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 CIPD PRESS RELEASE 9 July 2008
World Class Leaders share the latest innovations in HR at the
CIPD's Annual Conference and Exhibition
CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, 16-18 September 2008, Harrogate
International Centre
Four high profile HR directors from national and global
organisations are appearing at this year's Chartered Institute
of Personnel and Development's (CIPD) Annual Conference and
Exhibition in Harrogate. They will be interviewed by one of the
UK's leading newscasters, Jon Snow from Channel 4 News. In a
discussion focusing on the strategies that enable HR to sit at
the heart of business, David Smith from Asda, Liane Hornsey from
Google, Alex Wilson from BT and Satish Pradhan from Tata Sons
will provide delegates with fresh insights into the latest
developments in the area.
Regarded as the single most influential people management event
in Europe, this year's conference also features a line-up of
industry gurus and thought leaders delivering presentations, workshops
and interactive Q&A sessions where delegates will be able to get
under the skin of the major HR issues facing businesses today. Case
study organisations include: The Coca-Cola Company, Prudential
plc, Virgin Mobile, the BBC, Cancer Research UK and the Department
for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Speakers at the event this year include:
* Carolyn McCall, chief executive, Guardian Media Group plc
sharing her views on the entrepreneurial leadership necessary
to survive and thrive during a time of economic turmoil;
* Octavius Black, co-founder of The Mind Gym on creative thinking
and how to use the mind in order to get more out of the workplace;
* Ben Bryant, professor of Leadership and Organisation at the
Institute for Management Development (IMD) sharing his belief that
large organisations should facilitate leadership effectiveness; and
* Tal Ben-Shahar, lecturer at Harvard University, conveying the
importance of embracing "Positive Psychology" in the workplace.
Jackie Orme, CIPD Chief Executive comments: "Our Annual Conference
is the biggest and best opportunity for HR professionals, consultants
and line managers to share the latest innovative ideas and thinking.
"We've got a great selection of speakers, from thought leaders to
HR professionals from some of the world's best known and most
successful organisations. Anyone involved in the management and
development of people can be sure of coming away with fresh insights
and practical solutions that can be implemented in their own workplace."
For a full list of speakers, visit http://www.cipd.co.uk/ace/speakers
Exhibition
Europe's leading HR exhibition will feature over 300 major suppliers
of HR products and services covering all aspects of people management
and development, visitors will be able to attend a range of free
interactive showcases.
Exhibition Opening Times
Tuesday 16 September 09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 17 September 09:30 - 17:00
Thursday 18 September 09:30 - 15:00
Notes to editors
* Journalists should contact a member of the Press Office on
020 8612 6400 or mailto:press@cipd.co.uk for a press pass to
the event.
* Members of the public can register for free entry to the
exhibition online at http://www.cipd.co.uk/ace/prereg
* The CIPD's Annual Conference and Exhibition takes place at the
Harrogate International Centre from 16-18 September 2008. For
further conference and exhibition details or complimentary
exhibition tickets, visit the CIPD website: http://www.cipd.co.uk/ace
* The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
has over 130,000 members and is the leading professional
institute for those involved in the management and development
of people.
Conference Press Enquiries
Robert Blevin / Christian Zarro / Jemma Walsh
Tel: 020 8612 6400
Email: mailto:press@cipd.co.uk
Exhibition Press Enquiries
Pauline Crofts
Tel: 020 8612 6407
Email: mailto:p.crofts@cipd.co.uk
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