Creating and sustaining a balanced talent pipeline
Discuss the challenges of creating a progression of female talent to senior management positions with an expert panel at the next LUBS FT Masterclass on 2 May 2012.
The panel will consist of senior practitioners and experts, including:
- Andi Keeling, Director RBS
- Sarah Day, Office Managing Partner, DLA Piper
- Heather Jackson, CEO, An Inspirational Journey
- Jennifer Tomlinson, Senior Lecturer Employment Relations, LUBS
The discussion will be introduced and chaired by Linda Pollard, Pro-Chancellor of the University of Leeds and Chair of the Two Percent Club in Yorkshire.
The event is expected to generate a a lively discussion around the following questions:
- How can we create a healthy and balanced flow of talent regardless of gender, but also sove the current leaks in the pipeline through which organisations lose female talent?
- What is at the heart of imbalance? What is considered to be good business performance through talent diversity?
- How do we address these issues in the UK, and is there a role for the EU and legislation? Can the UK lead by example?
The workshop will take place:
On: Wednesday 2 May 2012
At: 5.30pm - registration
6.00-7.00pm - discussion
7.00pm - networking buffet
In: Maurice Keyworth Building
To register for the event, visit the LUBS website.
Please note places are limited to a first-come-first-served basis.
The Masterclass will be preceded by a LUBS seminar, 'Promoting equality in positions of leadership: looking forward', led by Dr Jennifer Tomlinson and Dr Liz Oliver. The interactive seminar will explore:
- key concepts of gender equality and business leadership
- challenges associated with delivering gender equality
- legal and policy tools to advance equality
The seminar will take place:
On: Wednesday 2 May 2012
At: 4.00-5.30pm
In: LUBS
If you would like to attend, please email Fridey Cordingley (34478).