Women into Leadership Online

Thursday 18th July 2024 | Online
in partnership with the FDA

Now in its thirteenth year, the annual Women into Leadership conferences have established themselves as the key events for all those interested in seeing leadership opportunities for women enhanced. Women into Leadership 2024 will examine how female leaders, at any grade, can enhance their skills to become the leader they aspire to be.

This year's conferences will draw on feedback from previous Women into Leadership events, as well as discussions that took place at this years’ planning meeting. The conferences will offer hands-on advice and coaching on how to further develop your career in times of change. You will hear from inspirational women of all grades and levels, within and outside the Civil Service. You’ll discuss together how you can manage the challenges of modern leadership and help ensure the Civil Service doesn’t lose momentum in recognising and rewarding female leaders.

The benefits of attending Women into Leadership include the opportunity to:

• Examine the barriers currently facing female leaders (and future leaders) in the Civil Service and hear how to overcome them
• Hear from a diverse range of Senior Civil Servants, as well as inspirational leaders from outside of the Civil Service
• Gain a deeper understanding of the skills, qualities and attributes needed to be a successful leader
• Design your own breakout session schedule, based on your own needs and aspirations
• Learn how to be an effective leader
• Network with peers and counterparts from across Government who are also contemplating furthering their career in the Civil Service

Register your place today

 

9:15

Chair's welcome and Introduction

Margaret Haig, Vice President, FDA

09:30

Permanent Secretary Opening Address

Purpose-driven leadership: leading with purpose and inspiring a positive culture of inclusion in challenging times

Susanna McGibbon, Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary, Government Legal Department

10:05

Transition to breakout sessions

10:15

Breakout session A

Quietly visible: building your brand as an introvert leader

Carol Stewart, Founding Director, Abounding Solutions

10:15

Breakout session B

Preparing for your next role: are you ready for a promotion?

SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Civil Service Selection Consultant, ex-CS occupational psychologist and Senior Civil Servant

10:15

Breakout session C

Having impact: from language to body language

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

11:45

Morning Plenary Address

Authenticity: determining your personal leadership style and priorities with confidence

Lisa Hunter, Head of Strategic Communications, MHP Group; Former Civil Servant

12:30

Breakout session D

Managing wellbeing: best practice in improving individual and team wellbeing

Deri Bevan, Head of Organising & Learning, FDA

12:30

Breakout session E

Writing to impress: an interactive masterclass on selection and promotion

SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Civil Service Selection Consultant, ex-CS occupational psychologist and Senior Civil Servant

12:30

Breakout session F

Communicating for results: how to negotiate with confidence

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

13:30

Lunch

14:30

Afternoon Plenary Address

Leading from the middle: developing your profile and creating impact at any grade

Vicky Elliott, Joint Head, Leadership College for Government, Cabinet Office 

Yasmine Bertrand, Partnerships Lead, Department for Business and Trade

15:10

Closing address:

From imposter to empowered: overcoming self-doubt to smash your own glass ceiling

Sheree Atcheson, Group Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, Valtech

15:50

Chair's closing address