Stirling Centre

Sustainable Tourism Leadership (based on UN SDGs)
2026-09-06 08:00 - 2026-09-12 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260902
Programme Type: RetreatMode: In-Person
Overview:The Sustainable Tourism Leadership retreat is an immersive programme grounded in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), designed to support leaders in developing responsible, future-focused tourism strategies.

Location:Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Global Medical Tourism Leadership & Experience Programme
2026-08-01 08:00 - 2026-08-06 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260801
Programme Type: RetreatMode: In-Person
Overview:The Global Medical Tourism Leadership & Experience Programme is an immersive international retreat designed for leaders and professionals in the medical tourism sector, combining strategic learning with hands-on experience.

Location:Ismailia, Egypt

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Business Excellence & Quality Thinking – Prof. Paulo Sampaio
2026-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260603
Programme Type: Webinar / SeminarMode: Online
Topic:Business Excellence & Quality Thinking
Speaker:Prof. Paulo Sampaio
This session is part of the Thomas Reid Learning Forum and explores principles of business excellence and quality-driven organisational thinking.

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Certified Organisational Learning Professional
2026-06-10 08:00 - 2026-08-19 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260602
Programme Type: TrainingMode: OnlineDuration: 8–10 weeks
Overview:The Certified Organisational Learning programme is an online training designed to develop strong organisational learning capabilities, leadership practice, and sustainable improvement.

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Global Executive Learning Forum
2026-06-07 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: EXT260601
Programme Type: ConferenceMode: In-Person
Overview:The Global Executive Learning Forum is a multi-day in-person conference bringing together senior leaders and executives to explore advanced learning, leadership, and organisational development practices.
Location:Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling, Scotland

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Foresight & AI – Navigating Uncertainty - Prof. Jeff Gold & H.E. Prof. Emilija Stojmenova Duh
2026-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260503
Programme Type: Webinar / SeminarMode: Online
Topic:Foresight & AI – Navigating Uncertainty
Speakers:Prof. Jeff GoldProf. Emilija Stojmenova Duh
This webinar is part of the Thomas Reid Learning Forum series and explores how foresight and artificial intelligence can support decision-making in times of uncertainty.

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Proven Strategies for Futures Foresight
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-23 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260301
Programme Type: RetreatMode: In-Person
Overview:Proven Strategies for Futures Foresight is an immersive retreat focused on strategic foresight, long-term planning, and future-oriented decision-making for leaders and professionals.

Location:Split, Croatia

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Bestseller Blueprint Retreat
2026-05-10 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: EXT260502
Programme Type: RetreatMode: In-Person
Overview:The Bestseller Blueprint Retreat is an immersive in-person retreat designed to support authors and thought leaders in developing, refining, and positioning bestselling ideas in a focused, inspiring environment.

Location:Loch Lomond, Scotland

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Innovation Practices for SMEs – Dr Arnaldo Costier
2026-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260406
Programme Type: Webinar / SeminarMode: In-Person
Topic:Innovation Practices for SMEs
Speaker:Dr Arnaldo Costier
Location:University of Stirling Innovation Park – Scion Centre
This session is part of the Thomas Reid Learning Forum series and focuses on practical innovation strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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The Bestseller Blueprint – Naula Naughton
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: EXT260405
Programme Type: TrainingMode: Online
Overview:The Bestseller Blueprint is an online training programme led by Naula Naughton, designed to guide participants through the process of creating, positioning, and launching impactful bestselling content.

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Futures and Foresight Masterclass – By Professor Jeff Gold
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-06-03 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: EXT260403
Programme Type: TrainingMode: OnlineFormat: Masterclass
Duration:8 sessions, each lasting 60–90 minutes
Overview:The Futures and Foresight Masterclass, led by Professor Jeff Gold, is designed to develop future-focused thinking, foresight capabilities, and strategic insight for professionals and leaders.
Registration:Registration page and form will be available soon.

Productise Your Learning – Conference and Workshops
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260404
Programme Type: Training / ConferenceMode: In-Person
Overview:Productise Your Learning is a combined conference and workshop series designed to help organisations and professionals convert learning initiatives into scalable, impactful solutions.
Locations:Lahore & Islamabad, Pakistan

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Launch of OL Standard
2026-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260303
Programme Type: LaunchMode: In-Person
Overview:The Launch of OL Standard marks the introduction of a new standard focused on organisational learning, quality, and impact. The event brings together stakeholders, partners, and practitioners to explore the framework and its application.
Location:University of Stirling

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Certified Organisational Learning Professional (COLP – Education)
2026-04-08 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260402
Programme Type: TrainingMode: OnlineDuration: 8–10 weeks
Overview:The Certified Organisational Learning Professional (COLP – Education) programme is designed for education professionals to build strong organisational learning capabilities, leadership practice, and sustainable improvement.

