EVENTS MARCH NOVEMBER 2020
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GRAVITAS WITH CAROLINE GOYDER THE HUMAN ADVANTAGE WITH SIR KEN ROBINSON GROWTH MINDSET CRAZY BUSY CREATIVE GENIUS
Since 2002, the L&D professionals of the world’s top organisations have trusted London Business Forum to inform, inspire and entertain their managers and leaders.
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Why should you partner with us? Access practical cutting-edge thinking from world-class speakers Give colleagues a motivational and fun high-impact boost Benefit from the wide variety of business topics covered Enjoy exclusive access to our online Learning Hub What are the benefits of attending a session? Experience new ways of thinking and doing Take away greater enthusiasm, confidence and creativity Feel happy, energetic, resilient and purposeful Network with peers
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Personal Best How to achieve your full potential Marc Woods Wednesday 11 March / 9.30am-12pm British Museum
Focus and determination are a winning combination. Whatever life throws at you. Marc Woods reveals how to get the best from yourself by taking personal responsibility. Discover how self-reflection, effective goalsetting and a sense of purpose will help you realise your full potential. About Marc Woods Marc had his left leg amputated because of cancer when he was just 17 years old. Within a year he was swimming quicker with one leg than he did when he had two. Competing for Great Britain over a 17-year period, he won a staggering 33 medals.
The Customer Experience Lessons from London 2012 and Virgin Atlantic Linda Moir Wednesday 11 March / 1.30-4pm British Museum Linda Moir introduced Virgin Atlantic’s ‘Brilliant Basics, Magic Touches’ to cement Virgin’s position as number one for service. Find out how, with the right motivation, training and support, all kinds of ‘ordinary’ people can do the most extraordinary things to deliver an outstanding customer experience. About Linda Moir Linda Moir started her career at British Airways before being appointed as HR director for NATS. She then joined Virgin Atlantic as director of customer service before leading the frontline Events Services at the London Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012. 2
Marginal Gains Will it make the boat go faster? Ben Hunt-Davis Wednesday 18 March / 9.30am-12pm LSO St Luke’s “Will it make the boat go faster?” was the killer question on the lips of the Men’s Rowing Eight that won an Olympic gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Ben Hunt-Davis will reveal that if you focus on what matters and restlessly seek improvement, excellence will become part of your team’s mindset. About Ben Hunt-Davis Ben Hunt-Davis was part of the GB Eight rowing team which won gold at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. He is co-author of Will It Make The Boat Go Faster? revealing how to use similar strategies to improve performance in business.
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Positive Mental Attitude How to look on the bright side of life Emma Lawton Wednesday 18 March / 1.30-4pm LSO St Luke’s We will all, at some stage, experience things in our life or career that will throw us off course. Five years ago, at the age of 29, Emma Lawton was redesigning the Parkinson’s UK website just as she was diagnosed with the condition herself. Emma will offer inspirational insights into the power of a positive mental attitude. About Emma Lawton Over the past year Emma Lawton has done something new every day to shine a light on the importance of investing in our own development and happiness. In 2015 Emma won the CharityComms Inspiring Communicator award and she is one of MT’s 35 women under 35.
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Leadership Mastery The ultimate character building experience Richard Olivier Tuesday 24 March / 9.30am-12pm The British Library Conference Centre We all have different skills, talents and personality traits. Consequently, as managers and leaders we are all very distinct characters. In this interactive and highly reflective session, you’ll discover how to assess your strengths and weaknesses to transform your leadership. About Richard Olivier Richard Olivier has worked extensively in the fields of organisational and personal development and is the founding voice within Mythodrama. His work today is at the leading edge of bringing the world of theatre and the arts into the development of authentic leaders.
Active Listening The secret of great communication Richard Mullender Tuesday 24 March / 1.30-4pm The British Library Conference Centre We’re all taught to talk. Very few of us are taught to listen. Yet all effective communication starts with listening and it makes all the difference in business. Richard Mullender will equip you with elite-level listening skills so you’re ready for that next important conversation. About Richard Mullender Richard Mullender has a military background and decades of experience investigating serious crimes in the Metropolitan Police where he was appointed as Lead Trainer at the National Hostage and Crisis Unit at Scotland Yard.
