Abstract

This session will share practical and theoretical techniques for effective leadership and management. Attendees will learn to cultivate vision and values, set objectives, and motivate teams. Topics include recruitment, retention, handling difficult conversations, appraisals, team building, and promoting mental health.

Key Themes:

- Vision and Values: Establishing sustainable vision and values.

- Objective Setting: Achieving sustainable goals.

- Motivation: Inspiring teams sustainably.

- Recruitment and Retention: Building strong teams.

- Difficult Conversations: Navigating challenges empathetically.

- Appraisals: Fostering growth.

- Team Building: Creating cohesive teams.

- Mental Health: Supporting team well-being.

How This Connects to the Sustainability Theme

This session emphasises sustainability in financial, societal, and environmental aspects. By implementing sustainable leadership practices, businesses can achieve long-term financial health, foster social responsibility, and minimise environmental impact. Attendees will gain insights into creating a work culture that supports ongoing success, ethical behaviour, and ecological mindfulness, ensuring a holistic approach to sustainability that benefits the organisation and the broader community.

Biography

Lucy Lewin is an expert in early childhood leadership with nearly two decades of experience. She successfully ran a wrap-around care program for a decade, demonstrating her prowess in managing comprehensive child care services. As a certified Gallup strengths coach and trustee for PACEY, Lucy combines practical and theoretical insights to develop effective leadership and management strategies. She is passionate about sustainability, emphasising financial, societal, and environmental well-being in her work. Lucy is also a keynote speaker and trainer, dedicated to fostering positive, strategic thinking in early years education and wrap around care.