the perfect threat-free platform to practice core business skills #GetStarted13 http://t.co/KEoygjF73R
3) Attending shows your employer you're taking your career seriously and are keen to learn #GetStarted13 http://t.co/NZ9iKyDkBs
2) It's a uniqye opportunity to network with similar people at the start of your career #GetStarted13 http://t.co/7m1MdYDOZH
1) Getting Started 2013 is the only event exclusively for those new to the food and grocery industry #GetStarted13 http://t.co/r0Rotg9qA4
Ten reasons to take a 1/2 day out of the office to come along to our Getting Started event in June... #GetStarted13 http://t.co/UECeewqweH
@thebrandcoach Thanks for the shout out!
RT @thebrandcoach: Great opportunity for free training for those starting out in the food and grocery industry http://t.co/qTCKo6psBy via @…
Leading Edge Update: http://t.co/PBMA7EDP7S
Hi @tescogcacademy welcome to Twitter! Hope we'll see some Tesco peeps at our July Team Motivation session in Welwyn? http://t.co/F2WwKaQwyq
Hurrah, our 1st Webinar of 2013 is read! Topic is Health & Beauty & we've teamed up w/our Academy colleagues on it! http://t.co/WatulRGw18
No rest of the wicked, another masterclass series is coming your way next week. Topic-innovative thinking - book now http://t.co/QCjOsh238E
Great article from James Caan - continuously challenge yourself http://t.co/Yvd5TIbrhA
RT @Krishan_R: What difference does winning an IGD Industry Award make? Find out from some of last year's winners: http://t.co/EQytkvL0oD #…
RT @Krishan_R: It’s break-time @#IGDSymbols13 – don’t forget to visit Antoinette & Vikki @ the Leading Edge and Karine @ #FBF13 stands
#connectionsecrets 3: don't pretend to have all the answers. People actually like it when you show that you're human and fallable!
#connectionsecrets 2: Let others draw their own conclusions. If you suggest your way is the only way you'll lose them.
#connectionsecrets 1: Treat every question/comment with respect. It doesn't help to shame people even when they're trying to wrong foot you!
@unilever are you all signed up for our 'vision with action' masterclass at the Leatherhead offices on 13th? 6-8:30pm http://t.co/hibGiDgbtI
Want to improve your communication and networking skills? 3 secrets coming up across the day! http://t.co/qhqI9S4Dhv from @richardbtfi
Say hi to Antoinette and Vikki if you're off to #IGDSymbols13 with @igd_events, they'll be on the Academy stand waiting to chat!
Is everyone looking forwards to new Apprentice tonight? We have some exciting Apprentice/Convention themed news to announce soon!
Looks like some of you spent the long weekend filling out Leading Light entries - the competition is hotting up! http://t.co/kU8Ayswex5
Over 500 people trained by @Sarah54degrees on our Project Management masterclass series! That's a record for a series, well done & thanks!
Look out 4 our #GetStarted13 banner & ask us for more info! Grads, trainees, placements & juniors starting in food http://t.co/Y5FvA8JzzP
Afternoon all. We're conducting a survey on food & grocery industry careers. If you have 5 mins please fill it out! http://t.co/1ZTF9NZbzs
RT @gavinroth_igd: And five global areas for focus for Tesco (open access) http://t.co/YzQUPSQXC3
Morning! I am looking for personal development coaches, trainers & speakers to help me with this years Webinar programme. Interested? @me!
RT @TobyPickard_IGD: Top 10 ideas from Retail over the last 12 months | Springwise http://t.co/0PRbuvdFEA via @springwise
@HannahArnoldIGD I love carbs. They're my favourite. Why is that?
RT @cotterposts: Another great @Lorraine_LEdge masterclass tonight at Cadburys on project management. Learnt a lot and boosted for journ ...
RT @Sarah54degrees: @Lorraine_LEdge 300miles under my belt - more project management inspiration @MondelezGroup this evening - sunny Bir ...
Hi guys, if you're having trouble finding the Birmingham Kraft offices for tonights event then try this postcode instead: B30 1WH
What do you find most difficult when managing projects?: http://t.co/MnGX7a7z8z
RT @Sarah54degrees: @Lorraine_LEdge Here we go - Sarah on tour with Leading Edge - looking forward to inspiring great project management ...
London and Birmingham Project Management masterclasses now FULL!: http://t.co/3TVTJByCqd
If you're on wait list for Project Management we are unable to give you a place so pls don't come along unless you have a conf email from us
Morning all! Tmrws Project Managememt masterclass in London is FULL. Please ensure you turn up early! We'll be ready for people bang on 6pm
RT @Sarah_CSR: IGD Leading Edge - #Sustainability event for Food Industry - sounds great, wish I could be there http://t.co/macs8knTbL v ...
RT @TobyPickard_IGD: Whole Foods Partners With Gotham Greens To Build First Commercial Rooftop Greenhouse http://t.co/joRqR99D4x via @Su ...
Innovation masterclass series: http://t.co/XbuJChDXeo
Think you've no chance of winning our IGD Leading Light Award? Think again. Winners are from right across the sector! http://t.co/97Lqmzc7zf
RT @SqueezeJuice: One of the best decisions I made in 2012 - entering #LeadingLightAward. http://t.co/tMa5PsOjTU. 2013 open for entries ...
@broightergold you absolutely would! We support local independent businesses as well as multinationals, & indeed past winners are from both!
RT @SqueezeJuice: Leading Light Awards are now open for entries.I entered last year and WON!! Definitely worth entering. Check it out at ...
Done something special? Leading Light Award is now open for entries! http://t.co/EP1DwrxRcA - anyone can enter for free, £2k prize money
RT @IGD_Events: Here's an updated factsheet on the size and structure of the UK grocery market. http://t.co/wJTKVnDOdS
RT @shuks_IGD: Free insight from IGD online specialist Richard Wallace on 28 Mar - webinar covering opps and chals that lie ahead. http: ...
@SSXGrads ah, it all becomes clear! Will you be joining us at Getting Started this year? http://t.co/OHQYYRzwwb
Events summary!: http://t.co/y6LJ0uxcOA
Good news! New May masterclass series launched today! Innovation - create your opportunity http://t.co/p4ZYqBNOpK L'head, Lon, Brad & Cov
Project Management at Kraft Birmingham is now full too! Don't forget to cancel online if you can no longer attend to free up spaces
Uh oh! Too slow! London date of Project Management masterclass is now full. Still time to book Sandford, Birmingham, Leeds & Manchester tho!
Amazing efforts for the Red Nose Day fundraising bake sale today! http://t.co/QzGShzesW8
@Cooperativegrd http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0 or Tweet us for more info/with names to send along!
@Cooperativegrd Hi guys, will we be seeing some of your grads at our Getting sTarted event in Leeds in June? 10 came last year which is fab!
@FMCGGrads A half day event, all free for food and gocery industry people, taking place in London & Leeds on 4th and 6th June respectively
@FMCGGrads Presented by IGD we cover industry overview, networking & personal dev topics & an industry keynote http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0
@FMCGGrads Hey, we'd love it if you could let your contacts know about our free event exclusively for new food and grocery industry entrants
@Mars_Graduates http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0 or Tweet us for more info! Happy to pick up with your grad manager of course?
@Mars_Graduates Hey will we see more Mars bods at our Getting Started events this year? Just 1 last year! Exclusive 4 new industry entrants
@KC_Careers http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0 - intro to food and grocery industry with insight & personal dev training + networking free from IGD
@KC_Careers Hey! Are we going to see more KC bods at our Getting Started events for grads & new industry recruits this year? 1 last year!
@Feedminds Inisght & personal dev training plus networking with industry peers. Free from IGD. http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0 or Tweet us for more
@Feedminds Hey, we'd love it if you send your grads along to our free food and grocery industry intro event in June.
@HalfordsGrads we run a grad exclusive event in June which & would love to see some Halfords peeps! http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0
@HalfordsGrads As part of the grocery industry Halfords bods are free to be Leading Edge members & come to our free development events
@SchwarzkopfGrad industry overview, keynote, networking & development sessions. All free from IGD http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0
@SchwarzkopfGrad If you have any new recruits with less than 2 years food and grocery industry experience send them along to our intro event
@CentricaGrads http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0
@CentricaGrads Although we do an overview of the industry there is personal development training & networking too so it's good for most.
@CentricaGrads Hey, if you have any 2013 grads who want an intro to food and grocery industry send them along to our Getting Started event
@ABInBevGrads http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0 or Ttweet us for more info!
@ABInBevGrads *too. It's exclusively for new entrans to f&g & features industry insight sessions from IGD as well as networking & keynotes
@ABInBevGrads Hey, are your grads going to be in place by June? If so, send them along to our free food & grocery intro event. 2012 lot to
@SaatchiGrad2013 http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0 - a few S&S bods come along occasionally but no grads - it'd be a great afternoon for them!
@SaatchiGrad2013 Hoping a bunch of newbies can come along to our free food and grocery industry grad event in June?
@SaatchiGrad2013 there are loads of Saatchi accounts! @saatchixgrads and @SSXGrads too - are the others recent do you know?
@SyngentaBuzzUK http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0 or Tweet us for more info - free with great training and networking sessions. London & Leeds events
@SyngentaBuzzUK Get y/grad intake signed up for t/free IGD Getting Started events in June. Exclusively 4 ppl new to food & grocery industry
@UnileverGradsUK Exclusively for grads & those with under 2 years f&g industry exp. http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0
@UnileverGradsUK Hey, don't forget to get all your new & 2012 grads signed up to the free Getting Started events from IGD this year
@SainsburysPR PS we'd love it if one of your grads wanted to write a blog about learnings from the IGD Getting Started events in June?
@Retail_Careers We run a free event exclusively for food and grocery industry grads - please check out more at http://t.co/dsm4PyJ1ZJ
@SainsburysPR Don't forget to signed them up for our Getting Started events - your Holborn offices 4th June! http://t.co/AacY8TlxW0
RT @SainsburysPR: Our grads are doing a marathon in onesie's to raise funds for @rednoseday http://t.co/TLrKmQGZdQ /thx ?@LemonWedg
@nigel_harte Really glad you enjoyed it. Have passed your feedback onto our lovely events ladies! Hope you can make Proj Man in April?
For you HR types, Feeding Britains Future conference is now booking (free!). Great initiative, see more http://t.co/qIpiDmGmbm
1st wk of Conflict Management sesh's done! Still time to book if you're in t'North - Glasg, Manch, York & Brad w/c 18th!...
@innocentdrinks plays host to MTV's @maxjoseph today! Jealous #silverfox http://t.co/JFTri2CqN2
RT @TobyPickard_IGD: Record Number of Investors Support Carbon Disclosure Project | Sustainable Brands http://t.co/nYZEnudL via @sustain ...
2 new events announced today! Sustainability with @TobyPickard_IGD and Convention! http://t.co/r4mEZhqDZN to book
Site should now be fully functioning so book for Conflict Management now http://t.co/DUuZcc1q Lincs, Lond, Hays, Glas, Manch, York and Brad
Morning all. The website should now be working, but we are having problems with certain parts. Email us leadingedge@igd.com w/any problems
RT @NickDowning_IGD: Interview with Paul Price, Country Manager Beiersdorf http://t.co/UCF7xgFl
Hi! Our site is still rather unstable at the minute. We're working on a solution but please bear with us. Contact leadingedge@igd.com if req
RT @HannahArnoldIGD: Impulse buys at checkouts on decline due to shoppers using smartphones- http://t.co/UwjNhoTn via @Independent
RT @NickDowning_IGD: Everything you need to know about the UK grocery retail market http://t.co/EyYSRBUd
RT @Vanessa_IGD: Shoppers looking for innovative NPD - newly invented fruit & veg accounts for 15% of all M&S fresh produce sale ...
