Agenda
Please find below the event agenda for our upcoming two-day Women into Leadership virtual event!
Please note, if you were previously registered for the conference in Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Belfast, Cardiff or London, your place has been automatically transferred to the virtual conference, taking place online on Tuesday 23rd - Wednesday 24th February 2021.
Please get in touch with conference.admin@dodsgroup.com if you have any queries.
Day One | 23rd February 2021
09.15 | Chair's welcome and introduction | |
09.25 | Permanent Secretary's opening address: Leading the charge: creating a culture of inclusivity & inspiring positive change SPEAKER: Susan Acland-Hood, Permanent Secretary, Department for Education | |
10.00 | Comfort break | |
10.15 | Breakout session A Working parents: banishing guilt to manage SPEAKER: Gifty Enright, Author & International Speaker | Breakout session B Maximising your impact in online communications SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Consultant & former Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
Breakout session C The power of a network: building your support system and finding your tribe SPEAKER: Cherron Inko-Tariah, Author, 'The Incredible Power of Staff Networks'; Consultant & Coach, The Power of Staff Networks | ||
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 Protecting your mental health during uncertain times: key lessons to take forward from COVID-19 | Breakout session E Thinking on the spot: responding with coherence under pressure SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Consultant & former Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
Breakout session F Cultural Intelligence: empowering yourself and engaging innovatively SPEAKER: Jennifer Izekor, Executive Director, Above Difference | ||
13.20 | Lunch | |
14.15 | Plenary address Exploring the Confidence Conundrum: a lesson in knowing and demonstrating your worth | |
15.00 | Comfort break | |
15.15 | Closing address Failing forward: the necessity of risk-taking for success | |
16.00 | Chair's closing remarks | |
Day Two | 24th February 2021
09.15 | Chair's welcome and introduction | |
09.25 | Permanent Secretary's opening address Leading the charge: creating a culture of inclusivity & inspiring positive change SPEAKER: Sarah Healey, Permanent Secretary, Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport | |
10.00 | Comfort break | |
10.15 | Breakout session G Transforming your stress into resilience: bouncing back from adversity | Breakout session H Preparing for the SCS: are you ready for a promotion? SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Dods Trainer |
Breakout session I Succeeding remotely: progressing your career ambitions by embracing impactful remote working | ||
11.15 | Comfort break | |
11.40 | Plenary address Discovering your authentic self: purpose, passion and value-led leadership SPEAKER: Sherin Aminossehe, Director of Infrastructure, Ministry of Defence | |
12.10 | Comfort break | |
12.20 | Breakout session J Menopause in the workplace: seeking support and opening up the conversations SPEAKER: Julie Dennis, Menopause at Work Trainer | Breakout session K Managing challenging situations at work: transforming the destructive energy of conflict SPEAKER: Ishreen Bradley, Chief Inspection Officer, Equality Pioneers |
Breakout session L Tackling imposter syndrome head-on: facing up to fears and owning your accomplishments | ||
13.20 | Lunch | |
14.15 | Plenary address Exploring the Confidence Conundrum: a lesson in knowing and demonstrating your worth SPEAKER: Zamila Bunglawala, Deputy Head of Unit & Deputy Director of Policy & Strategy, Race Disparity Unit, Cabinet Office | |
15.00 | Comfort break | |
15.15 | Closing address Failing forward: the necessity of risk-taking for success | |
16.00 | Chair's closing remarks | |