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SUMMARY:Members' Online Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION:Many of you attended our previous Online Speed Networking events over the last few years. \nWe now bring you another one – with improved slick-ness and finesse! \nA great opportunity to spend 15 mins at a time with other ICG members\, informally chatting about what you do and who you are. \nWe would encourage you to treat this lightly – no hard sells please – but instead\, be open to meeting other independents. \nIt goes without saying but a reminder nevertheless – be mindful of the time in each session and give everyone an equal opportunity to speak. \nYou never know who you’ll end up working with – or even forming a friendship –  on the back of it. \nWe’ve purposefully set this for lunchtime\, so grab a sandwich and log in. \nRegister for this event here \nHURRY\, ONLY 25 PLACES \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/members-online-speed-networking/
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Mindset To Create - North of England
DESCRIPTION:This event is generously sponsored by Bilendi\, helping you collect data and create value through market research\, customer engagement and loyalty services for your business. It is generously hosted by Reflections Manchester\, a beautiful\, adaptable\, bright and creative facility for market research in the Northwest. \nA unique\, creative\, collaborative event for those working in the North of England in the insight sector.\nReserve your place if you want to: \n\ngroup work to explore problem solving and flexible thinking: how to bring creativity into your business (the first part of the afternoon)\npractice creativity with our expert ICG members Joe Bonnell and Lisa Tomlinson (the second part of the afternoon)\nhelp your business and clients get into the right conditions for creativity\nsee\, think and feel in new ways\nnetwork\, mingle\, have fun.\n\nYou definitely don’t need to identify as a ‘creative’ person to get lots of out of this session… \nReserve your free space here (hurry\, only 30 places available!)\nFor those of you who are able to stay beyond 6pm\, we are hoping to go on to a local pub… \nFor more info/event host: Kath Rhodes: collaboration@theicg.co.uk  https://www.linkedin.com/in/qualstreet/ \n \nBilendi \n \n \nReflections Manchester Viewing Facility
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/mindset-to-create-north-of-england/
LOCATION:Reflections Manchester\, Harefield House\, Alderley Road\, Wilmslow\, Cheshire\,\, Cheshire\, SK9 1PF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T123000
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SUMMARY:Leeds Members' Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Please join other ICG members in Leeds/nearby at: \n\nAmbiente (tapas) on Call Lane in Leeds\n31st Jan from 12:30pm – 2:30pm\n\nPromising you a warm welcome. \nContact Kath Rhodes for more info \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/leeds-members-lunch/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T200000
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SUMMARY:3-Part Collaboration Day: Hive Mind\, AGM\, Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:This day has been generously sponsored by  Rigour Research\, the data collection and advanced analytics specialists\, and hosted by Schlesinger Group\n\n  \n\nOur latest ICG face-to-face collaborative event is in 3 parts. Feel free to attend 1\, 2 or all 3 of them; you must register for Hive Mind and for the Wine Tasting separately\n1. Hive Mind: 3 – 5pm \n \nThis all about having fun exploring the power of the fantastic ICG member Hive Mind. The idea is that you’ll get to meet other ICG-ers\, see how their minds work\, and gauge how well you could work together. \nThink creativity\, team-work\, fun\, brain-power. You’ll work in small teams to tackle a range of knotty business and societal issues. It’ll be a friendly competition – there’ll be prizes for the most creative or innovative solutions. There may also be some added curve-balls thrown in to keep you on your toes.  \nThis event will be free of charge and is open to the first 35 registrations we receive. \nREGISTER TODAY!\n  \n2. ICG AGM: 5.15 – 5.45pm \n \nHear more about what the ICG has been doing and its plans for the forthcoming year.  \nNo need to register for this. \n  \n3. Wine Tasting: 6 – 8pm \n \nJoin ICG member and wine-supremo Mike Brown\, Green Bird Consultants\, as he takes us through a wide range of global wines. Not to be missed. Mike is a font of  wine knowledge!  \nThis event will cost just £10 (+VAT+Eventbrite fee). \nOpen to ICG members and non-members. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!\n  \nOur Hosts \nThese events will be generously hosted by Schlesinger Group UK Studios.. See here for a virtual walk through their London Studios.  \nOur Sponsor \nRigour Research are a fully accredited data collection and advanced analytics firm who provide fieldwork and data and analytics support to Independent Consultants\, Market Research Consultancies and End clients globally. \n \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/31459/
LOCATION:Schlesinger London  9 Kingsway  London  WC2B 6XF\, WC2B 6XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
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SUMMARY:ICG Speedos
