This series is designed to bring together the business community to share insights, strategies, and experiences from across the business world. Through open discussions, collaborative activities, and case study analysis, participants will explore emerging trends, effective communication techniques, and innovative approaches to engaging audiences.
In this session, we will be joined by Lauren Bathan, Director - HR Partnership at Jackson Hogg to help us unpick the subject of culture, change management & leadership in the workplace.
This is an afternoon session & will be participatory and interactive in nature.
1330 Registration & welcome
1345 – 1415 Leadership’s role in corporate culture
- What organisational culture really is (behaviours, decisions, norms)
- The visible and invisible ways leaders shape culture
- The difference between intentional vs accidental culture
- How trust, psychological safety, and accountability are built or broken
1415 – 1445 Leading through change
- Common reasons change initiatives fail
- Emotional responses to change (uncertainty, resistance, fear)
- The leader’s role in creating meaning and stability during change
Coffee break
1500– 1530 Behaviours that enable change
- Key leadership behaviours during change
1530 – 1545 Group discussion & feedback
1600 Close
Lauren leads Jackson Hogg's outsourced HR and HR consultancy service which supports SMEs in STEM with all aspects of people management and development. Lauren is an HR specialist, having built her skills and experience in organisations large and small. She is currently focused on supporting businesses to understand and implement changes resulting from the Employment Rights Act 2025 and on the implications of advances in AI for the workplace.
Lauren is passionate about demonstrating HR's value as a strategic partner and essential to organisational effectiveness and development.
Who will I meet?
You’ll meet a diverse mix of local professionals across various sectors, offering you fresh perspectives and growth opportunities.
Don’t miss out on this engaging event!
What do I wear to a Chamber event: We don’t have a dress code, but we suggest dressing as if meeting new clients. Your comfort is key.
Behaviour and conduct: our events create an inclusive space for individuals and organisations to meet, where we expect all our attendees to behave with courtesy and respect, to both each other and Chamber colleagues.
