Forward Planning Note Leadership Week 2005

To be a truly effective leader in todayís complex, less hierarchical, networked organisations, an understanding of how to empower, engage and influence is vital. The Work Foundation announces the seventh annual Leadership Week organised by The Campaign for Leadership, with engaging events that explore themes such as Leadership Embraced, The Power of Influence and Valuing Your Workforce.

These include:

Leadership Breakfast hosted by the Metropolitan Police Service at New Scotland Yard.

Tuesday 22 February

Met Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair, delivers the key note speech to an invited party of 60 guests made up of the commissioners of UK police forces. This discussion will address the topic Leading from the Front


John Garnett Memorial Event

Tuesday 22 February

With Sir Andrew Turnbull - Secretary of the Cabinet and Head of the Home Civil Service

This is the flagship event during Leadership Week.We have as our guest speaker Cabinet Secretary, Sir Andrew Turnbull and the theme of the event is to be Leadership Embraced.

The event will be held at Peter Runge House, 3 Carlton House Terrace, SW1 5DG with refreshments served from 18.30pm. Sir Andrew will be introduced by Will Hutton followed by questions from the invited audience.

Young Leaders Event- The Power of Influence: Emotional & Political Intelligence with Shakespeareís Julius Caesar with Ben Walden, Olivier Mythodrama Associates

Wednesday 23 February

ìThe abuse of greatness is when it disjoins remorse from powerî Brutus-(II:I) Shakespeareís great political play provides fascinating insights into the challenges facing modern leaders. This session will help participants develop their ability to influence others without abusing power. We will look at both emotional and political intelligence and see how overt and covert signals in human behaviour may be recognised and interpreted.

Leadership Breakfast hosted by the Metropolitan Police Service at New Scotland Yard.

Thursday 24 February

Personnel Director of the Year and ëone of the 10 most influential people in HR*í, Martin Tiplady, director of Human Resources for The Met, addresses 60 HR Directors from the national police forces and private sector in this breakfast debate on Effective Leadership - The Key to Keep Staff Feeling Valued