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Conference Theme: We feel that we are all fighting our way through a battlefield at the moment and that we really ought to Keep Calm and get ready…for the future

Conscription: We’ve already got lots of you registered….if you are one of them…well done and thank you!

Teams: You’ll be allocated a virtual team made up of Global Mobility professionals from a mix of companies.

The Challenge: To complete a 90 day programme carefully devised by Expat Academy as a “table team” to grow your GM knowledge, build your network and lead you to the live conference day hosted on 28th September (if it’s safe and wise to get you all together).

Party: If we get to September and find that sadly we can’t host our conference in person, we guarantee that the 12 week programme will have built long lasting friendships, opportunities to enjoy a drink or two virtually and made lifelong memories and we absolutely promise that we will host a HUGE PARTY to celebrate you’re achievements just as soon as we can!!

Friendly competition, fun and laughter is encouraged! We’ve all become experts in connecting effectively across the web and now it’s time to use those newly honed skills to build your Global Mobility knowledge and network and to make sure you are ready to hit the ground running when this lockdown is over.

Session 1 - 10.30am - 12.30pm (CET)

Lunch break - 12.30pm - 1.30pm (CET)

Session 2 - 1.30pm - 3.30pm (CET)

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.

Why you should attend

The aim of the day is to work collaboratively with your peers to overcome the challenges keeping you awake and get answers to the burning questions causing you angst. As the day’s agenda is built around what the attendees want to cover, and is finalised just a week before the Huddle, the conversations are guaranteed to be of immediate benefit.

Who should attend

HR and in- house Global Mobility professionals.

What to expect

• a combination of small roundtable sessions to discuss current issues and presentations from technical experts
• feedback from other tables to learn from wider experiences and the expertise of technical experts
• corporate updates from members on their latest challenges and projects
• mix, mingle and chat during regular breaks & over lunch
• networking drinks bring the day to a close

What you will learn

To ensure what is discussed at this Huddle reflects the burning issues of the day, the agenda is only determined a week in advance, and will be posted here.

What our members have to say:

An excellent and informative day. I have many takeaways - not least of which is how to win the stakeholder support. Karen Fendley, Syniti

The networking was outstanding again and I picked up numerous tips despite 22 years in the industry. There is always more to learn. Tom Standring, Hitachi

Amazing insights from industry peers on hot topics in the world of mobility while also being a great platform to expand your professional network. Steven Kayser, PVH

I really enjoyed the Huddle. It was a great opportunity to connect and share knowledge with other Global Mobility professionals. Especially the discussion parts were very useful; to share cases and learn from what others are doing (or not doing and why). Bianca Balker, FrieslandCampina Corporate Centre

The two sessions promise to provide a great opportunity for the Expat Academy community to get together, be inspired and informed.  With this in mind there will be the opportunity to hear from an expert panel about the triumphs and challenges they have faced in managing stakeholders. We will also break for Huddle sessions giving you the chance to discuss your burning issues and challenges. 

To register click here - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oce2rqjorHtSHgVD2qganQ44v28_DkJlc

What our members have to say:

"Very well organised. Useful sessions. Great opportunities to share and obtain experiences with others in GM world." Chonnapa Thumpakdee, Tesco

"Great opportunity to meet and connect with experts. I loved the ‘huddles’ and table conversations." Rahel Raj, Pinsent Mason

"Very interactive and discussion focussed." Jil Fong, Cargill

"Great opportunity to network with others in our industry. Topical questions asked sparking good conversation and debate.  Excellent central venue." Sue Crump, Dyson

"Great discussions, nice informal atmosphere to promote sharing experiences and knowledge." Sarah Duncan-Cannons, Mott Macdonald 

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.

Who should attend:

GM professionals at any level who would benefit in developing effective working relationships with international colleagues, clients or suppliers.

Topics covered include:

• understanding the project life cycle
• reviewing project management constraints
• understanding the project manager’s roles and responsibilities
• determining what success looks like.

You will be able to login from 15.55 for a 16.00 start (BST). Please note we will be using Zoom Meetings as the delivery platform for this webinar.

Why you should attend 

Whether you are already an Expat Academy member or are a non-member interested in finding out more, this interactive session will give an overview of the range of events and training courses available as well as providing you with a deeper understanding of the resources and tools on Expat Academy Portal.  

