Nicky started the session getting us to share with a person sitting next to us something positive that we had experienced in the last few days. When done she commented on the energy change in the room when activities that focus on strengths are used.
going to great lengths to show that this approach is not 'soft & fluffy' we were told about the performance improvement data from organisations that had implemented this approach.
Case studies showed that performance management approaches that were used in a culture of working to strengths could improve performance by 36%, where as PM approaches that focused on weaknesses could actually reduce performance.
I will write more about this approach later.
A good session with practical implementation tools. A highly engaging speaker, would like to listen to Nicky again.
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This featured two case studies one from VW uk and the other from a yorkshire NHS trust.
Using the methodology of Jack Phillips both organisations seek to understand the business need first.
This is great but the NHS are only looking at learner and compliance data. They have yet to engahe other stakeholders (which they acknowledge is the next part of the journey) but they are not looking at real value ROI as they have no performance costs/ measures of what it costs or how long it takes to do individual tasks - will the culture of the NHS ever be there? 10+ yrs ago when i worked in the private healthcare sector we knew the costs of everything, so I know it can be done.
For L&D to really measure the value of workplace learning we needto work very closely with the operating units, know the cost of every process and be able to measure any change as the result of any intervention. I know we are years away from doing this in many public sector orgs, but if the people doing this activity really do believe they are adding value, then sooner or later they are in for a very big shock!
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On arrival we were invited to input our registration code into a bank of touch screens (see prev post for photo) and collect our badges – this was a quick and easy process.
From here we had to walk around the closed exhibition area, up a flight of stairs to the gallery where pre-session coffee was being served. Looking over the gallery we could easily see the exhibiters making last minute adjustments to their stands. I don’t know who many stands fewer there were from last year, but the last time HRD was at Olympia it filled the main hall, the galleries and an upstairs smaller hall, this year it was contained all on the ground floor. A sign of the economic times?
Following on from previous years there are no plenary sessions at this conference so it is difficult to know the actual numbers of people attending, but there was a palpable buzz amongst conference visitors.
The first session I attended was Mee-Yan Chang-Judge on Organisational Development, and in particular on the needs and positioning of an OD plan
This lady is one of the most powerful communicators I have come across for some time. The session was run at over 200 miles per hour, In any other session I would have said the 50/60 slides would be death by powerpoint – but not in the hands and brain of Mee-Yan.
This was how to use powerpoint in a conference style setting – using them only as a visual aid.
Pausing only to take a breath and occasionally asking the audience “are you with me” before moving on faster and with more passion than before.
When I have had the opportunity to dissect my notes I will write a more comprehensive piece in the coming days – watch this space.
Coffee Break
This was held on the main exhibition floor, with several of these “coffee stations” it was quick and easy to be served – unlike some conferences where you have to queue for a long time. This also meant that there was time to look at parts of the exhibition areas (good for exhibiters) as well as network.
Lunch Time
For the first time I have attended a major conference I was surprised that no lunch was provided, whilst I know that this is a part of the economic downturn and cost saving activity 9like no conference bags etc – but we are used to that). For a ticket price of £1138 for two days (up slightly from last year £1163) you would have thought that a £5 day sandwich/ drink would have been included.
After hours Tweetup
This was an “informal” get together of HRD people active on twitter – or those that knew people active on Twitter. Around 20+ people attendes and went on for several hours and several beers! - search the Twitter stream for info.
I will post more reflective comments on the sessions later…must get ready to leave for day 2!... see you there?
Mike
having walked around the exhibition area, its closed at the moment, and up to coffee.
met up with one of the speakers, and when i asked him what he was talking about he had to look at the programme schedule to remember - I hope he remembers before his delegates arrive! I'm sure it will be great.
now sat in "role of OD strategy in sustainable devlopment"
more later
Are you going to this year’s CIPD Learning & Development event? If you are looking to connect with people at HRD Then keep an eye on the MyEvent Networking Arena.
Day 1 - Wednesday 21 April
10:00-11:00 Career Coaching
Meet with Corinne Mills, Personal Career Management and discuss your future at work - get the guidance you need to progress.
10:50-11:15 Meet the Speakers
Spend some time with Eugene Sadler-Smith, University of Surrey and get answers to the questions on your mind.
11:15-12:15 Roundtable Discussion
Recruitment into HR: the challenges in attracting the brightest and best - have your say on this hot topic during a facilitated roundtable discussion.
12:40-13:40 Speed Networking
Build long-lasting business relationships in no time at all at our speed networking sessions.
12:40-13:00 Meet the Speakers
Spend some time with Wayne Clarke, Best Companies and Richard Cuthbert, Mouchel and get answers to the questions on your mind.
14:00-15:00 Roundtable Discussion
Shaping the Future: the role of leadership in sustained organisational performance - have your say on this hot topic during a facilitated roundtable discussion.
15:15-16:15 Career Coaching
Meet with Corinne Mills, Personal Career Management and discuss your future at work - get the guidance you need to progress.
15:10-16:00 Meet the Speakers
Spend some time with Simon McKenzie, Bridge and Alistair Elliott, Tesco Academy and get answers to the questions on your mind.
16.15-17:00 Speed Networking
Build long-lasting business relationships in no time at all at our speed networking sessions
After hours…. TWEETUP
Or if you are into social networking how about going to the #HRD10 “Tweetup” – not as geeky as you might think. See http://tweetvite.com/event/HRD10-tweetup for details.
1700-… we all leave
The Cumberland Arms, 29 North End Road, Hammersmith, London
Day 2 - Thursday 22 April
10:00-11:00 Roundtable Discussion
Plugging the Skills Gap: how to deliver high quality internships - have your say on this hot topic during a facilitated roundtable discussion.
10:50-11:15 Meet the Speakers
Spend some time with Mike Harris, Garlik and get answers to the questions on your mind.
11:15-12:15 Speed Networking
Build long-lasting business relationships in no time at all at our speed networking sessions.
12:40-13:40 Career Coaching
Meet with Corinne Mills, Personal Career Management and discuss your future at work - get the guidance you need to progress.
12:40-13:15 Meet the Speakers
Spend some time with Nicky Garcea, CAPP and get answers to the questions on your mind.
14:00-15:00 Speed Networking
Build long-lasting business relationships in no time at all at our speed networking sessions.
15:15-16:15 Career Coaching
Meet with Corinne Mills, Personal Career Management and discuss your future at work - get the guidance you need to progress
