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Celebrating the Success of PPMAHR24: A Annual Conference of Learning and Connection

We’re delighted to look back on the remarkable success of PPMAHR24, our annual in-person event dedicated to advancing the field of HR & OD. Held over 3 days Wed 24th April – Fri 26th April 2024  at The BCEC in Birmingham, PPMAHR24 brought together HR professionals from near and far for a memorable few days of learning, networking, and collaboration.

PPMAHR24 featured a captivating lineup of dynamic sessions led by industry experts and thought leaders. Attendees had the opportunity to delve into a wide range of topics, from talent management and employee engagement to diversity and inclusion. Our speakers shared invaluable insights, best practices, and actionable strategies to help attendees navigate the evolving landscape of HR with confidence and success.

Highlights video from Conference 2024 

SPEAKERS

One of the hallmarks of the PPMA Conference is the opportunity for attendees to connect and collaborate with peers, speakers, and sponsors in person. From engaging breakout sessions to lively networking receptions, participants enjoyed meaningful interactions, exchanged ideas, and built lasting relationships that will continue to enrich their professional journeys.

Showcasing Innovation and Excellence:

This annual get-together provides us with a unique opportunity to celebrate the successes within the public sector through our Excellence in People Management Awards. It’s a time to recognise and honor the outstanding achievements of HR professionals who have made significant contributions to their organisations and the broader community. The awards highlight the dedication, innovation, and excellence that are driving positive change in the public sector, and we are proud to showcase these remarkable individuals and their achievements. Click on the button below for more information about the awards and our deserving winners.

EXCELLENCE IN PEOPLE MANAGEMENT AWARDS 2024
WINNERS BROCHURE 2024

Gratitude to Our Supporters:
We extend our sincerest gratitude to all of our sponsors, speakers, partners, and supporters who played a pivotal role in the success of PPMAHR24. Your unwavering support, dedication, and enthusiasm are deeply appreciated and contributed significantly to the positive experience enjoyed by all attendees.

Looking Ahead:
As we reflect on the success of PPMAHR24, we are thrilled to continue our journey of learning, growth, and collaboration in the field of HR. We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing valuable opportunities for HR professionals to connect, learn, and thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just beginning your HR journey, we invite you to join us at future PPMA events.

Exciting Announcements for our 50th Anniversary:
Next year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the PPMA. We are already hard at work planning a memorable event that promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Keep an eye out for announcements regarding the conference location and program, as well as many more exciting updates coming soon.

Your Feedback Matters!

We greatly value your input and would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to fill out our feedback survey. Your opinion is instrumental in helping us improve our events year on year and ensure that we continue to meet your needs and expectations.

To access the feedback survey, please click on the link button below. Your responses will be kept confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of enhancing future events.

FEEDBACK

Attention Attendees: Photos Now Available!

We’re thrilled to announce that all the photos from the three days of our event, including the Awards Evening, are available for viewing and downloading. Relive the excitement, memories, and highlights from our unforgettable event by browsing through the photo gallery.

Photo Gallery

Access Session Slides Now!

We’re excited to share that the slides from all the sessions at our recent event are now available for viewing. Whether you attended in person or couldn’t make it, this is your chance to catch up on all the valuable insights and information shared by our speakers.

This session will delve into the intricacies of inclusive leadership, using Deloitte’s framework that encompasses six crucial traits: commitment, courage, cognizance of bias, curiosity, collaboration and cultural intelligence.

In the evolving landscape of public sector leadership in the 21st century, it’s essential to equip leaders with not just IQ and EQ but, more importantly, with Cultural Intelligence. Bernadette will shine a spotlight on the pivotal role that CQ plays in empowering leaders to deliver more effective and inclusive services to the diverse communities they serve.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into fostering inclusive leadership qualities that go beyond conventional measures. Join Bernadette as she navigates through the key attributes that make leaders not just capable, but exceptional in understanding, engaging, and serving diverse populations.

Bernadette Thompson OBE
Director of EDI at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and as an Associate Facilitator for the CQ Centre.

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Recent events have highlighted the power of disruption, but also our ability to adapt when the situation forces us to be creative and think differently. So how do we adopt that same mindset and approach to changing the status quo and perceived norms, as part of our everyday (working) life?

Kirk Vallis, Creative leader, coach and innovation skills trainer

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In this session, we will provide an overview of important workforce issues and examine practical solutions and strategies for addressing them. From recruitment and retention to training and development, we’ll cover the essential elements of building and maintaining an effective and engaged workforce.

Mo Baines, Chief Executive APSE

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This interactive Masterclass introduces the CQ model and research. It will dive into a thorough understanding of ‘culture’. This session will touch upon the relevance of cultural values, using activities to better understand team dynamics. The content of this session is rooted in peer-reviewed research and successful practice among leading global organisations

Rikita Wadhwa, Chief Executive Officer, Prabhaav Global

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Worker wellbeing is accepted as crucial, but organisations are unable to successfully integrate it as an operational issue. This session will argue that whole organisation approaches are needed to create healthy workplaces. Delineating what works, for whom and in what contexts is the first step.

Prof Anthony Montgomery, Northumbria University

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The chances of another pandemic are low, but your members will likely get through other crises such as increased demands with stagnant budgets, local crises, changes in laws or regulations, etc. This would help them lead themselves and their teams through those situations and will help them break the paradigm they have of always staying within one leadership framework that someone sold to them as the best. This would help them be more flexible with their approach to find an effective solution faster.

Helio Vogas, Risk & Leadership Keynote Speaker

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Dorian is one of the most sought after speakers on his subject of Wellness and speaks all over the World for businesses and organisations that are keen to understand the impact of Corporate Wellness on their performance. He has spoken at numerous events around the globe and provides his audiences with thought provoking tools and techniques which they can apply to both their work and home lives to enhance wellness.

Dr Dorian Dugmore, Director of Corporate Wellness

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Headlines about inappropriate workplace behaviour are constant with perpetrators often citing “banter” as a defence. And amongst those headlines are worrying accusations that HR does not do enough or, even worse, perpetuates the inappropriate banter and behaviour.

This is a unique opportunity to take part in an interactive session to honestly address the challenges of getting our own HR teams in order and then using that as a platform for leading change in our organisations.

Stella Chandler, Director, Focal Point

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The armed forces and the NHS have superbly effective national recruitment campaigns – so why not local government? Inner Circle Consulting director Chris Twigg introduces the creators of some of the UK’s most wellregarded recruitment campaigns, to describe their strategies and the essential ingredients of success; the impact a good campaign can have, at a time when recruitment has never been more difficult; and how your ideas might
shift perceptions of local government away from potholes and bins, to a shared sense of purpose and desire to have a positive impact on the world – values that connect with a huge pool of potential talent.

Chris Twigg, Director, Inner Circle

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In this closing keynote, Dr Max Blumberg will delve into the transformative power of AI and analytics in shaping the future of local councils. Discover how AI can catalyse positive change, from enhancing public services to fostering community engagement. Learn actionable strategies to leverage data-driven insights for more effective decision making, all while keeping the community at the heart of innovation. Walk away with a renewed sense of purpose and the tools to make a lasting impact in your organisation.

Dr Max Blumberg, Founder of Blumberg Partnership

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Find out more  about our last sell out event #PPMAHR23 below: 

2023 EVENT HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

2023 Gallery
Session Slides 2023