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Course Outline

Introduction and objectives

• Diagnostic task: your strengths and weaknesses
• What makes a good presentation? And a good presenter?

Using your voice

• Activity: How do I sound?
• Intonation to maintain interest
• Pacing and pausing
• Activity: Practice exercises

Re-examining your use of English for presenting

• Signposting and linking
• Language for emphasis and impact
• Global English
• Activity: Practice exercises

Understanding your audience

• Identifying audience expectations and needs
• Clarifying your purpose and objective for the presentation
• Activity: Intercultural communication styles
• Direct and indirect, high and low context communications
• Attitudes to time and space, status and hierarchy
• Group vs. individual focus

Preparing your presentation

• Tailoring key messages for a specific audience
• Choosing your presentation structure, style and format
• Preparing and working with notes and slides

Delivering your presentation

• Effective opening and closing
• Using humour and anecdote
• Improving your ‘active’ listening skills
• Handling difficult questions from your audience
• Dealing with silence

Action Planning and final Q&A

What our attendees have to say:

“The presentation skills session really has helped! I’m so used to having my hands together now when I present that it doesn’t seem so odd! I do it whenever I can.” Davina Fernandes, Magrath 

“I signed up to this training with some trepidation knowing that I would be pushed outside my comfort zone.I needn’t have worried, Bo the trainer was hugely encouraging and gave excellent advice on body language, structuring  your presentation, understanding your audience etc. We practised what we had learnt through the day and although daunting at first, the group supported each other and we could all see the vast improvements we had made.I thoroughly enjoyed the day and left feeling more confident. Thank you.” Zoe Bennett, Sthree 

The aim of the Global Head Network is to facilitate shared learning, connect on current issues and provide the platform for thought leadership within the Global Mobility Industry.

Attendees submit agenda points and topics are categorised and circulated ahead of the meeting to ensure the facilitated discussion is as strategic as possible on the day.

Want to know more about what a Bite Size Briefing is, then click HERE to take a look at our BSB flyer!

What our members have to say:

“A very good mix of different topics. Different companies providing examples of what they have done is really insightful, and it’s good to know how others are faring with current key issues.” Lizzie Bodington, Capco

“Some great Technological Content, pitched at the right level.” Sonal Wadher, Tesco

“I thought that today’s session was perfect for a comprehensive overview. I look forward to attending the next session.” Claire Gladstone, Legal & General Investment Management

There will be a chance to listen and learn about the latest trends, get technical updates and industry insights from the team and their technical training partners. The main aim of the day is to provide intellectually challenging content which will enhance your professional development, maintain your specialist Global Mobility knowledge and offer the chance for you to network.

According to the Harvard Business Review, managers can spend up to 50% of their working week in meetings.  In the US, there are 25 million meetings per day at an estimated cost of $37 billion in lost productivity.  Of all the meetings that we attend, the most unproductive are the virtual meetings.  Connection issues, multitasking, distractions, and poor facilitation mean that the time we would have spent travelling to a face to face meeting would have been more efficient than attending the virtual conference.  How can we reclaim that time and boost meeting efficiency?  This two-session course will give you the skills to improve your meeting skills, whether as a facilitator/chair or as a participant.

Delivered virtually in two 90-minute sessions, you will be able to practice the skills you learn during the session.  You will explore how to:

• Adjust your meeting skills for the virtual environment
• Increase engagement and ensure best use of the time
• Flex your communication style to your virtual audience

There will be a chance to listen and learn about the latest trends, get technical updates and industry insights from the team and their technical training partners. The main aim of the day is to provide intellectually challenging content which will enhance your professional development, maintain your specialist Global Mobility knowledge and offer the chance for you to network.

The stunning Common Room is a majestic setting in which to enjoy our mysterious Masked Ball.  The evening commences at 18:30 with a drinks reception, followed by a three-course meal.  Before you can dance the night away to a live band, a charity auction/raffle will raise money for our two nominated charities* (100% of profit from ticket sales and the auction/raffle will go to the charities).

Venue:                The Common Room, The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL

Dress Code:       Black tie … and a mask

Tickets:               Seating is based on tables of 10 for £1,600.  Individual tickets are available for £175.

Arrival:                18:30

Carriages:           Midnight

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Mental Health – Learn about the particular challenges for assignees and those living outside their home country.  We will cover the importance of pre-assignment screening and cultural training to ensure the right mental health support is in place from the outset. With the use of case studies, you will gain advice on how to manage these challenges and you will walk away with a clear idea of the support your organisation could offer.

