Event agendas
Please find the event agenda for our upcoming BAME into Leadership event below!
The agenda for the Spring 2022 conference will be announced shortly.
Please get in touch with conference.admin@dodsgroup.com if you have any queries.
Autumn Conference | 21 October
08.45 | Registration | |
09.15 | Chair's Welcome and Introduction CHAIR: Sal Naseem, Regional Director for London, Independent Office for Police Conduct | |
09.30 | Opening Keynote Address Leading the Charge: challenging traditional leadership paths & behaviours | |
10.00 | Transition to breakout sessions | |
10.10 | Breakout session A The Power of Storytelling: using storytelling to overcome self-imposed barriers SPEAKER: Gamiel Yafai, Managing Director, Diversity Marketplace | Breakout session B An Introduction to Public Speaking: laying the ground to communicate with impact |
Breakout session C What about Working Dads: the unique challenges of modern fatherhood SPEAKER: Elliott Rae, Founder, Music. Football. Fatherhood | Breakout session D Preparing for your next role: are you ready for a promotion? SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Dods Trainer | |
11.10 | Comfort Break | |
11.35 | Permanent Secretary Address Compassionate Leadership: creating a culture of inclusivity & inspiring positive change | |
12.10 | Transition to breakout sessions | |
12.20 | Breakout session E Mastering Negotiation: learning to 'let others have your way' | Breakout session F Rebuilding relationships: optimising your career & wellbeing |
Breakout session G Introversion in Leadership: unleashing your quiet power | Breakout session H Getting through the Sift and the Interview: understanding what influences the selectors SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Dods Trainer | |
13.20 | Break for Lunch | |
14.15 | Panel Discussion: Being the only one in the room: from imposter to empowered SPEAKER: Lakhbir Mann, Mayor of London Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor SPEAKER: Cavita Chapman, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, NHS England and NHS Improvement – South East | |
15.15 | Comfort Break | |
15.30 | Closing Address Leadership Mindset: embracing innovation and driving forward success | |
16.15 | Chair's Closing Remarks CHAIR: Sal Naseem, Regional Director for London, Independent Office for Police Conduct | |