This workshop covers the background to the history and development of the UK co-operative movement, and asks questions such as, ‘Why and how did the co-operative movement grow and evolve?’, ‘Who was involved in the emerging movement?’ and ‘What does the UK movement look like today?’. It uses a range of activities to examine the UK co-operative movement and the work of different co-operatives, as well as giving people the opportunity to reflect on the future of the UK movement. 

Who is it for?

• New starters 
• All staff/workers and members 
• Middle leaders and managers 
• Senior leaders and managers 
• Board members/directors 

Course content highlights

• Describe the background to the history and development of the UK co-operative movement 
• Give an overview of the UK co-operative movement today 
• Discuss a range of examples that demonstrate the diversity of the UK co-operative movement 
• Examine what the future holds for the UK co-op movement 

Length of course

This is a half-day course, lasting 3 hours

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