International Healthcare – Learn how policies are constructed and priced.  There are a variety of approaches to risk for locations around the world and it can be surprising what providers will consider when pricing international benefits schemes.   Gain advice on the appropriate questions to ask when reviewing your cover to keep the process simple and efficient. Delegates will take away a really useful  “buyers checklist for Expat benefits”.

Global Wellbeing – Wellbeing is a key consideration for employers in 2018. Learn how leading employers integrate assignees into their wellbeing programmes.  This session will offer guidance on the options available, the methods of delivery and the effectiveness of various programmes.

Registration will be from 1pm for a 1.30pm start. The session will finish at 4.30pm and will be followed by networking drinks from 4.30pm to 7pm.

Course Outline

Global Mobility jargon busting

We will review commonly used terminology used by Global Mobility Managers and explain what they mean.

What is Global Mobility?

An overview of the international assignment lifecycle.

To tax equalise or not? That is the question!

An introduction to the concept of tax equalisation.

Essential compliance (the hard stuff)

A high level review of necessary compliance including tax, payroll, immigration & assignment documentation.

The sugar

An opportunity to check your learning from the morning session and get prepared for the hard stuff!

Looking after the assignee and family (the soft stuff)

A whistle stop tour of some of the ways organisations support their employees & families whilst overseas.

Global Mobility trends and predictions

Insights from the Expat Academy community.

What our members have to say:

“This course has provided broad learning on the basic components across the Global Mobility process, which will increase awareness and help avoid potential pitfalls. I would recommend this course to other team members. After completing this course I feel more informed on the areas within Global Mobility.” Samantha Williams, Amazon

“Me and my colleagues now have a broader understanding of information and we now understand the delays and issues with Global Mobility. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to get an overview of Global Mobility and payroll. After completing this course I have a better understanding of Global Mobility.” James Palmer, Tribal

“As a part of the international team who look after Global Mobility the course has been useful to gain a general understanding of Global Mobility. I would recommend this course to Global Mobility Teams, especially new starters who haven’t had experience in Global Mobility before. I have only been I my role for two months and this course has been beneficial. After completing this course, I have more knowledge and a further understanding of the Global Mobility process.” Faye Mace, Berwin Leighton Paisner

Course Outline

This training session will give you an understanding of  the key cultural challenges of the cultures represented by your colleagues and clients, and will help you to develop intercultural skills to build more effective business relationships across cultural boundaries.

The course will delve into the following:

• Learn an effective model to identify cultural behaviour and values
• Understand the impact of culture on work behaviours
• Identify culturally appropriate responses
• Learn how to adapt your communication style to be culturally effective
• Examine how to bridge the cultural gap

This training session will be great for anyone who interacts directly with the internal Global Mobility team and in particular those who work in business development.

What YOU have to say about us and the conference:

“The thing to really bear in mind about the Expat Academy is that it’s run by people who actually understand Global Mobility.” Nick Jackson, Lloyds Register

“Expat Academy has helped me on two fronts. Firstly, there are some practical tools, such as assignment letter templates, who have helped me greatly when under time pressure. Secondly, I’m pleased to have met not just other members of the academy, but representatives from partner organisations who are able to share their experiences on more challenging areas such as insurance. I am sure that in time and as the resources and relationships evolve I will continue to derive greater benefits from Expat Academy.” Lindsay Gallard, Laing Investments Management Services

“The Expat Academy conference is the most worthwhile day you’ll spend away from your desk all year; industry updates, networking opportunities, a key note speaker and a chance to have all your questions answered by people actually working in GM. I came away with renewed enthusiasm for my role and a whole toolkit of practical solutions to my most immediate issues.” Jean-Claire Flanagan, ERM

“Anybody coming through the door doesn’t feel as if they’re attending a conference where they’re going to get a dozen business cards shoved into their face. It’s really about networking, about asking questions and learning.” Gordon Walsh, Polaris

“Expat Academy has provided me with straightforward, practical advice on how to drive, influence and market our global mobility function.” Samantha Thorne, University of Nottingham

There will be a chance to listen and learn about the latest trends, get technical updates and industry insights from the team and their technical training partners. The main aim of the day is to provide intellectually challenging content which will enhance your professional development, maintain your specialist Global Mobility knowledge and offer the chance for you to network.

There will be a chance to listen and learn about the latest trends, get technical updates and industry insights from the team and their technical training partners. The main aim of the day is to provide intellectually challenging content which will enhance your professional development, maintain your specialist Global Mobility knowledge and offer the chance for you to network.

