Explore the risks and costs of HR tech transformation, and learn to lead digital change with confidence and long-term success.
Grab a cuppa or your lunch and join us for an one‑hour interactive lunchtime session that explores the real risks, costs and opportunities of HR and organisational transformation in a rapidly digitising world.
Each speaker will deliver a short, sharp pitch from their unique professional perspective—HR, coaching, consulting, IT and AI—before we move into a facilitated discussion that brings these viewpoints together.
Attendees can contribute live questions in the chat as we unpack practical insights, challenge assumptions and explore what successful, human‑centred transformation really looks like.
Speaker Pitches (5 minutes each) Short, focused perspectives from:
- Trish Manners – HR leadership & coaching lens
- Madeleine Roberts – Talent, OD & culture lens
- Damien Harrison – IT, digital infrastructure & tech‑risk lens
- Jo Whalley – Consulting, industry insight & AI best‑practice lens
Panel Discussion Facilitated conversation exploring:
- Hidden risks and costs of transformation
- Human impact and organisational readiness
- Technology dependencies and digital pitfalls
- Practical strategies for success Audience questions invited throughout via the chat.
Audience Q&A (Live)
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What Attendees Will Gain
- Clarity on the real risks, costs and human implications of digital and HR transformation.
- Multiple expert viewpoints—HR, OD, IT, consulting and AI—brought together in one conversation.
- Practical strategies for navigating transformation confidently and effectively.
- Insight into common pitfalls and how to avoid destabilising change.
- Actionable guidance they can apply immediately in their own organisations.
- Interactive learning, with the chance to ask questions and shape the discussion.
Speakers bio:
Trish Manners FCIPD – Host
Trish Manners FCIPD, Tees Valley CIPD Committee Volunteer, is an experienced HR leader and coach specialising in people development, organisational culture and strategic HR practice. She brings a practical, human‑centred approach to supporting professionals through change, growth and career progression.
Maddy Roberts – Speaker
Madeleine Roberts is a senior HR and talent specialist with deep experience in organisational development, leadership capability and culture transformation. She brings a thoughtful, evidence‑based perspective to helping organisations build environments where people and performance thrive.
Damien Harrison – Speaker
Damien Harrison is an experienced IT leader specialising in digital transformation, infrastructure modernisation and technology‑enabled business improvement. He brings a pragmatic, solutions‑driven approach to helping organisations strengthen resilience, optimise systems and deliver smarter, more efficient ways of working.
Jo Whalley – Speaker
Jo Whalley is an experienced consultant who blends deep industry knowledge with a practical, human‑centred approach to organisational improvement. She specialises in helping businesses translate real‑world challenges into effective, ethical and value‑driven AI solutions. Jo is known for making emerging technology accessible, relevant and strategically aligned to how people actually work.
Please note:
1. Webinar joining instructions will be sent to you again 1 day before the event, with a further reminder, 20 minutes prior to the event starting.
2. The session may be recorded and shared with people afterwards. Please bear this in mind and have your camera off if you do not wish for your image to be shared.
3. The chat function will be used for participants to engage with the webinar, so just be mindful of the login name you use and ensure you are happy for other people to see this.
4. For security reasons, it is requested that participants join the live session 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and with the same name as registered on Eventbrite as not doing so may cause a delay or non-admittance to the event.
5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.
