Compass Media’s INSPIRE 2024 conference presented by SteppingStones is being held 9 and 10 Oct. This is a preview of the presentation by facilitator and keynote speaker Ciara Aspinall of Pinpointing Potential.
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the key to outstanding leadership lies in mastering three critical skills.
These are: driving employee engagement, practising inclusive leadership, and ensuring effective communication.
By focusing on these key areas, leaders can create an environment where employees are motivated, diverse perspectives are embraced, and effective, collaborative communication drives organisational success.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Retaining talent is more crucial than ever in today’s competitive job market. Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report (2023) highlights that employees who are engaged are 18% more productive than those who are not.
Engaged employees are also more likely to stay with their organisations, thereby reducing turnover costs.
Understanding the key drivers of engagement is essential. Effective talent management involves offering meaningful work, growth opportunities, and frequent feedback.
These factors play a significant role in retaining top talent and enhancing overall job satisfaction. During this highly interactive session, you will crack the code of effective talent attraction, talent management, and employer branding, learning what matters most to your workforce.
INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
Inclusive leadership is increasingly recognised as a critical component of organisational success.
McKinsey & Company’s report, ‘Diversity wins: How inclusion matters (2023)’, reveals that companies with more diverse teams are 25% more likely to experience above-average profitability. This statistic highlights the strong link between diversity and financial performance.
Verna Myers, vice president of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, aptly states, “Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance”.
Leaders who champion equity, diversity and inclusion, create environments where diverse perspectives can thrive, leading to innovative solutions and a more dynamic workplace.
Learn how to embrace inclusive leadership, leveraging cultural intelligence to build a people- centric culture that supports inclusion, development and innovation.
By embracing and valuing diverse viewpoints, organisations can drive creativity and improve overall performance.
COMMUNICATING WITH IMPACT
“Effective leadership communication is about more than just delivering a message – it’s about creating an open dialogue where clarity, empathy and transparency build trust and engagement within the team,” says leadership expert Josh Bersin.
Inspirational leaders are distinguished by their exceptional communication skills.
Research indicates that effective communication is a key determinant of leadership success, with 85% of employees identifying communication as a crucial factor in their job satisfaction (Harvard Business Review, 2023).
Leaders who master the art of communication can inspire, motivate and connect with their teams and stakeholders more effectively.
This session will present five key communication strategies designed to help you motivate and inspire your team. Learn essential tools, techniques and skills needed to build your interpersonal, organisational, and external communication capacity.
Understand how to connect and resonate with any stakeholders and lean into bold conversations to build authenticity and trust.
IN SUMMARY
To thrive in the evolving landscape of leadership, integrating strategies for employee engagement, inclusive leadership, and impactful communication is essential.
As author John C. Maxwell puts it, “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another”.
Mastering these skills can profoundly impact organisational success and foster a thriving workplace culture.
ABOUT CIARA ASPINALL
With more than 20 years of experience, Ciara brings a wealth of expertise in leadership, people development, and coaching.
Her extensive career spans national and international contexts, including an 18-year tenure in the Caribbean.
Ciara frequently works with FTSE 500 and FTSE 100 companies, professional services firms, SMEs, government bodies, and not-for-profit organisations.
Passionate about enhancing collaboration and growth, Ciara excels in creating impactful learning experiences and has delivered keynote speeches across the UK, the Caribbean, Southeast and Southwest Asia, and Europe.
Join us at the Inspire 2024 conference to explore how employee engagement, inclusive leadership, and effective communication can transform your organisation and set the stage for lasting success.
ABOUT INSPIRE 2024
Presented by SteppingStones, one of the leading forces in the recruitment market, Inspire is a two-day conference empowering participants to innovate, lead, succeed and unleash the leader within.
9-10 Oct. 2024 | 9am-4pm
The Compass Vault, Compass Centre, Shedden Road, George Town
Presented by
Day 1: Inspiring the future generation of leaders $395
Day 2: Elevating your leadership to new heights $395
Inspire 2024 two-day bundle package $649
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
compassmedia.ky/events/inspire-2024-conference
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