Programme
CO3’s “Dealers in Hope” Conference brings together leaders from across civil society to inspire, connect and revitalize the third sector in a climate of uncertainty. This conference combines some inspirational international speakers, as well as plenty of time to reflect, network and connect with peers.
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Thursday 23rd February |
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09:30-10:00 |
Registration, tea & coffee & exhibition |
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10:00 |
Welcome by Conference Chair, the BBC's Sarah Brett |
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10:10 |
Opening Address Majella McCloskey, CEO CO3 “Leadership at the crossroads” |
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10.40 |
Transitions and Capacity - Making the Most of Moments of Change in Third Sector Leadership. Dr John Brothers, Author, Adjunct Professor and Senior Fellow at Support Center for Non Profit Managers, New York. The one thing that all leaders will agree is that this sector is never dull, stagnant or repetitive – in other words it keeps changing! Change is the one constant we can all count on. Yet more often than not we’re not ready for change, never mind turn it into an opportunity! Dr John E Brothers will talk about the use of an organisational lifecycle (similar to the human life cycle) framework to help cope with change. It will help leaders to consider what would be the best destination for their organisation and what needs to be done to make the journey from point A to point B as successful as possible. |
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11.40
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Masterclass Learning from the Attempted Merger of the Cedar Foundation and AMH – an Exclusive Joint Input Stephen Mathews, CEO The Cedar Foundation and David Babington, CEO Action Mental Health NI In recent times, organisations have been encouraged to work collaboratively or indeed merge. But sometimes merging is not always the best solution. In 2010 the Cedar Foundation and Action Mental Health embarked on a journey which would have seen a possible merger between the two organisations, however the merger did not happen. Delegates will be able to hear from both parties for the first time, on why they chose not to merge and share the learning. |
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12.40 |
Lunch & Exhibition |
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1.30 |
Welcome back by Conference Chair |
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1.35 |
Daring to Lead – a Decade of Research and Lessons from US Third Sector Executive Leadership. Rick Moyers Vice President for Programmes and Communications, Meyer Foundation, Washington DC. Just what is coming down the track for developing our leaders? Which executive practices are most associated with sustainable organisations? How do Boards in the US compare to Boards in to here in NI? This session will be of great interest to leaders in the Northern Ireland Sector to see just how similar or different we really are from our US counterparts. Rick Moyers, a funny and engaging speaker, will take participants through some fascinating research that has been carried out over 10 year, and share the learning. |
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14:35 |
Leadership for Mission and Margin – an insurance company with a social conscience Michael Tripp Group CEO Ecclesiastical Ecclesiastical Insurance is an insurance company with a social conscience founded in 1887. It is wholly owned by a registered charity and has donated more than £55M, 25% of its pre-tax profits, to charity over the last five years. In this session Michael Tripp, Group Chief Executive, will share with delegates how Ecclesiastical focus on their mission of providing high standards of service, caring for its customers, supporting the community and protecting the environment whilst maintaining a profitable and highly successful insurance business. |
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15:35 |
Afternoon Break |
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16:00 |
Question-time Panelists to be confirmed This is an opportunity for members to put topical questions to a select panel, and for delegates to have plenty of opportunity for open discussion |
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17:15 |
Conference Chair wrap-up |
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19:00 |
Drinks Reception |
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19:30 |
CO3 Awards Dinner hosted by UTV's Alison Fleming |
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Friday 24th February |
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09:15 |
Welcome by Conference Chair, the BBC's Sarah Brett |
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09:20 |
Aideen McGinley CEO ILEX Dealing in Hope – Making Derry ‘Legenderry’. The City of Derry is shaping up to take centre stage as the first UK City of Culture, and regenerate key city centre sites. Aideen will share the story of what has been achieved and the vision for the city over the next 5 years. |
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10.00 |
Leadership Insights- Perspectives from the North West which will include: Panel Discussion |
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11:00 |
Morning break |
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11:30 |
Workshops Investment and Property - Maurice Kinkead, East Belfast Partnership |
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12:30 |
Conference summary Conference Chair wrap-up |
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13:00 |
Lunch |
Early Bird Discount
Deadline: 27 January 2012
Speaker Details
View the speaker details page to read short biographies of each of our conference speakers and follow links to their websites.
