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World-Class Leaders to Share HR Innovations at U.K. CIPD Conference
Published 2008-08-12
Four high-profile HR directors from national and global organizations are appearing at this year’s Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) annual Conference and Exhibition in Harrogate, Yorkshire on Sept. 16-19. They will be interviewed by one of the U.K.’s leading newscasters, Jon Snow from Channel 4 News. In a discussion focusing on the strategies that enable HR to sit at the heart of business, David Smith from Asda, Liane Hornsey from Google, Alex Wilson from BT and Satish Pradhan from Tata Sons will provide delegates with fresh insights into the latest developments in the area.
Regarded as the single most influential people management event in Europe, this year’s conference also features a lineup of industry gurus and thought leaders delivering presentations, workshops and interactive Q&A sessions where delegates will be able to get under the skin of the major HR issues facing businesses today. Case-study organizations include: The Coca-Cola Co., Prudential plc, Virgin Mobile, the BBC, Cancer Research UK and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Speakers at the event this year include:
- Carolyn McCall, chief executive, Guardian Media Group plc, sharing her views on the entrepreneurial leadership necessary to survive and thrive during a time of economic turmoil.
- Octavius Black, co-founder of The Mind Gym on creative thinking and how to use the mind to get more out of the workplace.
- Ben Bryant, professor of leadership and organization at the Institute for Management Development (IMD), sharing his belief that large organizations should facilitate leadership effectiveness.
- Tal Ben-Shahar, lecturer at Harvard University, conveying the importance of embracing “Positive Psychology” in the workplace.
Jackie Orme, CIPD chief executive, commented: “Our annual conference is the biggest and best opportunity for HR professionals, consultants and line managers to share the latest innovative ideas and thinking. We’ve got a great selection of speakers, from thought leaders to HR professionals from some of the world’s best known and most successful organizations. Anyone involved in the management and development of people can be sure of coming away with fresh insights and practical solutions that can be implemented in their own workplace.”
The exhibition will feature more than 300 major suppliers of HR products and services covering all aspects of people management and development, visitors will be able to attend a range of free interactive showcases.
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