By accessing the revolutionary Expat Academy ‘Vault’, Benchmarking Service and Events booking system you will save both time and money in the challenging world of Global Mobility - come and take a peek.. 

Who should attend

Both Members and Non-Members who are interested in finding out more about the benefits of the portal and the treasure chest of resources it holds 

What will be covered 

• An overview of the portal and the resources available 
• Practical tips on how to use the benchmarking service – a service for any Global Mobility related questions you want to ask fellow members but can’t due to anti-trust regulations 
• A deep dive into the ‘Vault’ – The UK’s only central online Global Mobility resource; providing a comprehensive library of policy templates, guidance notes, checklists and more 
• How to get those ‘must attend’ GM events and training workshops booked in your diary at the touch of a button  

Registration 

Once you have registered, you will be sent joining Instructions nearer the time providing you with all the details to login seamlessly on the day.  

Hear what out members have to say:

'The portal demo was a great overview of the resources available on the Expat Academy site. It was very clear and easy to follow and I have had no issues with using the site since. I am very glad that I joined one of these sessions as it helped me to identify the breadth of information that the Expat Academy site offers. It also definitely helped in saving me time trying to navigate/figure out the site myself and cover any questions that I had. Thank you for offering this demonstration and making the portal so easy to use.'

Lauren Arlow Baker & McKenzie Global Services NI Limited

Session 1 - 10.00am - 12.00pm 

Lunch break - 12.00pm - 12.45pm

Session 2 - 12.45pm - 2.45pm

Why you should attend

The aim of the session is to work collaboratively with your peers to overcome the challenges keeping you awake and get answers to the burning questions causing you angst. As the session’s agenda is built around what the attendees want to cover, and is finalised just a week before the Huddle, the conversations are guaranteed to be of immediate benefit.

Who should attend

Members of the Expat Academy Symposium Network, i.e. Global Mobility professionals managing an expatriate population in excess of 100 people

What to expect

• discussion around current issues
• feedback from other members to learn from wider experiences

What you will learn

To ensure what is discussed at this Huddle reflects the burning issues of the day, the agenda is only determined a week in advance, and will be posted here. For an idea of what was discussed at previous Huddles and the takeaways for attendees, read these posts.

What our members have to say:

No matter how well you think you have mobility covered someone will have looked at it from an angle that you haven’t – sometimes, just sometimes, that fresh perspective is priceless. You can't ask for more than this. I’ve been to many networking events in my career and the level of sharing in this group is off the chart! – James Watts, DNV GL

Session 1 - 10.00am - 12.00pm 

Lunch break - 12.00pm - 12.45pm

Session 2 - 12.45pm - 2.45pm

Why you should attend

The aim of the session is to work collaboratively with your peers to overcome the challenges keeping you awake and get answers to the burning questions causing you angst. As the session’s agenda is built around what the attendees want to cover, and is finalised just a week before the Huddle, the conversations are guaranteed to be of immediate benefit.

Who should attend

Members of the Expat Academy Club 100 Network, i.e. Global Mobility professionals managing an expatriate populationof less than100 people

What to expect

• discussion around current issues
• feedback from other members to learn from wider experiences

What you will learn

To ensure what is discussed at this Huddle reflects the burning issues of the day, the agenda is only determined a week in advance, and will be posted here. For an idea of what was discussed at previous Huddles and the takeaways for attendees, read these posts.

What our members have to say:

"I sincerely believe that the Club 100 Network Huddle is the most valuable part of the GM element of my role. As a HR BP and Reward enthusiast, the opportunity to hear what other businesses go through and how they overcome challenges adds real value to how I then handle my own mobility issues." Jo Ascough, AB Sugar

"Great opportunity to share experiences with relevant peers and companies and make new connections." Graham Stapleton, Investec

“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

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

"Having knowledge of industry standards when speaking with the business to support or argue points that are raised is invaluable." Helen Hardy, Ferguson Group Services

Why you should attend

The aim of the day is to get you thinking, enhance your specialist Global Mobility knowledge and aid your professional development.  You will end the day with improved knowledge to translate into your own world and put into practice when you get back to your office.

