Relocate Global is at the CIPD conference where will be bringing you the latest news and information from the keynote speakers and updates from AI leadership and personnel development workshops. The conference started with a keynote welcome speech by Neil Carberry, the new chief Executive of the CIPD. We also heard from keynote Speaker Jamil Qureshi, performance psychologist, whose address to delegates discussed how to build high performance teams for organisational success.Jamil Qureshi spoke about creating a mindset for success and performance, the importance of different ways of thinking and how to create a culture that is about discovery as well as knowing.  He talked about the importance of boldness, innovation and bravery. AI is now firmly embedded and here to stay. But there’s not a one-size-fits-all template for a successful AI adoption. Approaches can vary depending on organisational size, structure, resources, and digital maturity.This session brought together three different perspectives, sharing real-world experiences of AI adoption: what has worked, what hasn’t, and what each person wishes they had known from the start.

Turning AI into action for all

The afternoon sessions looked at how to integrate leadership development into business strategy and leading multi generational teams.

Fireside Chat with Greg Jackson CBE, CEO, Octopus - Rethinking leadership, culture and ways of working

Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy, was in conversation with Chloe Smith, president of CIPD about how his company has grown to become one of the most successful energy companies in the UK.   He spoke about the decentralised approach to management, training and development and how staff are empowered to make their own decisions. 

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About the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE)

The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition is being held at Manchester Central on 4 and 5 November. The event will bring together people professionals, business leaders and experts to examine how employers can respond – sharing evidence, practical experience and innovative approaches with real-world impact.Keynote speakers this year include Octopus Energy founder and CEO Greg Jackson; leadership expert and London Business School Charles Handy Professor of Organisational Behaviour Herminia Ibarra; performance psychologist and high-performing teams expert Jamil Qureshi; and AI entrepreneur Priya Lakhani OBE.See more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cipd/posts/?feedView=all#CIPDACE

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