The premise

The effectiveness of leadership is dependent on the quality of the conversations held. And yet, when faced with ‘difficult’ issues, many of us experience a tension; on the one hand saying too little and avoiding the issue, on the other hand saying too much and jeapordising a working relationship. Therefore developing our ability to have real and meaningful dialogue, with the widest range of personalities possible, whether in individual or group conversations is work we all need to do.

‘The conversation is the relationship’ Susan Scott

The offer

We invite you to participate in a two-day in-depth, practical, powerful immersion in the art and science of conversation and dialogue.

During the course of the two days you will develop your self-awareness – what enables you to have great quality conversations and what gets in the way? You will learn about some of the theory and practice that helps us understand how to build relationships through conversation, both one-to-one and in group situations; learn with and from your peers in an experiential, supportive process; practice and experiment with simple, powerful tools to help you lead yourself and others through dialogue.

The intended outcomes

After the workshop you will:

• Be more effective in your current role, with greater insight, authority and impact;

• Experience a shift in mindset from avoiding ‘difficult’ conversations, to feeling resourced to have many different conversations in many different contexts;

• Be better able to manage positively other people’s experience of you;

• Have a greater ability to work with diverse views and conflict within groups.

The faculty

Alex Pett, Jamie Ripman and Philippa Williams are highly experienced consultants, facilitators and coaches who have a particular interest in how leadership happens ‘one conversation at a time’. Brief biographies are further on.

The venue

practive@hoxton is a creative, private and safe space designed to create the best conditions for individual and small group development.

Leadership ConversationsRaising performance and engagement through every day communication

“A problem only exists in the absence of the right conversation” Werner Erhard

‘Difficult conversations are almost never about getting the facts right. They are about conflicting perceptions, interpretations, and values.’Douglas Stone

‘Very great

change starts

from very small

conversations

held amongst

people that care.’

Margaret Wheatley

11th and 12th May 2016

Philippa Williams

Philippa is a Director of Practive. With a background as an actor and director in theatre she now has twenty or so years of experience in leadership development, working in many different

organizations at all levels, across the public and private sectors. She has designed and facilitated many different types of leadership development, including executive leadership programmes, large group interventions, Executive Team and Board development, forum theatre and Executive coaching.

Her expertise lies in creating the conditions and environment for her clients to practice and make significant progress in the leadership mindsets, strategies and behaviours they need for their evolving context.

She is particularly interested in how we lead through dialogue and conversation and how leaders create the conditions for others to be at their best.

Jamie Ripman

Jamie is a Director of Practive. Following his time as a performer, writer and director in theatre, television and radio he has been a leadership development consultant for

over 20 years. In the public and private sector he has designed and delivered a wide range of leadership development events from one-to-one coaching sessions to large conferences and whole development centres.

His expertise lies in helping people to learn through experience, and sustain improvements in personal leadership impact and influence.

His interest is in enabling others to extend their range of leadership behaviours and strategies whilst remaining authentic.

Alex Pett

Alex is a Director of River Leadership Consultancy. He is a leadership development and organisational change specialist with 15 year’s experience of helping leadership

teams improve their ability to execute strategies. He works with clients in both the private and public sectors to establish the leadership capabilities and behaviours necessary to underpin performance improvement. Previously Alex was Director of Leadership and Talent for Kingfisher Group and before this was Head of Leadership and Talent Development for BT Global Services.

His expertise lies in creating genuine improvements in leadership effectiveness by helping create change with the deeper, often unconscious drivers of behavior.

His interest is in helping leaders develop and sustain high functioning group dynamics to improve performance.

London - Practive@hoxton, Unit 11 London Terrace, Ropley Street, London, E2 7SW.

http://www.practive.net/practivehoxton/Date: 11th and 12th May 2016

Programme cost per participant: £900 plus VAT

To find out more about the programme and book one of the 12 places email info@practive.net or call 020 8503 7104

“This was far removed from the traditional development experience. Thoughtful, provocative and hugely reflective of ones self and how you view others. Powerful development for leaders.”

“For someone who usually dreads this sort of thing and feels it is a waste of time, I was amazed at how much I enjoyed it; how much I got out of it and how much I have grown as a result. A fun, practical, interactive, memorable experience will ensure sustained learning”

“Excellent. A very relevant and useful session delivered by enthusiastic, insightful and talented people”

“This training has challenged my thinking and understanding in ways that feel different to other leadership training I’ve had, by enabling me to reflect on the strengths and limitations of my current leadership style, and leaves me utterly galvanised and empowered to make positive changes to the ways I work”

“Thought provoking training of the sort that isn’t just surface learning but asks one as a leader to look into the fundamentals of leading in a non-judgemental way”

“Good mix of theory and practical elements on the course. Presenters and facilitators put me at ease, thank you”.

‘I know what things are good: friendship and work and conversation.’Rupert Brooke

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