 Course Outline

Introduction and objectives

• Diagnostic task: your strengths and weaknesses
• What makes a good presentation? And a good presenter?

Using your voice

• Activity: How do I sound?
• Intonation to maintain interest
• Pacing and pausing
• Activity: Practice exercises

Re-examining your use of English for presenting

• Signposting and linking
• Language for emphasis and impact
• Global English
• Activity: Practice exercises

Understanding your audience

• Identifying audience expectations and needs
• Clarifying your purpose and objective for the presentation
• Activity: Intercultural communication styles
• Direct and indirect, high and low context communications
• Attitudes to time and space, status and hierarchy
• Group vs. individual focus

Preparing your presentation

• Tailoring key messages for a specific audience
• Choosing your presentation structure, style and format
• Preparing and working with notes and slides

Delivering your presentation

• Effective opening and closing
• Using humour and anecdote
• Improving your ‘active’ listening skills
• Handling difficult questions from your audience
• Dealing with silence

Action Planning and final Q&A

What our attendees have to say:

“The presentation skills session really has helped! I’m so used to having my hands together now when I present that it doesn’t seem so odd! I do it whenever I can.” Davina Fernandes, Magrath 

“I signed up to this training with some trepidation knowing that I would be pushed outside my comfort zone.I needn’t have worried, Bo the trainer was hugely encouraging and gave excellent advice on body language, structuring  your presentation, understanding your audience etc. We practised what we had learnt through the day and although daunting at first, the group supported each other and we could all see the vast improvements we had made.I thoroughly enjoyed the day and left feeling more confident. Thank you.” Zoe Bennett, Sthree 

 Course Outline

Introduction and objectives

• Diagnostic task: your strengths and weaknesses
• What makes a good presentation? And a good presenter?

Using your voice

• Activity: How do I sound?
• Intonation to maintain interest
• Pacing and pausing
• Activity: Practice exercises

Re-examining your use of English for presenting

• Signposting and linking
• Language for emphasis and impact
• Global English
• Activity: Practice exercises

Understanding your audience

• Identifying audience expectations and needs
• Clarifying your purpose and objective for the presentation
• Activity: Intercultural communication styles
• Direct and indirect, high and low context communications
• Attitudes to time and space, status and hierarchy
• Group vs. individual focus

Preparing your presentation

• Tailoring key messages for a specific audience
• Choosing your presentation structure, style and format
• Preparing and working with notes and slides

Delivering your presentation

• Effective opening and closing
• Using humour and anecdote
• Improving your ‘active’ listening skills
• Handling difficult questions from your audience
• Dealing with silence

Action Planning and final Q&A

What our attendees have to say:

“The presentation skills session really has helped! I’m so used to having my hands together now when I present that it doesn’t seem so odd! I do it whenever I can.” Davina Fernandes, Magrath 

“I signed up to this training with some trepidation knowing that I would be pushed outside my comfort zone.I needn’t have worried, Bo the trainer was hugely encouraging and gave excellent advice on body language, structuring  your presentation, understanding your audience etc. We practised what we had learnt through the day and although daunting at first, the group supported each other and we could all see the vast improvements we had made.I thoroughly enjoyed the day and left feeling more confident. Thank you.” Zoe Bennett, Sthree 

A great opportunity to get yourself up-to-date with the latest Global Mobility trends from industry experts. This event will also allow you to expand your Global Mobility Network and learn how you can get more connected with the Expat Academy community.

Hear what Suppliers have to say about the Expat Academy:

“I feel I have a better understanding of the issues that Global Mobility managers must face. I now feel that I can approach them much more easily. I can rely what I have learnt back to the relevant people. I would recommend this course to people who deal with mobility people on a day to day basis and specifications for people in sales.”  Rob Carrick, Silverdoor

“Having a better overview of what Global Mobility teams have to deal with will make it easier for me to sell to them, my company can now benefit from this. I feel more informed about Global Mobility and all of the different elements that go into the roles.” Aisling Clifford, BridgeStreet

Course Outline

Tier 2 sponsorship compliance

We will guide you through the key aspects of preparing for a Home Office compliance visit using a case study to highlight common sponsor duty pitfalls.  Annabel Mace, Squire Patten Boggs

Tax

Working through three case studies to highlight the more complex issues arising in relation to tax, social security and reporting implications from both UK and European headquartered companies.  Zoe Cuthbert, BDO

