The Next Big Event

GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2012
FRIDAY 16TH MARCH

IS THIS THE END OF GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT...AS WE KNOW IT?


PROGRAMME

09.15 Registration, Refreshments and Exhibition

09.45 Welcome and Introductions — Carl Gilleard, Chief Executive of AGR

10.00 Keynote Address - TBC

10.30 AGR Development Awards 2012

11.00 BREAK

11.15 Working Sessions

There are 4 workshops and facilitated discussions to choose from. Each will begin with an input followed by small group discussions and report backs. The 4 working session topics are:

A Integration or Separation? Managing Graduates Performance — two employers compare their experiences of developing a separate performance management system for their graduates versus including graduates in the general firm-wide system

B How to meet the development needs of the next generation? — In keeping with the conference theme, is the way we have always done graduate development becoming redundant as the needs of the new generation change at a rapid pace. This session explores how a review of your development activities can assist with retention and employers share examples of new initiatives that are achieving results for them.

C Straight talking from the Line — In line with the 70-20-10 principle the work placements or initial role that graduates are given in their first few years form the most significant part of the development programme. Here’s a chance to hear from line managers about how they make placements and first jobs really work and to hear from them what they need from Learning and development in terms of support

D Integrating Graduates into your talent strategy — With the rise in school leaver schemes plus the existence of other talent pipelines in your organisation, it’s important to join up the thinking to achieve your resourcing goals. We raise key questions and report on practical approaches.

12.00 BREAK

12.10 Supplier Panel

We put some of our experts from our supplier community in the hot seat to share the latest graduate development insights from their client-base — a fantastic opportunity to benefit from quizzing them on their cross-sector knowledge and years of experience

12.50 LUNCH & EXHIBITION

13.40 Hot Topics Discussion Surgeries

One of the main benefits of being an AGR member is the opportunity to tap into the knowledge and experiences of your peers in the industry. This facilitated session gives you the chance to ask each other for help and advice on those graduate development issues at your organization that are keeping you up at night!

A On-boarding & Induction (From Offer to 6mths at organization)
B Graduate development activities (Graduate programme, post induction)
C Post graduate programme activities (On-going career management)

14.40 BREAK

14.50 Working Sessions (Repeated)

An opportunity to attend another one of our 4 workshops or managed discussions repeated from the morning

15.35 Conference Summing Up

15.50 Networking Drinks Reception until 17.00


Please note: We do require payment in advance of attendance.

To pay by card contact the AGR Office- 01926 623236.