Event agendas | BAME into Leadership

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March 6th 2018 |

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Please find the agendas for the upcoming BAME into Leadership events, taking place in Birmingham (first tab) and London (second tab) below!

The full agendas for Cardiff, Edinburgh & Leeds events will be published shortly.

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Birmingham | 25 July
London 11 September

Birmingham | 25 July

08.45	Registration
09.30	Chair's welcome and introduction CHAIR: Zoeta Manning,* Senior Integration Manager for Frailty, NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG & Vice Chair, MiP*
09.40	Opening Address Discovering yourself as a leader: being seen, heard and respected SPEAKER: Grace Ononiwu CBE,* 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 & Communication Expert, SWC Consultancy and Training	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 & Communication Expert, SWC Consultancy and Training	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, Ministry of Justice SPEAKER: Deborah Cadman, Chief Executive, West Midlands Combined Authority SPEAKER: Karen Campbell-White,* Deputy Director, Office for National Statistics* SPEAKER: Rob Neil,* Head of Culture Change & Leadership, Department for Education*
15.30	Closing Address Leading a change in culture: where do we go from here? SPEAKER: Sir* Richard Heaton, CS Race Champion & Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice*
16.15	Chair's closing remarks followed by an informal networking drinks CHAIR: Zoeta Manning,* Senior Integration Manager for Frailty, NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG & Vice Chair, MiP*
17.00	Conference closes

London 11 September

08.45	Registration
09.25	Chair's welcome and introduction
09.30	Opening Address: Positioning yourself as a leader: making your presence felt SPEAKER: Emran Mian,* Director General, International & Strategy, Department for Education*
10.10	Breakout session A: Preparing for your next role: selection & promotion SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Associate Dods Trainer	Breakout session B: Networking with confidence: creating rapport, respect & relationships SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance & Communication Expert, SWC Consultancy and Training
	Breakout session C: The power of mentoring: the importance of building a supportive network
11.10	Networking and refreshment break
11.30	Plenary Address: Leading from the middle: embracing leadership at any grade SPEAKER: Gerri Clement,* Deputy Director, Cabinet Office and Co-Chair of the Cross Government Social Mobility Network*
12.10	Lightning Talk: Managing difficult conversations: giving and earning respect in the workplace
12.30	Breakout session D: Demonstrating your track record: applications and interviews SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Associate Dods Trainer	Breakout session E: Communicating with impact: presenting your ideas with clarity & confidence SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance & Communication Expert, SWC Consultancy and Training
	Breakout session F: Crossing the SCS boundary: preparing for life in the SCS SPEAKER: Kuljit Dhillon,* Deputy Director (job share), Public Bodies Team, Cabinet Office* SPEAKER: Shakira Keddo,* Deputy Director, Senior HR Business Partner, DEFRA*
13.30	Lunch
14.20	Panel Discussion: Achieving your full potential: overcoming barriers & maintaining resilience SPEAKER: Baljit Ubhey OBE, Director of Prosecution Policy & Inclusion, Crown Prosecution Service SPEAKER: Kashif Chaudry, Deputy Director, Aviation Security International Operations, Department for Transport
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