Agenda | Women in Local Government: managing the challenges of modern leadership

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Agenda

Online | 2nd December 2021

09:25

Welcome from Dods D&I

Kiren Kaur, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Dods D&I

09:30

Chair's Opening Remarks 

CHAIR: Susan Parsonage, Chief Executive, Wokingham Borough Council 

09:45

Examining the current landscape for women in local government

  • Understanding why women are underrepresented in senior positions
  • Addressing the cultural and practical obstacles to leadership

SPEAKER: Dame Margaret Hodge, MP for Barking

10:15

Comfort Break

10:25

The Power of Storytelling: using storytelling to overcome self-imposed barriers 

  • How stories shape our identities as leaders and as individuals 
  • Interrogating the stories you tell about yourself 
  • Re-shaping your narratives to empower yourself to grow, achieve and inspire

SPEAKER: Susie Ramroop, Managing Director, Make Life Simple and Mindset Coach

11:10

Comfort Break

11:30

Preparing for success: laying the groundwork to communicate with impact 

  • Structuring your meetings and preparatory work for maximum effect 
  • Managing adrenaline to think clearly under pressure 
  • Holding attention in a virtual environment 

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

12:30

Comfort Break

12:40

Thinking strategically: using self-awareness to drive better decision-making 

  • Knowing your purpose and understanding your strengths 
  • Working parents: identifying strategies to create the balance you need 
  • Dreaming big: having the confidence to aim high and get up when you fall

SPEAKER: Councillor Marianne Overton MBE, Vice Chair, Local Government Association, Leader, LGA Independent Group & Vice-Chair, Women’s Local Government Society

SPEAKER: Jenifer Jackson, Assistant Director - Planning and Transport, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

SPEAKER: Fiona Ledden, City Solicitor, Manchester City Council

13:30

Break for Lunch

14:15

Panel Discussion:

Resilience in uncertainty: key lessons to take forward from COVID-19 

  • Protecting your mental health and wellbeing in the face of adversity 
  • Asking for what you need, at home and at work 
  • Maintaining confidence in your abilities and worth during difficult times

SPEAKER: Councillor Paulette Hamilton, Cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Health, Birmingham City Council

SPEAKER: Helen Jenkins, Head of Leadership, Local Government Association

SPEAKER: Sarah Richardson, Head of Strategy - Corporate Strategy and Policy, Surrey County Council

15:25

Comfort Break

15:40

Leading a change in culture: where do we go from here? 

  • Raising the visibility of women as senior leaders in local government
  • Intersectionality at work: appreciating the impact of different characteristics in shaping one’s experience 
  • You’ve got a friend in me: being an ally to others and lifting others as you climb 
  • Authentic leadership: finding the courage to lead authentically

SPEAKER: Shazia Hussain, Assistant Chief Executive, Brent Council

16:15

Chair's Closing Remarks

CHAIR: Susan Parsonage, Chief Executive, Wokingham Borough Council 

16:30

Event Close

 

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For conference agenda and registration related enquiries please contact:

Claire Walmsley
claire.walmsley@dodsgroup.com

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