Event agendas
Please find the agenda for the upcoming BAME into Leadership virtual event below!
Please note, if you were previously registered for the conference in Birmingham, Glasgow or London, your place has been automatically transferred to the virtual conference, taking place online on Wednesday 24th - Thursday 25th March 2021.
Please get in touch with conference.admin@dodsgroup.com if you have any queries.
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Virtual - Day One | 24th March
09.15 | Chair's welcome and introduction SPEAKER: Rob Neil OBE, Director, Krystal Alliance & Former Civil Servant | |
09.25 | Opening address Achieving your full potential: driving forward your path to leadership SPEAKER: Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary, Scottish Government | |
10.00 | Comfort break | |
10.15 | Breakout session A Protecting your mental health during uncertain times: key lessons to take forward from COVID-19 SPEAKER: Sandra Kerr CBE, Race Director, Business in the Community | Breakout session B The power of staff networks: expanding your connections and enhancing your leadership journey SPEAKER: Cherron Inko-Tariah, Author, 'The Incredible Power of Staff Networks'; Consultant & Coach, The Power of Staff Networks |
Breakout session C Preparing for your next role: are you ready for a promotion? SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Dods Trainer | ||
11.15 | Comfort break | |
11.40 | Plenary address Discovering your authentic self: purpose, passion and value-led leadership SPEAKER: Nicola Williams, Crown Court Recorder; Chair, Independent Complaints Panel, Portman Group; Author | |
12.10 | Comfort break | |
12.20 | Breakout session D Faith religion and leadership: aligning your ambition with your beliefs SPEAKER: Sharon Lo, Head of Long-Term International Climate Strategy; Co-Chair, BEIS Faith and Minority Ethnic Network (FAME) and Civil Service Race Forum (CSRF) SPEAKER: Anthonia Ifeanyi-Okoro, Head of Programme Management and Delivery, Climate and Energy - Trade and Europe; Faith Lead, BEIS Faith and Minority Ethnic Network (FAME) SPEAKER: Ahmed Azam,Tax Professionalism Programme Manager, Customer Compliance Group, HMRC; Co-Chair, Civil Service Muslim Network SPEAKER: Dr Harriet Crabtree OBE, Executive Director, The Inter Faith Network for the UK | Breakout session E Transforming your stress into resilience: bouncing back from adversity SPEAKER: Rasheed Ogunlaru, Business Coach, Speaker & Author, Rasheed Ogunlaru |
Breakout session F Getting through the sift and the interview: understanding what influences the selectors SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Dods Trainer | ||
13.20 | Lunch | |
14.15 | Plenary address Wellbeing for success: amplifying work-life balance and protecting your wellbeing SPEAKER: Gian Power, Founder & CEO, TLC Lions | |
15.00 | Comfort break | |
15.15 | Closing address Cultivating a sense of belonging: bringing your whole self to work SPEAKER: Asif Sadiq, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, adidas | |
16.00 | Chair's closing remarks SPEAKER: Rob Neil OBE, Director, Krystal Alliance & Former Civil Servant | |
Virtual - Day Two | 25th March
09.15 | Chair's welcome and introduction SPEAKER: Rob Neil OBE, Director, Krystal Alliance & Former Civil Servant | |
09.25 | Opening address Achieving your full potential: driving forward your path to leadership SPEAKER: Dame Shan Morgan, Permanent Secretary, Welsh Government | |
10.00 | Comfort break | |
10.15 | Breakout session G Cultural Intelligence: empowering yourself and engaging innovatively SPEAKER: Jennifer Izekor, Executive Director, Above Difference | Breakout session H Introversion in Leadership: unleashing your quiet power SPEAKER: Richard Etienne, Deputy Head of Internal Communications and BAME Network co-chair, Department for International Trade |
Breakout session I Effective communication: enhancing your listening and communications skills SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance & Communication Expert, SWC Consultancy and Training | ||
11.15 | Comfort break | |
11.40 | Plenary address Discovering your authentic self: purpose, passion and value-led leadership SPEAKER: Sal Naseem, Regional Director for London, Independent Office for Police Conduct | |
12.10 | Comfort break | |
12.20 | Breakout session J Tackling imposter syndrome head-on: facing up to fears and owning your accomplishments SPEAKER: Joy Maitland, Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant, Inemmo | Breakout session K Managing difficult conversations: giving and earning respect at work SPEAKER: Ishreen Bradley, Chief Inspiration Officer, Equality Pioneers
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Breakout session L Leading from the middle: having impact at any grade SPEAKER: Abigail Agyei, Senior Policy Advisor in the Race Equality and Community Engagement Team, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government SPEAKER: Imran Fazal, Head of Strategy, Policy and Engagement - Digital Identity, Government Digital Service SPEAKER: Jazz Bhogal, Assistant Director, Health, Education and Youth, Greater London Authority | ||
13.20 | Break for lunch | |
14.15 | Plenary address Wellbeing for success: amplifying work-life balance and protecting your wellbeing SPEAKER: Laila Datoo, Founder, a.life.more.mindful | |
15.00 | Comfort break | |
15.15 | Closing keynote address Cultivating a sense of belonging: bringing your whole self to work SPEAKER: Karen Blackett OBE, Country Manager, WPP & CEO, GroupM U.K | |
16.00 | Chair's closing remarks SPEAKER: Rob Neil OBE, Director, Krystal Alliance & Former Civil Servant | |