What our members have to say:

"An excellent range of relevant topics pitched at the right level. Have taken away a few golden nuggets so a day we’ll spent !!" Sonal Wadher, Tesco

" We love the networking opportunities and also how much information you pack into one day. Always perfectly organised and we always come away with some tips and insightful learnings." Emma Balogun, Electronic Arts

"A very good mix of 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

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

"Keeping up to date on current GM trends and issues is critical for a successful GM program. It ensures we can work in true partnership with the business, talent, and HR to add real value." Lucy Chittenden, Aon

"It’s always valuable to keep on top of new trends but the networking part where you can share practices is also something I find incredibly useful." Ariane de Wilde, Qinetiq

Who should attend

• been in a Global Mobility role for less than 12 months
• a non-Global Mobility specialist who wishes to broaden their Global Mobility knowledge

Why you should attend

The aim of the day is to demystify the Global Mobility world, explain the fundamentals of Global Mobility practice, and aid your professional development. You will end the day with a greater understanding of Global Mobility and have the confidence to put your newly-learnt knowledge in to practice as soon as you get back to your desk

What to expect

• split into small groups to share experiences and raise questions
• mix, mingle and chat during regular breaks and over lunch to grow your network
• course handbook to add notes to and take away for reference

What you will learn

• understand the jargon used by your Global Mobility colleagues and be able to explain information to assignees
• be aware of how organisations support their assignees and families whilst overseas
• how to spot any tax compliance issues and seek further professional advice as appropriate
• help the business to take proactive steps to minimise immigration challenges

What our members have to say:

"In one day I have learnt what I could have in shadowing for a month. I have come away with lots and lots of knowledge and the handout will be really useful." Chloe Freedman, Brambles 

"A really insightful day! As an HR Advisor, it was interesting to find additional ways which we can help and support the mobility process." Daisy Snell, ITV

"Really useful for understanding key considerations and challenges which will help in developing a more structured framework around global mobility." Angela Shields, Manchester Metropolitan University

"We are trying to write and update current policies and put proper process in place, so it was great to hear all points that needs to be considered." Petra Budinova, Laing O'Rourke                                                      

"Immigration responsibilities are transferring to the GM team so the training today will help hugely.  The training booklet will be really helpful when relaying the information to the rest of the team" Amy Farricker, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 

"It was really useful to get a bigger picture of Global Mobility - eg how immigration and tax contribute to GM as we are solely a relocation company." Oliver Taylor, Altair Global

Registration is from 9.30am for a 10.00am start.  The Huddle will  will be followed by networking drinks from 4.30pm - 6.00pm.

Why you should attend

The aim of the day is to work collaboratively with your peers to overcome the challenges keeping you awake and get answers to the burning questions causing you angst. As the day’s agenda is built around what the attendees want to cover, and is finalised just a week before the Huddle, the conversations are guaranteed to be of immediate benefit.

Who should attend

Members of the Expat Academy Symposium Network, i.e. Global Mobility professionals managing an expatriate population in excess of 100 people

What to expect

• small roundtable sessions to discuss current issues
• feedback from other tables to learn from wider experiences
• corporate updates from members on their latest challenges and projects
• mix, mingle and chat during regular breaks & over lunch
• networking drinks bring the day to a close

What you will learn

To ensure what is discussed at this Huddle reflects the burning issues of the day, the agenda is only determined a week in advance, and will be posted here. For an idea of what was discussed at previous Huddles and the takeaways for attendees, read these posts.

What our members have to say:

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

No matter how well you think you have mobility covered someone in the room will have looked at it from an angle that you haven’t – sometimes, just sometimes, that fresh perspective is priceless. You can't ask for more than this. I’ve been to many networking events in my career and the level of sharing in this group is off the chart! – James Watts, DNV GL

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

Registration is from 9.30am for a 10.00am start.  The Huddle will be followed by networking drinks from 4.00pm - 6.00pm.

Why you should attend

The aim of the day is to work collaboratively with your peers to overcome the challenges keeping you awake and get answers to the burning questions causing you angst. As the day’s agenda is built around what the attendees want to cover, and is finalised just a week before the Huddle, the conversations are guaranteed to be of immediate benefit.

