EVENTS
FESTIVAL OF GLOBAL MOBILITY THINKING
SPARKS CREATIVITY IN THE SECTOR
A unique interactive approach took global mobility to the next level exploring leadership, agility and engagement to prepare for 2030 and beyond.
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peaking about how the first Festival of Global Mobility Thinking came about, Fiona Murchie, managing editor of Relocate Global said, “I felt it was time for a conference with a
different format. The sector is mature enough now to work together and collaborate on some of the bigger issues and put forward a stronger voice. We as a sector are reaching a growing global community who are shaping the future of the workforce in 2030 and beyond. “I wanted to kick start some creativity,” added Ms Murchie. “I
know our sector is having a pretty challenging time at the moment keeping up with fast moving technology changes, from AI to robotics, reassuring their workforces about roles for the future and supporting business needs in an increasing number of locations against a backdrop of takeovers, mergers, cost-cutting and talent shortages. These are the type of issues corporate HR and global mobility specialists and their outsourced suppliers juggle with every day. “Throw in exploring new Brexit locations or the challenges
of setting up in a new dominion in Asia or the Middle East with growing compliance issues across tax and immigration, not to mention supporting diversity across your organisation and you’ve got a true picture of what it’s like managing a global team, whether you are a multinational or an SME. But people in this sector are really passionate about what they do and there are some amazing
THIS IS WHAT OUR ATTENDEES SAID:
“It was an impressive and innovative event, and the feedback I was hearing from other delegates was very positive.”
“A thought provoking and very engaging event.”
“I was really delighted to see Dr Linda Holbeche – who I have admired for some time.” “Terrific concept!”
“Truly innovative and a really inspiring day that aimed to challenge how we look at global mobility.”
“Very engaging with a wide variety of learning opportunities.”
opportunities for business growth and exciting times ahead for mobility specialists who want to be more strategic.” And, you only have to read the recently published RES Forum
Annual Report to see the supporting evidence for yourself from 1600 members in 600 companies across 45 countries (see p24-25).
A masterclass in leadership Highlight of the day was Phyllida Hancock’s keynote – a stunning
success and a wonderful tribute to both the power and importance of creative leadership. “Olivier Mythodrama’s approach encourages people to see themselves in different leadership modes through Shakespeare and The Tempest seemed a perfect fit for delegates to explore transformational leadership at the festival. I couldn’t wait to see the reaction,” she enthused. Speaking after her experiential session, Phyllida Hancock
admitted the theme of global mobility was a new one for her, encompassing culture change and people either leading teams that are in other countries or going to other countries, with assignees and leaders having to learn the new culture, and particularly a new market. “Shakespeare was very interested in what happens when people
can’t communicate. There are often characters in the plays who need to be encouraged to speak. For example, if you have been very successful as someone who has driven the business, someone who has put goals in place and made sure they are reached, if you’re very good strategically, and someone who is very good at looking at the bigger picture and working out the route to get there and you find yourself in a new location having to build a new market, you may need qualities of leadership that are different – more entrepreneurial characters of leadership. The ability to build a new business
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