RT @nigel_harte: @Lorraine_LEdge see you there! Looking forward to it.
Tonight's Team Motivation session at Sainsbury's Holborn is ON! 6pm for refreshments & networking as usual. See you there!
Annoucement: tonight's event cancelled: http://t.co/XLfd6vld
Apparently our website is currently down. We're working on it. Bear with us!
RT @Vanessa_IGD: Around a fifth of shoppers are already buying groceries online every month - see more in our free article: http://t.co/ ...
RT @LLMCuk: Looking for new ways to deal with Conflict Mgmt? Free Masterclass run by @Lorraine_LEdge coming to the LLMC - 4th March http ...
RT @RichardBTFI: Great workshop number 2 yesterday for @Lorraine_LEdge - The Manchester group certainly rocked it! Leeds tonight! Traffo ...
And yes, we have corrected the typo ;) https://t.co/6QW7RtIS
If you see one of these at your offices, congrats, we're hosting right on your doorstep! http://t.co/m0GJHiz5
Website top tip: to see event locations in a handy list format, go to http://t.co/njJxP6Fl and then click on calendar to the left
RT @Blakewatson7: really enjoyed tonight's team motivation course, would recommend @Lorraine_LEdge to anyone in the retail business.
Team Motivation series kicks off this week! Notts tonight, north this week, south next week. Who's coming to say hi? http://t.co/SCAKTTZ6
We are aware that our website is having some issues today. If you come across any problems please do contact us leadingedge@igd.com
RT @HeatherTowns: Been allocated a mentor in ur firm? Download our free guide to find out how to leverage this relationship http://t.co/ ...
Newsletter day! Next event: Team Motivation. New articles on xmas trading & supply chain. iPad mini comp. http://t.co/NwUL9axO
RT @RetailAnalysis: Lots of stories in this week's Retail Analysis newsletters! Catch up with Tesco, Aldi, Leclerc, Carrefour and more: ...
@growthepeople I should say, delegate feedback collected so far has been absolutely brilliant! A preview at http://t.co/8YlvoPrC
Our next speaker is Richard @RichardBTFI - hope you can all join us for his Team Motivation sessions 5th - 13th Feb http://t.co/rtSAar4C
@growthepeople Thanks guys! We've really enjoyed working with you & hope we can collaborate again in the future. Delegate feedback pending!
RT @growthepeople: Edinburgh was fantastic fun! A brilliant week with Leading Edge - really enjoyable sessions and great conversations! ...
IGD Leading Edge - Overview http://t.co/fPBvbXMW via @Lorraine_LEdge
Tonights Personal Branding masterclass in Bradford is on! Hadiee and Jeannette are looking forwards to seeing you all there!
Glad it's all going well @growthepeople! Looking forwards to seeing some pics if JP has taken any!
RT @growthepeople: @Lorraine_LEdge Thanks to everyone who came along to the #LeadingEdge event in Manchester last night and made it so b ...
Just to let you all know that tonight's Personal Branding masterclass in Manchester is on, business as usual.
http://t.co/bZKXoC28 Hi Keith, glad you enjoyed it! There should be a free download available from the site by the end of next week so...
LE towers is starting 2 look decidedly white. Don't forget u can get LE event snow updates here & at the LinkedIn Group http://t.co/sC0Ajkft
RT @jonneal_IGD: Living better for less...humanising big brands...and three other big trends for 2013: http://t.co/1BCMCcKy
@nigel_harte What kind of probs? Will investigate. All booked, confirmation emails should be with you shortly!
Leading Edge website survey - win an iPad Mini!: http://t.co/PzizoTZ2
Guys that iPad mini survey we talked about last night can be found here http://t.co/HuhCnZmC all responses appreciated!
@nigel_harte Hope you enjoyed last night's Personal Branding masterclass & have booked to attend the other session we have running at Sains?
RT @nigel_harte: At Sainsbury's HQ for a @Lorraine_LEdge event - Personal Branding. #everylittlehelps http://t.co/P9GKKkps
Sneak peak of continuous learning certificates that we're giving out 2nite! Keep an eye out 4 urs if you're a regular! http://t.co/60Cdg1OD
If you've ever used the Leading Edge website fill in our survey & be entered to win an iPad mini! http://t.co/goVkDU68
@nigel_harte No major problems in Hemel today either! Most of yesterday's dusting is all but gone :(
Tonight's Leading Edge Personal Branding event is ON! If it's not safe for you to travel, don't forget to let us know http://t.co/yFsRcesS
RT @TobyPickard_IGD: What's for dinner in 2035? http://t.co/mhFbDN1G via @guardian
RT @RetailAnalysis: New Special Analysis - a look at the UK economy in 2013 (and beyond) from our chief economist James Walton: http://t ...
RT @HannahArnoldIGD: Want a one-stop-shop for the latest nutrition reports? Then check out our external reports library http://t.co/atmmmLtQ
RT @IGD_Events: The first of our #IGDAcademy workshops of the year is on Weds, Intro to Cat Mgmnt. Couple of places left: http://t.co/hN ...
Exciting times coming up; more events, more innovation, more insight & hopefully an online revamp! Hope you can join us http://t.co/7BdzID4W
We're back! Well, most of the team were back last week but we're back at full strength now and getting back into the swing of things
RT @IGD_Events: We've got a number of great job opps here at IGD, across bus. dev., supply chain, retail and shopper. Interested? http:/ ...
IGD Christmas opening times are now up on our LinkedIn Group for your info http://t.co/Jt48ErTB
Last chance to register for tomorrow's Trading Update Webinar with myself and @jameswalton_IGD - 12:30-1:30pm http://t.co/YTc01ctb
How prepared are you for 2013?: http://t.co/7dTYK8Hi
RT @Krishan_R: M&S to open more than 160 stores at midnight on Christmas Eve for the first time, according to the Daily Mail
RT @Vanessa_IGD: Tesco Q3 highlights - greater focus on personalised promotions - Christmas mailing being sent to over 10m households th ...
RT @RetailAnalysis: Tesco Q3 results show progress http://t.co/Sdi9NRFo
RT @Krishan_R: No 3p fuel tax rise this January
IGD Academy: http://t.co/MzIDYIwt
Hols for me tomorrow so an early #FF: @HannahArnoldIGD @TobyPickard_IGD @Krishan_R @RetailAnalysis @IGD_Events - lovely colleagues :)
Remember 'Baggs the Brand'? See what he meant in our personal branding m/class taking place in Jan! http://t.co/LfHtuwOW Alan Sugar not inc!
RT @Vanessa_IGD: Get your hands on a free factsheet on shopper attitudes to promotions: http://t.co/iKK12ayJ
Don't forget that alongside all the training Leading Edge offers, our sister brand IGD Academy runs paid for industry training workshops
RT @IGD_Events: Pssst. We've still got places on next week's #IGDAcademy workshop on Successful Account Management. Fancy it? http://t. ...
The IGD Christmas elf is constructing our lovely Christmas tree! Exciting! http://t.co/dF1bSozP
RT @jameswalton_IGD: Just finished a webinar for Retail Analysis subscribers. Next one will be for Leading Edge members on 13th Dec. htt ...
RT @Sarah54degrees: http://t.co/zgsOB9mF - can't wait to deliver these sessions for @Lorraine_LEdge - inspiration & skills for the f ...
Rounding up another busy week at LE towers. We've loads happening next week - newsletter, new events to go on the site, some vids - exciting
RT @Krishan_R: RT @HannahArnoldIGD: @EUFIC great article on portion size. Download our latest FREE report on portion size here http://t. ...
LinkedIn Events: Webinar: The training environment now & in 2013 - food and grocery specific http://t.co/8MMNBufj
RT @Vanessa_IGD: Amazing...Tesco magazine (free) is now the most read publication in the UK with a readership of 7.2m (via @FT)
RT @TobyPickard_IGD: Kit Kat 2 Finger Goes Fairtrade http://t.co/urCm7kzC
When is it acceptable to put the Leading Edge Christmas tree up? I'm thinking after 24th November?
@GoMADThinking On day I aspire to be able to speak in front of groups of people without breaking into a cold sweat! #GoMADHQQ
RT @HannahArnoldIGD: What do consumers really think about manufactured foods? Find out in our latest article http://t.co/zj6zz5wy
Everyone welcome IGD's Nutrition and Scientific Affairs Executive @HannahArnoldIGD to Twitter! For all your nutrition & food science updates
Everybody welcome IGD's Nutrition and Scientific Affairs Executive @HannahArnoldIGD to Twitter! For all you nutrition & food science updates
http://t.co/Nd2kUlkr includes Data Centre - store numbers, sales growth, channel performance, demographic figures & more
The answer is of course Co-op, Tesco, Spar, Musgrave & Alliance Boots & you can find this & much more on Retail Analysis...
LE was robbed again in the CIN fundraising quiz! Even got top 5 retailers by UK store numbers wrong!
Children in need fundraising bake off entries! Amazing! http://t.co/brMMjFFE
Beautiful day at igd for a webinar! http://t.co/uT1ocNJl
RT @NickDowning_IGD: Check out our free resource library on our new website http://t.co/6dwwXkmE
A new http://t.co/kKqBSk9C has also been launched. It's a great source for free industry info, so take a look http://t.co/xspG5HdT
...a shiney new navigation bar. This means you should be able to log into any IGD web service and navigate seamlessly between our sites...
Good morning all. Hopefully there was minimal disruption for you with the website over this weekend. If you log on today, you will notice...
Our site may be unavailable this w/end. It'll be unstable between noon tomorrow & noon Monday so please be patient. U can contact us here :)
RT @NaturalSpeaker: Off to London for second day of Presentation Skills for @Lorraine_LEdge
RT @positiveground: Wishing @NaturalSpeaker all the best as he starts a week of speaking at @Lorraine_LEdge events :-D
HJ Heinz offices, Hayes Park - 6pm to 8:30pm with our fab speaker Peter Roper. Don't miss it! ALso at Lonndon, Leeds & Manchester this week
People of Hayes, I hope you got your fireworks fix across the weekend and are ready to join us for our Public Speaking masterclass this eve?
Do any of our followers have special Halloween products on sale, or even better, Halloween-themed stores!?
#didyouknow manufacturers are also getting involved w/Halloween. Cadbury, McVities & Mr Kiplings all have special Halloween products on sale
#didyouknow Apparently @asda were the first major store to give a whole aisle to Halloween in the UK
RT @IGDShopperNews: ShopperVista subscribers - our next installment of our quarterly trends reports is live now. Check it out here: http ...
RT @DelamereDairy: Happy Halloween! Have you entered our competition yet? Find the GHOST on the website to #WIN lots of tasty treats!! h ...
RT @yeovalley: Happy Halloween! We'll be enjoying these Spicy Bat Wings this evening to celebrate - https://t.co/hxV3CIii. Why not treat ...
What's everyone doing for Halloween today? Unfortunately no costumes @ IGD, but I am working on the 2013 online plan which is quite scary!
RT @Sarah54degrees: @Lorraine_LEdge - excellent event on Weds - what is a good boss? - great session - loads of ideas for pm's motivatin ...
@Sarah54degrees Glad you enjoyed it Sarah!
Leading Edge were pipped at the post AGAIN! No win for my Halloween shortbread OR my pumpkin! Fix!
RT @Stewart_IGD: First time at Eataly - I can see why another one is planned for US. Great concept but just far too busy! http://t.co/Hp ...
