Leadership & Talent

Web Links

We all come across useful and practical web sites everyday and so we want to pass these links onto you as they may save you time, trouble and perhaps money.  This section, over time, will grow into an extensive service so we hope you will come back and visit us or email us useful sites you have found.

Gold Jobs

There are alternatives to finding the best executive talent. Offline networking, research and unique search intelligence methods complemented by an executive database built up over the past 10 years is GOLDJOBS. Placing 'people above process' we are flexible, fair and offer a menu of services to bring you the executive talent you need quickly. Whether you use Goldjobs for simply targeted advertising or for a managed service, we go out of our way to deliver the best results possible. Open link... 

The Executive Network

The Executive Network is a networking group of senior executives. Owned and self-managed by its members, who commit to help both others and themselves through mutual dialogue, the network provides a stimulating and secure environment to share opportunities, information and experiences for the benefit of all. Smarter Networking is both a member and also their first gold sponsor.  Open link...

The Human Capital Institute 

A think tank and research organization for the human capital industry and strategic talent management. Sign up for their free community membership, free webinars and gain access to their library of great articles etc. Open link...

Train to Gain

Flexible Training Grant of up to £1,000 to Help Your Business Survive, Thrive, Develop and Grow. Smarter Networking has teamed up with everywoman who are an accredited partner of Train to Gain. With challenging times ahead you need to focus on yourself, harness your talent and get one step ahead of your competition. Open link...

Businessballs.com

Ethical work and life learning. Free career help, business training, organizational development - inspirational, innovative ideas, materials, exercises, tools, templates - free and fun. Open link...

AIESEC International

AIESEC is the world's largest student-run organization. Active in over 1700 universities across more than 107 countries and territories, our international platform enables young people to explore and develop their leadership potential for them to have a positive impact in society. In partnership with business and higher education, AIESEC has over 60 years of experience in developing high-potential students into globally minded responsible leaders. AIESEC' s innovative development process consists of unmatched leadership experiences, international opportunities and a global learning environment. Open link...

Mind Tools

Mindtools provides a great range of management and leadership articles, tools and information – much of it for free, including their “skillbuilders” range – as well as training and development interventions. You can sign up for their regular newsletter which contains their latest articles. Check out their website.  Open link...