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Achieving and Sustaining Business Excellence
2026-04-05 08:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260401
Programme Type: RetreatMode: In-Person
Overview:Achieving and Sustaining Business Excellence is an immersive leadership retreat focused on building sustainable organisational performance, quality, and long-term excellence.

Location:Edinburgh, Scotland

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Global Medical Tourism Leadership & Experience Programme
2026-03-30 08:00 - 2026-04-04 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260202
Programme Type: RetreatMode: In-Person
Overview:The Global Medical Tourism Leadership & Experience Programme is an immersive retreat designed to bring together healthcare and medical tourism leaders for experiential learning, strategic insight, and international collaboration.

Location:Tirana, Durrës – Albania

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From Experience to Excellence
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: INT260302
Programme Type: Webinar / SeminarMode: Online
Topic:From Experience to Excellence
This webinar is part of the Thomas Reid Learning Forum series and focuses on transforming professional experience into excellence through reflective learning and leadership insight.

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Lifelong Learning & SME Growth – Prof. Alaa Garad
2026-02-25 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
Activity ID: INT260203
Programme Type: Webinar / SeminarMode: Online
Topic:Lifelong Learning & SME Growth
Speaker:Prof. Alaa Garad
Location:Online

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AI-Powered Leadership Unlocking Business Value with AI Strategy
2026-01-26 08:00 - 2026-01-30 17:00 UTC
Activity ID: PTN260101
Programme Type: Training
Mode: In-Person
Topic:
AI-Powered Leadership – Unlocking Business Value with AI Strategy
Location:
Cambridge University, UK

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World Quality Week
2025-11-13 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | World Quality Week 2025 at Forth Valley College, Forth Valley College, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
November 13 - Hosted by the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning & Innovation

World Quality Week 2025 at Forth Valley College

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About the Event

Think Differently: Bringing Quality to Life

This year, World Quality Week takes on a fresh, forward-looking theme — “Think Differently.”
The Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning & Innovation (SCSLI) invites you to join a one-day hybrid event hosted from Forth Valley College (FVC) and streamed globally.
Together, educators, industry leaders, and student voices will explore how thinking differently can lead to real, measurable improvements — in teaching, skills, leadership, and collaboration.
The day will feature keynotes, roundtables, and interactive sessions, culminating in the official launch of the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning & Innovation.

Keynote Speaker

Poonam Gupta, OBE
CEO, PG Paper

Dr Anton Tabone

Founder and Chairman, Med.TV, Malta

Speakers and Hosts

Wendy Chalmers Mill
Wellness Speaker, Coach, Author and TEDx Speaker

Ricky Kujawa

Human Capital Expert

Zak Stark

Head of Commercial & Training Delivery

Leyla Zenon
Revenue and Expansion Strategist

Dr Ana Paula Fonseca
Heriot-Watt University

Colin McKeand

Networking Scotland’s Mister Networking

Dr Arnaldo Costeira
Lisbon Business & Government School

Steve Smith

Head of Commercial | Revolve Communications

Event Objectives

Champion quality and innovation
Show how creative, practical thinking can lead to measurable change in education, skills, and industry collaboration.

Build stronger networks
Connect education leaders, industry experts, quality professionals, and students to share insights and co-create solutions.

Official Launch of Stirling Centre
Introduce the mission, partners, and 2026 programmes of the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning & Innovation.

World Quality Week & Launch of the Stirling Centre | 13 November 2025 – Forth Valley College, Stirling

Event Schedule
Registration & Networking Coffee09:30 – 10:00

Opening Remarks & Official Launch
Prof. Alaa Garad10:00 – 10:20

Icebreaker Activity
Think Differently Moment10:20 – 10:30

Opening Remarks & Official Launch
Steve Smith | Ricky Kujawa | Karen Leftley | Colin McKeand With Q&A10:30 – 11:20

Learning Café (World Café Style)
Group 1 – Thinking Differently Group 2 – What You Need from the Stirling Centre11:20 – 12:10

Coffee Break
12:10 – 13:30

Speed Presentations
3-4 Minute Sparks13:30 – 13:50

Guest Speakers – Session 2
Dr Poonam Gupta, OBE | Dr Anton Tabone | Dr Ana Paula Fonseca | Dr Arnaldo Costeira13:50 – 14:40

Gallery Walk & Reflection
14:40 – 14:50

Mini Workshop
By Leyla Zenon, MBA14:50 – 15:10

Future Wheel Activity
If We Think Differently15:10 – 15:30

Closing Remarks
Group Photo | Lunch & Networking15:30

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Be part of this landmark event as Scotland’s next chapter of innovation begins.
Places are limited — secure your spot today.

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