Jeans for Genes at work today! Baking and pumpkin carving comp! The LE entry on the left is bound to win ;) http://t.co/Y9O5HgQY
Attending any fireworks this year? No? Excellent! Come along to our public speaking masterclass in Hayes instead! http://t.co/KSCxTLMt
Tesco work experience kid creates ready meal that's gone to market - fab story http://t.co/QiXsf3Im
Look out for a special spooky edition of the Leading Edge Newsletter! Sign up to receive if you don't already http://t.co/TGUefV2n
@SqueezeJuice Hi Jacquelyn! Just writing an announcement for the website about your win; do you mind if I use some the pictures you Tweeted?
Only 8k signatures required to become a religion, so at 10k members we're seriously considering it http://t.co/2RjT3HMj
We officially hit 10k members yesterday! And @TobyPickard_IGD pointed out (rightly) this qualifies us for cult status......
@jen_barry @vicki_jones Oh I see! Well don't be afraid, but if you get a 6 be prepared to sing.. ;) Only kidding its just for demo purposes
@Vicki_Jones1 @jen_barry don't forget you can cancel LE event bookings online if you really can't come, ladies! :)
Many thanks if u did come to the 1st in the Manage Upwards series last night. What did you think? I hear there was inflatable dice involved
Come on, admit it - how many of u stayed at home to watch footie (or Great British Bake Off) last night instead of coming 2 c us in London!?
@jameswalton_IGD Misread that 'hip hop industry' - thought to myself 'is there anything that man's not an expert on' :)
Ooh apparently those dates aren't showing. Check out http://t.co/jDzDLa5g for more info about the 2 new aforementioned workshops for now
2 new fee-paying IGD workshops added to the website - the f&g retail landscape in focus & successful account management http://t.co/ikpllJho
RT @Vanessa_IGD: Our chief economist @jameswalton_IGD is quoted in a BBC article on global food prices today: http://t.co/m7RLYRnI
#FF @kraftfoods @SqueezeJuice @IGDShopperNews @IGD_Events - well done on a great week all
RT @IGDShopperNews: What are the key category management and shopper marketing themes for 2013? Find out here: http://t.co/OG4A8wvg
RT @Vanessa_IGD: And our new research on promotions is in the Express as well today! http://t.co/Tknk40q9
RT @Nicki_FDF: Fishfingers are the fourth sexiest food in our poll. The mind boggles! Vote now in our #tastesuccess #survey http://t.co ...
#LEManUp - don't forget the venue for Coventry has changed! Still at Sainsbury's Store Support Office but they have moved!...
Who's coming to the Manage Upwards masterclass next week? Looking forwards to seeing you in London on Tuesday! #LEManUp http://t.co/ceQ8gr25
RT @SqueezeJuice: “@IGD_Events: it's leading edge leading light winner Jacquelyn Stewart from @SqueezeJuice http://t.co/8gqV9xoH” what ...
Congratulations @SqueezeJuice on winning the Kraft Foods Leading Edge Leading Light Award last night! Thoroughly deserved.
RT @jonneal_IGD: Winner of Leading Edge Leading Light award, sponsored by @kraftfoods is Jacquelyn Stewart, @SqueezeJuice Cafés #IGDAwa ...
RT @aydinstone: The Ayd Instone Daily is out! http://t.co/Cnwy7mk6 ? Top stories today via @KRICHENT @iFateHoroscopes @ArthurJNewman
Some interesting Tweets coming out of #IGDConv12 today - follow the hash tag to keep up to date
Hope our 3 Leading Light finalists are looking forwards to the Food Industry Awards tomorrow night! I'm excited to see who comes out on top
RT @jameswalton_IGD: Boris Johnson is talking about the "squeezed middle" today and I will be doing the same at the IGD Convention tomorrow.
Almost 1 month to go until our Finance webinar! Free for all food and grocery industry bods to attend. http://t.co/njJxP6Fl
RT @jonneal_IGD: 98% of the young people who took part in Feeding Britain's Future feel more confident about applying for a job: http:// ...
Very loosely based on personal dev but interesting none the less - quick handwriting analysis tool http://t.co/G2laYnIE
RT @TobyPickard_IGD: Asda expands sustainability scheme after £13m savings http://t.co/s7uThp02 via @edie Video of me presenting at laun ...
RT @RetailAnalysis: Arrived in Milan and off to check out what's new in Italian retail http://t.co/wxOzMqFq
We spent some time updating our Team page on the website today, so you know who to say hi to when you see us at events! http://t.co/zUPXwz6E
IGD Leading Edge - Manage Upwards UK-wide evening masterclass. Overview http://t.co/EjJk5oEb - get involved
RT @effp: It's #potatoweek and #britisheggweek - either spanish omelette or fried egg & chips for tea! #sarah
@GS1Ireland Hi guys check out our free events for f&g peeps. We have an evening management workshop in Dublin soon - http://t.co/F25hnbWF
Announcement from Leading Edge: http://t.co/bLBZdblA
What's your busiest day? Traditionally we've always kept evening masterclasses Tues-Thu...how do you feel about...: http://t.co/7lT42Dfi
I've popped our top 5 most read articles into an easily downloadable little PDF for you all! Have a look http://t.co/888mLaHK
Our dedicated cake adjudicator counting the votes! http://t.co/1mcoRdjn
Nom nom nom! http://t.co/HnXhsL8u
RT @shuks_IGD: Job opportunity: Senior Retail Analyst at IGD - United Kingdom #jobs http://t.co/7Qf1BUGH
That would be stiff competition rather than stuff
Stuff competition at the office bake off for McMillan today! But will my LE cakepops be victorious? http://t.co/qcwXt8yw
Check our the official photo of Sir Ranulph Fiennes taken at our Convention last week! #LEConv12 http://t.co/PotPTA7v
@Lorraine_LEdge @safi_ghauri just realised my Convention resources link was wrong - http://t.co/cr08CS5E - sorry!
Jessica Rabbits fanny http://t.co/5h4lMjhR
Now that #LEConv12 is over (sob!) we're back into the swing of masterclasses! Negotiation next week - get involved http://t.co/JxjxLEsk
RT @RosaDB: Had a great day at #LEConv12 yesterday inc an amazing life-story lecture by #SirRanulfFiennes and a workshop session lead by ...
A reminder that we do have a Leading Edge LinkedIn Group if you want to connect with us or any other members... http://t.co/QbuDqhrT
RT @jonneal_IGD: Our shopper insight team will soon be revealing some great new features and content on our ShopperVista service http:// ...
RT @safi_ghauri: @Lorraine_LEdge Great sessions by @rosspage and @jameswalton_IGD at #LEConv12 plus a fantastic talk by Sir Ranulph Fiennes
RT @IGD_Events: [Free article & workshop via @Lorraine_LEdge] Five ways to develop your management potential: http://t.co/6cie6IWJ
RT @jameswalton_IGD: Awesome speech from polar explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes at the Leading Edge event in London today. Feel like a total ...
RT @jonneal_IGD: Here's a video of some young unemployed people getting some job search help from @PoundWorldTweet http://t.co/V06aKUpE ...
RT @Wabbiss: @stuart_cross @Lorraine_LEdge Really engaging session... Great content and delivery! #leconf12 http://t.co/n29p4s7p
RT @Wabbiss: @Lorraine_LEdge #leconf12 For those who need a little reminder! http://t.co/Y4nJybSm
@Cooperativegrd Hope you had a fab time!
Massive congratulations to our Kraft Foods Leading Light finalists! Well done, look forwards to seeing who comes out on top!
@SqueezeJuice well done!! You'll have to hit that airport again soon for judging at our offices :)
@GrahamJWelsh graham! Why couldn't you come? Went really well, thank you! If we have any recordings etc will let you know
RT @Wabbiss: Chance to meet a true and inspired leader! Thank you @Lorraine_LEdge and #leconf12 for an amazing and inspiring day! http:/ ...
“@LogisticsPartne: Thanks, what a day! Memory skills, shopper behaviour, decision making & the amazing Sir Ranulph Fiennes #LEConv12”
AMAZING Convention today. Thank you everyone for coming, hope you thoroughly enjoyed. No iPhone charger meant no tweeting from me though :(
@safi_ghauri all slides that are released by the speakers will be up on the site by the end of the week! http://t.co/hjORyciI
Early start but not all bad - bacon sarnies at QEII for breakfast & nice dinner with the lovely @IGD_Events team last night #LEConv12
Naughty me, forgot to use the hash tag. #leconv12 if you're tweeting at Convention today folks :)
“@Wabbiss: @Lorraine_LEdge Really looking forward to the whole of tomorrow's packed agenda! #leconv12” fab, see you soon!
“@aydinstone: I'm speaking just before Sir Ranulph Fiennes at the IGD conference in London tomorrow! http://t.co/XV4DYh4d" see you shortly!
GOOD MORNING! Convention day's finally here! Hope you've all been rudely awoken at silly o'clock like us & are getting ready for a great day
http://t.co/v0g89Xz4 for your last minute bookings :)
Apparently Sir Ranulph has been on the news today. How exciting. He's at #LEConv12 tomorrow and all food industry bods can come for free.
Convention attendees EXCULSIVE! Sir Ranulph Fiennes will be signing copies of his latest book during the drinks reception tomorrow! EXCITING
Investigating Pinterest. Having conflicts between things I like and things that are Leading Edge relevant. Do any of you use it?
RT @BaldwinCoaching: IGDLeadingedge annual convention If you haven't booked already, just one more day! http://t.co/FiFp1Ydm via @Lorrai ...
Sneak preview of @aydinstone who will be running our energiser session after lunch on Tuesday #LEConv12 http://t.co/OMh08azy
#FF Convention special! @aydinstone @BaldwinCoaching @stuartjpowell @MorganCross @rosspage @jameswalton_IGD #LEConv12
@TescoCareers Don't forget to sign your grads up to Leading Edge. Soft skills and industry insight training - free. http://t.co/myRbuREH
RT @NaturalSpeaker: The Natural Speaker Daily is out! http://t.co/IFmQUbQT ? Top stories today via @pauldutoit @MikeSouthon
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Look what I received today! How exciting! #LEConv12 http://t.co/bIWizutm
Hello to the Irish contingent! Did you know we also hold free events in Dublin? http://t.co/F25hnbWF is the next one - come along!
Also odd to see the Sainsbury's HO Olympic countdown clock now complete & displaying the Paralympics medals total instead. Time flies!
RT @Vanessa_IGD: Free best practice guide to communicating to consumers about manufactured foods - download it here: http://t.co/gGAj8W2L
Famous encounters month! Clive Anderson at Sainsbury's last night, Alan Dedicoat's LL Finalists Announcement recording & Sir Ran next week!
How exciting! At London comms masterclass and Clive Anderson just came to reception! Unfortunately not coming to the LE event tonight :(
Communications masterclass today – fingers crossed for tube blessings! See you there!
5 Reasons. R5: It's free & offers 5+ hrs of training & networking opportunities. Why wouldn't you come? #LEConv12 http://t.co/f6mroeex
5 Reasons. R4: Personal dev sesh's: creativity, leadership, teamworking, presentation & decision making #LEConv12 http://t.co/f6mroeex
5 Reasons. R3: Networking lunch & drinks reception. Meet fellow food & grocery industry professionals. #LEConv12 http://t.co/f6mroeex
5 Reasons. R2: Fab industry insight sessions from Shopping behaviour Xplained and IGD. Stay up to date. #LEConv12 http://t.co/f6mroeex
5 Reasons. R1: Sir Ranulph Fiennes is our keynote. Hear from the worlds greatest living explorer - for free! #LEConv12 http://t.co/eNkMeZWq
5 reasons to attend #LEConv12 coming up http://t.co/v0g89Xz4 18th September Westminster http://t.co/CgMgaj2u
Victoria & Haidee have gone off for a briefing ahead of helping out with feeding britains future next week #FBF_UK More http://t.co/uNJX1HSf
Victoria & Haidee have gone off for a briefing ahead of helping out with feeding britains future next week #FBF_UK More @...
