DIALOGUE: MOVING THINGS FORWARD TOGETHER


“A really friendly crowd. The workshops were particularly interesting and helped to address many of the issues I am dealing with.”


GAEL PANHELLEUX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOCUS


PERSONALISING SUPPORT FOR TRANSFERABLE POSITIVE OUTCOMES By bringing together multi-disciplinary expertise all facing the same challenges, the Innovation Festival of Global Working and the Think Global People community are important forums for sharing knowledge around how to achieve all these goals. Hub speaker Valérie Besanceney explained how in this context SPAN is enabling all parties involved in relocation to connect, equip and refresh practical knowledge around excellence in transitions care. This aligns with the shared goal of our community


in ensuring the best possible outcome for employers, globally mobile employees and their families. “People learn and develop best when they feel safe, supported and seen, and when they feel valued and encouraged to work to their strengths,” says Valérie Besanceney. “What are we doing to make people feel like they belong? Mobility does have an impact on learning, but all transitions when well managed can add value for everyone and enhance the whole experience.” This matters not only for employers and their mobile


employees, but also for partners and children – especially children with specific educational or language needs – as schools like ISL and organisations like SPAN and FOCUS recognise. Languages and multi-lingualism are already well-established as a necessity and a passport for international careers, as well as offering a foundational sense of belonging. Yet they are currently an under- represented factor playing into education and relocation decisions, says Susan Stewart. Accessing expert knowledge on curriculum options


for the long and short-term can help businesses tip the balance when offering international assignments. “The language piece is really important for employers to know about,” says Susan. “Knowing what language is spoken at home and planning for the future, perhaps a return to state schooling, are important for employers to be aware of. It shows the importance of collaboration between companies, global mobility and international educators and schools.”


The ‘Leadership: Future of Work‘ Hub was divided into two sessions. A workshop ‘Leading through dialogue’ led by Sarah Rozenthuler, leadership consultant, chartered psychologist and author, followed by a further interactive session on leadership challenges co-hosted with Dr Susan Doering.


THE POWER OF DIALOGUE Reflecting on her taster workshop Sarah Rozenthuler commented, “It was a high energy session where we shared success stories of making change happen through authentic dialogue. “Participants also had some coaching style


conversations, where they asked open questions rather than give advice. People shared that, as a result, they shifted their thinking and identified some actions, all within ten minutes. A great result! “Being surrounded by the beautiful Kent countryside


and the expansive gardens is the perfect setting for thinking and talking together. Innovation is a collective endeavour and productive dialogue is pivotal to generating fresh thinking.” Sarah drew on the experiences of Sir Tim Smit


KBE, the Dutch-British founder of the Eden Project in Cornwall and the group considered what we could


Sarah Rozenthuler speaking at the Leadership Hub


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