Presidents blog

Passing the baton
Passing the baton
This month is my last as President of the Institute before passing the baton to Viv Russell in September.
Aug 1, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Be an active member
Be an active member
It seems incredible that we are already in the second half of the year. We have just seen the welcome return of Hillhead after a gap of ...
Jun 28, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Looking forward
Looking forward
There have been times over the last two and half years where I think we can all say it felt as though things may never return to normal. ...
May 26, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Driving better industry outcomes through collective effort
Driving better industry outcomes through collective effort
I want to start my column this month by taking a moment to remember one of my predecessors as President of the Institute. Many of you will ...
Apr 28, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Leading through nature
Leading through nature
Incredibly, we are now entering the year's second quarter. Nearly everyone I speak to agrees that 2022 seems to be passing by like a blur. ...
Mar 31, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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A diverse workforce will lead to a stronger industry
A diverse workforce will lead to a stronger industry
Writing this month's column coincided with National Apprenticeship Week. The annual campaign celebrates apprentices and the value of an ...
Mar 2, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Don’t let career development affect personal development
Don’t let career development affect personal development
The new year is now well and truly underway and we have quickly become immersed in delivering this year’s organisational plans and focusing ...
Feb 1, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Reasons to welcome the New Year
Reasons to welcome the New Year
As we begin the New Year, there is a sense of Groundhog Day for many of us. We are grappling with uncertainties surrounding the latest ...
Jan 1, 2022 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Working for a sustainable future
Working for a sustainable future
November marks several significant events both globally and for the IQ, reflecting the challenges we are facing as a society and ...
Nov 1, 2021 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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