Assignments and adventures

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Cattle ranchers in Brazil sacrificing some of their calves to develop a new industry

Brazil would not be the first place that you might consider for a safari but in July this year, I had the fantastic experience of spending time with a jaguar research team in the southern Pantanal region.   Their project was called “Onçafari” and the team was researching how to preserve the natural habitat of the jaguars but habituate them to vehicles, so that jaguars could become “star animals” for stimulating the growth of ecotourism in Brazil.  

Cabinet Office Mininster welcomes our Master

Taking time out from his role as Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General, looking for government savings "well in excess of £8bn", The Rt Hon Frances Maude MP gave the keynote address at the installation dinner that heralded Geoff Llewellyn as our current master.

WCoMC support converted into music

WCoMC is sponsoring a violinist member of the National Youth Orchestra,  Angus Bain, through their "Take a Seat" campaign.  Here Angus describes his experiences throughout the Winter and Spring sessions of 2012-13.  It sounds a wonderful programme, and clearly he is making great progress.  We are proud of him, and he is happy with our support.

Winter 2012-13 session

"Dear Worshipful Company of Management Consultants,

Cuban waters in the starless night, with faulty navigation equipment

It was to be a night sail as we left later than anticipated and we set off in the late afternoon after a hearty meal cooked by Kim.
There was a cold front and the sea was choppy but I had been in a lot worse and I was not at all concerned. The weather was warm and it started as a pleasant sail . . . 

British Eccentrics in India

This Article is reproduced from Top-Consultant.com 15th May 2013

The Worshipful Company of Management Consultants can help consultancy firms maximise the effectiveness - and professional benefits - of their philanthropic endeavours, says our management consultancy columnist, Mick James.

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