Check out #LEConv12 speaker @BaldwinCoaching in our new Minivid on building effective teams! http://t.co/nfR8846h
Morning all. Want a sneak peak of what events we'll be offering next year? http://t.co/sP38uSzX
Voting is now closed, and the finalists will be announced at our Convention on the 18th #LEConv12 http://t.co/6F1IlfkM places are free!
Thank you to everyone who voted for the Leading Light Award shortlist!
RT @jameswalton_IGD: I'm going to be on Radio 4 "You and Yours" tomorrow at about 12.30h, talking about global food issues. Tune in!
We're busy getting everything ready for the Convention on the 18th! If you're coming along, use #LEConv12 to keep track!...
Leading Light voting closes midnight tomorrow guys so get your last minute votes in now! Who do you want to win? http://t.co/29JcC4tP
#LENegotiationTips 5. Come along on the extra masterclass that we’ve put on in September to hone your negotiating skills
#LENegotiationTips 3. If you can’t compromise don’t be afraid to walk away http://t.co/mV4r6b0H
#LENegotiationTips 4. Understand your opponent! Pressure points, needs etc http://t.co/mV4r6b0H
In particular looking for people willing to work with us on providing training via webinars - open to topic suggestions leadingedge@igd.com
We are in the process of planning our 2013 calendar. If any personal dev. speakers are interested in collaborating, do get in touch!
#LENegotiationTips 2. Don’t get sidetracked by personal issues – personalities, manners, behaviour http://t.co/mV4r6b0H
RT @CafeAt36: @KokoaCollection @Lorraine_LEdge have heard Sir Ranulph Fiennes speak he is totally awesome and inspiring!
#LENegotiationTips 1. Expect the best outcome – be an optimist. PMA! http://t.co/mV4r6b0H
Just under 1 month to go until the Negotiation mini series. Some giveaway tips coming up!
Now we’ve got you coming along to Communications in Sept, why not also join us for some free Negotiation training too? http://t.co/wvRI9fel
#LEListeningTips 5. Come along to our free evening masterclass on communication to see how skilled you are! http://t.co/3yyn5bss
#LEListeningTips 4. Pay attention to body language & attitude http://t.co/hXv7nvc6
Some fab new articles up on the site & it’s newsletter issue day today. Check it out! http://t.co/H4wPVBzS
#LEListeningTips 3. Try to spot ‘ah-ha’ moments and ask questions about them when appropriate http://t.co/S1DhgbzX
#LEListeningTips 2. Getting people to reiterate can be an effective way to facilitate questioning http://t.co/Df1cIPF2
#LEListeningTips 1. Concentrate on what they’re really saying, not what you want them to say http://t.co/4YvPIpws
Not long until the Comms series gets underway. Some giveaway tips coming up for you! http://t.co/BEr3HucX
One month to go until Convention! V. excited about the fab sessions & meeting Sir Ranulph Fiennes! http://t.co/zFFiAwIf
3 weeks to go until the first Communications masterclass (Manchester) – book your free place http://t.co/d8k3bEtb
New Leading Edge Website: http://t.co/BGeFtnTZ
Particular shout outs to @tgpnegotiation who are running our Negotiation masterclass in September! http://t.co/TZm1BY4R
It's taken a little while but I've just gone through all our new follower requests! Welcome everyone.
24th – 27th September UK wide. Intermediate negotiation training. Free. http://t.co/mV4r6b0H http://t.co/VSSrzM7Z
#LEFacts feeding all available information into your transport plan is essential to help mitigate the affect of the Olympics #supplychain
#LEFacts M&S Earls Court Road trialled earlier delivery times ahead of the Olympics and planned to deliver at 4:30am! #Olympics #SupplyChain
#LEFacts An Olympic & Paralympic Route Network has been established to determine which roads will be used most heavily - but its now quiet!
#LEFacts the Olympic Games is the worlds’ largest peacetime logistical event consisting of 17800 athletes & team officials from 203 counties
#LEFacts more shoppers say they will buy products indicating their sustainable water usage in the next 12 months #water #sustainability
#LEFacts by the 2050s the supply-demand imbalance may increase in parts of the north, south and east of England #water #sustainability #CCRA
#LEFacts the recent rain cools temperatures and eases the pressure on fish & wildlife in rivers #rain #water #sustainability
#LEfacts Since the hosepipe bans between April & June has become the wettest on record #water #sustainability
#LEFacts over 3/4 of shoppers in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain & UK told IGD last year they were interested in the ethics of food
#LEFacts Pick n Pay are inspiring shoppers using recipe and meal solutions terminals and in-store cooking demonstrations #retailinnovation
#LEFacts Walmart’s “Get on the Shelf” campaign attracted over 4,300 US new product entries #socialmediainretail
Finally, I'll be posting some interesting food and grocery industry and personal development facts from our recent website content next week
2. The Webinar that we ran with @IndigoTraining is up on our YouTube profile. Check it out! http://t.co/jFxQM5nW
1. Final installment of @jameswalton_IGD's tough questions vids is now out. He's also at our Convention in Sept-good man!...
Oh dear! It's been 2 weeks since our last Tweet! Terrible. I'll attempt to rectify today with some interesting stuff for your feeds!
Leading Light shortlist online voting is now live! Vote for who you want to win the £2k at http://t.co/z7J93Kds
Sitting in on the finance module of our postgrad certificate today. Its run by Richard who will be delivering novembers webinar! Exciting
Hi LE folks. If you've heard us mentioned on Channel 4 tonight and want related info, follow @jonneal_IGD
Good to see IGD Convention veteran Michael Burke running rings around Alex Jones on the 1 show - still got it! http://t.co/ZeFCMG0f
RT @TobyPickard_IGD: Want a well-paid, satisfying job? The personal 'business case' for a job in sustainability is growing http://t.co/A ...
Does this mean fruit is people? :s Techno-types, why is this? I though touch-screen technology was some kind of human only magic
This week I've learnt that iPhone touch screen will recognise fruit as contoller. My pear & apple have been able to move the screen #amazed
Don't know how I've only just seen this - @jameswalton_IGD in an actual field. The things we at IGD do... http://t.co/NIUhRRjA
RT @shuks_IGD: 6:30 mins of fame on Radio 4's You & Yours - insights and perspectives on the dynamic convenience sector...! http://t ...
Hope you have all booked your place on the Leading Edge Convention in September? £0! http://t.co/v0g89Xz4
RT @Krish_IGD: Our convenience and shopper research featured on this afternoon's Radio 4 with @shuks_IGD: http://t.co/kJOn7tdt
We've been quietly planning 2013 for you recently so sorry for the Twitter silence. Normal service will resume shortly!
Thank you to everyone who filled in our Topics 2013 survey - the winner of the prize draw has now been contacted :)
Updated second half events calendar http://t.co/5zWjdG13 via @Lorraine_LEdge
So who is excited about tomorrows Webinar!? Had rehearsal this morning and it's looking fab
RT @gunz_IGD: @Lorraine_LEdge Nice spot on the fresh market at St Albans Lorraine - was our most recent store of the quarter on @retaila ...
Excellent fresh market spotted in St Albans Morrisons @gunz_IGD http://t.co/cqLPGBbU
Any questions you want to pose to our writing and communications experts? All will be collated and answered! http://t.co/QubGdLa1
1 week to go to book your place on the LE writing dynamics webinar! AM, lunch or PM sessions available - 27th June http://t.co/ArQWobIz
Leading Edge Champion Resources http://t.co/t65x7XRe via @Lorraine_LEdge
RT @Vanessa_IGD: Find out how to win with convenience and digital shoppers - sign up to our webcast on Thursday? http://t.co/4pU6Hi7w
@KokoaCollection hi Paul, yes, we received your entry. You should hear from Mike shortly.
Thanks everyone who entered the Leading Light Award this year. Those of you lucky enough to go through to stage 2 will be contacted shortly.
RT @jameswalton_IGD: Just finished filming some short videos on the tough questions facing the UK grocery industry. Watch out for them o ...
Lots of ppl gunning for leadership, assertiveness, strategic planning and negotiation next year. What would you like free training on?
Interesting poll results so far. Apparently 10% of you enjoy the food & drink most at our events! Lol! 87% the presentations though - phew!
@aydinstone Really enjoyed reading Don’t Leave Me This Way Ayd. Fab imagery.
Hi @growthepeople was nice to chat at HRD. Hope launch went well. Let us know if you'd like to work w/ us in 2013, we're currently planning
RT @jameswalton_IGD: The latest DWP report on Households Below Average Income is now available. Loads of inspiration for my summer prese ...
Rem:Effective Business Writing Webinar - 27th June | Leading Light closing for entries - 15th June | Member poll prize draw closes 30th June
Great Webinar tech rehearsal with @IndigoTraining earlier today. Excited to see the final result. Join us on the 27th http://t.co/ulGkdItC
Fom todays stories; 7 things that highly productive people do... http://t.co/VYTs4ogu
We're part of IGD, & provide free personal development training to food & grocery industry bods #IGDSkills12 More at http://t.co/gQlDCJhc
Have you seen Mike & Antoinette @ the IGD Skills Summit today? Say hi & find out how LE is already helping those in industry #IGDSkills12
RT @fbf_uk: ..."I hope this event will inspire young people to put their talents to use in the food and grocery sector" - Iain Duncan Sm ...
RT @jonneal_IGD: RT @FoodManufacture: Food firms should do more to help young #unemployed: Joanne Denney-Finch, #IGDSkills12 http://t.co ...
Where do you go?: http://t.co/NdIPATof
IGD Leading Edge - Webinar Overview http://t.co/khaCtDBD via @Lorraine_LEdge
Out first free webinar - Better Business Writing - is now open for booking! Find out more http://t.co/lG3APxGw
Check them out at http://t.co/KrgnCNkS
We've relabelled site article headers to make navi easier. There are now new personal development, international retailng & online headings
The Leading Edge Annual Convention - open for booking now! Industry overview, shopper insight & Sir Ranulph Fiennes http://t.co/GOC7RRdR
Hi all, we are currently experiencing some issues with our website. Please be patient. Thanks!
@jsaedwards hope you get it sorted soon :)
@jsaedwards I've had about 7 messages from your account today. All variations on 'someone is saying horrible things about you, click here'!
@amberair so hazza potter studio tour never called me back :( but a colleague is going next week so she's going to pick one up for you :)!
Visit http://t.co/1QmqMjeU for more info and to enter. Closing for stage 1 is 31st May!
Morning all. There is ONE DAY left to get your Leading Light entries in., 100 words about something you've achieved could win you £2000
RT @RetailAnalysis: Tesco ramping up online expansion http://t.co/JCYHY7zl
RT @TobyPickard_IGD: Topshop will launch a line of clothing next month made entirely from surplus stock and production off-cuts. http:// ...
Happy Birthday to Jeannette, our Leading Edge master class extraordinare! http://t.co/67DEsVPV
Just read about the MSNs new trending news blog. has a funky Tweet topic count feature. Like it a lot. Perhaps something for a new LE site..
RT @Laura_IGD: IGD launches Feeding Britain's Future, an initiative to tackle youth unemployment, visit: http://t.co/x0mwMhf7 for more i ...
