CIPD ACE 2024 - Five lessons every leader should embrace
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The recent CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) brought together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends in culture, leadership, and teamwork, from navigating organisational change to promoting sustainability.
Here are five key takeaways for leaders looking to strengthen culture, leadership, and teamwork:
1. Psychological Safety and Trust: The Cornerstones of Change Management
Angela Ryan (SGX Group) and Berna ?zt?naz (Genel Energy) highlighted the human reaction to change. Building trust and psychological safety is crucial to help teams embrace transformation. Ryan urged leaders to ask, “Are we trusted, and trusting of, our people?” Meanwhile, ?zt?naz demonstrated the power of empowering employees beyond the C-suite to drive meaningful change .
Action: Regularly assess trust levels within your teams and tailor your change strategies to build confidence at every level.
2. Words Matter: The Role of Language in Workplace Inclusion
Susie Dent’s keynote reminded us of the power of language in shaping perceptions. She emphasised the importance of using inclusive and clear communication, warning against jargon that could alienate people.
Action: Audit your organisational language and ensure it promotes inclusivity and understanding across all levels.
3. Career Development with a DEI Lens
Woosh Raza (HR consultancy founder) discussed the significance of considering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in career development. He stressed that opportunities should cater to all generations and genders, countering biases that can limit growth .
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Action: Create tailored career progression plans and ensure re-skilling initiatives are inclusive, benefiting a diverse workforce.
4. Wellbeing: A Strategic Priority
Ellie Tomlins (Britvic) and Emma Illingworth (OVO Energy) showcased how embedding wellbeing in organisational strategy drives engagement. From local wellbeing initiatives to innovative policies, these strategies yielded measurable improvements .
Action: Implement and iterate wellbeing strategies that address both individual and organisational needs.
5. Stubborn Optimism: Ambitious Leadership
Maggie Aderin-Pocock called for “stubborn optimism,” urging leaders to think big and drive change despite obstacles. Her message was clear: bold leadership is essential in transforming workplace realities .
Action: Embrace a mindset of optimism and resilience in your leadership approach, especially when tackling long-term challenges.
Final Thought: From Insight to Action
The lessons from CIPD ACE 2024 are clear: leaders must prioritise trust, inclusion, and wellbeing to build thriving teams.
What resonated with you from the conference? Let us know in the comments!
Strategy Deployment | Transformation Management | Operational Excellence
3 个月Spot on, Mark. Thank you.
Director @ Talent4Performance | Organisation and People Development using Analytics, Brain Science and Change Strategies
3 个月Thank you for sharing that, Mark. These are all themes that resonate with our work, and once again, Trust is at the top of the list. It takes effort to build and can be broken in an instant, especially by using the wrong language.
Executive and team coach, NED
3 个月Thanks for the summary Mark. Great to hear what went on