DESCRIPTION:A New Collaborative Initiative That We’d Like You To Join\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroducing ICG Speedos – A collaborative\, competitive\, fun event where ICG members look at business or research briefs in small teams and imagine they were going to work together on that project. \nAn opportunity for two lucky clients to hear how ICG experts would respond to these challenges in a no-obligation\, no pressure environment.  \nHere’s how the event works \nThis event will take place on an online platform on the morning of Thurs 23 September. \nTwo clients will share their business research challenge consecutively (either live or ‘sample’). \nICG members attending this event will be allocated to a team (4 teams\, 5 members in each).  Each team will be have a mix of research disciplines and skill sets. \nTeams will have half an hour to come up with a quick response to each of the two client briefs. \nEach client will be on hand to answer your questions and at the end of half an hour\, all competing teams will present their responses. The client will then choose their favourite. \nHere’s what you will get out of joining this event (as an ICG member) \n\nA chance to respond to two different client sample briefs\nA chance to suss out fellow ICGers to see if they would make good people to collaborate with in the future\nA chance to get your brain cells firing – fast!\nIt will be fun!\n\nHere’s what you will get out of joining this event (as a client) \n\nAn opportunity to hear about different ways of approaching your challenge\nA chance to suss out ICG expertise\n\nSIGN ME UP! \nICG members –  register your interest  \nCLIENTS – register your interest  \nWe plan to run more of these events in the future… but it would be great to see you at the very first one!
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/icg-speedos-3/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T143000
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SUMMARY:ICG members' 'Speed Networking' event
DESCRIPTION:Many of you attended our 5 previous speed networking events last year. \nBack by popular demand\, we bring you another one. A great opportunity to spend 10 mins at a a time with another ICG member\, informally chatting about what you do and who you are. We would encourage you to treat this lightly – no hard sells please – but instead\, be open to meeting other independents. You never know who you’ll end up working with – or even forming a friendship –  on the back of it. \nWe’ve purposefully set this for lunchtime\, so grab a sandwich and log in. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT TODAY \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/icg-members-speed-networking-event-3/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210319T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210319T130000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Ideas Exchange - Data Collectors\, Processors and Analysers
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to our next Small Business Ideas Exchange for those involved in data collecting\, processing and analysing. \nGrab your lunch and come and meet other ICG members in this field to share your thoughts on trends\, difficulties and opportunities in this area. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT TODAY. HURRY – FOR 10 MEMBERS ONLY. \nJoining link will be sent to you on registration. \n  \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/small-business-ideas-exchange-data-collectors-processors-and-analysers-3/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210107T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210107T233000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Ideas Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Presenting the ICG’s third Small Business Ideas Exchange! \nWe’re getting together on GoToMeeting on Thursday 7th January 10-11.30am to tackle the issue of business planning and goals. Perfect for the very start of a new year. \n8-10 ICGers will talk ‘solutions’ with each other using the spirit of collaboration come up with good ideas… \nBe part of the solution (and hear new solutions from fellow ICG-ers). \nWe’d like you to do a bit of pre-work before the 7th  so we’ll be sending out a pre-task on the 4th. \nOur outputs will be shared amongst all members but please do sign up today to access your place. \nLooking forward to seeing you then. \nREGISTER YOUR PLACE TODAY – ONLY 10 PLACES AVAILABLE 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/small-business-ideas-exchange-2-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T052617
CREATED:20201102T142101Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Ideas Exchange
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for another ICG Small Business Ideas Exchange – an opportunity for 10 ICG members to get together online and discuss some pressing business and professional topics. \nWeds 18th November\, 10-11am\, GoToMeeting. \nThis time we’ll be focusing on; \n\nHow to match your business service to your client’s needs (and how to pivot in response to Covid19)\nWhich methods/sectors/businesses are ‘winning’ at the moment\, and why?\n\nRegister for this free event here – first 10 people to register get places.  \nWe will then send out the GoToMeeting login nearer to the time. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/small-business-ideas-exchange-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200909T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200909T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T052617
CREATED:20200824T095845Z
