Public Sector HR Podcast

This year’s PPMA Conference was held in Manchester last week and this month’s show was recorded at the event.

The theme of the conference was Purpose, Passion and Performance with a focus on how to drive an organisation through the downturn and into the future. There was a wide variety of speakers, from a range of organisations and the highlight of the event was a session given by Leadership and HR guru, David Ulrich.

Throughout the three days, I caught up with a selection of the speakers, starting with the incoming PPMA President, Gillian Hibberd.

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• 00:00 - 00:47 Introduction.

• 00:48 - 05:39 PPMA President Gillian Hibberd, tells us about the theme of the conference and her objectives for the organisation over the coming year.

• 05:40 - 08:28 Stephen Taylor, from Taylor Haig, explains what the place shaping agenda is and how it can make a difference.

• 08:20 - 10:18 Catherine Doherty, Director from Fields of Learning, talks about charisma and how valuable it is in people management.

• 10:19 - 13:19 Russell Chalmers, Chief Executive of the Holst Group, explains how De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats can help with creativity, productivity and effectiveness in the workplace.

• 13:20 - 14:33 Doug Strycharczyk, Managing Director of AQR and Dr Peter Clough, Head of Psychology at the University of Hull, talk about the importance of needing mental toughness, in order to deal with stress, pressure and challenge. 

• 15:00 - 16:00 Dave Ulrich is Professor of Business at the Univesity of Michigan and author of 15 books. He shares the three key things he would like people to take away from his session.

• 16:01 - 17:48 Vance Kearney, Vice President (EMEA), Oracle, talks about preparing for a downturn.

• 17:49 - 20:06 Claire Jones, Managing Director Inspiria Consulting, talks about how to communicate more effectively and the impact of poor communications.

• 20:07 - 21:40 Mandy Coalter, HR and OD Director and Mark Goldman, Chief Executive of the Heart of England NHS Trust, explain more about their succesful ’Moving Together’ programme.

• 22:10 - 23:57 Jackie Orme, Chief Executive CIPD, shares her views on the future for HR.

• 23:58 - 26:57 David Fairhurst, Senior Vice President, McDonald’s Restaurants, talks about the importance of engaging your workforce, particularly in a downturn.

• 26:58 - 27:53 Stephen Moir, outgoing PPMA President, tells us about the highlights of his presidential year.

• 27:54 - 29:31 Dean Shoesmith, PPMA Vice-President, gives us his view on the conference.

• 29:32 - 30:21 Gillian Hibberd, PPMA President, closes the show with her thoughts on the conference.

To find out more about the PPMA, go to www.ppma.org.uk or visit their blog at www.ppmablog.org.uk

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