Building high-performing teams and cultures

About this event

Part of our mid-career stream of monthly events for people professionals taking on more responsibility and broadening their influence.

Leading high-performing teams and creating environments where people can thrive is a critical skill for today's people professionals.

As professionals take on broader leadership responsibilities, they're increasingly expected to support managers, build capability across organisations and help create cultures that drive both performance and employee experience.

This practical Mid-Career event is designed to help experienced CIPD members develop the confidence, skills and insight needed to tackle one of the most challenging aspects of people leadership: helping managers and teams achieve their full potential.

Through expert guidance and discussion with fellow members, we'll explore effective approaches to performance, accountability and development, including how to navigate difficult conversations and support long-term organisational success.

This is also an opportunity to connect with other experienced practitioners, share challenges and learn from professionals facing similar leadership and organisational issues.

What you'll take away

By attending this session, you'll:

• Understand how high-performing cultures are created and sustained.
• Build confidence in supporting managers through difficult conversations.
• Learn practical approaches to improving team and organisational performance.
• Strengthen your leadership capability and organisational influence.
• Gain ideas and insights from experienced CIPD members across different sectors.
• Develop skills that will support your progression into broader leadership and people management roles.

About the Mid-Career series

As your career develops, so do the challenges and opportunities you face. Whether you're leading teams, influencing senior stakeholders, driving organisational change or preparing for your next role, the Mid-Career series is designed to support you at every stage of your professional journey.

Exclusively for CIPD members, these sessions bring together experienced people professionals from across sectors to learn from experts, share experiences and build valuable professional connections. Alongside practical insights, you'll gain access to peer support, fresh perspectives and the latest thinking from the CIPD and fellow practitioners facing similar challenges.

Because career development doesn't stop once you've gained experience. As your professional body, the CIPD is here to support you throughout your career, helping you build the confidence, skills, knowledge and network needed to increase your impact and progress towards your future career goals.

Speakers bio:

Dr Sarah Pass

Senior Research Manager HR practice, CIPD

Dr Sarah Pass is a Senior Research Manager at the CIPD, specialising in employee engagement, organisational performance, job quality, meaningful work and employee voice. She leads major research and thought leadership projects, translating evidence into practical insights for employers, HR professionals and policymakers.

Sarah is an Advisory Board member for Engage for Success and established its annual UK Employee Engagement Survey. She has led initiatives online management, organisational purpose, employee relations and performance management, and is a regular speaker on engagement, workplace culture, leadership, wellbeing and the future of work.

Prior to joining the CIPD, Sarah held academic positions at Nottingham Trent University, the University of Nottingham, the University of Manchester and Cardiff University. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) and serves on several professional and advisory groups, including the IPA Working Insights Group and the Academic Advisory Group for the Modernising Employment APPG

Gill Brabner FCIPD

Gill Brabner set up Resound Training and Development Ltd in 2004 and quickly established a strong track record of delivering high impact, immersive learning with actor-led forum theatre workshops and events.

The Resound team have over 20 years’ experience in supporting managers to have effective conversations, tackling all the difficult work-related issues.

Gill is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and gained her MSc in Digital Education from the University of Edinburgh in 2020.

Gill is a committee member for East London and Docklands CIPD Branch.

Please note:

1. Participants will receive their joining details 24 hours before the webinar, along with a reminder 15 minutes before the session begins.

2. The session may be recorded and shared afterwards.

3. The chat function will be used to engage with participants.

4. If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD.

5. If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided.