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This month

IIM Bitesize: Negotiating and Influencing – a sustainable model
Building rapport and using it for successful negotiations is vital. Join us to learn about ‘outcome thinking’, how to use perceptual positions, accessing resourceful states, framing strategies, non- zero-sum outcomes and other negotiation tips and guidelines.
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Join us for tea, coffee and good company in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.
View event detailsIn Person Event: Being a leader (without managing people)
Myth busting the common misconception that in order to be a leader, you have to be a people manager. This engaging workshop hosted by Caroline Hickey will guide you through the six ways we can show up as leaders in our teams and in our own lives.
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IIM Council Meeting 03.12.25
This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.
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BIBA: Christmas Carol Service
BIBA Christmas Carol Service with a refreshments welcome and service.
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Henshaws Carols by Candlelight
Celebrate the festive season, sing along with us and help us to raise life changing funds this Christmas. Join Henshaws on the 14th December 2025 at 6pm at Manchester Cathedral.
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Save the Date: How to develop the art of self-reflection - improve from your past
Michael has been actively self reflecting for many years, and teaching and training business professionals and leaders how they can do as well. He believes that all of the highest value in his life has come through the process of self reflection, and he can show you how to use this vital process too.
View event detailsIIM Council Meeting 15.01.26
This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.
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IIM Yoga Morning supporting Henshaws Charity
Join the Insurance Institute of Manchester for a refreshing morning of yoga, relaxation and a positive reset for the year ahead, all while supporting Henshaws Charity.
View event detailsIn Person Event: IIM Bitesize Renters' Rights Bill
Matthew Lowry will be presenting an overview of the new Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (“the RRA 2025”) which represents the biggest shake-up of the private rental sector in over 30 years, aiming to rebalance tenant and landlord relationships and raise the standard of housing. Matthew will discuss the effect this will have on property owners and their insurers and explain how they can adapt to this new legislation.
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Save the Date: 5 things you need to know to set yourself up for career success in 2026
Save the date for our next Emerging Professionals event: 5 things you need to know to set yourself up for career success in 2026. Time and location TBC.
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Visual Impairment Awareness Training - Session 1
Hosted by the Insurance Institute of Manchester, Henshaws are committed to creating a more accessible and inclusive world for people with visual impairments. This training course is designed to educate businesses and individuals on practical ways to provide meaningful support and promote inclusivity.
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Visual Impairment Awareness Training - Session 2
Hosted by the Insurance Institute of Manchester, Henshaws are committed to creating a more accessible and inclusive world for people with visual impairments. This training course is designed to educate businesses and individuals on practical ways to provide meaningful support and promote inclusivity.
View event detailsHOLD: In Person Event - Managing Your Digital Wellbeing In An Always On World
Digital devices, such as smartphones, form a huge part of our day-to-day life and are brilliant tools in so many ways. They can, however, also have a negative impact on our wellbeing, and it is important that we understand how to manage our device use to avoid this.
View event detailsSave the Date: How to demonstrate and develop credibility
There are situations in business where we need to demonstrate your credibility or personal impact. This gives clients, prospects, stakeholders, colleagues and senior staff more confidence in your abilities. In this session Susan will share key characteristics of credibility and how to use it in an authentic way in business conversations.
View event detailsIIM Council Meeting 26.02.26
This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.
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Save the Date: Compelling Sales Presentation
This session focuses on how to create and deliver compelling story framework that addresses modern B2B buying dynamics, and that can be adapted to any stage of the sales process.
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Save the Date: Manchester Walking Tour
Save the date for this Manchester Walking Tour from Liam Whelan at Ecclesiastical Insurance! Join us on the 17th March at either 10am or 12pm. Meeting point TBC.
View event detailsIIM Council Meeting 31.03.26
This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.
View event detailsSave the Date: How to develop assertiveness - get what you want without hurting anyone
Being assertive is a key skill and part of having healthy and productive relationships both at work and in our personal lives. If you are shy, introverted, you find it hard to say no and get overwhelmed dealing with challenging characters, then this training session is for you.
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