Event agendas
Please find the agendas for the upcoming BAME into Leadership events, taking place in Birmingham (first tab) and London (second tab) below!
2019 agenda for Cardiff will be added shortly.
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Birmingham | 25 July
08.45 | Registration | |
09.30 | Chair's welcome and introduction | |
09.40 | Opening Address Discovering yourself as a leader: being seen, heard and respected SPEAKER: Grace Ononiwu OBE, Chief Crown Prosecutor, CPS West Midlands Region | |
10.15 | Breakout session A: How to build great relationships: overcoming the behaviours holding you back SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance | Breakout session B: Preparing for your next role: selection & promotion SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Associate Dods Trainer |
Breakout session C: Finding your purpose: combining passion, mission, profession and vocation SPEAKER: Elliott Rae, Head of Defra's Project Race and Founder, MusicFootballFatherfood SPEAKER: Gamiel Yafai, Managing Director, Diversity Marketplace | ||
11.15 | Networking and refreshment break | |
11.40 | Plenary Address Diversifying the Civil Service: the journey so far and the road ahead SPEAKER: Rupert McNeil, Chief People Officer, Cabinet Office | |
12.20 | Breakout session D: Communicating with impact: presenting your ideas with clarity and confidence SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance | Breakout session E: Demonstrating your track record: applications & interviews SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Associate Dods Trainer |
Breakout session F: Performance Appraisals: making your appraisal work for you SPEAKER: Bernadette Thompson, SCS HR Business Partner, Ministry of Justice & Co-Chair of Race to the Top G6/7 Network | ||
13.20 | Lunch | |
14.15 | Panel Discussion Overcoming self-imposed barriers to success: shattering your own glass ceiling SPEAKER: Junior Johnson, Deputy Director, Prison Policy Workforce, MoJ | |
15.30 | Closing Address Leading a change in culture: where do we go from here? SPEAKER: Sir Richard Heaton, CS Race Champion & Permanent Secrety, MoJ | |
16.15 | Chair's closing remarks followed by an informal networking drinks | |
17.00 | Conference closes | |
London 11 September
08.45 | Registration | |
09.30 | Chair's welcome and introduction | |
09.35 | Opening Address: Positioning yourself as a leader: making your presence felt | |
10.15 | Breakout session A: Preparing for your next role: selection & promotion | Breakout session B: Networking with confidence: creating rapport, respect & relationships |
Breakout session C: The power of mentoring: the importance of building a supportive network | Breakout session D: Managing difficult conversations: giving and earning respect at work | |
11.15 | Networking and refreshment break | |
11.40 | Plenary Address: Leading from the middle: embracing leadership at any grade | |
12.20 | Breakout session E: Demonstrating your track record: applications and interviews | Breakout session F: Communicating with impact: presenting your ideas with clarity & confidence |
Breakout session G: Religion in the workplace: the importance of recognising faith as part of an inclusive workplace | Breakout session H: Crossing the SCS boundary: preparing for life in the SCS | |
13.20 | Lunch | |
14.15 | Panel Discussion: Achieving your full potential: overcoming barriers & maintaining resilience | |
15.30 | Closing Address: Leadership for all: challenging traditional leadership paths & behaviours SPEAKER: HMI Wendy Williams, HM Inspector of Constabulary, and HM Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services | |
16.15 | Chair's closing remarks followed by informal networking drinks | |
17.00 | Conference closes | |