What we’re about
The meetup group aims to provide a regular platform to network, share ideas and hear from guest speakers.
Want to find new HR strategies and develop your talent? Need to expand your professional network? Looking for your big opportunity to launch your services? Join our club!
This is a relaxed and friendly group designed to connect business pros from all levels of experience and across industries.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Disrupt ManchesterAdamson House, Manchester
Disrupt Manchester returns on September 24th! Join us for networking and fast-paced presentations focused on improving the #worldofwork.
Canapés and drinks included thanks to our hosts, Morson Talent!***REGISTER THROUGH EVENTBRITE TO SECURE YOUR TICKETS***
The format: Local business experts will present for 5 minutes each. It's fast-paced, entertaining, and lots of fun! Check out the latest Disrupt lightning talks from around the world to get a feel for what to expect.
Agenda
5:30 - 6:30 - Registration and networking
6:30 - 6:40 - Event introductions
6:40 - 6:50 - Partner talks
6:50 - 8:00 - Multiple 5-minute 'lightning talks' by HR, tech and leadership experts including:- Mark Lawrence, Head of Analytics & Reporting at Deloitte
- Jennifer Cunningham, Vice President Global Talent Acquisition at Pearson
- Rob Woollen, Chief Operating Officer, DSG Finance
- Melissa Hewitt, Head of HR Outsource and Security Screening at Morson Group
- Ian Knowlson, NED, Business Growth Expert, Coach and Mentor at Talence Ltd
- Ije McDougall, HR and Employment Law Expert at UK Civil Service and HR Expert Advisor at HM Revenue & Customs
- Ira Watt, Senior Manager - Strategic People Information at Fidelity International
- Ian Pinkett, Global People Analytics Director at Arcadis
- Simran Whitham, Award-winning CEO & Founder of FORMAT Group
8:00 - 8:05 - Wrap up and thanks
8:05 - 8:30 - Final networking - Disrupt Norwich 7.0Mills & Reeve, Norwich
Disrupt Norwich returns on September 30th. This time, the summit will be hosted at the beautiful Mills & Reeve office!
***REGISTER THROUGH EVENTBRITE TO SECURE YOUR TICKETS***
Held in 150+ cities around the world, Disrupt is an information exchange designed to energise, inform and empower executives, business leaders and people in HR*.
The format: Local business experts will present for 5 minutes each. It's fast-paced, entertaining, and lots of fun! Check out past DisruptHR Norwich talks here to get a feel for what to expect.
Agenda
1:00 - 2:00 - Registration and networking
2:00 - 2:15 - Event Introduction by Lucy Westlake, Business Owner at HR Dept Norwich and the East Coast, Laura Brown, Principal Associate at Mills & Reeve, and Bill Banham, Editor at HR Gazette and Host of HRchat Podcast
2:15-2:25 - Partner talks featuring Laura Southcott, Senior Corporate Fundraiser, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) and more
2:15-3:00 - 5-minute Disrupt talks by multiple speakers including:- James Gardiner, Director of Employability and Associate Professor at Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia
- Ria Bush, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Government Finance Function, HM Treasury
- Kim Uzzell, Director at The Financial Wellbeing Academy
- Trish Hewitt, Founder and Managing Director at Haylo HR
3:00-3:15 - Break
3:15-4:00 - 5-minute Disrupt talks by multiple speakers including:- Gemma Crane, Founder at Mindset-HR Ltd
- Cameron Scorer, Head of People at Silver Cloud
- Maddie Fox, Founder, Executive Coach and Consultant at MadFox Group Ltd
4:00-4:45 - Panel
4:45-5:00 - Wrap up and thanks
5:00-5:30 - Final networking
