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Announcing the FIRE Centennial Conference |
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Creating the Climate for Change Implementing Successful Leadership Strategies within the Fire and Rescue Service
Conference Aims and Objectives
In order to mark its 100th anniversary, FIRE has decided to hold this special Centennial Conference. Ever since the publication of the Bain Report in December 2002 and the subsequent Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, the UK Fire and Rescue Service has been subject to a period of prolonged and intense change. These reforms have affected every level of the Service from top to bottom and every aspect of the work it does. In particular the Service has been required to change its primary focus from dealing with fire incidence to a much greater emphasis on fire prevention combined with a modern, flexible, risk- based approach to allocating scarce resources. Cognisant of this fact and the terrific upheaval this change has caused brigades, our conference is aptly entitled Creating the Climate for Change.
The FIRE Centennial Conference aims to provide practical guidance to principal fire officers, training managers and HR practitioners from the UK Fire and Rescue Service in regard to the successful implementation of a range of complementary leadership strategies within their respective brigades. Through a combination of strategically led plenary sessions and interactive practical workshops, we aim to give our delegates the opportunity to find out more and share valuable experiences about:
• Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS)
• Transformational Leadership
• National and Executive Leadership Programme
• Cultural Change and Ethical Leadership
• Value Centred Leadership
• Managed Learning Services Project Our speaker panel includes some of the most distinguished figures in the field of Leadership, combining those from an academic background with those of a more practical leaning. The conference programme itself draws on a range of experiences from both within and outside the Fire and Rescue Service and comprises a number of best practice case histories. It is our intention that having attended Creating the Climate for Change our delegates will be equipped with the appropriate toolkit to integrate effective leadership strategies of their own within their workplace more easily and quickly than might otherwise have been the case.
To be sure of your place, I would urge you to complete your booking form and reserve your place without further delay.
I look forward to welcoming you in London in March at the FIRE Centennial Conference.
Why should you attend?
Creating the Climate for Change gives principal fire officers and HR professionals alike the chance to:
• Receive expert advice on how best to implement leadership strategy within their respective organisations
• Network with like-minded professionals and share experiences on how best to deal with change management and leadership issues
• Visit the table-top exhibition and find out about the latest training and development products and services within the Fire and Rescue Service
• Gain four and a half valuable hours of IFE accredited Continuing Professional Development.
Who should attend?
Creating the Climate for Change is aimed at anyone involved with the Fire and Rescue Service who has an interest in leadership strategy and wants to know how best to deal with the radical programme of reform currently in place throughout the UK. In particular our conference will attract:
• Chief, deputy and assistant fire officers
• Human resource directors and managers
• Training, learning and development managers
• Equality and diversity officers.
Register today and save £30
To take advantage of our early bird discount, worth £30, be sure to book your place for the conference no later than January 31. What is more, for those organisations who book more than five delegates we are offering the added incentive of giving away one place completely free! In addition to our generous discount scheme we are giving delegates the opportunity to claim their own copy of the CFOA UK Fire and Rescue Directory when they register for the conference on-site. Worth £34.95 this comprehensive reference book provides complete contact details for all the UK fire and rescue services. It is an essential companion for anyone from within the firefighting, fire protection or fire prevention industry.
The venue
The FIRE Centennial Conference will be held at One Great George Street, prestigious home to
The Institution of Civil Engineers. The venue boasts an impressive range of conference and event facilities and is amongst the finest in all of London. One Great George Street is conveniently situated for both St James’s Park and Westminster underground stations and is on all major central London bus routes. For more details about the venue and how to reach it please visit: www.ice.org.uk
Hotel accommodation
For delegates requiring assistance with accommodation please visit our website at: www.fire-magazine.com where you will find a wide range of hotels to suit all tastes and all budgets.
