Masterclasses

The HR Congress Virtual Masterclasses

We want you to be able to maximize your time with us at The HR Congress and find the most value! This is why we have developed a range of great masterclasses led by leading international HR experts on a wide selection of critical topics impacting the world of work.

Dan Ponterfract
Lead, Care, Win - a deep dive 19th November | 08:30-10:00 (CET) Join this impactful Masterclass with Thinkers 50 Radar nominee Dan Pontefract on LEAD, CARE, WIN - a deep dive into how to become a leader who matters. During this interactive session, Dan will highlight 9 insightful yet super-practical leadership lessons that will help you become a more caring and engaging leader, one that will fully (and completely) understand the critical importance of creating meaningful, respectful relationships among all your stakeholders.

Dan Ponterfract
Author, Leadership Strategist, Thinkers 50 Radar nominee
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Dave Ulrich
Building Future Proofed Employee Experience that Inspires 19th November | 16:45-18:15 (CET) Join this insightful Masterclass- powered by OurTandem – to explore what’s new and unique about employee experience ideas that will improve understanding of people at work? During this session, Dave will get EX put into perspective. He will explain how EX builds on a legacy of exceptional theory, research, and practice and how it allows for further insights and actions on how to improve how people work in and find meaning from organizations. Part of this unique masterclass will also be an interactive and dynamic panel discussion with Dave Ulrich, the founder, and CEO of OurTandem, Aisling Teillard, and a surprise senior HR leader executive. Masterclass underwriter:

Dave Ulrich
The Father of modern HR, Partner - RBL Group
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George Kohlrieser
Building Leadership Trust to foster a relationship, drive performance 18th November | 10:30-11:30 (CET)  Issues that impact employee performance are nothing new. Knowing what causes these problems is the first step to resolving them. Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, both personal and professional and when it’s broken, it is extremely hard to repair. When employees feel they can’t trust leadership they feel unsafe. During this Masterclass, George will explain how the first step to inspiring as a leader starts with building Trust -Trust is a key aspect of secure base leadership. He will also highlight what are the most important criteria of trust and how to sustain a relationship that fosters peak performance.  

George Kohlrieser
Distinguished Professor of Leadership and OD - IMD Business Scholl
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Dave Forman
Rethinking Talent, Organization, Change and Learning 17th November | 17:00-18:30 (CET) “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” Peter Drucker There is an opportunity to build strength from the unparalleled adversity we have experienced, and to use new logic, models, and tools to create better workplaces and more capable workforces. We can do so by challenging past conventions, taking risks, and viewing the world with a broader lens. Based on the best selling book, “Fearless Talent Choices,” David Forman addresses four foundational concepts that should and must change for a better future to be realized.

Dave Forman
Best selling author, President of Sage Learning Systems
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