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Notes on each CPD entry - What I learned and / or a simple fact.

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Infrastructure: What is going wrong and how might we fix it? with Alex Vaughan, CEO of Costain Group.

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I listened to this podcast and learned about the challenges with investment needed to support the UKs infrastructure needs, plus the complexities surrounding the delivery of transport infrastructure.

Challenges include the old transport infrastructure in place (Victorian railways) may not be fit for purpose now, and the cost to upgrade the tracks is significant.
There is a north south divide with infrastructure and transport links, which has a knock on effect with investment, productivity, displacement of people etc, fuelling a disparity between the UK.

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AI and Ethics: Who sets the standards?

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Webinar about the growth of AI in the workplace, how it can be a force for good and change, bringing cost efficiencies, scale gains, and accuracy. However, it also poses challenges with the reliability of data, bias, reliability on AI instead of human-centric strategies / decisions - AI it does not look at the whole picture (yet).

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Why commercial real estate is vital to levelling-up.

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Webinar about the opportunities and challenges for commercial real estate in encouraging and enabling the levelling-up across the UK. By improving connectivity infrastructure and the job market away from major cities and into the regions, it helps to attract investment to these areas.

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Corporate Capital Outlook Report Q4 2023 2023

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Reading the latest CCS report, I learned about macro economy updates, and how corporate clients are adjusting. After 1-2 years of high inflation, interest rates, and debt, markets have had to adapt quickly. Whilst some occupiers have adjusted to this new normal, others have been slow to react and have subsequently, suffered.

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APC Success Revision Session

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I identified gaps in my knowledge, how to prepare for the APC, and developed a revision plan.

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EMEA OS L&D – The Learning Lab – Colliers University Updates

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I learned about the new training programs available to me to upskill in topical or new areas of the industry, such as ESG.

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EMEA Occupier Services January Kick Off 2024 - Part 2

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Conference where I learned about the financial performance of each corporate client account within my department, upcoming projects, and how other service lines can assist to maximise the potential of the account and accelerate the success of the client.

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EMEA Occupier Services January Kick Off 2024 - Part 1

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Conference where I learned about the a financial performance of 2023, my firms business growth strategy for 2024, country and service line overviews, and key takeaways of how I can better support the clients I work with.

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UK Economic and Market Outlook 2024

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Seminar providing an overview of the economic and market performance of 2023, and what to expect politically - Globally, 2024 has an exceptionally high number of elections, including the US and the UK, which creates knock on effects for global markets and confidence.

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Mark Barfield – Sustainability and Circular Economy

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Seminar to understand the impact of the built environment on the climate, and how design / architecture can mitigate these impacts by applying the circular economy in developments. This is a model where materials don’t become wastes and nature is regenerated. It involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling materials and products for as long as possible.

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RICS Professionalism Module (EL-PROFM)

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Compulsory professionalism module.

CPD requirements mean all members must maintain a relevant and current understanding of RICS Rules of Conduct during a rolling 3 year period.

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APC Success Revision Session – Paperwork & Preparation

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Seminar to provide an overview of the APC process, learn what makes a good submission and case study.

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EMEA OS L&D – The Learning Lab – Flex Client Consulting

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Webinar on how flexible office space can be implemented across a corporate clients portfolio and how we can advise on bringing the Colliers team into conversations with clients in respect of flex consulting.
Flex can either be implemented where a client has surplus space and can lease it out to a flex operator. Or, a client relocates form a traditional office to a flex space.

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CoreNet Global – Economic Uncertainty and Business Continuity Webinar

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Webinar concerning the global challenges and opportunities facing the real estate industry, including ESG, AI, hybrid working, and talent attraction/retention.

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Heriot-Watt Careers Fair

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I met with prospective graduates from non-cognate and international backgrounds to be an advocate for the industry.

I aligned with Rule Four of the Rules of Conduct.

