” WE KNEW WE WANTED TO GATHER AN INCREDIBLE ROSTER OF GLOBAL EXPERTS TO SPEAK AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE MASTERCLASS ON A RANGE OF PRESSING SUBJECTS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE, TALENT AND LEADERSHIP. AND WE SUCCEEDED.”


demonstrated a number of earth- shattering technologies that are set to rock the business and HR world, revealing how they will impact our workplaces forever. Stuart opened our eyes to the


wider philosophical and practical aspects of AI and its impact on the future of work. He recommended people need to be continuously asking themselves and their organisations the ‘why’ behind the expanding use of AI; asking ‘why’ they wanted to use AI and what value it would bring to their organisations, their people and our wider society. Stuart made it clear that as


an HR tech entrepreneur and investor, he sees huge potential for future technology to improve the world of work. But he also believes HR professionals and


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leaders must be demanding of both software providers and themselves to make responsible, ethical and people-driven decisions about the deployment of AI. It was the perfect event-opening speech, setting the scene for two days of energised discussion across a range of fascinating leadership topics.


Performance management and new diagnostic approaches Continuing with the theme of ‘why’, Amira used her deep expertise in performance management to help participants examine their prevailing assumptions of performance and the differing approaches. She briefly recounted the origins of performance management in Ford’s Model T factory when processes were built for a time when organisations were slower- paced, predictable and hierarchical. Amira also demonstrated how this legacy still forms the basis of too many performance management approaches today, which explains why it is often cited as the single- most disliked and dysfunctional HR process. Participants


Turbocharging


Wellbeing and leadership Another highlight was a talk by LaBarron Burwell, wellness expert and mental hygiene advocate with Hol Fruit Consulting and the University of Virginia. LaBarron lit up the room with an impactful and inspiring talk about the connections between wellbeing, performance and leadership. LaBarron led us through a brilliant and immersive mental health hygiene exercise where we learned critical techniques to enhance our mental hygiene and create positive self-directed practices. Participants gained some practical tools and practice to stay mentally fit and healthy. Issues of culture and wellness


naturally led to the discussion of leadership and how people up and down the organisation set the relational tone for work. Phil and Jenny helped participants to understand that not everyone who bears a top title exhibits leadership and, conversely, it is not important to hold a top title to be a leader. In disentangling ideas of leaders and leadership they were able to demonstrate that everyone can be a leader. Then, against this idea of everyone contributing to leadership, they explored the skills of being a leader-who-coaches.


JUDGING THE SUCCESS OF THE TURBOCHARGING PERFORMANCE MASTERCLASS It was interesting for us to reflect on what we had achieved with the masterclass and critique our successes against our original aims. We knew we wanted to gather an incredible roster of global experts to speak and contribute


to


then used the Performance


Diagnostic Tool to examine the appropriateness of their approach in light of their unique organisational culture and circumstances. The discussion ensured that ideas were practical and applicable. Several participants noted the deeply held assumptions currently constraining innovative decisions in their HR practices and workplaces.


the


masterclass on a range of pressing subjects affecting performance, talent and leadership. And we succeeded. We were delighted to attract amazing speakers who opened our eyes and widened our perspectives, including:


• Josephina Smith, reward director, British Airways


• Dr Duncan Brown, independent adviser, author and professor


• Emma Loisel, owner and CEO


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