Engaging for the future: making people your competitive advantage
Wednesday 10th March
Dexter House, Royal Mint Court, Tower Hill, London
This unique one day conference on workplace engagement is a joint collaboration between TJ, Steps Drama Learning Development and Room54 and will be chaired by writer and broadcaster John McCarthy. It is aimed at all those interested in understanding what motivates individuals and those who want to harness employee engagement for organisational success and personal well-being.
To view John McCarthy's personal invitation to the event click here
In the autumn of 2008 David MacLeod and Nita Clarke were commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to conduct an in-depth review of employee engagement and to assess its impact on organisations and employees. The recession was hitting hard by the time the report was published in July 2009 and its resulting message was unequivocal - that good employee engagement is vital for organisational success and that it is even more crucial in the current economic climate.
As the UK competes with growing global competition our workforce is our strongest asset; for as the methods and factors of production, along with the goods and services on offer become more standardised across the globe it is clear that employee engagement 'is the difference that makes the difference' (Source: MacLeod Report).
Equally, as the public sector squares up to the realisation that they are facing an extended period of under-investment it is clear that service levels and morale are only going to be maintained through the commitment and motivation of its people.
The challenge now, say the report's authors, is to help people to 'get it' - that is understand the importance of engagement to their individual and organisational goals - and then 'do it'.
It's vital to help people to understand the principles and take first steps toward building an environment that promotes engagement - and this special one-day conference is a great place to start. The event will provide the opportunity to explore, experience and understand what engagement means in context and will provide some simple but powerful tools and techniques to improve organisational and personal well-being. Featuring interactive techniques from Steps, a leading provider of drama-based learning solutions, alongside peer-to-peer discussions and insightful guest speakers, the day promises to bring engagement to life.
This unique event is your opportunity to start putting your people at the heart of your business success.
The following confirmed speakers will be joining us:
David MacLeod and Nita Clarke, authors of the MacLeod Report
Emma Whittaker, Global Academy Head, HSBC Global Private Bank
Mark Moorton, International Director of HR, Specsavers Optical Group
Engaging for the future: making people your competitive advantage
Wednesday 10th March
Dexter House, Royal Mint Court, Tower Hill, London
Price: £449 plus VAT - this fee covers attendance at the event, refreshments and lunch.
To find out more contact Debbie Carter at debbiecarter@trainingjournal.com or ring + 44 (0) 1353 865340. You can also book your place online.