FIRE Centennial Conference Programme
8.30 – 9.30 REGISTRATION
9.30 – 12.30 MORNING SESSION
9.30 – 9.45 WELCOME & OPENING ADDRESS
Chair: Charlie Hendry – Chief Fire Officers’ Association
9.45 – 10.15 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Accepting Change – Simon Weston OBE
10.15 – 10.45 Dealing with Change: Value Centred Leadership
Mike Astbury – Alexander Consulting
10.45 – 11.00 Question & Answer Session
11.00 – 11.30 COFFEE BREAK, NETWORKING & EXHIBITION
11.30 – 12.15 Successfully Integrating Transactional and Transformational Leadership within the Fire & Rescue Service
Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe – Leeds University Andy Trowsdale – North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
12.15 – 12.45 Ethical Leadership in Action
Paul Fuller – Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service
12.45 – 13.00 Question & Answer Session
13.00 – 14.00 LUNCH, NETWORKING & EXHIBITION
14.00 – 16.30 AFTERNOON SESSION
14.30 – 16.30 WORKSHOPS
Workshop One: Managed Learning Service
Facilitated by Jonathan Chapman – Fire Service College
Workshop Two: Dealing with Cultural Change
Facilitated by John Fay and John Roylance – SFL
15.30 – 16.00 COFFEE BREAK, NETWORKING & EXHIBITION
16.00 – 16.20 Feedback and Output from Workshops
Chaired by Charlie Hendry – Chief Fire Officers’ Association
16.20 – 16.30 ROUND UP & CONFERENCE CLOSE
Charlie Hendry – Chief Fire Officers Association
Please note the above programme is subject to change and confirmation of speaker availability. Updates and changes may be viewed at: www.fire-magazine.com
About the speakers
Simon Weston OBE – Falklands Veteran, Broadcaster and Founder of Weston Spirit – Youth Charity
Joining the Welsh Guards in 1978, Simon saw active service in Berlin, Northern Ireland and Kenya before becoming part of the Falklands Task Force following the Argentine invasion. He was aboard the Sir Galahad when it was hit by an Argentine missile, he escaped alive but with 49 per cent burns. Simon’s story has become one of courage over adversity as his determination to recover from his horrific injuries has inspired others. Following his return from the Falklands, he has been involved in a number of ventures, the most famous of which is The Weston Spirit, set up after his move to Liverpool. Simon also works for many other charities and causes, his efforts recognised in 1992 with an OBE.
Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe – Emeritus Professor of Leadership Studies, Leeds University
A Fellow of the British Psychological Society with an international reputation in the field of leadership studies, Beverly has a passionate interest in the ethical application of leadership at all levels in organisations, and of supporting individuals and organisations in becoming more engaging, innovative, collaborative and effective. Beverly undertook ground-breaking research into leadership which involved the largest investigation yet of the nature of day-to-day leadership. The model to emerge from this research has had significant influence on the international debate on the nature of leadership and has been incorporated into instruments and consultancy used in the FRS. Beverly is a member of the FRS Leadership Stakeholder Panel Steering Group.
Charlie Hendry – Chief Fire Officer, Kent Fire and Rescue, Vice President, Chief Fire Officers’ Association
Charlie is currently Chief Fire Officer for Kent, having been promoted from DCFO after six years in post. He began his career as a firefighter in 1983 with London Fire Brigade. He has attended a number of high profile incidents including the fatal train crash at Wembley in 1984 and terrorist incident at Brent Cross Shopping Centre. In 1999 he led FRS operations at the Paddington rail disaster. He was awarded the QFSM in 2004 and is due to become CFOA President in June 2008.
John Fay – Chief Executive, SFL
John began his career in sales with JBA, a global partner of IBM, developing new UK accounts. After various international assignments, John became General Manager with a position on the European operating board. During his time in the IBM marketplace John became increasingly aware of the crucial importance of inspirational leadership in the business change process and in 2003 he decided to form his own company, SFL to help companies build genuine leadership capability to deliver successful change.
Paul Fuller – Chief Fire Officer, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Paul joined Bedfordshire FRS as Chief Fire Officer in 2002, having started in the Service in 1978. His career path has taken him to Wiltshire, West Midlands, Staffordshire, and West Sussex. Paul is a Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers with a BSc in Fire Safety Technology and Management and an MSc in Human Resources Management. Paul is Chair of the National Procurement Board and a member of the British Standards Institute’s Committees for Firefighters’ Helmets and Ladders.
Darran Gunter – Chief Fire Officer, Dorset Fire and Rescue Service
Darran Gunter is currently Chief Fire Officer of Dorset FRS and is joint CFOA lead for Learning and Development. Darran has been involved with national developments in learning and development for over ten years, the last two years as the CFOA representative for the Centre for Leadership Project Board. This Board has recently confirmed the procurement of a number of learning and development products that contribute to the national leadership programme. The flagship product is the Executive Leadership Programme that will commence in Spring 2008.
Andy Trowsdale – Assistant Chief Fire Officer, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Chief Fire Officer for North Yorkshire, Andy is MSc qualified and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD. He is passionate about the Fire Service’s place in society and how leadership plays a vital role in enabling the Service to fulfil its ambitions in improving quality of life for our communities. Andy has been active in undertaking valuable research into leadership within the Fire Service and has led a regional initiative to apply leadership diagnostics across several FRAs.
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