Engage & Communicate With Diverse Employees & Leaders, Implement Agile, Positive Cultures & Harness New Technologies To Win Business Wide Buy-In & Measurably Boost Long-Term Change Success
One-Day, Practitioner-Led Conference & Networking Event, 12th September 2018, Lord's Cricket Ground, Central London | View Brochure Here | Book HERE To Secure Your Seat
1 Day. 26 Change & HR Directors Drive & Deliver Successful Change
Join 26 Cross-Sector, In-House Change Practitioners To Drive Next-Level, Sustained & Engaging Cultural & Organisational Change Strategies:
- Inspire Powerful & Sustained Employee Engagement: Boost motivation to win buy-in and truly embed long-term change business-wide
- Drive Long-Term Cultural Change: Maximise engagement and performance throughout the culture change journey
- Positive, Change-Ready Cultures & Behaviours: Successfully influence mindsets for engaged, motivated and change-ready colleagues
- Next-Level, Impactful Strategies & Models: Optimise project outcomes with flexible, collaborative change models and methods
- Critical Change Influencers – Adaptable Strategies For Uncertain Times… From Brexit and market change to changing expectations and diverse workforces to attracting generations of talent
- Empower & Engage Leaders To Drive Strong Communications: Best-practice approaches to ensure change messages are reaching and engaging colleagues and leaders
- Effective Digital Transformation & New Technology Opportunities: Overcome the challenges of transformational change and tech advancements to future-proof your change strategies
- Prove Impact, Win Buy-In, Drive Change Success: Effective techniques for demonstrating the positive outcomes and benefits of change
- Build Agile Organisational Capabilities: Meet the demands of changing organisational environments with agile, flexible, resilient workforces
9 Advanced Sessions Focused On Your Toughest Change Management Challenges: People Engagement • Next-Level Strategies • Changing Cultures & Behaviours • Change-Ready Cultures • Communications & Leaders • Critical Change Influencers • Measuring Impact • Agile • Digital & Technology
Why Attend This Driving Change Conference?
- 26 Senior-Level Change Professionals Showcasing New Case Studies & Lessons Learnt
- One Inspiring Day
- 4th Annual Event & An Impressive 97% Satisfaction Rating!
- Informal 1-2-1 Advice Clinics
- Interactive Q&A - Quiz the panellists on Engagement, Culture & Critical Influencers
- Best-Practice Experience Sharing
- 2 Panel Discussions: 'Engagement' And 'Critical Change Influencers'
- 5 Peer-To-Peer Networking Discussions: A) Process Transformation In A Digital World B) Preparing Managers To Be Change-Ready Leaders C) Complex, Global Change D) The Change Curve E) Continuous Improvement & Processes
- 2 Conference Chairpersons
- Lord's Afternoon Cream Team Networking!
Can you help companies drive and deliver successful change? For more information on how to get involved, please call +44 (0)20 3479 2299 or email partner@drivingchangeconference.com.
Book your exhibition stand and two delegate passes for just £2,799+VAT . Book your stand here. Please note that we have a limited amount of exhibition space available and stands will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Brand New 2018 Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground - Thomas Lord Suite
A luxurious venue, steeped in history and charm. Why not also enjoy our exclusive Lord's networking afternoon tea?
08.30 Registration, Coffee & Informal Networking
09.00 GIC Welcome, Interactive Voting Introduction & Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks
Jim Cockin, Head of Internal Communications, Sky
PEOPLE ENGAGEMENT
09.20 Powerful, Next-Level Approaches For Driving Strong, Sustained Employee Engagement To Maintain Performance & Embed Long-Term Change
Christian Tye, Director of Strategic Programmes, TUI Group
ENGAGEMENT - Q&A PANEL
09.40 What Works & What Doesn’t When Engaging Employees Business-Wide During Times Of Change?
Natalie Adams, Head of Organisational Development, Holiday Extras
Catherine Allen, Head of Keeping People Happy, Ella’s Kitchen
Julie Gibson, Change/Programmes Director, Brakes Group
Michael Cashman, Business Change Management Director, HM Revenue & Customs
Rachel Ovington, HR Business, Partner Corporate & Commercial, KP Snacks Ltd
Silviu Miron, Director Business Transformation, Avon Cosmetics UK
NEXT-LEVEL STRATEGIES
10.10 Implementing Effective Change Strategies To Optimise Project Outcomes & Sustain Long-Term Change Goals
Wendy Macdonald, HR Director UK & Ireland, AkzoNobel
10.30 Morning Refreshment Break With Informal Networking
1-2-1 ADVICE CLINICS
10.30 Answer your burning questions with one-to-one advice and insights – limited places available; first come, first served!
