Programme
Agile Human Resources in Today's University
16th Annual IUA HR Conference
University College Cork
Thursday 18th October, 2018 - Dean Woodward Suite, Kingsley Hotel, Cork. Timings are indicative.
| 10:00 – 10:40 |
Registration & Coffee |
| 10:40 – 11:00 |
Introductions & Opening Remarks Barry O’Brien, Director of Human Resources, UCC & Chair IUA HRDG Professor Anthony McDonnell, (Professor (Chair) of Human Resource Management, UCC, and Co-Director UCC HR Research Centre) Conference Chair |
| 11:00 – 11:30 |
The Next Decade - Challenges & Reform in Irish Universities Jim Miley, Director General IUA |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Discussion |
| 11:45 – 12:30 |
Building Inclusive & Equal Institutions in a Changing Ireland Dr. Brigid Quilligan, Kerry Travellers' Health and Community Development Project, followed by Q&A |
| 12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch Break |
| 13:30 – 14:30 |
GDPR - What You Need to Know A panel discussion with Arthur Cox Moderator: Niamh Fennelly Panelists: Seamus Given, Kevin Langford & Louise O'Byrne |
| 14:30 – 15:30 |
Communicating for Impact Dr. Celine Mullins, Adaptas Training |
| 15:30 – 16:00 |
Break |
| 16:00 – 16:40 |
How the WRC Could Help you at Work Oonagh Buckley, Director WRC, followed by Q&A |
| 16:40 - 16:45 |
Chair's Summary |
| 16:45 - 17:30 |
Networking and Sectoral Meetings |
| 19:30 |
Drinks reception, dinner & entertainment |
Friday 19th October, 2018 - Vertigo, 17th Floor, County Hall, Cork. Timings are indicative.
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Chair’s Summary |
| 09:30 – 10:30 |
Agile Thinking - The Fuel for an Effective Agile HR Approach Dr. Jay Chopra, Making Shift Happen |
| 10:30 – 11:00 |
Break |
| 11:00 – 11:45 |
Adding Value in Universities: The Role of the HR Function Workshop Professor Anthony McDonnell, CUBS, UCC Dr. Nuala Ryan, Dept. of Management & Marketing and HR Research Centre, UCC |
| 12:00 – 13:00 |
Leadership & Team Dynamics Doug Howlett, Head of Commercial & Marketing, Munster Rugby |
| 13:00 |
Chair’s Summary & Closing Remarks followed by sandwich lunch & departures |