By Carlos Aragones While you work hard behind the scenes to keep your club at its best, we know that budgeting for Equipment purchases can animate a committee or management group as much as any topic and that keeping up with the latest technology can, at first glance seem expensive. Considering “Leasing”, as a comprehensive […]
Alastair Curbbun CCM is the Assistant Secretary at Brooks’s, one of the oldest gentlemen’s clubs in London, and has been there for over 30 years. He was was one of the first members to gain their Certified Club Manager accolade in 2008 and also sits on the London & Home Counties region board overseeing their […]
By Chris Duffy CMDip Walking into the Golf Club I locate the management office where I am pleasantly welcomed by the office assistant who asks me how she can help. Is there any opportunities to become a member at the club? If so, can you tell me why should I become a member here rather […]
By Debbie Pern CCM How many times do you go through the recruitment process, select who you think is the right candidate and within a week realise that perhaps you’ve made the wrong choice. Recruiting the right team around you is the key to your success – think about that! You are only as good […]
Fernando Padron CCM worked in the sports industry before embarking on a career in golf club management. He was Director at Campo de Golf Villamayor and Los Angeles de San Rafael Golf, before becoming the Operations Director at Real Club Valderrama. Fernando gained his CCM in 2017. In this Q&A Fernando explains how the CMAE […]
Whether you are bringing your family, or just want some down time before or after the conference, CMAE has you covered. The following activities have been arranged for delegates and their families to enjoy both before and during the conference. Golf Enjoy a round of golf at one of these beautiful Marbella golf courses. Aloha […]
Janne Willems is an artist, social activist, author, and speaker who believes that trust can change the world. With this mission in mind, Janne founded the Seize Your Moments project in 2010 and embarked upon a global expedition to connect with 11,500 people in 30 different countries. For four years, Janne was “homeless by choice,” […]
Ross has been on a journey in Club Management for the last twenty years experiencing single site, multi-site and high performance club management. He has a unique combination of experience in both the sports and business worlds that makes him a perfect fit for his present role of Club Manager at the most prestigious tennis […]
It is always about Performance Bill has been in constant demand as a business coach, to all types and sizes of business, for over thirty years. Bill guides, motivates and inspires in equal measure but always through the delivery of exceptional performance. The Golf Business Specialist Bill has built a unique reputation for delivering performance, […]
By Kevin Fish CCM Our Tribe often tell me that one of the great benefits of attending CMAE courses is the safe environment provided, in which to better understand the type of person and the type of manager that you are today. We build this self awareness culminating in the Lumina Spark and Lumina Leader […]
Debbie Pern CCM is currently the Club Manager at Deeside Golf Club in the North-east of Scotland. Prior to that she was Facilities Manager at the SAC (Scottish Agricultural College). Debbie gained her CCM accreditation in 2017 and is one of just two women to have gained CCM in Europe. Debbie also currently sits on the […]
By Michael Braidwood CCM The science behind menu engineering When I go out for lunch, dinner or visit a café or golf club I always wonder if any strategy or thought has gone into the menu design? And by menu design I do not mean the fancy cover or page design, I am more interested […]
