“A GREAT EXAMPLE OF A VIRTUAL SESSION AT ITS BEST.” “A WONDERFUL EVENT – IT WAS REALLY INSIGHTFUL AND DEFINITELY HAD LOTS OF TIPS I CAN USE!”
VIRTUAL FOR 2020 SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2020
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At London Business Forum, we are known for our inspirational events. We’ve moved online exclusively until the end of 2020. Our virtual events make it easier for people to learn remotely, make connections and get a real motivational hit at a time when we all need it most.
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Marginal Gains Will it make the boat go faster? Ben Hunt-Davis Wednesday 9 September / 9.30-11am “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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Impostor Syndrome How to be successful by being yourself David Taylor and Clair Carpenter Tuesday 15 September / 9.30-11am 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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“ Great webinar today. Loved the virtual breakout rooms too. Very slick!”
“ YESTERDAY’S SESSION WAS SO GOOD AND PROFESSIONALLY RUN; CONGRATS TO ALL THE TEAM FOR CONVERTING TO VIRTUAL SO SUCCESSFULLY.” LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE OPERATIONS MANAGER, IBM 4
“ A HUGE THANK YOU FOR THE ENERGISING MEETING FULL OF TIPS AND IDEAS.” “ T his was without a doubt the best interactive, collaborative virtual event I have ever attended.”
“ A truly inspiring event. As always you created something engaging, thought provoking with some key individual takeaways.”
“ T hank you for a very informative and enjoyable session. Well done for keeping everything going in these unusual times!”
“ A fantastic interactive session – certainly a lot of tips and hints for moving forward.”
“ T he combination of it being speaker led, with breakout rooms and interactivity worked incredibly well.”
“ T hank you for such an interesting 90 minutes. Great topic and nice to meet others in the breakouts. Very well organised.”
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Empathy How to cultivate the most important skill in business Neil Mullarkey Tuesday 15 September / 1.30-3pm 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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Positive Mental Attitude How to look on the bright side of life Emma Lawton Wednesday 16 September / 9.30-11am 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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Active Listening The secret of great communication Richard Mullender Tuesday 22 September / 9.30-11am 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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Powerful Presentations How to speak so that people want to listen Julian Treasure Wednesday 23 September / 9.30-11am 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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Creative Genius How to generate brilliant ideas Rory Sutherland Tuesday 29 September / 9.30-11am 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 / 1.30-3pm 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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The 80 Minute MBA The fastest MBA programme in the world John Knell Wednesday 30 September / 9.30-11am 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 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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CUTTING-EDGE THINKING FROM OVER 250 WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS. VIRTUALLY, IN-PERSON, ON DEMAND.
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Get It Done How to be a Productivity Ninja Hayley Watts Wednesday 14 October / 9.30-11am
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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 / 9.30-11am
“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 / 1.30-3pm
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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WELLBEING
THE 80 MINUTE MBA
Sally Gunnell
John Knell
WATCH PAST EVENTS ON DEMAND. EXPLORE OVER 500 HOURS OF VIDEO FOOTAGE ON OUR LEARNING HUB.
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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
Matthew Syed
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Since 2002, the L&D professionals of the world’s top organisations have trusted us to inform, inspire and entertain their managers and leaders. Membership offers event tickets and access to our Learning Hub for our community of online learners. Individuals can now enjoy these benefits too with our new Executive Membership.
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Online Learners
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£500.00
Small Team
20
40
£4,000.00
Team
40
80
£7,500.00
Big Team
75
150
£12,000.00
Small Corporate
150
300
£22,000.00
Corporate
300
600
£37,500.00
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