theatreFringe10:00-10:45

State of the regionOur panel of regional rising stars will open the fringe by discussing the biggest issues affecting housing organisations in London and the South East - including, rising homelessness, a worsening affordability crisis, and a desperate need to build many more new homes.

David Pipe, policy and practice officer, CIHAlistair Smyth, head of external affairs, The Guinness Partnership

11:00-11:30

Creating a career development planCareer development is an absolute must in any field, but with the changing landscape of the housing sector it’s vital to have a plan that sets out what you aim to achieve and how to achieve it as well as outlining the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you will need to get there. Daniel Short, managing director at Greenacre Recruitment

11:30-12:00

My career in housing (a showcase)

Speaker to be confirmed

13:00-13:45

In conversation with Terrie AlafatCIH London board chair Faisal Butt, interviews CIH chief executive Terrie Alafat following her session on the Big picture theatre. This is your chance to hear from Terrie’s thoughts on the really big issues affecting the housing sector and the role CIH is playing in creating a professional standard.

Terrie Alafat CBE, chief executive, CIH

13:45-14:00 Refreshments

14:00-14:30

Agile working - does this make you the “best in class”Agile working to many is all about flexible working and working from home, but what benefits can true agile working offer to housing staff, organisations and their customers? Tim will discuss Aster’s journey over the past 4 years around agile working, why they’ve been on the journey, what the benefits have been, along with the challenges.

Tim Goulding, Aster

14:30-15:15

Stigma in social housing In this session three housing students from London South Bank University will discuss the perception, impact and possible solutions to the stigma in social housing.

Daidre Dillon, BA Housing Policy and Practice year one, London South Bank UniversitySamuel Asamoah, HNC Housing Studies year two, London South Bank UniversityJonathan Zoil, BA Housing Policy and Practice year two, London South Bank University

15:15-16:00

Give your brain a hand. How to think and share ideas differently: A taster workshop using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials.LEGO® Serious Play® is a method that harnesses an organisation’s collective intelligence to solve problems, improve decision-making and communicate well. It actively engages every participant and creates meetings where everybody contributes.

Come along to this short taster workshop where you’ll be challenged to think differently, communicate more effectively and produce creative and innovative outcomes.

Ben Mizen, Ideas Alchemy Consulting Limited

16:00 Chair’s closing remarks

16:45 Drinks reception (exhibition hall)

theatreFringe10:00-10:30

Future-proofing your careerWe don’t know what the future holds, but we do know that we live in changing, turbulent times. This means that your job description could be very different, and require a very different skill set in the years to come. This session will identify strategies that you can put in place now to overcome obstacles and develop your skills to take responsibility for your own future career success.

Speaker to be confirmed

10:30-11:00

People management - how to manage your first team

Speaker to be confirmed

11:00-11.30

My career in housing - Aileen EvansAileen Evans is the group chief executive at Grand Union Housing Group and also CIH vice president– but her career in housing began in 1979. In this session Aileen will discuss her career in detail and explain what motivated her to make the career choices she has.

Aileen Evans, group chief executive, Grand Union Housing Group & vice president, CIH11:30-12.00

How to position yourself for a promotionJess Page, interim director of Women’s Pioneer will share some tips from her varied housing career on how she positioned herself for both internal and external promotions.

Jess Page, interim director of housing, Womens Pioneer Housing Ltd

12.00-12.30

The housing sector imageMany people agree that we need to tackle the stigma attached to social housing, but is there also a stigma to the housing sector as a whole? This session will discuss whether the sector needs a re-vamp and if so what could that look like.

Melanie Rees FCIH, head of policy and external affairs, CIH Steve Hayes, head of communications, WM Housing Group

12.30-13.00 Refreshments

13.00-13.30

Understanding what motivates you

Speaker to be confirmed

13.30-14.00

Development and Asset Management session (Gearing up)

Speaker to be confirmed

14.00-14:40

The Homes for Cathy group – housing associations working together to end homelessnessWorking with Crisis, the Homes for Cathy group of 74 housing associations campaigns for more housing and support for homeless people. This session will introduce the Homes for Cathy nine commitments which challenge housing associations to review and develop their services for homeless people.

David Bogle, chief executive, Hightown Housing Association LtdChris Hancock, head of housing, Crisis

14:40 Chair’s closing remarks

14:45 End of day two