RT @Vanessa_IGD: Top 5 quirky Jubilee brand tie-ups including Queensmill and Ma'amite: http://t.co/2J3J0XSf (via @MarketingWeekEd)
Announcement from Leading Edge: http://t.co/2tRvn0mX
@jsaedwards doing his thing! #LEGetStarted http://t.co/Du6FIJO8
RT @jsaedwards: Looking forward to delivering a great personal impact presentation today. I'm on my way @Lorraine_LEdge
The team getting ready for the day! http://t.co/7lP4qTKo
Have sent @gunz_IGD off to buy a better tie
Well, we did eventually make it to Leeds, so it's off to Royal Armouries to set up for #LEGetStarted take two! Excited to meet you all!
The Leading Edge team are stuck in Doncaster! Having a pleasant evening at the station Pumpkin Cafe. The things we do for our craft!
Really interesting entries for our Leading Light Award so far! Still time to enter your achievement - http://t.co/dtqbUVv8 £2,000/100 words!
It's a great event for those new to food & grocery industry, with a mix of industry insight & personal development sessions #LEGetStarted
Or book at http://t.co/dDB0qKV2 and let us know you're a last minute booking, we'll make you a badge on the day...
There is still time for our northern members to come alongto the Leeds leg of the Getting Started tour on Thursday! Tweet me if you want to
What did you think of Getting Started yesterday? Many thanks to Tony for stepping in last minute, & to all of @JSainsbury for their support
My 3G isn't great and no wifi here today so not many tips for you there! Hope whoever was at Getting Started today has found it useful!
"If being visible is an important part of your career development don't wait to be invited to raise your profile"
@stuartjpowell on stage - lots of laughter and interaction, useful tips! #LEGetStarted http://t.co/vi3yFuXJ
"know your value in the market place and make it easy for people to understand"
Takeaways from @stuartjpowell's session coming up...#LEGetStarted
Prizes for human bingo! Give in your sheets! #LEGetStarted http://t.co/wmWpwN9b
It's all under way! :) http://t.co/LFqCtUhq
Rooms looking full &d we're about to kick off with speech from special guest industry speaker Tony van der Hoorn! #LEGetStarted
Come and see us! http://t.co/BRuUmRXL
If you're Tweeting from today's event, you can use the hashtag #LEGetStarted :)
@gunz_IGD is ready for all I you lovely delegates! Hope you like his tie! http://t.co/DhgP4n7e
http://t.co/QqFFzagA
It's also newsletter day today. Some brill articles from @jameswalton_IGD and @RetailAnalysis http://t.co/6jNXgI5G
The Leading Edge team are now out of the office until Friday. Tweet me for any emergencies and I'll do my best to help!
Don't forget today's event starts at 1pm with lunch and human bingo networking, so plan your journey for a prompt arrival! #LEGetStarted
Finally think we're all packed for Getting Started London tmrw! Who's coming along? Don't forget your business cards, & your thinking caps!
The Kraft Foods Leading Edge Leading Light Award 2012: http://t.co/IGdMSbmw
Take pity on an injured lady and enter our Kraft Foods Leading Light Award. 100 words and it could win you £2,000 :) http://t.co/EBt6e1xy
Good morning all. I've a broken finger but am soldiering on! Those coming to Getting Started next week look out for my leopard print splint!
Which if the below would you rather see on next years' Leading Edge training calendar?: http://t.co/7FgJenlT
http://t.co/JRM469jI The research carried out by the Canegie Institude of Technology around successed based around interpersonal skills...
According to our members poll, 46% of you wanted Leading Edge on LinkedIn, so why aren't you all group members? :P http://t.co/5rxfmdDt
It's that time of year again! We're thinking about training topics for next year. What would you like to see on our 2013 calendar?
RT @organiman: If your a farmer local to Harper Adams or a student why not come along to a debate on organic and non-organic farming htt ...
Speed Networking Resources: http://t.co/ZTwrrUFz
Don't forget, if u came 2 Speed Networking lst wk u can use our online networking tools to get in touch w/ur new conacts...
@TobySchuster lorraine.shingler@igd.com :)
@TobySchuster Toby we see you've left Phipps! Are you still in industry? Mail us new contact info so we can update :) http://t.co/EDTRXsqH
@bdmarriott Hi Bryn! I see you've moved to J&J Australia-congrats! Do you still require LE membership? We're getting a bounce on your email
Just noticed 'photoshoot' day pencilled into diary for Friday after Leeds Getting Started. Thank the lord, my current company photo is awful
Just fin'd my piece on getting into industry. How is your company helping? @Cooperativegrd @ULUKTalent @marsgradsuk http://t.co/qP3F0H4S
RT @Stewart_IGD: Walmart using QR code to link shoppers to local Facebook page; highly relevant at Campus store http://t.co/xeQnIIma
Top tips for entering the food and grocery industry: http://t.co/lMTlQe64
10. How to...express empathy. Expressing empathy will help you avoid coming across as agressive http://t.co/yznbvYRM #LEAssertive10
9. How to...use assertive language. Make statements rather than asking questions http://t.co/IOGgW8RK #LEAssertive10
8. How to...deliver bad news. Maintain eye contact and indiciate any implications there are http://t.co/yecvkRBX #LEAssertive10
Researching this employment piece is fascinating. I never realised how much help industry is providing to young people and graduates....
7. How to...receive praise. Thank the priase giver briefly, don't brust it off or be self depreciating http://t.co/QkVC1erf #LEAssertive10
Thanks for following @Cooperativegrd - don't forget to book your free place on our May f&g industry grad event - http://t.co/MT9jadnG
6. How to...receive negative feedback. Ask what specifically what the giver was unhappy with http://t.co/oKSt3dxs #LEAssertive10
Don't be shy :) I'll share: I fell into what I do. My part-time uni employers gave me fabulous opportunities to learn, and now I have a path
Ok...lets try this again. Does anyone have any thoughts on how to break into an industry? Or want to share their story!?
F&G industry folk; what are your top tips for getting into our industry? Am writing a piece and will quote the best Tweets/tips :)
5. How to...give negative feedback. Be honest & sensitive - it's about the behaviour not the person http://t.co/fNAaRpTy #LEAssertive10
2. How to...refuse reqests. Be brief but not abrupt & give a real reason http://t.co/Gt2jlxJW #LEAssertive10
4. How to...give praise. Maintain eye contact, be clear and brief. Stay upbeat http://t.co/OEj4VPzd #LEAssertive10
3. How to...disagree. State why, but recognise the other persons view. Be prepared to change your mind! http://t.co/l6uTX6jT #LEAssertive10
@NaturalSpeaker Our pleasure! Glad the delegates, Jeannette and Mike made you feel welcome, and taht you enjoyed the session. Keep in touch!
RT @AllergyShow: @Lorraine_LEdge Would like to offer you and your followers unlimited #FREEtickets to come to our show :D http://t.co/kw ...
1. How to...make requests. Be firect and brief & give a reason. Don't use flattery. http://t.co/uFwKStA2 #LEAssertive10
New Tweet feed for this week: 10 tips for being more assertive #LEAssertive10 1. How to...make requests. More at http://t.co/cX4rqNNo
PS: There is an interesting looking allergy & gluten free food event happening 18-20th May for all you foodie types http://t.co/tS9oYMJH
Last Speed Networking event tonight - Manchester. Sad face! How'd you find it? Competition time - how many business cards did you get?!
@NynkeBrett hope you enjoyed it and made lots of new contacts!
RT @gunz_IGD: @Lorraine_LEdge Thanks for a fantastic speed networking event last night; great fun and interesting to hear @AndyLopata sp ...
We're wandering around #HRD today checking out new speakers and topic tasters for next year - very exciting!
Final reminder - tube strike so plan your journeys well! Event begins at 6:30
All go at Sainsburys HO again today. We're here setting up for Speed Networking tonight! http://t.co/W1t2gw8Q
Looks like tomorrow's tube strike is still going to happen, so London Speed Networking delegates make sure to plan your journeys accordingly
@KPMGRecruitment Hope you've got all your grads booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event excl for new f&g bods http://t.co/iV6nwWOv
@DTZGraduates Hope you've got all your grads booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event excl for new f&g bods http://t.co/aDFoBfxI
@TescoCareers Hope you've got all your grads booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event excl for new f&g bods http://t.co/EnNK6J1n
#LESoldiersOn Speed Networking all still on course to be fab-Jeannettes injury & all-so get your last chance bookings in...
Some free RA content for you! RT @IGD_Events: 6 next steps for suppliers: IGD analysis & implications of Tesco results: http://t.co/vIUyr7pK
@marsgradsuk - sorry for the duplicate Tweet about Getting Started today! http://t.co/YCTwL8UJ
@lee_martyn Glad to hear it Lee! You'll have no excuse for being late or not picking up your badge then! ;)
@marsgradsuk Hope you've got all your grads booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event excl for new f&g bods http://t.co/43EGkQWk
@CareersInPropRT Hope you've got all your grads booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event excl for new f&g bods http://t.co/A75WAyft
@SchwarzkopfGrad Hope you've got all your grads booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event excl for new f&g bods http://t.co/Qy4ieOs8
#LESoldiersOn we're sure the rest of the year will go swimmingly, so do get involved. More about upcoming events at http://t.co/kfh2oITL
@RedBullGrad Hope you've got all your grads booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event excl for new f&g bods http://t.co/fB9Cc8EO
Nearest tube to Sainsbury's HO are on Central line which is not affected, but as always a knock on effect may be felt across tube services
Quick note to all coming to London Speed Networking next week - there is a tube strike planned, so please leave extra time for your journey
@SaatchiGrad2012 Hope you're all booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event exclusively for new f&g bods http://t.co/rEnCbrmh
Finally #3 host for next weeks Speed Networking events Jeanette has torn a muscle in her leg playing badminton! But she's ok #LESoldiersOn
RT @aydinstone: Is your brain over capacity (Another reason people don’t create)? http://t.co/reYeg5G7
RT @Vanessa_IGD: Do you LOVE shoppers!? We're looking for a new shopper insight manager to join out team. Check it out here: http://t.co ...
@Cooperativegrd Hope you've got all your grads booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event excl for new f&g bods http://t.co/KrXtpUMr
#2 Mike - host of March's Shopper Insights master class in Dublin - was delayed at the airport and nearly didn't make it! #LESoldiersOn
#1 In February, our Time Management speaker pulled out of the series...because he didn't have time! #LESoldiersOn
@marsgradsuk Hope you've got all your grads booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event excl for new f&g bods http://t.co/olMtGBG1
2012 has not been all smooth sailing for Leading Edge up to yet, so here's our top 3 averted disasters of the year so far... #LESoldiersOn
@ULUKTalent Excellent. It would be good to see you all there
@UnileverGradsUK Hope you've got all your grads booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event excl for new f&g bods http://t.co/mVmhavGV
@ULUKTalent Hope you've got all your grads booked onto Getting Started 2012? Free IGD event excl for new f&g bods http://t.co/62StOT4L
@GuardianGrad PS it's free! :)
Hi @GuardianGrad IGD are holding an event exclusively for new food & grocery entrants & graduates - take a look & RT? http://t.co/OfyBE2ZF
RT @jameswalton_IGD: Did you know: Milton S Hershey (maker of the eponymous choc bar) was scheduled to sail on the Titanic ... but cance ...