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SUMMARY:The ICG's Business Ideas Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Presenting the ICG’s second Business Ideas Exchange! \nWe’re getting together on Zoom on the 9th September 10-11.30am to tackle two perennial issues that affect small businesses. \n8-10 ICGers will talk ‘solutions’ with each other using the spirit of collaboration come up with good ideas… \nBe part of the solution (and hear new solutions from fellow ICG-ers) on the following two big topics: \n\nBusiness development: best practice and easy solutions for winning new clients\nTime management: procrastination; switching off; balancing the quiet times – should I be enjoying it\, should I be doing marketing activity?\n\nWe’d like you to do a bit of pre-work before the 9th  so we’ll be sending out a pre-task… \nOur outputs will be shared amongst all members but please do sign up today to access your place. Only 10 places available. \nLooking forward to seeing you on the 9th \nREGISTER HERE. 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/the-icgs-business-ideas-exchange-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200729T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200729T111500
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SUMMARY:NEW AND IMPROVED: Member paired 'speed dating' on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Introducing our new and improved fifth member speed dating event. \nHURRY – WE HAVE SPACES FOR ONLY 30 MEMBERS AT A TIME. \nA great opportunity to get to know others. \nThis event will involve spending around 15 minutes with 4 different members\, each randomly assigned to you at the time\, in a ‘virtual room’ on Zoom. After the 15 mins is up\, you come back to the main room and get allocated your next partner/room. We will conclude the event all together back in the main room. \nTo join this event\, register here\n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/icg-members-speed-dating-chat-to-other-members-virtually-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200624T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T052617
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SUMMARY:ICG Mini-Group Speed Dating
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet other ICG members in small groups\, 10 minutes at a time\, for our next speed dating event. \nWe’ve changed the format slightly to now bring together small groups rather than pairs. We hope that this will bring greater dynamism to your conversations and get you in front of more people per session. \nLogin details will be sent to you by email nearer the time. \nThis event is open to the first 30 ICG members who register. Don’t delay – these events have been popular in the past. \nREGISTER NOW \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/icg-mini-group-speed-dating-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200603T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T052617
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SUMMARY:ICG 'Speed Dating' 4
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the success of our first three ‘speed dating’ events\, we are thrilled to be running a fourth one. \nOpen to the first 30 ICG members who register\, this event has two key purposes; \n\nGet to know other ICG members in virtual ‘rooms’ for 10 minutes at a time. A great opportunity to say hi\, put a face to a name\, and learn more about each others’ businesses\, personalities\, likes/dislikes….whatever!\nExperience first-hand the online research platform\, HT Face\, thanks to the generosity of ICG member Arthur Fletcher who co-owns it and is loaning this to us for this event. Note that HT Face offers ICG member a discount when hiring it.\n\nDon’t delay in registering. We usually have a waiting list. First 30 registrants only. \nA full set of instructions about how to use the software and how to navigate your way around will be sent to you a couple of days before the event . We will also be sending your room schedule around this time. Have this to hand during the session. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/icg-speed-dating-2-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T052617
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SUMMARY:The ICG P.I.T.A Meet Ups - Sorting Your Business Problems
DESCRIPTION:THERE ARE TWO P.I.T.A MEET-UPS PLANNED FOR NOW 1) THURS 7TH MAY\, NOON-1PM AND 2) MON 11TH MAY\, 7-8PM. CLICK BELOW ON THE REGISTRATION LINK FOR THE SESSION YOU’D LIKE TO ATTEND. WE WILL TAKE 10 MEMBERS AT EACH SESSION. \n  \nGot any niggly\, annoying\, would-rather-not-have business\, Pain In The Arse (PITA) problems? Those things that you’d rather have someone take away\, or at least show you an easy way of sorting them\, but as a solo business owner\, you have to deal with yourself? \nThen the ICG is here to help! Introducing you to our PITA meet-ups.\nJoin us for these virtual get-togethers with a small number of other ICG members and together we’ll brainstorm or share ideas for how to solve those PITA issues.   \nPITA meet-ups are an 8-10 person informal zoom-style get together designed to problem solve… \nWhat’s required? You need to have a Pain In The Arse problem that the other attendees can help you with.  Might be you think your powerpoint slides are a bit old-school\, might be you are rubbish at doing your accounts and expenses and want advice\, could be a tech problem\, or a GDPR thing… \nEveryone will bring their problem to the table\, and together we’ll help each other solve that problem! \nSESSION ONE THURSDAY 7TH MAY 12-1PM: Register here \nSESSION TWO MONDAY 11TH MAY 7-8PM: Register here \nFirst come\, first served. You bring the wine\, we’ll bring the snacks. \n  \nWith special thanks to ICG member Tom Woodnutt for suggesting we run these events.
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/the-icg-p-i-t-a-meet-ups-sorting-your-business-problems-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ICG Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Rhodes":MAILTO:kath@qualitative-street.co.uk
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