AIRINC

With the use of case studies, AIRINC will look at spendable income, clarifying what it is and what it is not, look at it in the context of a balance sheet and give an overview of how home/host spendable income is calculated and the factors that impact it. They will cover COLA and provide guidance on how to articulate COLA changes to assignees. They will also cover location allowance and when it should be paid. Emily Stewart and Michael Joyce, AIRINC

Saying Goodbye

We will look at the employment law elements of ending expat relationships in the UK including a case study addressing both practical issues and documentary requirements.  Annabel Mace, Squire Patton Boggs

Our Network huddles are a chance to share knowledge with like-minded Global Mobility professionals who are managing similar sized organisations to yourself. For the Symposium Network Huddles, this would be an organisation that is managing a medium to large expat population. To read more on ‘what a network huddle is’ then click HERE for more information!

What our members have to say:

“You are allowed to be as vocal as you want and never pushed into it.” Clare McDonagh, UBS

“Most fun and friendly industry event I have been to. Format is simple but perfect.” Stuart Ferguson, Deloitte

Our Network huddles are a chance to share knowledge with like-minded Global Mobility professionals who are managing similar sized organisations to yourself. For the Club 100 Network Huddles, this would be an organisation that is managing an expat population of 100 or less. To read more on ‘what a network huddle is’ then click HERE for more information!

What our members have to say:

“I am in a stand-alone role so the opportunity to hear from other mobility professionals and find out what other mobility teams are up to is invaluable.  Being able to benchmark/cross-check mobility issues with other organisations in the Club 100 Network gives me credibility as a trusted advisor in my own organisation.” Dominique Dee, Eversheds Sutherland

“I really enjoyed the pace and content of today’s session. I would like to thank Gilly for taking the time to introduce me to other members of the group. I’m looking forward to the next club 100 session in June. I hope the format will be the same as last time as I thought that the round table worked really well for networking.” Fedra Nicholls, Debenhams

” The forum to find out what other mobility teams are doing is fantastic” Steve Hawkins, AB AGRI Ltd

There will be a chance to listen and learn about the latest trends, get technical updates and industry insights from the team and their technical training partners. The main aim of the day is to provide intellectually challenging content which will enhance your professional development, maintain your specialist Global Mobility knowledge and offer the chance for you to network.

The aim of the Global Head Network is to facilitate shared learning, connect on current issues and provide the platform for thought leadership within the Global Mobility Industry.

Attendees submit agenda points and topics are categorised and circulated ahead of the meeting to ensure the facilitated discussion is as strategic as possible on the day.

Course Outline

Global Mobility jargon busting

We will review commonly used terminology used by Global Mobility Managers and explain what they mean.

What is Global Mobility?

An overview of the international assignment lifecycle.

The essentials about tax planning and compliance

An overview of why tax is so important in an international assignment.

To tax equalise or not? That is the question!

An introduction to the concept of tax equalisation.

The sugar dip

An opportunity to check your learning from the course so far.

The essentials about immigration

A high level review of immigration considerations for a globally mobile population.

Looking after the assignee and family

A whistle stop tour of some of the ways organisations support their employees and families whilst overseas.

Global Mobility trends and predictions

Insights from the Expat Academy community.

What our members have to say:

“This course has provided broad learning on the basic components across the Global Mobility process, which will increase awareness and help avoid potential pitfalls. I would recommend this course to other team members. After completing this course I feel more informed on the areas within Global Mobility.” Samantha Williams, Amazon

“Me and my colleagues now have a broader understanding of information and we now understand the delays and issues with Global Mobility. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to get an overview of Global Mobility and payroll. After completing this course I have a better understanding of Global Mobility.” James Palmer, Tribal

“As a part of the international team who look after Global Mobility the course has been useful to gain a general understanding of Global Mobility. I would recommend this course to Global Mobility Teams, especially new starters who haven’t had experience in Global Mobility before. I have only been I my role for two months and this course has been beneficial. After completing this course, I have more knowledge and a further understanding of the Global Mobility process.” Faye Mace, Berwin Leighton Paisner

Want to know more about what a Bite Size Briefing is, then click HERE to take a look at our BSB flyer!

What our members have to say:

“A very good mix of different topics. Different companies providing examples of what they have done is really insightful, and it’s good to know how others are faring with current key issues.” Lizzie Bodington, Capco

“Some great Technological Content, pitched at the right level.” Sonal Wadher, Tesco

“I thought that today’s session was perfect for a comprehensive overview. I look forward to attending the next session.” Claire Gladstone, Legal & General Investment Management