Reading through @Stewart_IGD's piece for next months n/letter & researching for my own - help me out if you have 2 mins http://t.co/c1DEcudS
Good afternoon lovely followers. Our Leading Light Award is now open for 2012 entries! £2000 prize fund! Enter at http://t.co/WJoKu01e
RT @jonneal_IGD: Our global grocery markets are out. Here's the BBC covering China surpassing the US: http://t.co/1sc1nhlI
Dear Virgin Actis, turn the fucking heating down and stop playing fucking drum n bass. #ratherbesleeping
RT @KokoaCollection: Speed Networking [Business, not dating!] event 24th April 6pm: http://t.co/eZuRzO6j via @Lorraine_LEdge
“@aydinstone: I've seen the future. These are the people who will/did shape it #FF...@Lorraine_ Ayd, you are too kind! Thank you :)
Interesting! Stick with it, even if you're not a Dr Who fan ;) RT "@aydinstone Can you trust your memory? http://t.co/9qtAGzEx"
Leading Edge is recruiting! We are currently looking for an Events & Projects Manager for our expanding team - more... http://t.co/2zY45DaA
Ready for all the registrants! Come one come all #LEBigPicture http://t.co/Rsdecy7Y
@IGDShopperNews guys did an outstanding job @ our 1st Shopper Insights sesh lst night! Really looking forwards to London today #LEBigPicture
I can't give away too much but the topic will be writing skills, and like all events it'll be free! Booking opening soon #LEWebinar
Morning all! Sorry for the radio silence, we're super busy working on our first webinar! RT #LEWebinar & we'll keep you up to date!
Life cycle of a jelly fish :) http://t.co/pgsdNMNY
Hi all. We're working on our website over the next few days so please be patient if you encounter any technical issues. leadingedge@igd.com
10. Waste not want not http://t.co/3mcs5OtM #LETop10 The ways that shoppers are trying to reduce waste to reduce costs
Don't forget all you lovely followers can come and join in the discussions on our LinkedIn group too - http://t.co/k4XfIVET
RT "@CharlesOldroyd @Lorraine_LEdge Time Management event last night was great, Jules was awesome. Looking forward to future events" Thanks!
V. pleased to say we broke PB for London attendees lst night so ty all for coming! Don't forget to book for nxt event - http://t.co/ebk9Wxvm
9. Interview w/Lisa Dowding P&G http://t.co/aUeW2p1w #LETop10 an old interview with P&G Customer Service & Logistics Director Lisa Dowding
RT @AndyLopata: The Kindle edition of '...and Death Came Third' reduced to £1.53 for a limited time. http://t.co/bgHVDE8k
There are tiny tiny sainsburys cakes left - in danger of eating them all! http://t.co/PiYJfvmr
Half way through now! Loving our speaker tonight, thanks Jules! http://t.co/O4Db9caz
Tut tut those coming in late fit tonight's Time Management master class!! :p
“@KokoaCollection: @Lorraine_LEdge oh dear... I'm late for the time management event!” the irony is not lost! But you made it. Enjoy!
We're almost ready for our London Time Management event tonight! Looking forwards to it http://t.co/ZRAU23OR
http://t.co/JvFmEuQB
8. Supply chain efficeincy & competative advantage http://t.co/aZWUdeeW #LETop10 @Laura_IGD looks at collaboration in the supply chain
7. Market update: Australia http://t.co/tl0Ov8As #LETop10 The @RetailAnalysis team updated us on the state of the Australian grocery market
6. Olympian opportunity, Herculean task? http://t.co/oe5CMkLK #LETop10 How the Olympics could provide great opportunity for food and grocery
5. Succeeding when you shouldn't http://t.co/NC8hrG8D #LETop10 @Stewart_IGD analyses why Whole Foods Market is succeeding when others aren't
4. A sandwich course in food productivity http://t.co/5UjZFoA0 #LETop10 @jameswalton_IGD investigates the carbon footrpint of beef...
“@KelloggsUK: Morning Tweeps...anyone fancy a bowl of Joey (Essex) Pops for breakfast? http://t.co/BbRjZhTs" - wow!
3. Lateral thinking top 5 tips video http://t.co/fTwDrfRu #LETop10 @GoMadThinking talk us through their top 5 tips on using lateral thinking
We're discussing the increased focus on sustainability in the food & grocery industry over in the LI Group - join in! http://t.co/tFDx3jGG
2. Become the leader you were mean to be http://t.co/oQLHQaXN #LETop10 Guest writer Stuart Cross looks at the 4 basic leadership styles
1. Today's promotional shopper by @Vanessa_IGD. http://t.co/mH5QsMmK #LETop10 How shoppers are using promotions and why it will continue
Coming up: Leading Edge resources - top 10 most read articles of 2011 and why you should read them too #LETop10
Thanks to @Vanessa_IGD, @TobyPickard_IGD and @AndyLopata for newsletter contributions this month. There's more from the IGD team next month
Hi @GillSwaine! Looking forwards to next months Shopper Insight event at Bord Bia!
Newsletter was issued today, hope you all like it! Check out fab guide to social networking by @AndyLopata here http://t.co/OtbcSWC9
Gary of @RoffeyPark also did a great article for us about Organisational Politics. Read it via our site http://t.co/St7VWnyQ & RT :)
Don't forget, if you enjoyed the Time Management sessions delivered by Gary Miles earlier in the month, Tweet and let him know! @RoffeyPark
Haven't received any emails from us lately? Let us know! We suspect something has gone awry :(
Good morning new followers! It's newsletter week so watch out for new free resources from Leading Edge incl. a special about social nworking
SUPER excited to announce that our keynote spker for the Leading Edge Convention is none other than Sir Ranulph Fiennes!...
Finally, reason 5: The skills you learn through us make a significant difference to your career and your mindset. Have ambition #LE5Reasons
Reason 4: We have over 7,700 members and they can't all be wrong. Our learning resources and events are constantly rated highly #LE5Reasons
Reason 3: In a world where nothing comes for free, membership to Leading Edge and our events are! You've nothing to lose. #LE5Reasons
Reason 2: You can never have too many contacts. There are networking opportunities at all our events plus online facilities #LE5Reasons
1st reason to stay engaged w/Leading Edge: Our programme is constantly changing, meaning theres something for all roles & levels #LE5Reasons
Getting members is easy, keeping them active is the biggest challenge. Coming up: 5 reasons to stay engaged with Leading Edge! #LE5Reasons
@BlackwellRyan Congrats! Don't forget to update your L Edge profile details & drop us a note with new email details! http://t.co/yKxjjU8Z
Hi @aydinstone, thanks in advance for your help RE our Time Management events!
RT @Vanessa_IGD: Check what's in your fridge from your smartphone: http://t.co/4k0lOBSY Love it!!
Like @IGDShopperNews? Come along to our free Shopper Insights master class in March... http://t.co/moXgZDRY
RT @IGDShopperNews: More than half (56%) of online grocery shoppers are interested in using a smartphone to shop for their groceries onl ...
& if you've been to any of our Managing Change events why not let us know what you think on the LinkedIn group? http://t.co/LZeYf9v6
The Leading Edge team are poorly sick this week! Never fear, events are still on though. Say hi to Jeannette if you're in Manchester tonight
@jameswalton_IGD I think this is my favourite of all of your Tweets. Ever. I never had you pegged as a Napalm Death fan James!
@DivingJon KPIs are vital for us. We have a 10k membership target for 2012, so keeping an eye on other KPI's keeps our focus on track!
Hi @GoMadThinking - good 2 c u on here! Remember Getting Started 2011 last May? Not long till 2012 now - how time flies!...
Looking forwards to going back to @Bordbia Dublin w/our Shopper Insight sesh in March too! Irish folk, find out more http://t.co/ZtqtXQQ7
Busy busy bees this week. We've been in London, Somerset & WGC w/Managing Change series, & @InspireFresh yest. Sainsbury's TB & North next
RT @TobyPickard_IGD: The 2012 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list is available here: http://t.co/BmV6ojul
@Kenneth_Russell Thanks for the Tweet about the Cadbury's article! Hope you liked it! http://t.co/Hkqsn8TD
RT "@ronkarr To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well - John Marshall" http://t.co/ahKQdOhP
Have many of you seen the vids on our site? What do you think? We want to put more minivids up this year, topic suggestions welcome
Welcome new followers! @Fiona_Manson @SpecialityFood @findlocalfood @mikeroth @laurattrainer and @TobySchuster
Have you checked out @Laura_IGD's fab article about Cadbury's RRP evolution? Brill! http://t.co/UFWF893j
Have you checked out @lauura_IGD's fab article about Cadbury's RRP evolution? http://t.co/90yb4LAj Brill!
If it takes your fancy you can also follow some of our other great speakers for 2012! @stuartpowell @jsaedwards @icamani
Make sure you come to our speed networking events in April! Keynotes are @kintish @NaturalSpeaker & @AndyLopata http://t.co/jRuVzUI1 - hi...
@kintish @NaturalSpeaker @AndyLopata @stuartpowell @jsaedwards @icamani. Don't forget to join our LinkdIn Group http://t.co/GM96vtUi
Hi @kintish @NaturalSpeaker @AndyLopata @stuartpowell @jsaedwards @icamani. Looking forwars to meeting you @ Leading Edge events this year!
Welcome @MHughesAndSons & @FPJlive. Check out our events - free & exclusive to food & grocery industry employees http://t.co/LcAalKmf
I cursed it! Our homepage Tweet box has gone all odd! Definitely #superstitious now. Bare with us while we fix it :(
As it's Friday 13th I'm now hoping that ne1 checking out the lovely new website devs finds them working! http://t.co/nHXjOwfi #superstition
And don't forget to come and say hi if you're at #FI_2012 on 26th! We've got a stand :) @InspireFresh http://t.co/HOCPAvsf
Read more about our new website developments - they're quite fabulous :) http://t.co/ayCsFNM9
New Website Developments: http://t.co/ayCsFNM9
RT @jameswalton_IGD: Waterstones please note: punctuation is the difference between "man, eating fish" and a "man-eating fish". Reinstat ...
Some cool new devs for the website launched today. You can now add colleagues to bookings after you've made yours +more http://t.co/h8IG5q9q
VERY exciting news about keynote 2012 LE Convention this year. Can't tell just yet but trust me, you want to be there! http://t.co/VC6N7ff2
Happy New Year! We're back! 1st master class of 2012 kicks off soon - Managing Change is, as always, free. Find out more...
That's it, the final #LEAdvent treat is ready for you to open - http://t.co/8IT0yc4s. We're officially signing off until Jan 3rd now - tata!
IGD Xmas opening times are now up on the LE LinkedIn Group, as is a poll about next years plans for the LinkedIn Group http://t.co/pzzlMqLa
Brilliant advent calendar treat for you today! Check it out http://t.co/sRK5kopy #LEAdvent #@RetailAnalysis
The Leading Edge Advent calendar day 15...it's a good one! http://t.co/HPfNC3g1 Unfortunately not embarassing xmas party pics folks
Tis the IGD Christmas party tonight, and Leading Edge will of course be wearing pink!
India: The transition to modern trade: http://t.co/zRluhWGC
Day 9 is Friday feeling kind of picture... http://t.co/sRK5kopy #LEAdvent
Don't forget to open door 6 of the #LEAdvent calendar today... Www.leadingedge.igd.com/advent
Check out the Leading Edge Advent Calendar! A new treat every day between now & Christmas Eve! RT #LEAdvent http://t.co/lbcsS0qE
Hope to see you there! RT Free Training session @ IGD Leading Edge - Overview http://t.co/PqYbGWbM via @Lorraine_LEdge #LEManChange
Hi all! If you haven't checked out the website lately, do! Loads of new content inc. some videos, articles & events http://t.co/yK4SDFmp
Thanks @Paramount21Ltd RT Waste Not Want Not. Interesting article by IGD regarding UKs food waste issue http://t.co/46MOZbVQ
@Laura_IGD Thank you! :)
We've crossed the 7,200 members mark today! Thank you to all of our members and well done team! :)
Thats it 4 our #LEpersonaldevtips. Still think personal dev training is a waste of time? See how it's helped our members...
