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Services - Guest and Keynote Speakers for Conferences, Conventions and Events |
Range of presentation events• standard keynote presentations to theatre-style audiences • keynotes to audiences set out in cabaret-style, with interactive sessions to explore a specific concept. • interactive masterclasses: these provide delegates with immediate strategies they can take back to their organisation. Customisation to client requirementsHelen Vandevelde angles her presentation to the needs of specific audiences. She has developed strategies for specific industrial sectors such as the insurance industry, facilities management, computer professionals, health professionals, the education sector, central government, local government, and occupational groups such as personnel, sales, informatics experts and expatriates. She asks clients what they are aiming to get out of the event and what key messages they need to get across. Some clients want a reinterpretation of the problem and a clear set of answers. Others want the presentation structured so that delegates can shape their own solutions. Helen Vandevelde has spoken at international network events - recently in Budapest and Lisbon. She has addressed a World Congress attended by 800 delegates, with simultaneous interpreters, and her PowerPoint slides pre-translated. She has experience of liaising with interpreters, simplifying language and explaining concepts to them before the event. She has shared speaking platforms with UK government ministers and has contributed to a number of government studies on the future of work. |
Helen Vandevelde: speaker on business leadership, teamworking and change managementHelen Vandevelde addresses international conferences on the impact of globalisation on businesses worldwide. She has written books on this subject and is a columnist for the UK Sunday Times . Her main themes are: LeadershipThis explores the implications of global change drivers for effective business leadership. The change drivers include the knowledge economy, the power of the network, cross-cultural work teams, the 24-hour economy, the effect of digital media on society, the age of insecurity and the impact of digital technology. Her presentation includes interactive simulations which enable delegates to discover their strengths and weaknesses as potential leaders. Change managementThis is an interactive exploration based on insights from psychology, leading to self-knowledge and understanding of what motivates people, to generate commitment to change. Modern teamworkingThis interactive presentation applies motivational factors to the challenge of teamworking, by exploring these themes: • motivating yourself • marketing yourself • maintaining your lifestyle • managing relationships • making time • marshalling your future. Delegates' commentsNandlal Narayanan, Vice President, Human Resources, BPL Innovision Business Group. “Her session alone made the entire two day conference worth attending.” Omar Al-Hasso, Associate Director, Screenactive. “Original and hypnotic”. Jenny Rudge, Chief Executive, Cornwall and Devon Careers Ltd. “The best analysis of the future of the global workplace I have ever heard.” Tim Sparke, Programmes and Entertainment, Associated Press Television News. “Helen provokes and inspires . . . her insight is remarkable.” Ann McDonald, Recruitment Manager, BBC News. “Helen painted a vivid picture of the future of recruitment with energy and style. Her enthusiasm and clarity made us feel ready to face these challenges.” Ann Limb, Chief Executive, UK University for Industry. “Her clear vision of the future of work is a must for every business leader. ” To find out more information about booking Helen for an event, please contact Gavin Jones on the number or email link below. |