Natalie Adams, Head of Organisational Development, Holiday Extras
Carl Akintola-Davies, Head of Learning & Organisation Development, House of Commons
11.00 Bonus Session; Reserved For Exclusive Conference Partner. Can you help clients drive and deliver successful change? For more information on how to get involved, please call +44 (0)20 3479 2299 or email info@drivingchangeconference.com
CHANGING CULTURES
11.30 Embedding Sustained Cultural & Behavioural Change To Improve Long-Term Performance & Outcomes
Mandeep Heer, Director of Strategic Partnering & People Transformation, O2 (Telefónica UK)
CHANGE-READY CULTURES
11.50 Inspiring & Maintaining Positive Cultures & Behaviours To Encourage Change-Ready Workforces & Drive Success
Betony Kelly, Head of Behaviour Change, Department for Education
CULTURE QUICK-FIRE Q&A
12.10 15 Minutes’ Quick-Fire Joint Q&A With The Panellists Around Embedding Positive Cultures And Driving Cultural Change – What Is Best Practice When It Comes To Organisational Cultures?
Annette Swinburn, Director of Organisation Design & Development, Debenhams
Ben Hutchinson, Head of Business Change, Thales UK
Anita Cunningham, Head of HR, Development & Organisational Effectiveness, P&O Ferries
COMMUNICATIONS & LEADERS
12.30 Empowering Leaders & Communicating Effectively To Build & Sustain Employee Engagement & Power Successful Organisational Change
Estelle Hollingsworth, Vice President Talent & Development, Virgin Atlantic Airways & Virgin Holidays
Myra Cooke, Head of Talent & Performance, Virgin Atlantic Airways
12.50 Lunch For Delegates, Speakers & Partners
PEER-TO-PEER DISCUSSIONS
13.30 Informal Peer-To-Peer Discussions
A) Process Transformation In A Digital World
Suzy Jearum, Associate Director, Continuous Improvement & Integration, Coca-Cola European Partners
B) Preparing Managers To Be Change-Ready Leaders
Nick Davies, Change Management Lead, Imperial Tobacco UK&I
C) Complex, Global Change
Mark Irwin, Global Head of Talent, Leadership & Organisational Development, Godiva Chocolatier
D) The Change Curve
Julie Gibson, Change/Programmes Director, Brakes Group
E) Continuous Improvement & Processes
Ursula Dolton, Director of IT & Business Change, British Heart Foundation
13.50 Afternoon Chair’s Opening Remarks
Michael Cashman, Business Change Management Director, HM Revenue & Customs
CRITICAL CHANGE INFLUENCERS - Q&A PANEL
14.00 Driving Change In A Changing World: Establishing Adaptable Strategies & Processes To Maintain Organisation Success In Times Of Uncertainty & Change
Catherine Hamilton, IT Business Performance Director, Post Office
Maria Lodetti, Business Change Senior Manager, Mars
Pauline Hogg, Senior Director UK HR, Arla Foods
MEASURING IMPACT
14.30 Winning Long-Term Buy-In & Support With Effective Metrics & Techniques For Measuring & Proving The Impact & Benefits Of Change Programmes
Sam Ghotey, Head of Continuous Improvement & Projects (UK), PhotoBox
14.50 Bonus Session; Reserved For Exclusive Conference Partner. Can you help clients drive and deliver successful change? For more information on how to get involved, please call +44 (0)20 3479 2299 or email info@drivingchangeconference.com
PRACTICAL TIPS
15.20 Best-Practice Experience Sharing
Share your experiences and lessons learnt and harness the collective knowledge and experience of your peers in this informal 15-minute best practice sharing session.
15.35 Afternoon Refreshment Break With Informal Networking & Lord's Afternoon Cream Tea
AGILE - SNAPSHOT
16.05 Leveraging Agile & Changing Workforce Behaviours To Meet The Demands Of A Changing Business Environment
Francis Lake, Head of Organisation Development, CYBG PLC
DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY
16.25 Successfully Adapt To The Changing Workplace & Harness New Digital, Technology & Automation Opportunities To Facilitate Effective Organisational Transformation 
Guest Speaker TBC; Please Check The Website For Details
16.45 Chair’s Closing Remarks
Michael Cashman, Business Change Management Director, HM Revenue & Customs
17.00 Official Close Of Conference
Please check the website regularly for updates and newly confirmed speakers. For more information on how to get involved in The Driving Change Conference, please email info@drivingchangeconference.com or call us on +44 (0)20 3479 2299.
