In London today for the 2nd module of this year's Leading Change programme, which is a training and development programme for senior union officers.

Good end to the the day as there was an informal reception which brought together this years Leading Change participants with last year's group (see photo above).

The best bit about the Leading Change programme is it gives union officers a bit of time and space to talk about some of the big strategic challenges facing unions; including the challenges we face internally to make sure our own structures reflect the changing world of work; the changing needs of our members and prospective members; and attempts by some employers (both crude and sophisticated) to marginalise unions or keep their workplace union-free.

Trick now is to find the answers to these challenges!