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Please find the agenda for the Women in Policing conference below. 

  • Online | 10th December 2020

Online | 10th December 2020

09.00

Welcome from Dods D&I

09.05

Chair’s opening remarks

CHAIR: Lisa Gore, Chief Inspector, South Wales Police

09.20

Enabling female leaders to succeed: examining the landscape for women in policing

  • Understanding why women are underrepresented in senior positions
  • Addressing the cultural and practical obstacles to leadership

SPEAKER: Peter Joyce, Visiting Professor of Criminology, Wrexham Glyndwr University

SPEAKER: Dr Wendy Laverick, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Policing, University of Hull  

10.00

Comfort Break

10.05

Leadership material: building resilience and developing empowerment

  • Developing and retaining a growth mindset in the face of adversity
  • Prioritising your wellbeing and seeking support where needed

SPEAKER: Katherine Chowdry, Talent Manager, People and Culture, British Transport Police

SPEAKER: Jo Channon, Professionalism, Learning and Improvement Lead, British Transport Police

10:45

Comfort Break

11:15

Workshop

Dealing with sexism in the workplace and beyond: practical skills for challenging discrimination

SPEAKER: Laura Bates, Founder, Everyday Sexism Project

11:55

Comfort Break

12:00

Holding space: developing an authoritative and dignified presence

  • How physicality can support impact and gravitas
  • How to use words as tools for influence
  • Deploying your strengths outside of your comfort zone

SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Consultant & former Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

13:00

Break for Lunch

14:00

Plenary address

A personal reflection on my leadership journey

Gain a deeper understanding of the skills, qualities and attributes needed to be a successful leader from an inspirational senior leader in policing

SPEAKER: Lisa Hogan, Supereintendent, Cumbria Constabulary & Co-Chair of Cumbria's Women in Policing Group

14:30

Comfort Break

14:45

Be the change you want to see: shifting culture to lift others as you climb

  • Leading from the middle: a discussion on having impact at any level
  • Standing tall: developing a leadership mindset that aligns with your strengths, values and context
  • Placing honesty and respect at the forefront of relationships with staff and colleagues
  • Leading a change in culture: where do we go from here?

SPEAKER: Christine Elliott, Chair, College of Policing

15:30

Chair's Closing Remarks

CHAIR: Lisa Gore, Chief Inspector, South Wales Police

15:45

Event Close

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For conference agenda and other event-related enquiries please contact:

Grace McLoughlin
grace.mcloughlin@dodsgroup.com

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