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
| 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 | |
12.10 | Comfort break | |
12.20 | Breakout session D Faith religion and leadership: aligning your ambition with your beliefs | Breakout session E Transforming your stress into resilience: bouncing back from adversity |
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 | 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 & Commuication Expert, SWC Consultancy and Training | ||
11.15 | Comfort break | |
11.40 | Plenary address Discovering your authentic self: purpose, passion and value-led leadership | |
12.10 | Comfort break | |
12.20 | Breakout session J Tackling imposture 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 | ||
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 | |