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Navigating the future of change – Global Occupier Outlook Occupier Services

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Reading the outlook report learning how the industry is evolving to turn challenges into opportunities, such as ESG, DEI, technology, workplace design, portfolio mixes, talent attraction / retention.

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Colliers ESG Summit.

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Seminar learning about how ESG is impacting the industry, from the perspective of corporate clients and industry professionals.

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Colliers EMEA Occupier Services Leadership Development Forum Part 2

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Conference learning how Colliers values can be applied to the work with clients. Learning about how to leverage points of difference and unique services, utilising our skillsets to expand a corporate client account and help them achieve their goals.

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Colliers EMEA Occupier Services Leadership Development Forum Part 1

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Conference learning about the half year update on how the EMEA business is performing, and to develop best practice skillsets within Occupier Services.

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Know Your Company: Have we got planning news for you!

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I learned about new planning legislation and how it impacts corporate clients, plus how to loop in the planning team when a planning query arises.

I learned about Class E use class order, and Biodiversity Net Gains -the process of improving the natural habitats to deliver a measurable positive impact on diversity through the development process or land management - am approach ensuring a min 10% increase in biodiversity compared to the pre-development state.

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Argus Enterprise Training

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Online training course providing an introduction to to AE, how to use it / navigate the software, and how to efficiently input info using case studies for practice.

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Bupa Eco-Disruptive Live

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Conference learning about start-up businesses which can support corporate clients with becoming more sustainable across the value chain (Scopes 1-3). Innovations involved technology, textiles, and raw materials.

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The Learning Lab – Green Leases with Sam Addison

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Webinar providing an overview of green leases, how we can incorporate them into corporate client account strategies, and what’s included in them - Green Leases contain additional provisions that impose obligations on the landlord / tenant to manage and reduce the environmental impact of a property by way of improvements.

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The Learning Lab – Introduction to Corporate Finance

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Webinar covering the basics of corporate finance, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, credit quality (the ability of an entity to meet its debt obligations), and covenant ratios (financial ratios that borrowers agree to maintain as part of a loan agreement)

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APC Success Revision Session

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Seminar providing an overview of the current position in the APC process, and when writing the summary of experience, how to demonstrate competency / which competencies to choose.

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World Class Execution in Complex & Emerging Markets

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Webinar providing an overview of the complex and emerging markets, the challenges in these markets, and how to navigate the nuances of running projects in these markets.

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Client Workshop

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Workshop with a client to discuss key objectives, how we can support them achieve their goals, and upskilled in strategic matter critical to the success of their portfolio, such as business rates.

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Mentoring meeting

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Meeting with my mentor to discuss how they can support with meeting my professional development, and help formulate objectives for the year.

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Business Skills Training – Leading Yourself: Performance & Self-Management

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Training course learning how to manage my nutrition, sleep and wellness to best achieve my work objectives.

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The Future of Pubs, Bars, and Restaurants with Licensed & Leisure
Team

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Training with the internal Licenced & Leisure team to learn about how the F&B sector is recovering following Covid, the challenges they face, and the implications on town centres.

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Know Your Company… Project &
Building Consultancy Team

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Webinar from a PBC colleague, how they can support with our clients, and who to contact for assistance.

I have since used this team for a Party Wall Notice property management issue, and dilapidation instruction.

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Leveraging Corporate Finance to Unlock Real Estate Capital

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Webinar by the CCS team on how corporate finance can be leveraged to release real estate capital. Particularly in the current economic and real estate market, sale and leasebacks are increasingly popular methods of releasing funds back into the business.

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Landlord & Tenant Disputes

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Webinar about how to resolve basic landlord and tenant disputes through clear communication and negotiation.

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Thinking Differently: Neurodiversity at Work | International Day of People with Disabilities

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Seminar with a panel discussion on people with hidden disabilities or those affected by it to discuss how it impacts working and the workplace.

Everything from dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, etc. Working to the best of everyone’s abilities can promote creativity, innovation and problem solving.

