Annual meeting & forum theatre: Better performance conversations

What attendees can expect to gain

• Real insight into performance conversations that work and what can go wrong, drawn from live, relatable workplace scenarios.
• The opportunity to question characters and redirect the scenes in a safe environment.
• Practical ways to manage defensiveness, emotion and resistance without escalating conflict.
• Steps to ensure effective performance management during probation and the consequences of not doing so.
• Immediately usable strategies to improve consistency, fairness and impact in own organisations.

About the speaker

Chartered FCIPD

Gill Brabner Chartered FCIPD is Director of Resound Training & Development Ltd, a specialist provider of actor-led learning focused on workplace performance and communication. With extensive experience in designing and delivering experiential learning, Gill works with organisations to strengthen capability in complex conversations, including performance management, leadership and feedback.

Her approach combines professional actors with structured facilitation to create realistic, high-impact learning that drives measurable behaviour change.

Please note:

• Participants will receive a reminder email the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event.
• Photography and video production may take place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
• By attending the event, participants are giving their consent for their image to be used in CIPD promotional materials.
• If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place.
• If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD.
• If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided.

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