HR and Organisational Effectiveness: Supporting Middle Managers

About this event

The third in a three part series exploring how people professionals can help their organisations thrive

In this series of three linked events, we will work with participants to explore and support each other in developing practical approaches, and maximising HR’s role in organisational effectiveness. This will be done through three lenses: culture, change management, and supporting line managers. All are interrelated, and are reflected as themes in the CIPD Working Lives Scotland 2024 Report.

Session 3: Supporting Middle Managers

The “squeezed middle” is a term often used to describe the unenviable position many middle managers find themselves in. This involves trying to balance the needs of their teams and services with the requirements of more senior and executive level leaders.

Often, they are promoted on the basis of their performance as specialists, rather than because they have the skills to manage others. This increases the risk of poor experience and performance through an inability to apply discretion or deal with conflict effectively.

It is in HR’s interests to ensure this cohort are as effective as they can be, because they can impact significantly, both positively and negatively, on the other aspects of organisational effectiveness being explored in this series.

This session will look at how HR professionals can develop and use their skills to support and enable middle managers. It supports the following elements of the CIPD Profession Map:

· Core knowledge – Culture and behaviour

· Core behaviours – Valuing people / Ethical practice

· Specialist knowledge – Talent management

Speakers:

Kim Woolner – Independent HR & Wellbeing Consultant

Kim is an experienced HR and Well-being Consultant and certified Coach with a successful generalist career spanning 25+ years, having worked across a variety of sectors and leading organisations, both in London and Aberdeen.

With an emphasis on culture and a passion for optimising organisational success, Kim has incorporated well-being and inclusivity into pragmatic people strategies for the last 20 years. With strategic insights and compassionate leadership, she has earned recognition for her contributions to cultivating healthier organisations that create a lasting impact on employees and companies.

Kim is a Chartered Fellow and Vice-Chair of the North of Scotland and Islands Branch Committee.

Tom Power – Director of People & Culture, NHS Grampian

Tom has spent the last 13 years working in NHS Scotland, prior to which he spent 10 years working in Hospital Trusts in London and the University of London. He has a background in organisational leadership and workforce development, with experience as a coach and practitioner supporting the development of individuals and teams at all levels across a range of professional disciplines.

As Director of People & Culture, Tom leads on Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Workforce Sustainability, and Culture and Staff Experience in support of a sustainable health and care system. He is passionate about the role employers can play in creating environments where people can flourish, and the importance of putting the workforce centre stage in delivering value for patients, service users and colleagues.

Tom supports the CIPD as a member of the North of Scotland and Islands Branch Committee.

17:30 arrival for networking, start at 18:00

There are parking facilities, follow one-way system.

The Members Building is a separate building located at the back of the Main Building and has its own entrance and reception. The main building is not staffed after 17:00.

Please note:

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

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4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, or by responding to the confirmation 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 the confirmation email and we will do our best to accommodate.