Women in Policing

Thursday 7th December 2023

Despite a steady rise in the number of women in policing over the past decade, the number of women in senior leadership ranks remains low. There is certainly some way to go to achieve gender-balanced leadership teams that are truly representative of the populations they serve.

Women in Policing seeks to provide current and future leaders with the skills needed to correct this imbalance. The unique conference explores the role of women in policing and offers practical advice and coaching on how to further develop your career in times of change. We will discuss together how we can manage the challenges of modern leadership and help ensure we don't lose momentum in recognising and rewarding female leaders in policing.

Why attend?

• Examine the barriers currently facing female leaders (and future leaders) in policing and hear how to overcome them
• Understand when and how gender plays a role in both organisational and personal advancement
• Learn how successful women negotiate for what they need to be effective leaders
• Gain a deeper understanding of the skills, qualities and attributes needed to be a successful leader
• Raise the visibility of women as senior leaders in policing
•  Create a lasting network of women leaders across the sector who are effecting change in policing
   

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08:25

Registration

09:10

Chair’s opening address: examining the current landscape for women in policing leadership

• Understanding why women are underrepresented in senior positions
• Outlining the cultural and practical obstacles to career progression

SPEAKER: Fiona Eldridge, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Portfolio Lead, College of Policing

09:30

Addressing key barriers and enablers for women’s career progression 

• Leveraging strengths and tapping into the right resources
• Negotiating for what you need to progress your career
• Seeking out mentorship and sponsorship opportunities

SPEAKER: Charmain Brenyah, Detective Chief Superintendent, Met Police

10:15

Dispelling imposter syndrome to fulfil your full potential

• The confidence gap: reframing perceptions of capability
• Acknowledging strengths and achievements to maintain a positive internal dialogue
• Defining your career goals and visualising success
• Finding the courage to lead authentically

SPEAKER: Katie Driver, Founding Director, Thinking Alliance

SPEAKER: Kulbir Pasricha, Community Engagement and Hate Crime Manager - Diversity & Inclusion Academy, Kent Police

11:00

Break

11:30

Communicating with confidence: laying the groundwork to communicate with impact 

• Top tips for delivering your message succinctly and confidently
• Managing adrenaline to think clearly under pressure
• Structuring your meetings and preparatory work for maximum effect

SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Consultant & former Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

12:30

Cultural Intelligence Workshop: Working confidently in different cultures

• Understanding and defining cultural intelligence
• Equipping yourself and your organisation with the tools to think differently and enhance engagement
• Tackling cultural biases and driving forward inclusive leadership skills

SPEAKER: Ritika Wadhwa, Chief Executive Officer, Prabhaav-global

13:00

Networking Lunch

14:00

Succeeding in a male dominated environment: the importance of authentic leadership and allyship

• Challenging traditional leadership behaviours
• Identifying your values and leading by example
• Engaging male colleagues as allies

SPEAKER: PC Kate West, Co-Director of Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association; Kent Police Dog Section

14:40

Keynote address

A personal reflection on my leadership journey

15:00

Leading a change in culture: where do we go from here?

• Raising the visibility of women as leaders in policing
• Dispelling expectations around traditional leadership paths and behaviours
• The importance of lifting others as you climb

SPEAKER: Sergeant Zoë Wakefield, Chair of Hampshire Police Federation

15:45

Chair’s Closing Remarks

SPEAKER: Fiona Eldridge, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Portfolio Lead, College of Policing