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Masterclasses

Leaders in business, charity and the public sector speak on challenging topics.

These masterclasses attract an audience of prominent figures, students, staff and the general public.

Speakers share responses to challenges they've faced, and pose social, ethical, environmental and business dilemmas.

Upcoming masterclasses

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Recent masterclasses

Tuesday 25 February 2025 10.30am

Bettys & Taylors Group – The role of purpose, values and leaderships.

Wednesday 13 November 2024 12pm

The role of the Chief Financial Officer in leading the organization

Wednesday 23 October 2024 12pm

Can the private sector really provide social value and deliver Government policy for public good?

Tuesday 27 February 2024 1pm

Exploring a unique insight into decision-making in a crisis scenario.

Wednesday 29 November 2023 6pm

The highs & lows of selling your brand domestically & internationally

Friday 29 September 2023 1pm

This talk will examine ChatGPT and generative AI from the perspective of media.

Tuesday 5 September 2023 4pm

Ever wondered what it's like to be a whistleblower? Hear the fascinating story of Ian's experience as a whistleblower and the impact on his professional and personal life.

Tuesday 4 July 2023 4pm

Listen to Laura Ibbotson offering her insight on how working parents can be better supported - from what we can learn from other countries, to what government and businesses can do.

Friday 23 June 2023 11am

Hear Distinguished Visiting Professor Steve Taylor talk about practicing the art of leadership well, and how you need to master the craft of leadership first through connections with others.

Tuesday 30 May 2023 4pm

How can we collaborate to develop well-engineered nature-based solutions (NBS) within an urban environment to tackle the effects of climate change?

Friday 12 May 2023 2pm

Find out more about why responsible leadership at all levels has never been more necessary than in the present turbulent times.

Monday 24 April 2023 4pm

Find out what drove a successful executive to say farewell to a thriving consulting career at the pinnacle of her success.

Monday 6 March 2023 4pm

The co-author launches their new book 'The War on Dirty Money', and discusses how it engages thousands of professionals across different sectors every year.

Monday 30 January 2023 4pm

The Masterclass will discuss 'Karoshi', death from overwork, this Japanese phenomenon and its broader implications for employees and society at large.

Wednesday 18 January 2023 4pm

Exploring the true meaning of words like value, money and appreciation.

Thursday 10 November 2022 2pm

Does football really fully confront the reality of inequality in the game?

Monday 31 October 2022 4pm

We explore some of the big challenges in the aviation industry.

Speakers from previous years

  • Keith Rozelle, Director, Sales Marvel
  • Professor Robert Dingwall, Nottingham Trent University
  • Dr Glenda Rivoallan, Founder and SEO Soulgenic
  • Stephen Perkins, London Metropolitan University
  • Tracy Walters, HR professional
  • Cynthia Davis, BAME Recruitment Ltd
  • Geraldine Brennan, Irish Manufacturing Research
  • Reetu Kansal, University of London
  • Matt Lynch, Big Sofa technologies
  • Chris Jaume, Cooper King Distillery
  • Peter Lunt, Airbus
  • Emily Arnold-Fernández, Asylum Access
  • Sarah Black-Smith and Carl German, Siemens plc
  • Paul Rennie OBE, Head of Global Economy Group, British Embassy
  • Alice Maynard, Future Inclusion
  • Carlos Ohde and Leandro Santos, Flex, Brazil
  • Ivan Ling, University of Southampton Malaysia
  • Abisola Barber, Financial Services Manager and Diversity Advocate
  • Sue Jefferson, Possibilities Realised Ltd
  • Katie Thomas, York and North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership
  • Caroline Conroy, Too Good to Go
  • David Booth, Strategy Journeys
  • Nick Waters, Major UK airline 
  • Sanjay Bhandari, Chair of Kick It Out