How can personal development help your career? 6. Enables you to look to the future. More at http://t.co/ngX1GZAT LEpersonaldevtips
Hurrah, newsletter has all gone out fine! Take a look http://t.co/87FivBrK some great articles - Olympics, office politics & shopper waste!
Bit of a power cut has delayed us slightly today, but the Newsletter is still due to be issued so keep an eye out! Great content as always
How can personal development help your career? 5. Helps you to know your role. More at http://t.co/BaA3qHwm LEpersonaldevtips
How can personal development help your career? 4. Helps you get to know your strengths. More at http://t.co/4NUHaPBD LEpersonaldevtips
How can personal development help your career? 3. Expand your network. More at http://t.co/z3T3tU3U LEpersonaldevtips
How to Create a Social Media Marketing Schedule http://t.co/lhcyxdY9 via @EntMagazine
Leading Edge LinkedIn group stats http://t.co/S7ZTFwza - interesting! Get involved!
How can personal development help your career? 2. Build your confidence. More at http://t.co/wAjOSTdf LEpersonaldevtips
How can personal development help your career? 1: Increases your market value. More at http://t.co/UOnJlG7y LEpersonaldevtips
RT @TobyPickard_IGD: I have made it as the 'Member of the Week' on 2Degree! http://t.co/azmyAj4M Its a great platform for sustainability ...
How can you use personal development training to boost your career? We'll be pubilshing our 6 top #LEpersonaldevtips over the next week
Interesting discussion RE Olympics in LinkedIn group this AM. Get involved, & look our for a themed article next week http://t.co/uWZ7x7Rz
RT @shuks_IGD: Battle for xmas grocery spend hotting up as Morrison's Collector Card lands http://t.co/rKm5uWfA via @Reuters
RT @HeatherTowns: #credibility Tip: don't use a hotmail, yahoo, btinternet, gmail account to communicate with clients
Check out my IGD Update article: Top tips to boost your personal development http://t.co/IL9K6Zgm RT if you like it :)
Huge thanks to all of the LE Champions who have been filling out our survey & submitting profiles. More about champs here...
RT @shuks_IGD: Are you an ambitious graduate with a passion for retail? IGD wants to talk to you, top notch chance to join a top team ht ...
Check out @Laura_IGD if you're a supply chain bod, she's tweeting from the IGD #SupplyChain11 event today - v. interesting content so fa!
Lovely toad in the hole for lunch at work today. Scrummy! Have you got your winter recipes out? Slow cooker will be out of retirement soon!
We're coming back to Dublin - woop! Master classes #LEShopInsight & #LEManChange will be at @Bordbia in March & Oct http://t.co/5OatKGwM
RT @shuks_IGD: Big week of IGD events just round the corner #SupplyChain11 #Convenience11, fasten your seat belts ladies and gentlemen!
Hi @GregDeadman, hope you enjoyed Wednesdays #LEThinkGlobal master class? Resources are now up on the website http://t.co/mqyQqIMC
5 ways to make a killer first impression (via @interactivecoaching via @Forbes) http://t.co/oRAZrdpV
Have you seen our excellent article about collaboration in the supply chain by @Laura_IGD? http://t.co/Ru0RxX5v An interesting read!
RT @Vanessa_IGD: We have lots of new vacancies going at IGD at the moment. See if any of them are for you here! http://t.co/lVkogEhG
RT @jameswalton_IGD: More IGD events coming up in Nov: Supply Chain Summit 8th, Convenience Retailing 10th and Compass Trade Briefing 16 ...
Sorry @Vanessa_IGD, I think they all went! There are some Celebrations courtesy of absent t or t'ers last night in Ind. Dev @Laura_IGD
Hi all! Sorry for our short absence! All back online now. Exciting things afoot - who has check out the 2012 master class calendar?...
Morning! Anyone at #IGDonline11 today? Say hi to Antoinette who will be on the IGD Academy stand to answer your Leading Edge & Academy qs
Say hello to my colleagues Jeannette, Shanna and Antoinette if you're off to Fresh Thinking London tonight - they won't bite! :)
Fresh Thinking Manchester event tonight! Hope everyone is looking forwards to it - don't forget to think of your two problems!...
First week of Fresh Thinking master classes is now over! Did you go along? What did you enjoy? South venues next week :)
Hope everyone enjoyed the newsletter that was out today! International feel with Brazil & Australia market updates http://ow.ly/6BTyb
And don't forget we're coming to Dublin for the first time on 19th October! http://ow.ly/6yfzv for more info
Thanks for all your lovely feedback RE #LEConv11! We had a great day, glad you did too. Resources & photos now up on site http://ow.ly/6yeBk
RT @LogisticsPartne: Thought provoking session on risk taking from an ex professional poker player #LEConv11
“@LogisticsPartne: Fantastic and inspiring talk by John Neal on Futurism - Let the dreaming commence #LEConv11” glad you enjoyed it!
Hope everyone is enjoying #leconv11! Great sessions from Rashmi @unilever today, more to come!
Don't forget, if you're Tweeting from the Convention tomorrow use our Convention hash tag - #LEConv11
RT @Shanna_LEdge: Only 24 hours until our #LEConv11 - am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow for a fabulous day of Future Visions ...
Hope everyone is all set for the Convention tomorrow! We're fully booked so please bring along your confirmation emails :) #LEConv11
RT @Shanna_LEdge: One for the grads! RT @marsgradsuk: We will be answering questions at 1pm on the live Q&A about careers in FMCG compan ...
Anything you want to see happening at Leading Edge next year? New event ideas, marketing innovations, new areas...we listen to all feedback!
Lots happening this week! Leading Light voting closed, Convention next Tuesday & 2012 coming together - exciting times! http://ow.ly/6mHrX
@UnileverGradsUK www.leadingedge.igd.com/join
@UnileverGradsUK don't forget to get them to sign up for Leading Edge-loads of great free food & grocery articles, training/info events etc
RT @UnileverGradsUK: Good luck to the 2011 intake of the Unilever Future Leaders Programme who start today! Click here to apply for 2012 ...
RT @Rhi_Hughes: "You need to look at internships as helping you on your road to employment, and not the golden ticket" #gychat
Graduate managers don't forget Leading Edge Getting Started events (May 2012) are specifically for graduates & those new to food ind #gychat
RT @GradYorks: @UnileverGradsUK look at placements as a way of getting students onto their graduate programme #gychat
Interesting debate about internships happening over @GradYorks blog. Mars and @unilever both on the panel http://ow.ly/6iCp2
RT @RisingStarsAwds: Sainsbury’s reignites its graduate scheme to seek out 2020 leaders: Sainsbury’s has relaunched its graduate prog... ...
RT @jonneal_IGD: If you missed Nick Everitt, our head of research, on @SkyNewsBiz talking about Tesco and Japan, catch him on BBC News C ...
We'll be keeping an eye on this too RT @GradYorks Delighted @UnileverGradsUK will be joining live internship chat on our blog bit.ly/qo0Ss6
Good advice RE LinkedIn recommendations via @HeatherTowns http://t.co/XWP1h1D - don't forget we've a LinkedIn workshop at the Convention
Hi @SweetCharityUK! We're also run by a charity & our free development workshops might be of interest to you www.leadingedge.igd.com fmi :)
Which of our final 8 #leadinglight candidates are on Twitter? @KokoaCollection is here, anyone else? www.leadingedge.igd.com/leadinglight
RT @jonneal_IGD: 16% of shoppers expect to shop at frozen food discounters: http://t.co/Xuthyjn (IGD ShopperTrack in today's Sun. Story ...
Last week to get your Leading Light votes in! All 8 shortlisted candidates need your vote, but you can only pick one http://ow.ly/6gD5n
RT @marsgradsuk: @IGD_Events I've just signed up for the LE event Fresh Thinking in September! It will be my first! Looking forward to i ...
Nice to see some new familiar faces following us. Hi @J9_Ramsay and @icamani, hope you enjoy our Tweets!
And don't forget to have a read of @Stewart_IGD's article on Whole Foods Market too - WFM have an interesing story http://ow.ly/6bzTm
We've started a discussion about the beef sadnwiches article on LinkedIn, take a look and let us know what you thought! http://ow.ly/6bzKk
Newsletter today everyone, some brilliant articles from IGD - sign up to receive http://t.co/NSdFNa0 if you don't already :)
Sourcing images for @jameswalton_IGD's article is making me hungry. Features in newsletter tomorrow - sign up to receive http://ow.ly/69aON
RT @Shanna_LEdge: Great resource from a forthcoming LE speaker RT @KathrynRoberts1: Go MAD Thinking - How to influence others - http:// ...
Morning all! Check out the new minivid we made last week. Top 5 tips for how to use lateral thinking to solve problems http://ow.ly/698ro
RT @TobyPickard_IGD: Five Myths About Extreme Weather http://t.co/8a6FU9v
Launching Think Global series today. Manchester, Bradford, Leicester, Somerset, London and WGC in Oct & Nov - read more http://ow.ly/64kWP
Welcome @TillyFuller, hope you enjoy the event on the 4th Oct! We should have a video post on the topic up on the website later this week :)
RT @Laura_IGD: Fab new presenation on SCA about measuring availability, will really help you to understand diff store-based measures: ht ...
Apologies if you had trouble with out website last night - should be all fixed now so you can get in to book events http://ow.ly/61s0N
Work Smarter in the food and grocery industry http://t.co/5mAsNzX
IGD Leading Edge - Become a Champion! http://t.co/iIErA83
Welcome to all our new followers from Coventry and Scotland; we have free events running near you in October! www.leadingedge.igd.com/events
Currently looking for some new, interesting food and grocery people to follow. Any recommendations?
Hi all, don't forget we're coming to Scotland again in October with our lateral approach to problem solving series http://ow.ly/5YMvN
#lenegotiationtips I hope you found our 10 negotiation tips Tweet series useful! Look out for more of these soon & feel free to share!
#lenegotiationtips final tip 10. Don't change the price, change the package. The first rule of sales and it also applies to negotiations!
#lenegotiationtips 9. Total demand analysis. Simple - be clear on the clients demands as a whole to help you identify all possible costs
#FF and Welcome to our new followers this week! @SPARInt, @BaldwinCoaching, @Hipeakorganic and @gcheeseawards
#lenegotiationtips 8. Conditioning communication. Encourage contact to say 'yes' regularly, they'll find it harder to say 'no' at the end
Welcome new flwrs from the S.West! We've a free event for food & grocery ind pros running in Sandford - check it out http://ow.ly/5Ve46
#lenegotiationtips 7. Listen out for how responses are given, demands expressed & choice of words! LE are running session on this in 2012
2 newly confirmed venues for upcoming master classes! Coventry Think Global & Bracknell Fresh Thinking, both in October http://ow.ly/5T6OM
#lenegotiationtips 5. Have verbal control. Phrases like 'I disagree' are signs you've lost it. Respect other points of view
@jonneal_IGD Don't forget Leading Light Award voting opened ast week too... http://ow.ly/5Sect
@Vanessa_IGD lovely new profile pic!
"Employees must 'manage upwards' says research http://ow.ly/5RVvG" Look out for Leading Edge's people management master classes next year!
