BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1041@m25lib.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260318T161522Z URL:https://www.m25lib.org.uk/events/sla-conference-2026-managing-change-t g4-sla26/ SUMMARY:LISA Conference 2026 (previously the SLA Conference) – Change thr ough the lens of self-kindness [TG4/SLA26] DESCRIPTION: \;\nAnnual LISA Conference 2026 (previously called the SLA Conference) – Change through the lens of self-kindness\ncpd25 is please d to bring you our annual LISA Conference (Library and Information Supervi sors and Assistants) on 23rd June 2026\, designed for those who supervise staff\, services or both. This is a popular and well-loved event\, giving attendees the invaluable opportunity to meet and network in-person. This y ear will focus on managing change from the perspective of developing your own self compassion and resilience in trying times.\n\nIf you would like t o contribute to the day by sharing a 5-minute presentation on your own exp eriences of managing change at a strategic level or at a team level please contact us at cpd25@london.ac.uk with details by Wednesday 3 June.\n\nTh e event will be held in Central London at Mary Ward House\nThe conference will be in-person and will be a highly participative day with plenty of op portunities for networking – enabling attendees to share their experienc e and best practice. This event is open to all\, but would benefit in part icular Senior Library Assistants\, Information Services Supervisors\, Libr ary Assistants\, Information Assistants or their equivalent.\nFree online tool to measure your level of resilience:\n\nOver two decades\, the Resil ience Institute has evaluated the resilience of over 100\,000 professiona ls across the globe with a peer-reviewed assessment tool. This tool can pr ovide an insight into a person’s capabilities and potential vulnerabilit ies and offers personalised suggestions on how their resilience levels can be improved. The link to the assessment tool will be shared with attendee s after the conference by certified practitioner\, Thierry Moschetti from the Resilience Institute.\nProgramme:\n9.30am             Arrival and registration with tea/coffee\n\n10am               Welcome and intro\n\n10.10-11.30am      Key note address and workshop – ‘Kindness in times of change’\, Helen Ri mmer (The Kind Brave Leader):\n\nThis session will focus on the human side of change – particularly how people experience uncertainty\, why behavi oural and cultural shifts often lag behind structural changes\, and the pr actical role kindness (including self-kindness) plays in maintaining stabi lity\, trust\, and resilience at work.\n\n11.45am-12.15pm   Library vi sits (LSHTM/Senate House)\n\n12.30pm           Lunch a nd networking\n\n1.15pm                     ‘How do we respon d to change?’ – Neil Johnstone\, (UAL):\n\nThis is a practical and par ticipative session exploring typical responses to change\, sharing our exp eriences\, recognising what is happening and\, what can be done to encoura ge people to embrace change.\n\n2.15pm          Tea br eak\n\n2.45pm         Lightning talks: attendees sharing experiences of how they have dealt with change at a strategic level or at a smaller level\n\n3pm                   'Career development in uncertain times' - Thomas Pratt (University of East London):\n\nIn a rapi dly changing HE landscape\, traditional career paths are no longer guarant eed. This interactive session explores how attendees can navigate non-line ar careers\, make sustainable development choices\, and build resilience w ithout burnout\, It offers space for reflection\, enabling attendees to id entify practical tools to shape their development\, support others\, and t hrive in uncertain times.\n\n4pm                    End\n\n  \;\n\nSpeaker biographies:\n\nHelen Rimmer is a leadership development spe cialist\, facilitator\, and coach specialising in workplace wellbeing\, re silience\, and the human dynamics of organisational life.\n\nWith over 20 years of senior leadership experience in libraries and higher education\, Helen brings a practical\, experience-grounded perspective to professional development. Her work focuses on the psychological and behavioural realit ies of modern work\, helping individuals and teams navigate pressure\, unc ertainty\, and change in sustainable ways.\n\nHelen is the founder of The Kind Brave Leader and Empower: The Library Skills Collective\, and is part icularly known for her work on kindness-centred leadership\, burnout preve ntion\, and emotionally intelligent workplace cultures.\n\nHer sessions co mbine psychology\, realism\, and warmth\, offering participants practical tools that feel immediately relevant to everyday professional life.\n\n&nb sp\;\n\nNeil Johnstone has a successful 25-year track record within learni ng and development\, as well as 15 years in operational management roles ( 6 as a senior manager).\n\nNeil has worked with 10 HE clients and has been working with UAL for over 8 years delivering a range of interventions for a variety of departments.\n\nAs a manager Neil worked in the private and not for profit sector. With this background he can relate to and understan d the needs of organisations\, the challenge of leadership\, and the reali ties of operational management. This enables Neil to draw on his own exper ience to design and deliver training that makes a difference by being rele vant\, practical\, and focused on achieving learning outcomes.\n\nAs a Lea rning and Development specialist\, Neil has worked as a consultant\, coach facilitator\, and trainer in all sectors. He has worked with over 40 orga nisations to design and deliver learning interventions to meet their speci fic needs.\n\n \;\n\nThomas Pratt is Associate Director (User Experien ce and Engagement) within Library\, Archives and Learning Services at the University of East London. With over 15 years' experience across the sport \, leisure and higher education sectors\, his career has spanned operation al management\, leadership\, and professional services. This includes seni or roles in university sport prior to transitioning into library services. His non-linear career path has shaped a strong interest in career develop ment\, leadership\, and navigating change in complex organisations.\n\n&nb sp\;\n\nCost:\n\n£200 members\n£400 non member institutions\n\nCost incl udes lunch and refreshments\n\nWe are offering 2 free places at the Confer ence\, funded by the M25 Staff Development Awards. To apply\, please compl ete the application form found on our website page.\n\n \;\n\nInformat ion for joining:\n\n Electronic CPD attendance certificates can be provid ed on request. Please request via cpd25@london.ac.uk\n\nCancellations less than one week before the event will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. In the event of a ‘no-show’ on the day\, the full fee will be charged.\n \nTo book a place please use our online booking forms. Please remember to include a PO number if required to make payment. 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