The Charity Management Conference

Managers have a crucial role in the overall leadership structure of any organisation. They are often the ones who fill the gap between the Board, CEO and senior managers and have to juggle those demands as well as the needs and challenges of the people they manage and for whom they are accountable. Finding that balance can be difficult and sometimes feel overwhelming.

This conference will look at some of the key areas you may be concerned about and is a mix of keynotes, workshop sessions and an opportunity to network with fellow attendees. You will hear from a range of speakers on key areas such as understanding the manager/leader dichotomy, getting your work done whilst managing your team members, understanding the power of delegation, managing performance, dealing with differences and thereby keeping yourself and your team well.

This conference is critical for anyone in a middle or high-level management role in any size or type of charity.

What is included in the price?  

Attendance to the conference, keynote sessions, session talks and a networking session.  

You will also have access to the post-conference hub, which will consist of:  

• Digital copy of It’s Murder in Management 
• All presentations and handouts  
• Links to other useful resources 
• Recordings of all sessions 

Agenda

09.30 – 09.35:  Welcome – Join us for introductions, housekeeping and our schedule for the day.  

Chair: Eileen Browne, Training Consultant, DSC 

 09.35 – 10.15:  Keynote – The Power of the Management Role 

A CEO’s thoughts about the extra-ordinary impact of the management role and the people who take up the challenge.  

Speaker: tbc

10.15 – 11.00:  The Management/Leadership Relationship 

Can you be a good manager without being a good leader? Or vice versa? In this workshop we’ll explore the relationship and distinctions between the two, think about what we are doing in our roles and consider who is serving who in the management and leadership reporting line.   

Speaker: Cathy Shimmin, Senior Training Consultant, DSC 

11.00 – 11.15: Coffee Break 

11.15 – 12.00: Managing People, Projects and Priorities 

There’s nothing quite like the cocktail of people, projects and priorities to send one’s blood pressure through the roof. But worry not, in this session DSC’s Head of Research will help you to lead the people, manage the projects, and direct the priorities like a pro!  

Speaker: Stuart Cole, Head of Research, DSC 

12.00 – 12.45: Beyond Neurodiversity ‘Awareness’  

Changing your working practices to improve neuro-inclusion. 

Speaker: Janine Booth, Founder and Trainer, Red in the Spectrum 

12.45 – 13.30:  Lunch and networking  

• 12.45 – 13.00 – Prepare/collect your lunch 
• 13.00 – 13.30 – Eat lunch in a networking group where you can share problems and solutions

13.30 – 14.15: Delegation is Good! Honest!  

Some managers perhaps through their own negative experiences have created and legitimised the barriers they have put in their way to effectively delegate work to others. This session aims to demystify delegation and to demonstrate the powerful management tool that it can be. 

Speaker: Eileen Browne, Training Consultant, DSC 

14.15 – 15.00:  Purposeful Performance Management  

Learn to navigate the core challenges of people management, covering essentials like handling performance issues and managing setbacks. We will look at setting clear boundaries and giving constructive feedback that encourages growth. Ideal for anyone managing staff, this session aims to build confidence and equip you to work effectively with your team. 

Speaker: George Knight, Training Consultant, DSC 

15.00 – 15.15: Coffee Break 

15.15 – 16.00: Making Better Decisions 

In any list of “skills of effective leaders and managers” this one comes pretty high. Effective and confident decision-making saves time and therefore money, provides direction and supports organisational, team and personal progress. It can reduce confusion and uncertainty thereby reducing anxiety and stress levels. It builds trust and engagement in working relationships. What’s not to like? 

Speaker: Cathy Shimmin, Senior Training Consultant, DSC 

16.00 – 16.25:  Closing Keynote: – Making It Through 

Our speaker will share a personal story of the challenges they have faced as a manager, what mistakes they made, the battle wound scars and the success that was waiting for them.  

Speaker: tbc 

16.25 – 16.30:  Final Remarks – Housekeeping 

Chair: Eileen Browne, Training Consultant, DSC 

16.30: Conference ends 

Speaker biography page coming soon.

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