Women in Leadership Conference
Many organisations prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in their culture and mission, yet despite its global prominence on the corporate agenda, are the actual results meeting anticipated expectations?
The latest FTSE Women Leaders report published in February 2024 shows that gender balance in leadership roles is in sight. However, more must be done to achieve greater gender diversity. Gender equality is essential for fostering diversity, driving innovation, and achieving better business outcomes while upholding ethical standards and meeting legal requirements.
The Institute of Professional Development is committed to driving and delivering inspirational and empowering diversity, equity, and inclusion events. The Institute is delighted to announce the Women in Leadership Conference, which aims to offer attendees hands-on advice and coaching on how to have dialogues on potential solutions and support systems that can drive real change within their organisation.
Join the Institute of Professional Development for the Women in Leadership Conference to gain practical advice, inspiration, and insight into driving change within your organisation. The event will empower leaders and advocates to actively champion the development and progression of women from diverse backgrounds.
Event Summary
1 Day
Date / Location:
November 2024 Manchester
Price:
Face to Face:
£245
About the Event
This event brings together business leaders, senior managers, HR professionals, and learning and development leaders from the public, private, and third sectors interested in the latest developments and challenges affecting women’s progress in establishing their leadership roles.
Learning outcomes:
- Examine the barriers currently facing female leaders as well as the challenges to future leaders, and learn how to overcome them
- Gain a deeper understanding of the skills, qualities and attributes needed to be a successful leader
- Hear the lived experiences and successes of senior women
- Actively inspire and initiate change and practical action
- Develop and strengthen your professional networks and connections
Session 1
09:00 - 09:30 Registration
Session 2
09:30 - 09:40 - Chair’s Welcome Address
Session 3
09:40 - 10:00 - Opening Keynote: Empowering Women in Leadership
- Explore the current landscape of gender diversity in the UK
- Understand the barriers women face in the workplace
- Recognise the business case for gender diversity and understand the benefits of diverse leadership teams
Session 4
10:00 - 10:20 - The Business Case for Gender Equality in the Workplace
- Understand the business case for gender equality
- Explore strategies for fostering diversity and inclusion
Session 5
10:20 - 10:40 - Leading by Example
- Listen to experiences, insights, and best practices for overcoming gender bias, promoting equity, and advancing women in leadership roles
Session 6
10:40 - 11:00 - Questions and Answers Panel
- Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A
Session 7
11:00 - 11:30 - Break and Networking
Session 8
11:30–11:50 Case study: Creating an Inclusive Culture in the Workplace
- Explore a best practice example of creating an inclusive working environment
- Discuss the barriers, challenges and benefits of adopting an inclusive workforce
Session 9
11:50-12:10 – Sponsored Session: Prioritise Leadership Development
- Understand the value of investing in leadership development for your organisation
- Discuss the importance of nurturing a culture of continuous learning to ensure leaders are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape
Session 10
12:10 -12:30 – Breaking Down Barriers in the Workplace for Women of Colour
- Gain a deeper understanding of the barriers faced by women of colour from the research
- Explore findings from the ‘Broken Ladders report, which explores and documents the experiences of 2,000 women of colour in workplaces across the UK
Session 11
12:30 -12:50 – Questions and Answers Panel
- Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A
Session 12
12:50 -13:50 – Lunch and Networking
Session 13
13:50 -14:10 – Strategies for Gender-Inclusive Recruitment and Retention
- Implement frameworks to attract diverse female candidates by using inclusive language in job descriptions
- Prioritise inclusion in candidate progression through equitable selection processes and key considerations for fostering diversity
- Embed flexibility, diversity, and comprehensive benefits to reduce turnover and foster retention across the organisation
Session 14
14:10 -14:30 – Implementing Flexible Working Initiatives to Support Working Women
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Evaluate the effectiveness of current methods in capturing disabled and neurodiverse employees’ voices and experiences
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Examine the impact of workforce reporting on neuro-inclusion
- Analysis of the potential gaps between reporting practices and actual progress in fostering inclusion
Session 15
14:30 -14:50 – Questions and Answers Panel
Session 16
14:50 -15:10 – Chair’s Closing Summary
Session 17
15:10 -15:20 – Chair’s Closing Summary
*programme subject to change without notice
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Our courses are delivered nationwide, both face to face and virtual depending on your requirements.
Our In-House training offers a bespoke delivery, in a location of your choice. We also offer one-to-one executive coaching.
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Our Vision
To challenge traditional learning by enabling professionals to access inclusive, transformational and real-world training.
Our Mission
To create a positive and lasting impact, empowering professionals to do more, achieve more and be more.
Our Values
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