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Crazy Busy Do more in a day than others do in a week Zena Everett
The 80 Minute MBA The fastest MBA programme in the world John Knell
Tuesday 28 April / 9.30am-12pm
Tuesday 28 April / 1.30-4pm
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Crazy Busy has been developed using research and advice from people who get it right most of the time. Learn practical tools to gain focus, control the hijackers and turbo-charge productivity. Discover simple steps to become five times more productive than you are now.
The 80 Minute MBA covers the core syllabus of an MBA programme but in a fun and engaging way at supersonic speed. It will help inspire your thinking on key issues, such as leadership, culture, sustainability, purpose and communication.
About Zena Everett Zena Everett is an executive coach, with a rare cocktail of entrepreneurial, head hunting and organisational psychology experience. She is the author of Mind Flip and Crazy Busy.
About John Knell John Knell is one of the UK’s leading thinkers on the changing face of work and organisations. John is co-author of The 80 Minute MBA.
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Powerful Presentations How to speak so that people want to listen Julian Treasure Tuesday 2 June / 9.30am-12pm Purcell Room How can you ensure you deliver a great talk every time? The secret lies in developing simple habits that will transform your communication skills. From perfecting the content to speaking confidently and authentically, you’ll learn how to connect with your audience and avoid common errors that public speakers make. Julian Treasure will show you how to speak so people really want to listen.
About Julian Treasure Julian Treasure’s five TED talks on sound and communication have been watched more than 90 million times; ‘How to speak so that people want to listen’ is the sixth most-watched of all time. Julian is founder of The Sound Agency, a global audio branding consultancy proving that good sound is good business. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business.
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EACH YEAR WE STAGE 30 INSPIRING EVENTS.
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ACTIVE LISTENING CHANGE COMMUNICATION CONFIDENCE CREATIVITY CUSTOMERS EMPATHY ENGAGEMENT GRAVITAS IMPOSTOR SYNDROME INFLUENCE INNOVATION LEADERSHIP MARGINAL GAINS MOTIVATION OUR EVENTS COVER THE MOST IMPORTANT BUSINESS TOPICS NETWORKING NEUROSCIENCE NLP PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL PRESENTATIONS PRODUCTIVITY PURPOSE RESILIENCE SUCCESS TALENT TRUST WELLBEING 15
The Human Advantage AI, Creativity and You Sir Ken Robinson Tuesday 2 June / 1.30-4.30pm Purcell Room More than ever it’s essential to understand and develop our unique capabilities as human beings. As a new wave of innovation churns over our lives and work, what will be left for human beings to do? What can we do that machines cannot? What is the human advantage? In this provocative and far-sighted presentation, Sir Ken Robinson takes a searching look at the emerging powers of artificial intelligence and their likely impact on our lives and work. He identifies our unique powers as human beings; the powers that machine intelligence may complement but cannot replace. Sir Ken shows why and how we must develop our human advantage. About Sir Ken Robinson Sir Ken Robinson, PhD is an internationally recognised leader in the development of education and creativity. The #1 speaker in TED Talks history, his talks have been viewed online over 80 million times and seen by an estimated 400 million people in 160 countries. A New York Times bestselling author, his books have sold over a million copies worldwide. They include The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything; Out of Our Minds: The Power of Being Creative and Finding Your Element: How to Discover Your Talents and Passions.
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Impostor Syndrome How to be successful by being yourself David Taylor and Clair Carpenter Tuesday 15 September / 9.30am-12pm LSO St Luke’s Feel like an impostor? You’re not alone, impostor syndrome is surprisingly common and saps the confidence from otherwise able managers and leaders. Full of practical techniques, this event will help you to think differently and inspire confidence in the workplace. About David Taylor and Clair Carpenter David Taylor is the founder of The Naked Leader Group, and Clair Carpenter is the founder of Naked Psychology. They strip away the hype, jargon and mystery from behavioural science – down to the real reasons why people do what they do.
