Think Differently virtual conference 2020 has now concluded
Today's world demands a project profession that can adapt. At APM, we recognise that change provides challenges, and we’re with you all the way. That’s why we're proud to present Think Differently, a week long virtual event aiming to redefine diversity in projects from 21 to 25 September.
APM members go FREE.
Sponsored by Fujitsu, the event aims to look at what ‘thinking differently’ means for organisations, individuals and projects. It will explore new ways of working that embrace difference and celebrate diverse thinking ultimately resulting in greater project success and better outcomes for society.
Whether responding to the global pandemic or the climate change crisis, it’s essential for organisations and individuals to embrace new ways of working, new people and new thinking to deliver ever better benefits to society through projects. Now is the time for change.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
ATTEND FREE
Members: £FREE
Student members: £FREE
Non-Members: £25
Corporate partner employees: £15
Register now to access more than 20 live sessions as well as these other activities:
✔ Virtual exhibition area where delegates can interact with sponsors
✔ Online resources such as blogs and articles to offer real depth around the subject
✔ Participate in in-depth discussions with the project community on the APM Hub (individual members only)
✔ On-demand content available for individual members 12 October.
(Non members from 9 November)
FEATURED KEYNOTE
Pete Cohen - Expert in Human Behaviour and Performance
Pete is a leading inspirational speaker and coach, specialising in leadership, maximising human potential and performance. It is Pete’s passion and mission to “inspire people to accomplish far more than they ever thought possible.” He firmly believes that when people are inspired, they are much more likely to give and be more.
FEATURED KEYNOTE
Crystal Richards - Principal and Owner of Mosaic Resource Group
Crystal is the Principal and Owner of Mosaic Resource Group, a talent development consulting firm with a focus on helping overwhelmed teams improve their project management skills so they can lead projects with clarity, courage, and confidence.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Organisations
Hear how project organisations are developing to embrace a more diverse culture and be inspired about how you can influence positive change in your organisation.
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People
Understand how approaching team diversity from a different perspective contributes to greater project success, learn how to build your own skill set and improve well-being in your project teams.
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Projects
Learn how challenging traditional thinking on project processes means better and longer lasting benefits for the end user – and how you can adapt your own thinking to improve project outcomes.
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Women in project management
Embrace difference, be inspired to forge a new path and create your own adventure through the profession at this virtual APM women in project management conference day.
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Take away day
Don’t miss a thing with our digestible summary sessions delivered by our outstanding hosts, clarifying key takeaways and messages from the week.
MEMBER BENEFITS
✔ Individual members go FREE
✔ Exclusive access to on-demand sessions after the event
✔ Access to the APM Hub - the online community designed exclusively for individual members.
Not a member? Join today
FULL PROGRAMME
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Think Differently Summit |
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08:00-09:30 |
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME REFRESHMENTS | ||
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09:30-09:45 |
WELCOME ADDRESS
Adam Boddison, CEO, APM
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09:45-10:30 |
OPENING KEYNOTE
Belinda Parmar OBE, CEO, The Empathy Business
Belinda Parmar is a diversity campaigner. She uses the science of empathy to change the way companies transform their organisations focusing on leadership, communications, and operations. She created of the Global Empathy Index to measure empathy and inclusion at scale. Belinda was awarded an OBE in 2015 by the Queen for her services to women in technology. |
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10:30-11:15 |
THE WELL-BEING TOOLKIT FOR THE PROFESSION Rochelle Sampson-Clarke, Estates Project Officer, Solent NHS Trust Elizabeth Nolan, Senior Legal Project Manager, Sackers Clare Hornsby, Elizabeth Nolan, on behalf of the APM WiPM SIG, committee members, will share the important tools identified for today's project professionals.
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DIVERSITY FOR POSITIVE CHANGE - STORIES AND PERSPECTIVES SHARED Panel discussion / Speakers slot |
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11:15-11:45 |
MORNING REFRESHMENTS | ||
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11:45-12:45 |
MENTAL WELL-BEING STRATEGIES FOR PROJECT MANAGERS AND THEIR TEAMS Panel discussion The project management profession is renowned for dealing with fast paced, dynamic workloads. Added to this, the COVID pandemic has triggered a sudden and fundamental shift in working practices - bringing a host of new challenges to project managers and their teams.
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DIVERSITY IN TEAMS - EMBRACING DIFFERENCE FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE Panel discussion |
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12:45-14:00 |
LUNCH BREAK
Choose from the following Topic tables:
1) TOP TIPS FOR EARLY CAREERS
Facilitators include:
Daisy Milton, Consultant, Bass Rock Engineering Management Ltd
Sarah Outterson, Project Management Graduate, Babcock International Group
2) MENTORING
Facilitators include:
Caroline Ojo, Project Manager, DMDTS Strategic Solutions
Clare Hornsby, Project Manager, BAE Systems Head Office ChPP
3) COMMUNICATION AND MANAGEING CONFLICT
Facilitators include:
Marion Thomas, Founder, Extraordinary PM, ChPP
4) CHAT WITH YOUR ChPP'S - YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Facilitators include:
Ewelina Kruk, Associate Director, Incendium, ChPP
5) HOW TO BECOME A D&I AMBASSADOR IN YOUR ORGANISATION, WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? |
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14:00-14:40 |
WORK-LIFE BALANCE The session will share insights gained from the APM Women in Project Management SIG's study on work-life balance.
Speakers slot
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HAPPINESS IN THE WORKPLACE
Marion Thomas, Founder, ExtraordinaryPM Based on extensive research, this interactive session will highlight the key findings and what they mean for your team and projects.
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14:40-15:40 |
GENDER EQUALITY - PAVING THE WAY TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
How we make gender equality a sustainable goal in projects?
Where are the challenges and why? How can organisations encourage senior-level representation?
Panellists include:
Phillippa Groome, Doctoral Researcher, University of Sussex
Neil Simpson, Head of Project Management Delivery, BAE Systems
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STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY
- Inclusive project practices
- Can social sustainability and inclusion be measured - what key performance indicators exist?
- What is the extent of the project manager's responsibility ?
Panel discussion
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15:40-16:10 |
AFTERNOON REFRESHMENTS | ||
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16:10-17:00 |
MANAGING YOUR CAREER JOUNEY: STORIES FROM WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Panellists will include leaders who have taken different journeys, and developed their project management careers into different directions, raising the bar for the profession. - Project peacemaker
- Project data expert
-Social value champion
-Project innovator
Moderator:
Caroline Ojo, Project Delivery, DMDTS Strategic Solutions
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17:00-17:30 |
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion in the project profession
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17:30-17:40 |
CLOSING REMARKS
Adam Boddison, CEO, APM
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17:40-18:40 |
DRINKS RECEPTION
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~ Programme subject to change ~