Contents

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News round-up

News, views, search for young ambassadors and new partnerships.

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Management Development Programmes

Latest news on MDPs. Plus: New CCM awarded and bursary recipients announced.

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CMAE and Dubai host MPD Week

Three MDPs took place in Dubai across one week in June at the five star Park Hyatt Hotel and the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, with spectacular results.

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European Conference

The CMAE is delighted to announce 2024’s European Conference. See you there?

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CMAE partners with Marriott International

The CMAE has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with Marriott International to enhance its educational offerings using the hotel group’s venues to deliver its MDPs.

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The power of the notebook

After attending an exhilarating MDP last November, Damien Connolly explains why notebooks are a must-have tool for club professionals.

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19 The search is on –

Club Awards 2023

From nominating Young Ambassadors and Community Heroes, to entering Golf Club of the Year, Sports Club of the Year or Manager of the Year it’s time to enter the 31st Club Awards. Deadline: August 30.

25 How not to be Brian Clough

David Roy CCM offers up advice on how to share credit for your contribution to the success of the club. Importantly, don't hog the spotlight. But equally, don’t hide in the chorus!

27 Tackling golf’s sustainability credentials

Golf needs to ‘speak up’ on sustainability and communicate positive case studies and stories, according to a study commissioned by Syngenta.

31 Cyber security

What happens if you experience a cyber incident despite taking every precautionary measure? Club Support offers advice on incident response planning.

32 Spotlight on Mental Wellbeing

Examining the importance of Mental Wellbeing in the Workforce, with expert advice and available resources.

35 Viewpoint – are we missing a trick with employee engagement?

Katy Moses, MD at KAM, reflects on research, carried out in partnership with Growth Partners looking at employee engagement in hospitality.

37 First tennis venues gain LTA Youth recognition

Four outstanding tennis venues have become the first LTA Youth Recognised Venues for adopting and delivering junior programmes to the highest standard.

For more information on any of these articles or to contribute to our next issue, contact Editor Caroline Scoular.

e. caroline@alchemymedia.co.uk t. +44 (0)1753 272022 e. debbie.goddard@cmaeurope.org t. +44 (0) 247 669 2359

For more information on the CMAE, its events and/or courses contact Debbie Goddard.