Who should attend

Members of the Expat Academy Club 100 Network, i.e. Global Mobility professionals managing an expatriate population of fewer than 100 people

What to expect

• small roundtable sessions to discuss current issues
• feedback from other tables to learn from wider experiences
• corporate updates from members on their latest challenges and projects
• mix, mingle and chat during regular breaks & over lunch
• networking drinks bring the day to a close

What you will learn

To ensure what is discussed at this Huddle reflects the burning issues of the day, the agenda is only determined a week in advance, and will be posted here. For an idea of what was discussed at previous Huddles and the takeaways for attendees, read these posts.

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

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

"Having knowledge of industry standards when speaking with the business to support or argue points that are raised is invaluable." Helen Hardy, Ferguson Group Services

Registration will be from 9.30am for a 10.00am start. The Bite Size Briefing will be followed by networking drinks.

Why you should attend

The aim of the day is to get you thinking, enhance your specialist Global Mobility knowledge and aid your professional development.  You will end the day with improved knowledge to translate into your own world and put into practice when you get back to your office.

What to expect

• theatre-style seating with presentations from speakers
• mix, mingle and chat during regular breaks & over lunch
• networking drinks bring the day to a close

What our members have to say:

" We love the networking opportunities and also how much information you pack into one day. Always perfectly organised and we always come away with some tips and insightful learnings." Emma Balogun, Electronic Arts

"A very good mix of 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 Boddington, 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 and General Investment Management

"Keeping up to date on current GM trends and issues is critical for a successful GM program. It ensures we can work in true partnership with the business, talent, and HR to add real value." Lucy Chittenden, Aon

"It’s always valuable to keep on top of new trends but the networking part where you can share practices is also something I find incredibly useful." Ariane de Wilde, Qinetiq

Registration is from 9.30am for a 10.00am start.  The Huddle will  will be followed by networking drinks from 4.30pm - 6.00pm.

Why you should attend

The aim of the day is to work collaboratively with your peers to overcome the challenges keeping you awake and get answers to the burning questions causing you angst. As the day’s agenda is built around what the attendees want to cover, and is finalised just a week before the Huddle, the conversations are guaranteed to be of immediate benefit.

Who should attend

Members of the Expat Academy Symposium Network, i.e. Global Mobility professionals managing an expatriate population in excess of 100 people

What to expect

• small roundtable sessions to discuss current issues
• feedback from other tables to learn from wider experiences
• corporate updates from members on their latest challenges and projects
• mix, mingle and chat during regular breaks & over lunch
• networking drinks bring the day to a close

What you will learn

To ensure what is discussed at this Huddle reflects the burning issues of the day, the agenda is only determined a week in advance, and will be posted here. For an idea of what was discussed at previous Huddles and the takeaways for attendees, read these posts.

What our members have to say:

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

No matter how well you think you have mobility covered someone in the room will have looked at it from an angle that you haven’t – sometimes, just sometimes, that fresh perspective is priceless. You can't ask for more than this. I’ve been to many networking events in my career and the level of sharing in this group is off the chart! – James Watts, DNV GL

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

Registration is from 9.30am for a 10.00am start.  The Huddle will be followed by networking drinks from 4.00pm - 6.00pm.

Why you should attend

The aim of the day is to work collaboratively with your peers to overcome the challenges keeping you awake and get answers to the burning questions causing you angst. As the day’s agenda is built around what the attendees want to cover, and is finalised just a week before the Huddle, the conversations are guaranteed to be of immediate benefit.

Who should attend

Members of the Expat Academy Club 100 Network, i.e. Global Mobility professionals managing an expatriate population of fewer than 100 people

What to expect

• small roundtable sessions to discuss current issues
• feedback from other tables to learn from wider experiences
• corporate updates from members on their latest challenges and projects
• mix, mingle and chat during regular breaks & over lunch
• networking drinks bring the day to a close

What you will learn

To ensure what is discussed at this Huddle reflects the burning issues of the day, the agenda is only determined a week in advance, and will be posted here. For an idea of what was discussed at previous Huddles and the takeaways for attendees, read these posts.

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

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

"Having knowledge of industry standards when speaking with the business to support or argue points that are raised is invaluable." Helen Hardy, Ferguson Group Services