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Shape the Future of Work: Join Our Exclusive Selection of Masterclasses

Welcome to a pivotal moment in defining the future of work. As part of our forward-thinking conference program, we’re thrilled to invite you to an unparalleled selection of masterclasses designed to inspire, educate, and empower professionals across all sectors. Whether you’re looking to innovate within your current role, drive transformation in your organization, or simply stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving workplace, our masterclasses are tailored just for you.

TAMRA CHANDLER CEO & Founder- PeopleWyze, Best Selling Author: How Performance Management Is Killing Performance  

14th May, Tues | 11:00 AM

Revamping pay and reward strategies to fit modern performance initiatives is a complex, often years-long process that demands careful thought and bravery. Moving away from traditional methods, this approach focuses on aligning rewards with contributions, promoting a culture that values timely and meaningful recognition. By integrating pay for capability with rewards for impact, organizations can significantly enhance team experiences and align rewards more closely with contemporary performance and growth programs. Join our masterclass led by a renowned performance management expert to dive into this innovative strategy.

KEVIN EMPEY  Managing Director WorkMatters

14th May, Tues | 11:00 AM

In this masterclass, we will explore the practical realities of shaping a future-fit workforce, with a particular emphasis on the employee’s perspective and, as employers, how we can attract and develop the talent of the future. Skills and how they are developed is an increasingly strategic question today as it addresses several critical and converging themes for the changing world of work including the development of an internal skills marketplace, AI driven work re-design, talent mobility, ESG strategy and employer branding.  

Recognizing how these elements all shape your employer’s brand and adaptiveness, we’ll highlight the important role and elements of Personal Agility and Career Management in enhancing individual skills and in shaping a future-fit career

The main goal of this session is to facilitate a meaningful knowledge exchange, allowing participants to learn from industry best practices and share valuable experiences in this ever-changing employment landscape.

Your active engagement is encouraged as we all collectively help our organisations and workforces navigate the future of work.

MARIA RIOLO – Founder – NIU:VIU INTERNATIONAL, Leadership Coach & Change Consultant

SWATI NAGPAUL – Global Talent Management Lead – SOFTWAREONE

14th May, Tues | 1:30 PM

This Masterclass focuses on the critical role of HR leaders in managing change and transitions within organizations. It aims to uncover the often overlooked challenges HR professionals face, such as addressing unexpressed emotions and leveraging systems-psychodynamic approaches to understand unconscious processes that influence group and individual behaviors. The discussion will explore the emotional impact of change on leadership and HR teams, emphasizing the need for adaptive leadership in navigating these complexities. Key topics include the distinction between technical and adaptive challenges, the importance of creating spaces for emotional work, and the role of HR in facilitating these processes. Additionally, the session will delve into managing transitions by understanding the phases of endings, beginnings, and the neutral zones in between, highlighting the significance of creating transitional spaces at various organizational levels. This reflective space aims to equip HR leaders with insights and strategies for leading through change, fostering a culture of adaptability and resilience.

SUSAN J. SCHMITT WINCHESTER Founder/CEO – HEALING AT WORK, and former SVP, CHRO – APPLIED MATERIALS AND ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

14th May, Tues | 1:30 PM

Join this enlightening Healing at Work Leaders’ Masterclass, a transformative journey designed to elevate your leadership through the discovery of the 6 pillars of the Healing at Work Success Path. This masterclass will not only enhance your self-awareness, emotional intelligence (EQ), and leadership skills but also equip you with practical strategies, scripts, and tips to support your employees in navigating “Bumper Car Moments,” thus fostering a more engaged and productive workforce. Benefit from personalized coaching on complex challenges, share and learn from the experiences of fellow leaders, and leave with a comprehensive Healing at Work toolkit to improve your professional life and that of your team. Key takeaways include:
– Mastery of the Healing at Work Success Path’s 6 pillars.
– Enhanced self-awareness, EQ, and leadership capability.
– Strategies for managing workplace conflicts and improving employee engagement.
– Personalized coaching and valuable insights from other leaders.
– A Healing at Work toolkit to enhance your leadership and team dynamics.

DR . BERNHARD KAUMANNS  Founder of Leaders who care AG  

15th May, Wed | 10:45 AM

In this immersive 60-minute workshop, embark on a journey into the heart of organizational excellence by exploring the multifaceted realm of employee wellbeing. This workshop offers a hands-on experience, providing participants with actionable strategies to elevate employee wellbeing as a cornerstone for organizational prosperity.

By the end of this workshop, participants will have gained practical tools and insights to implement immediately within their organizations. Whether you’re a team leader, HR professional, or an executive, “Thriving Together” equips you with the knowledge and skills to foster a workplace where employees not only perform at their best but also experience a profound sense of fulfillment and wellbeing. Join us for this transformative workshop and be prepared to unlock the full potential of your organization by prioritizing the wellbeing of your most valuable asset – your people.

MARK CRUTH Principle Modern Work Coach for Atlassian

15th May, Wed | 10:45 AM

Teamwork is tough, and it’s not getting easier. With the rise of distributed work, building and maintaining a sense of connection and shared purpose among team members is becoming even more challenging. We know that distributed work is here to stay, so how do we better support our teams in the modern world of work? 

Join collaboration architect and coach, Mark Cruth, for an engaging workshop on the practices necessary to enable distributed teamwork! We’ll develop a shared understanding by playing with topics like team alignment, roles and responsibilities, how we work intentionally together, and building relationships with other teams. With just four simple exercises, you can unleash distributed teamwork in your organization

PERRY TIMMS The HR Congress WorldSummit Chair – Founder & Chief Energy Officer, PTHR 

15th May, Wed | 1:30 PM

Only one thing is certain: There is little certainty in the world and work. With that in mind, a reinvented, reimagined, and transformational approach is needed, especially in HR. Join Perry Timms – voted HR’s Most Influential Thinker in 2022 – to explore his thoughts on a playbook for HR’s evolution: That is Purpose-led, Prosperity-focused, and People-centric. You will be challenged, sparked, and enabled to create your next stage in HR’s evolution.”

ALIZE HOFMEESTER Transformation & Change Executive, Founder – TWINXTER

15th May, Wed | 1:30 PM

Using engaging storytelling techniques and exploring case studies, Alize will take you on a 60-minute, immersive journey that will rock your world. During this highly interactive workshop, participants will explore:

  • How to align purpose to strategy and execution
  • The power of visual management like the Obeya
  • Their own company’s Agile maturity with the Business Agility Scan

By the end of this hands-on experience, the Hot Seat will have handed you purposeful actions that allow you to better understand how to establish a leadership system based on transparency and creating a Governance of Trust. It also will show you how to align a solid people strategy with business goals, executing change, and driving purposeful actions. This boosts innovation and the use of Collective Intelligence within your company.

Some tangible results of scaling new ways of working:

  • 100% engagement of employees
  • All-time high customer satisfaction of 85%
  • A leadership system of radical transparency and trust

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