Why join ICM?
A unique organisation with a unique range of services, ICM will provide you with the tools to really help you to make your mark in the world.
What makes a truly successful businessperson? Is it merely a good education, a steady climb up the career ladder, and a decent salary? Or is it about far more than that?
The best and brightest individuals thrive upon the acquisition of Knowledge. They search out the latest Information. They hone their Ability to manage and lead, and they harness their Vision to create a bigger and better future for all.
I need: Knowledge
Knowledge is the foundation of progress, and yields power in undeniable quantities. It may be accrued in many ways, but it certainly doesn’t stop after leaving formal education.
Knowledge is far more than merely the collation of information - it is the process by which individuals digest and utilise that information and transform it into wisdom.
With knowledge, ambition can be fortified and perseverance rewarded. Without it, even the best-laid plans may fail.
I need: Information
A more immediate concept than knowledge but no less important, targeted and accurate information enables individuals to take control of any situation, make informed decisions and more easily handle whatever challenges may come their way.
From knowing what conferences are happening in your field to making sure your competitors are not gaining ground - you need regularly updated news and information to stay aware and alert.
I need: Ability
Of course no amount of knowledge or information is any use if people do not have ability. However, whilst some seem to be born naturally talented, others need to build upon their strengths and try to overcome their weaknesses. The ability to manage others is one such skill that isn’t always commonly well-executed, but with guidance and dedication, it can be won.
The potential to lead involves another, very different, set of abilities. Unlike management, where the emphasis is usually centred on control and the maintenance of an organisational status quo, leadership is a far more long-term and visionary discipline...
I need: Vision
Vision is about so much more than simply looking ahead and trying to predict the future. It is about embracing all the options that lie ahead and ensuring that the path chosen is the right one. If that path turns out to be a dead end, a visionary will simply carve their own path and, in turn, their entire journey.
Vision can perhaps not be taught - but it can be inspired, shared and initiated through interaction with others. This is where networking comes into play, allowing for the exchange of ideas, contacts, wisdom and much more. The more situations one is exposed to, the more opportunities will usually present themselves - so it is important to make the effort to engage with people at any business event one attends.
I need: ICM Membership
ICM is dedicated to the development and nurturing of intellectual capital across the globe, and aims to foster opportunity, vision and creativity amongst its community.
Not only does ICM provide business and management education at all levels in over 130 countries, it offers a membership package to ensure that your path in the business world is an invigorating and successful one - and you meet that inescapable demand for Knowledge, Information, Ability and Vision.
ICM will deliver to you:
- International news across key sectors - keep abreast with ICM’s dedicated global industry news provision, with the latest headlines updated daily and major stories covered both in text and video.
- Appointments across the UK and further afield - ICM will help you source the latest and best appointments in your industry sector with our recruitment partners.
- Comprehensive global events listings - ICM gives you access to a global events calendar, covering all sectors, allowing full diary planning and the ability to maximise all networking and promotional opportunities.
- Leadership and management intelligence - as a publisher of business and management books, ICM will share with you the resources to build your knowledge, entrepreneurship and creativity.
- ICM Business Club - offering continuing professional development programmes, online learning and training, alongside dedicated networking events hosted by ICM.
About Us
The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) is a leading professional body for Commercial and Business Development Managers, and an internationally recognised examining and awarding body for business and management students.
Founded in 1979, the Institute is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity. Its international headquarters are in Ringwood, Hampshire, and it operates worldwide in over 130 countries.
Partners
The Institute continually strives to provide members with the very best resources from the world of business. ICM strengthens its position within this global community by partnering companies which offer everything necessary to run a successful operation. Working in conjunction with our reputable partners, ICM can provide members with access to a range of services and resources at exclusive rates -all aimed at improving the way business is done.