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Myth-busting series: Smart ways of entertaining your clients

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Online learning to debunk myths on client entertaining, ad the different types of entertaining.

A drive for moving away from drinks (as not everyone drinks), to thinking more creatively e.g., sports events, music events, breakfast etc.

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Introduction to Lionheart

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Online learning about Lionheart, an independent charity that supports RICS professionals and their families.

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CoStar Training Session

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Training course providing the latest updates on CoStar, how to navigate their software, and learning about analytics and planning to support our work.

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Retrofitting and resilience: Tackling real estate’s biggest challenges.

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Online learning on how climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the industry. I learned how businesses are reacting in a proactive manner, how data can be used to benchmark in order to improve ESG agendas.

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Britsafe Training – Display screen equipment: Risk Assessment

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Online learning to ensure I am up to date with risk assessment training in relation to the workplace. I learned about the risks associated with working from a desk all day, and how to minimise or avoid these risks.

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Our Research & Insights with Oliver Kolodseike

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Seminar providing an overview of the economy, with an emphasis on property, principally the current economy and residential market.

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EMEA & APAC Quarterly Business Review – Client Workshop

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Seminar discussing corporate updates, transactional and project management regional updates, technology updates, risks & challenges, and global strategic planning.

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Redesigning work with Lynda Gratton

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Podcast discussing the future of the workplace, how CEOs are reacting to hybrid working.

There is a disparity between industries and sectors in terms of businesses adopting a hybrid working model. Some are embracing flexible working and are location-agnostic, whilst some focus on near-shoring, having people in the office daily.

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2022 CRE Leadership Symposium – Our industry today, tomorrow, and beyond: Part 2

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Conference about how different real estate service lines are adapting to meet industry and corporate client needs. Facilities management, ESG, PropTech, and value creation were big talking points.

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2022 CRE Leadership Symposium – Our industry today, tomorrow, and beyond: Part 1

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Conference hearing from the top clients and how the real estate is changing, what is most important to organisations, key elements driving change, with discussions on the future of the workplace, CRE, and the built environment.

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Microsoft Teams Quick Tips

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Online learning to cover the basic tips for using Teams, particularly in the context of my everyday role, e.g., sharing screen, changing my status, and changing backgrounds.

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Anti-bribery Training

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Online training course learning what constitutes as a bribe, the legal framework, how to detect bribery, knowing the risks, recognising my obligations as an employee, and how to report concerns / suspicions / breaches to bribery.

The training included scenario case studies to test which options I would choose, and how best to navigate the obstacles presented.

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GDPR: The Basics

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Online training course to introduce the relevant tools I need to become GDPR compliant, the conditions for processing personal data and the key principles of GDPR.

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Colliers Corporate Induction

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Online learning about how the company operates, the corporate values, who to contact for issues, how to navigate the hub, and the Colliers University.

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Four reasons why decarbonising historic buildings Is not straightforward.

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Webinar discussing the reasons, challenges, and how to decarbonise historic buildings.

Historic buildings typically do not meet current or projected MEES Regulations, so there is a requirement for change to bring this existing building stock up to compliancy, and to also meet occupier demand.

Nearly 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions come from the real estate sector, Of these emissions, approximately 70% are produced by building operations, while the remaining 30% comes from construction. Cutting emissions in the real estate industry will support nations achieve net zero targets, and improve the existing real estate stock.

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The Snowball Effect of Healthy Offices

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Reading of a academic paper on the healthy offices, which discusses the relationship between peoples working environment and their health,, wellbeing, and ability to perform.

The importance of biophilia, activity based working, nutrition, workplace design (lighting, screens etc) play an integral role in boosting employee welfare and productivity.

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Dissertation Interviews with Property Professionals.

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Conducting interviews with industry professionals, I learned how ESG is impacting their work in the wider context of the office market, and how it is impacting decision making.

Some professions were more advanced than others and there is a lag time in the industry, but there is a flight to quality form occupiers.

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