Exploring the power of connections to shape the future of HR in Western Australia
Explore the ways in which we can lift HR practice to the next level and add more value within organisations.
Thursday, 16 May
8:00am
Coffee and networking
8:30am
Opening Comments
Jonathon Woolfrey · WA State President · Australian HR Institute
AHRI address
8:50am
OPENING KEYNOTE: Industrial Relations as the mining boom ends
9:40am
10:25am
Morning tea, expo, networking
10:55am
SESSION 3: Connecting Workplace Relations - Leaders talk Workplace Relations Strategy for Employers
Jessica Price (Moderator)
Alex Lyon
Bronwyn Baker
11:40am
SESSION 4
Jonathon Woolfrey FCPHR · Managing partner – Talenting & WA State President · Australian HR Institute
12:25pm
Lunch, expo and networking
1:10pm
SESSION 5
Pauline Tarrant FAHRI (Moderator) · Director · Pauline Tarrant Consulting
Beth Robinson · Partner · Kingston Reid
Dr Tom Barratt · Senior Lecturer/DECRA Fellow · The University of Western Australia
1:55pm
SESSION 6: Ask Me Anything! Expert Advice on Curly Challenges
2:40pm
Afternoon Tea, expo and networking
3:10pm
SESSION 7
Celia Hammond
3:55pm
Closing comments
Friday, 17 May
8:30am
Coffee and networking
9:00am
Opening Comments
9:10am
OPENING KEYNOTE: Connecting to the Big Picture
The charts and stats that explain the WA economy, and what your teams are facing.
10:05am
SESSION 2
Paul Hadfield FCPHR (Moderator) · Vice President of Membership · Australian HR Institute
Beth Shaw
Belinda Riley
10:55am
Morning tea, expo, networking
11:25am
SESSION 3a: Learning to Thrive: Cultivating our Human Superpower in a Tech-Focused World
Join us for an illuminating conversation where we delve into strategies for nurturing our human superpower of learning, unlearning and relearning amidst the ever-evolving digital landscape.
We have entered a realm of anxious professionals of whom are bombarded with noise around the relevancy of their skills and the trajectory of their careers. In an era dominated by advancing technology and digital transformation, the need to celebrate and enhance our inherent human abilities, and how we do this in connection with each other, has never been more paramount.
What was relevant yesterday, may be obsolete tomorrow. Traditional skilling models are no longer sufficient, and continuous learning, unlearning outdated concepts and relearning new ones are necessary to keep up with changing requirements as technology continues to evolve. Learning from each other and growing our unique strengths collectively will be fundamental to how we continue to deliver value and sustain relevancy as humans.
We’ll explore proven methods and ways forward for fostering an adaptive learning mindset and grow an underpinning learning culture across any individual, team and organisation undertaking transformational change so they can thrive.
11:25am
SESSION 3b
Laura Buck MAHRI (Moderator) · Senior Manager · Wesfarmers
Renay Gamble · General Manager People & Culture · Perth Racing
Ashleigh Freeman MAHRI · Head of People Services · DT Infrastructer
12:20pm
SESSION 4: Connection 5x5
12:50pm
Lunch, expo and networking
1:35pm
SESSION 5a: Safe Enough to Take a Chance: Driving Creativity through Connection
Today’s leaders are faced with two simultaneous pressures: the need to innovate in the face of an uncertain future, and the need to maintain the wellbeing of their staff.
Dive into an engaging, participatory workshop where we bridge this gap between psychosocial safety and the creativity needed to spark innovation.
Learn through dynamic, participatory exercises how to foster genuine connections and drive engagement within your teams. This session offers an experience of the relationship between connection, safety, and the creativity needed to create transformational change. You’ll be on your feet connecting with colleagues and learning through experience in a safe, welcoming environment.
This workshop will invite you to think about creativity and connection differently.
1:35pm
SESSION 5b: Using Corporate Theatre for Understanding and Connection
Jacob Fjord · Director · The Experience Lab
Join us to discover how using drama and theatre can ignite connection, conversation and understanding about difficult workplace and societal topics.
2:10pm
SESSION 6a: Lessons Learned: OD, Leadership and Connections
Darja Kragt MAHRI (Moderator) · Councillor · Australian HR Institute
Francesca Stewart MAHRI · Manager Employee Experience · The Perth Mint
Luke Greenwood · Manager Learning & Organisational Development · Covalent Lithium
2:10pm
SESSION 6b
Ali Local CPHR (Moderator) · Councillor · Australian HR Institute
Prof Patrick Dunlop · Professor · Future of Work Institute, Curtin University
Amy Tian CAHRI
3:05pm
SESSION 7a
Lucy Harding MAHRI (Moderator) · Councillor · Australian HR Institute
Emma Harris
Catherine Walker · Director Human Resources (interim) · University of Western Australia
3:05pm
3:55pm
Afternoon Tea, expo and networking
4:20pm
SESSION 8
Details coming soon.
4:55pm
CLOSING COMMENTS
5:00pm
Networking drinks
Join us at ConNEXTion
Explore how we best collaborate and make connections to enhance our contribution with the people we work with. Be part of insightful discussions, gain practical insights, and network with industry leaders
Level 2, 31 Queen Street
Melbourne
Victoria, 3000
Phone: 1300 811 880
Email: [email protected]