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How Can Developing Your People Futureproof Your Business: Workforce Development Conference - POSTPONED
Join Northumbria University and partners to explore how developing your people will enable you to futureproof your business.
This one-day conference will include presentations, thought leadership, workshops and seminars on topics pertinent to Workforce Development. Aimed at large-scale organisations, small and medium sized enterprises, and individuals with roles in Human Resources and Learning and Development within the region.
Speakers include:
Please see below the agenda for the Workforce Development Conference.
*Please note timings are subject to change
| Time | Session | |
| 8:30 am | Arrival and Networking | |
| 9:15 am | Introduction and Morning Keynote | |
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10 am |
Breakout one - Embedding leadership in SMEs to drive further growth Help to Grow |
Breakout two - The Future of the digital workforce |
| 10:50 am | Breakout three - Modern skills for modern construction | Breakout four - Health and Wellbeing in the workplace on developing people |
| 11:40 am | Breakout five - Green Economy-Skills in a sustainable world | Breakout six - Enabling Creativity and Innovation in the workplace |
| 12:20 pm | Lunch | |
| 1 pm | Keynote and Q&A | |
| 2pm - 2:40 pm |
Developing your workforce through apprenticeships Health and Social Care Tackling Construction and Built Environment Challenges Leadership and Management Legal and Professional Services: Exploring Routes to Solicitor Qualification |
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| 2:50pm - 3:30pm |
Workshops Health & Social Care Evolution Transforming Organisational Culture Developing Effectual Leadership to Foster Business Growth Digitally Enabling Workforces and Businesses Achieving Net Zero, Safety and Sustainability through Education |
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| 3:30 pm | Close | |
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Room 304 - Business Hub, Sandyford Building
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