How can the people profession have a greater impact on organisational performance?

From AI adoption to driving productivity, this session will share the perspectives of CPOs on where HR can make the greatest difference. Join us to hear how you can strengthen your influence and help shape the decisions that matter. 

The conversation will explore: 

• how practitioners can build commercial acumen
• how to leverage data to shape executive decisions
• how to anticipate future workforce capabilities
• how to drive meaningful organisational transformation.

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Organisational change can present an opportunity to strengthen culture, build trust and improve performance. This session explores how people professionals can engage employees throughout change to create a culture that drives both people and organisational effectiveness.

Key takeaways:

• how to equip your managers with the right skills to embed change
• practical strategies for overcoming resistance and embedding new ways of working
• measuring adoption and sustaining momentum

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Organisations are investing in AI to improve workflows and productivity. But successful adoption requires more than selecting the right tools. Through a real-world case study, this session will explore how one organisation has approached AI adoption, from preparing its people to adapting processes and overcoming implementation challenges. 

Key takeaways:

• strategies for preparing and training your people for uniform AI adoption
• building a culture that supports digital change and empowers employees to adapt
• discover how to overcome common adoption challenges and deliver value from technology investment

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Workforce planning starts with understanding the skills needed to deliver organisational goals. As technology transforms the workplace and workforce expectations evolve, organisations must equip employees with the skills and confidence needed to adapt, and drive productivity.

Key takeaways:

• identify capability gaps to improve workforce planning as business demands shift
• evaluate key areas for upskilling and build a future ready and high performance workforce
• identify the key leadership capabilities and skills required of future leaders.

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As employment law continues to evolve, organisations are preparing for a range of legislative developments, including those associated with the Good Jobs Bill. Join our panel of experts for a live Q&A designed to help you understand what these changes could mean and how to prepare with confidence.

Gain insights on:

• preparing your organisation for proposed trade union access requirements.
• direction on pay reporting and workforce transparency
• managing employee relations, grievances and workplace concerns in an increasingly technology-enabled environment
• practical steps to help your organisation prepare for forthcoming employment law developments.

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In an increasingly competitive labour market, skills shortages continue to challenge organisations across Northern Ireland. This session explores how people professionals can strengthen talent pipelines through apprenticeships, upskilling and workforce planning, helping organisations access the skills needed to improve productivity and performance.

Key takeaways:

• how to build early-career talent pipelines
• discover strategies to recruit for and retain critical skills
• explore practical solutions to develop existing talent and improve workforce productivity.

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Change doesn’t wait until people feel ready for it. Plans shift, pressure builds, uncertainty grows and leaders still have to help their people perform.

In this engaging and energising session, Dr Jo Salter MBE draws on her experience as Britain’s first female fast jet pilot and senior leadership roles at PwC to explore what it really takes to lead through turbulence. Combining lessons from the cockpit with insight from complex organisational change, Jo shares a fresh perspective on resilience, innovation, decision making and leadership under pressure.

For HR and people leaders, this is a powerful session about helping individuals and organisations perform with confidence during transformation, building trust, bringing people with you and creating the conditions for people to thrive even when the future feels uncertain.

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