Navigating transitions in an ever changing world

Schedule

Wed Feb 25 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham | Durham, EN

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Explore today’s change landscape, learn practical change techniques, and gain insights from a cross-sector industry panel.
About this Event

Change impacts all organisations, that doesn’t mean they are fully equipped to deal with it. In this event, we will explore

  • The current context of change: how the macro socio-economic context is impacting organisations and the micro effect this is having in the workplace
  • Learn key change techniques to navigate and lead change including the psychology of change
  • Hear change insights and best practice on from our cross sector industry panel including a leading Professor in Organisational Change, and Chief People Officers from Public, Private and Not for Profit sector organisations.


Panel Speakers:


  • Julie Hodges: Professor of Organisational Change at Durham Business School LinkedIn
  • Kelly Angus: Chief People Officer North East and North Cumbria NHS LinkedIn
  • Rachel Ovington: Chief People Officer Hargreaves Services PLC LinkedIn
  • Aurora Kerr: Head of People Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust LinkedIn


Please note:


1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.

2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.

3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.

4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, responding to this email.

5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate



Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM
Registration and Networking
🕑: 09:30 AM
Event Start
🕑: 12:00 PM
Event Close
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Where is it happening?

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, United Kingdom

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