The Freelance Lecture 2011 - Lets Talk Freelancing! November 23, 2011

The second Freelance Lecture forms the centrepiece of National Freelancers Day 2011 (once again supported by our media partner the Telegraph Media Group).

Set to a background of robust independent research, the Freelance Lecture will feature�leading�experts�on flexible working and workforce trends, debating the key questions:

- How should modern businesses harness freelance talent?
- How can the freelance sector engage more effectively?
- What challenges need to be overcome?
- How to position yourself as a freelancer in this changing world?

The exquisite St Lukes, home of the London Symphony Orchestra (and on occastion�BBC's Question Time), provides the ideal backdrop, for what will undoubtedly be an interesting, stimulating debate with plenty of time for the audience to enter the debate in our panel session hosted by one of Britain’s most respected broadcasters Sue Lawley who will no doubt add her own insight to the debate.

Who should attend?
Freelancers who want to shape their business practices for future success and Business Leaders who want to capitalise on new trends in the talent market.

Introducing the panel

We are delighted to announce that our panel:

Dr Karen Stephenson, her incisive management skills are in demand throughout the world, she has advised companies from JP Morgan to Hewlett Packard and worked for the Pentagon post 9/11 on relationship structures in the al Quaeda network. Dr.Karen Stephenson is one of America’s leading management gurus and believes freelancers are the indicators of the future of work.

Kamal Ahmed, Business Editor of the Sunday Telegraph and one of the most powerful media voices in the finance sector.

Professor Andrew Burke, New research by Professor Andrew Burke of Cranfield School of Management focusses on why more and more CEOs of leading companies believe freelancers help their organisations survive the peaks and troughs. “Freelancers are enablers who reduce excess production capacity and reduce costs while enabling completion and entrepreneurship”, says Professor Burke

John Brazier, Managing Director of PCG and founding member of the European Forum of Independent Professionals.

The Format of the evening
The event will begin with a drinks reception at 6:30pm, followed by a series of short lectures and a robust debate after which refreshments will be available for all guests.

Early Bird (expires 31st October)
£15 M
£25 NM

We look forward to welcoming you on 23rd November. Please do book early to avoid disappointment, last year the event was oversubscribed.

If you can’t make it to the event, don’t despair, PCG will be streaming it live over the Internet on the night, simply register your details on the National Freelancers Day website for more information.