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The Northern Ireland Annual HR Conference 2011 *3 for 2
Cost: | See Below |
Location: | Belfast |
Start Date: | 14 April 2011 |
End Date: | 14 April 2011 |
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Full Day
During the current economic climate it is more essential than ever to attract, retain and develop key talent that will drive the success of your organisation forward. Success means understanding the elements that need to happen during a recession. Morning speakers include Economist John Simpson, Maureen Walkingshaw from BT and Kevin Dunwoody from the PSNI who will look at how they have engaged with their key talent to lead during difficult times.
Description
This panel of key experts will be available for questions in an open forum session. They will be joined in the afternoon by experts in three areas as follows:
- Attracting, Developing and Retaining Talent.
- Leading People through Tough Times.
- Right Sizing - the Legal Perspective.
What is different?
This is a highly interactive conference. One of the morning sessions involves a live audience survey of current people issues affecting Northern Ireland employers (using modern technology). The survey results will inform the afternoon discussions. Throughout the day delegates are encouraged to engage with experts in open forums and interactive workshops, leading to a learning opportunity for each delegate and their organisation.
| 9.20am | Welcome and Introductions Scott Alexander, Legal Island |
| 9.30am |
Welcome address - Where are we now? The Economic Climate in Northern Ireland John Simpson will give an overview of the current economic climate in Northern Ireland. He will also look at the impact of Government cuts on those sectors that will continue to suffer and the sectors that may be seeing the light at the end of tunnel. |
| 9.50am |
How businesses can survive through the tough times? Opportunities abound, even during recession. But you need to be flexible and willing to act quickly. |
| 10.10am |
Leading People through the Tough Times When times are tough, leadership in an organisation becomes critical. This session looks at how to develop leaders that can focus on business issues, deliver tough messages when necessary, but also inspire people to better performance. |
| 10.30am | Speakers' Panel and Open Forum |
| 11am | Break and Networking |
| 11.30am |
People Engagement in Northern Ireland Live Survey This session is aimed at finding out what exactly the key people issues are for employers and employees in Northern Ireland. We will be using the Qwizdom survey voting pads to generate live information on screen relating to these key issues. |
| 11.50am |
Inspiring Performance in Tough Times In this session Oliver will look to find answers to the following questions:
Facilitator: Oliver Johnston Director of Leadership Development and Coaching (Ireland), Penna |
| 1pm | Lunch and Networking |
| 2pm |
Emerging Themes from the Morning Sessions Oliver delivers feedback from the morning sessions that will help inform the afternoon workshops. Facilitator: Oliver Johnston Director of Leadership Development and Coaching (Ireland), Penna |
| 2.10pm |
High Levels of Engagement during Times of Change Few industries have been under as much pressure as recruitment during the recession - and more change is to come. Cathy sets out how Grafton has succeeded in creating a focus on engagement. |
| 2.40pm | Break & Networking |
| 3pm |
Afternoon Workshops Delegates will break off into three groups to partake in their choice of two sessions on three key topics. Each session will include a lead facilitator, capability specialist/business representative and legal expert. Workshop 1 ~ Attracting, Developing and Retaining Workshop 2 ~ Leading your People Through the Tough Times Workshop 3 ~ Right Sizing - The Legal Perspective Lead Facilitator and Legal Expert: Lisa Bryson, Associate, Carson McDowell |
| 3.45pm |
Workshop 1, 2 and 3 repeated Delegates can attend a second workshop of their choice. |
| 4.30pm | Feedback from Workshops and Closing Remarks from Lead Facilitators |
| 4.45pm | Close |
Who is it for?
This conference is open to Chief Executives, Senior and experienced HR professionals and Managers. This is the ideal place to keep up to date with the latest strategic thinking and hear how other organisations are dealing with everyday challenges during these tough times.
Duration ~ Date ~ Location
Full Day Conference: 9.30am-4.30pm Thursday 14th April 2011 Ramada Hotel, Shaw's Bridge, Belfast
Cost
Three places for the price of Two available on this event.
Single Place Standard Rate: £295+VAT
Reduced Rate: £236+VAT
All organisations with fewer than 50 employees or registered charities (registered at the time of booking) qualify for the Charity Rate. The number of employees includes all branches, subsidiary/parent companies, boards, trusts and federated organisations.
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Trainers & Speakers:
Scott Alexander ~ Head of Training & Development, Legal-Island
Lisa Bryson ~ Associate, Carson McDowell
Colin Catney ~ Director, Performance & Organisational Development Consulting
Sam Davidson ~ Group Human Resources Director, Henderson Group
Paul Duddy ~ HR Director of International Operations, HCL
Kevin Dunwoody ~ Head of Training and Development, Police Service of Northern Ireland
Oliver Johnston ~ Director, Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
Cathy McCorry ~ Managing Director, The Grafton Employment Group Ireland
Orlagh O'Neill ~ Head of the Employment Team, Carson McDowell Solicitors
Joan Peden ~ Co-Director Modernisation, Equality and Improving Working Lives, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Rachel Penny ~ Associate, Carson McDowell
John Simpson ~ Economist, Belfast Telegraph
Maureen Walkingshaw ~ HR Director, BT