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Empathy How to cultivate the most important skill in business Neil Mullarkey Tuesday 15 September / 1.30-4pm LSO St Luke’s Empathy is a key characteristic of great leadership. Without empathy, it is impossible to understand what motivates those around you. Find out how to unlock your leadership potential, have better interactions with colleagues and inspire others to fulfil their potential. About Neil Mullarkey Neil is a co-founder of the world-famous improvisation group The Comedy Store Players. He is author of Seven Steps to Improve Your People Skills.
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Creative Genius How to generate brilliant ideas Rory Sutherland Tuesday 29 September / 9.30am-12pm British Museum Rory Sutherland will explain how to generate brilliant ideas, solve problems creatively and successfully influence the world around you. Using jaw-dropping case studies from his work with the world’s biggest brands, Rory will reveal how to get ahead as a manager and leader in the modern world. About Rory Sutherland Vice chairman of Ogilvy UK, Rory Sutherland is widely regarded as an advertising legend. He is author of Alchemy which blends cutting-edge behavioural science, gripping stories and a touch of branding magic.
Leadership Essentials Everything you need to know in 80 minutes Eddie Obeng Tuesday 29 September / 1.30-4pm British Museum What does it mean to lead and how can you learn to be better at it? Eddie Obeng will offer insights into the most effective ways to develop your leadership prowess, regardless of where you are on your current journey. About Eddie Obeng Eddie Obeng is the founder of the world’s first virtual business school, Pentacle, and the creator of a 3D learning environment called QUBE. He is also a professor at the School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Henley Business School.
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Get It Done How to be a Productivity Ninja Hayley Watts Wednesday 14 October / 9.30am-12pm Wellcome Collection
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Are you overloaded with meetings, emails, and work? Discover how to think like a Productivity Ninja – someone who is calm, prepared and skilled at dealing with information overload. Hayley Watts will deliver a set of practical tools that boost your productivity while reducing your stress levels. About Hayley Watts Hayley Watts has been a Productivity Ninja at Think Productive, the UK’s leading productivity training company since 2014.
Gravitas Speak with confidence in any situation Caroline Goyder Thursday 12 November / 9.30am-12pm LSO St Luke’s
“You need more gravitas” is feedback many of us are given as we aspire to leadership positions. Renowned voice teacher and communication expert, Caroline Goyder, can help. Whenever you need to be heard or have more influence in your daily interactions, her practical tips will build your natural gravitas. Learn to be bold, be present and captivate any audience. About Caroline Goyder Caroline Goyder is the founder and creator of The Gravitas Method and author of two books: Gravitas and Find Your Voice. Caroline worked for many years as a voice teacher at the Central School of Speech and Drama. She now helps her non-acting clients to perform with the same poise, presence and power in everyday life.
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Innovation How to make new ideas useful Max Mckeown Thursday 12 November / 1.30-4pm LSO St Luke’s
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Innovation is about practical creativity. It’s about making new ideas into something useful. Innovators make the previously impossible possible. Max Mckeown will help you think differently. Join us and rid yourself of creativity zombies, escape sharks, ride waves and get to innovation paradise. About Max Mckeown Max Mckeown is a globally recognised innovation expert. He delivers unique sessions that blend cutting-edge research, practical insights and cartoon style art created live and in person. He is the award-winning author of The Strategy Book, Adaptability and The Innovator’s Handbook.
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THE 80 MINUTE MBA John Knell
WELLBEING Sally Gunnell
OUR CLIENTS ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO VIDEO AND AUDIO FROM OUR BACK CATALOGUE OF OVER 400 EVENTS
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SPIKE
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
René Carayol
Sahar Hashemi
LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
COACHING EXCELLENCE
John Adair
Ben Ryan
HAPPY EMPLOYEES Malene Rydahl
CONFIDENCE HIIT Farrah Storr
TOP TALENT Gareth Jones
TRILLION DOLLAR COACH Eric Schmidt
ATTITUDE
IMPACT
Simon Tyler
Neil Mullarkey
LEADERSHIP GOLD DUST
NUDGE
Eddie Obeng
David Halpern
BLACK BOX THINKING
SAS: WHO DARES WINS
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