#lenegotiationtips 4. Compromise on a controlled basis. If you're not willing to compromise your contact will turn his back & walk away
#lenegotiationtips 3. Have personal empathy. Negotiations take place between PEOPLE. Liking this series? More like it - http://ow.ly/5Phht
#lenegotiationtips 2. Be able to say no and to walk away. Your long term beneficial business relationship will benefit from backing down
RT @HeatherTowns: My lunch time reading: 14 Classic mistakes people make when writing their CV http://bit.ly/7jHMEr
#lenegotiationtips 1. Have emotional control. Shock tactic outbursts might work once but they won't help build l/term business relationships
@Vanessa_IGD I'm sure they sell that in the Asda near work dear! I've certainly purchased it in the UK before now :)
The Leading Edge Annual Convention is now taking waiting list only bookings! Thanks to all planning on coming along. http://ow.ly/5QcA3
Just putting the 2012 calendar template pages up on the site! Very excited for its release later in the year, some brill looking sessions
I will be sharing 10 tips for negotiation success with you over the next 10 days. Get involved! Discussion welcome #lenegotiationtips
RT @IGDShopperNews: Don't forget IGD's Cat Man & Shopper Marketing conf is fast approaching - great line up of retail & supplier speaker ...
Thanks @nicolaruby RT "@nicolaruby Green shoppers http://t.co/TCzJ6Cf via @Lorraine_LEdge"
Our Leading Light shortlisted 8 are announced! Read more about their achievements, vote for & Tweet your favourite! http://ow.ly/5Nz5D
@Vanessa_IGD Lovely! Thanks :)
Thanks @IGDShopperNews and @Vanessa_IGD for the links! Don't forget to give my Twitter a mention ;)
RT @Vanessa_IGD: P&G ad in The Guardian today on its Future Friendly 'green' campaign. See what shoppers think about sustainability: ht ...
RT @IGDShopperNews: Find out more about shopper attitudes to environmental sustainability in the latest #LeadingEdge newsletter: http:// ...
Great shopper insights article from IGD published on LE today - changing attitudes towards environmentalism http://ow.ly/5NnsB
Cake bake sale at IGD today. Industry Development room is doing its bit to reduce food waste by consuming as much as possible! :)
And another about motivation: RT "@duncanbrodie ...the last time you asked the people you lead what motivates them? http://bit.ly/nVdXxq"
Nice article about treating employees as stakeholders: RT "@ronkarr Deliver Value to Employees http://bit.ly/p2eSgt"
We are back up and running! I hope you all like the new home page :)
The Leading Edge website is currently closed while we roll out some new developments. Stay patient, and any questions Tweet me :)
Very excited to announce the roll out of a new Leading Edge website home page soon! It'll include a Tweet box, so make sure you Tweet us!
Thanks Ayd! RT "@aydinstone: Generous, friendly, innovative #FF @StephenABrooks @lydbury @Steven495 @JohnHotowka @Lorraine_LEdge @richieh"
@Laura_IGD Got to try and keep up some how - SCA has a posh new website after all :)
BTW Leading Edge has a YouTube channel! All training videos will be going up here as well as on the website http://ow.ly/5EqqZ
& say hi to Vicki if you're @ the IGD PR Breakfast Briefing today - she's lovely & will give you the full low down on what Leading Edge does
Keep an eye out on leadingedge.igd.com for a new presentation video today! I'll link when its up. Courtesy of @jameswalton_IGD - thanks!
I would LOVE a McFalafel right now! RT "@newchapterltd McDonald's withdraws McFalafel from Israeli restaurants http://t.co/KkGjJrF"
Hi @MeetingMagicLtd - hope you are well! There are some photos from the Getting started events up at www.leadingedge.igd.com/gettingstarted
If you're already following us on Twitter, don't forget to get involoved in the discussions on LinkedIn! http://ow.ly/5Bt7D
RT @simondadomo: How Are People Really Using LinkedIn? http://ow.ly/5AyuS
Interesting article on changing your attitude RT @mphcoach Changing Attitudes http://bit.ly/qic9h0
How many of you feel like this!? RT "@icamani Thought for the day: if you live for the weekend, get a new job!" - I totally agree!
Just seen one of our previous speakers - @aydinstone - on BCB Oxford!
Q from us this morning: how do you feel about including social media contact details on business cards? Do you think it helps networking?
Morning all! We are doing loads of work on our Leading Edge LinkedIn Group this week, so would love it if you'd join! http://ow.ly/5w4bX
Picked up some interesting info at #MWL11 yesterday; is there anythink you'd like to see us do with our marketing that we don't already?
Leading Edge newsletter went out successfully this morning, you can take a look online if you didn't get yours - http://ow.ly/5rYUc
More great content from IGD & guests, plus our second half events are revealed. Make sure you're signed up to receive it! http://ow.ly/5qTZ3
Morning all, hope its hot enough for you! Air con is already on at Leading Edge towers. Working on the newsletter for issue tomorrow..
We're at the Food & Grocery Skills & Employability summit today. Find out more about IGD's work in this area at http://ow.ly/5nAw7 #IGDEmp11
RT @caspergorniok: @Lorraine_LEdge I always look forward to the LE Convention - great people, very interesting and motivating speakers t ...
Hi @caspergorniok - I see you're booked to attend the #LEConvention again this year! Looking forwards to it?
Have we gone past the point where we can still claim that the rain is good for our crops yet?
RT @joanhenshaw: A neat way to define performance objectives – reverse thinking http://bit.ly/iHDyt2 #management #hrblogs
Any questions about what we do or when/where events are, just ask! More info on upcoming free events at www.leadingedge.igd.com/events :)
Welcome to new our new followers! For those who dont know IGD's Leading Edge provides free training to people in the food & grocery industry
The Kraft Foods Leading Light Award 2011 is now closed for entries! Thank you to everyone who entered and good luck! We'll be in touch soon
Check out the Green Room articles on leadingedge.igd.com for more about WRAP RT @TobyPickard_IGD WRAP's Business Plan for 2011-15 announced
Photos and feedback from Getting Started events now up on the website! Can you spot yourself? http://ow.ly/5hdAV
Today marks my 1 year with Leading Edge anniversary. Lots of new memberships would be a lovely present :) http://ow.ly/5h7kY
Oh & tomorrow is last call for Leading Light Award entries. Stage 1 only requires 100 words, so what are you waiting for? http://ow.ly/5grOG
Resources from the LE Getting Started events are now up on the website, so take a look - http://ow.ly/5gnJW photos & feedback to follow
Think I may have killed my strawberry plant but courgettes are growing a treat - @jonneal_IGD would be proud!
Thank you everyone who came out to the Getting Started event in Leeds yesterday! We had a great time and we hope you did too!
Great day at Sainsbury's for Getting Started yesterday - Leeds tomorrow!
London Getting Started attendees: FCC Thameslink is disrupted in the Cricklewood area due to a signal failure, so keep an eye on that one
RT @jonneal_IGD: We're looking for an #intern in the communicatons team: http://ow.ly/5b1tT
Who's coming to see the LE team & @shuks_IGD at one of the Getting Started events this week? See you at London or Leeds! http://ow.ly/5aLNL
Thats it for the top 10 #LENetiquettetips! Hopefully you enjoyed them & found them useful! Read more training articles at http://ow.ly/53y6j
#LENetiquettetips 10. Leave gracefully - say it was nice to meet them or that you found the convo interesting! http://ow.ly/53xZJ
#LENetiquettetips 9. Have your business cards handy & make a positive comment about others' cards when receiving http://ow.ly/53xWZ
It's all go at Leading Edge towers today - gearing up for Getting Started events next week & working on Convention materials-very exciting!
#LENetiquettetips 8. Be positive - if you're at an event, make observations about things you liked. No one likes a grump! http://ow.ly/53xSO
#LENetiquettetips 7. Don't monopolize people or be too demaning of attention - they're probably there to network too! http://ow.ly/53xN6
@TobyPickard_IGD what about working with one? :)
Am in slight shock that CatSize won the pet food task, and complete awe of Jims dark puppet master skills! #apprentice
1 week to go to our intro to industry Getting Started 2011 events! Asda House Leeds & Sainsbury's Holborn 7th & 9th June! http://ow.ly/57GwP
#LENetiquettetips 6. Be personable - small talk isn't just a waste of time! It breaks the ice and builds rapport http://ow.ly/53xIn
Has anyone actually got any Olympics tickets? No one I know seems to have been successful...
#LENetiquettetips 5. Understand why you're going to a networking event. Download delegate lists for LE events online http://ow.ly/53xEB
The Leading Light Award deadline for stage 1 entries has now been extended! You have until 14th June to enter - more at...http://ow.ly/56z8C
RT @jonneal_IGD: Got my leeks planted...and 28% of UK shoppers are also growing their own veg. Up from 10% in 2008: http://ow.ly/56s2a
Happy to announce cauliflower, pumpkins and runner beans seem to have survived their transition from baby pots to grown up soil! V. pleased
RT @IGD_Events: ANOTHER speaker about to be announced for our Online Grocery Retailing conf? Surely not...
#LENetiquettetips 4. Give the right impression. I.e. you have to keep your tie on - even at our evening master classes! http://ow.ly/53xzW
#LENetiquettetips 3. Introduce yourself as more than just a name or job title. Think Bridget Jones! http://ow.ly/53xsL #moviesinreallife
#LENetiquettetips 2. Don't directly sell yourself or your business. You'll have more success being friendly & agenderless http://ow.ly/53xib
New peeps I'm following this week #FF - @pgnewuk, @clarkepatesco, @UnitedBiscuits, @jameshalliwell and @bagshaw2112
RT @RetailAnalysis: SLIDE OF THE WEEK - Aldi Süd's new bakery concept in Germany http://bit.ly/iGwlMA
#LENetiquettetips 1. Move around the room! You won't meet people who can help if you're just waiting for them to find you http://ow.ly/53xbe
Just had horrible realisation that when new official photos back from Comms team I'll probs have to have my face on here. Deep joy!
Over the next 10 days, I'll be publishing Leading Edge's top 10 networking etiquette tips, so keep an eye out and RT if you agree with us!
RT @aydinstone: The rise of the app entrepreneur http://ow.ly/50WxH
@marsgradsuk @UnileverGradsUK No probs guys, if you've a list of folks you'd like to sign up email it to me if easier! Leadingedge@igd.com
The Leading Edge newsletter is out today, so make sure you're all signed up to receive it! http://ow.ly/51rIa
Hi @icamani Hope you're well! Not long to go until our Getting Started events now!
RT @jameswalton_IGD: Leading Edge event in London tonight on Trading Relationships - don't forget we have lots of unique international r ...
RT @IGDShopperNews: Combination of good weather and royal wedding helped retail sales rise significantly in April (latest ONS data) http ...
Thanks to all who came to the #LETradRel Trading Relationships sessions over the last few weeks, hope you enjoyed!
@marsgradsuk Excellent, very glad to hear it! Just over 3 weeks to go now!
@KelloggsUK @marksandspencer @JSainsbury have you booked your grads/new starters onto the LE f&g industry intro event? http://ow.ly/4Whb8
@UnileverGradsUK @marsgradsuk have you booked your grads/new starters onto the LE industry intro Getting Started event? http://ow.ly/4Wh86
Edinburgh Trading Relationships training session tonight. @Shanna_LEdge is running it so say hello if you're going! http://ow.ly/4Wf8v
4 weeks to get your Leading Light Award entries in - its just 100 words, give it a go! £2000 prize money. http://ow.ly/4TKaZ
@IGD_Events I thought that too RE Google home page! Apparently I missed the Mr Men one yesterday :(
RT @Shanna_LEdge: RT @IGD_Events: It's the Consumer Understanding module of our postgrad course today - want to know more about PostGrad ...
@jameswalton_IGD Just cheddar!? Oh no, you have to try to get a full English inside one! Yummy. Will stock up when next in t'Midlands!
Getting Started 2011 - Work Smarter. www.leadingedge.igd.com/gettingstarted
Graduate team managers have you signed up your newbies for Getting Started '11 yet? Free 1/2 day event for new F&G industry entrants in June