BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.1//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:20260605T091612Z 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] - FULL DESCRIPTION:*THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND A WAITING LIST IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT cpd25@london.ac.uk WITH ANY QUERIES*\n\n \;\nAnnual LISA Conf erence 2026 (previously called the SLA Conference) – Change through the lens of self-kindness\ncpd25 is pleased to bring you our annual LISA Confe rence (Library and Information Supervisors and Assistants) on 23rd June 20 26\, 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 year will focus on managing change fr om the perspective of developing your own self compassion and resilience i n trying times.\n\nThe event will be held in Central London at Mary Ward H ouse\nThe conference will be in-person and will be a highly participative day with plenty of opportunities for networking – enabling attendees to share their experience and best practice. This event is open to all\, but would benefit in particular Senior Library Assistants\, Information Servic es Supervisors\, Library Assistants\, Information Assistants or their equi valent.\nFree online tool to measure your level of resilience:\n\nOver two decades\, the Resilience Institute has evaluated the resilience of over 100\,000 professionals across the globe with a peer-reviewed assessment t ool. This tool can provide an insight into a person’s capabilities and p otential vulnerabilities and offers personalised suggestions on how their resilience levels can be improved. The link to the assessment tool will be shared with attendees after the conference by certified practitioner\, Th ierry Moschetti from the Resilience Institute.\nProgramme:\n9.30am             Arrival and registration with tea/coffee\n\n10 am              Welcome and intro\n\n10.10-11.30 am      Keynote address and workshop – ‘Kindness in times of change’\, Helen Rimmer (The Kind Brave Leader):\n\nThis session will foc us on the human side of change – particularly how people experience unce rtainty\, why behavioural and cultural shifts often lag behind structural changes\, and the practical role kindness (including self-kindness) plays in maintaining stability\, trust\, and resilience at work.\n\n11.45am-12.1 5pm   Library visits (LSHTM/Senate House)\n\n12.30pm            Lunch and networking\n\n1.15pm                     ‘How do we respond to change?’ – Neil Johnstone\, (UAL):\n\nThis is a practical and participative session exploring typical responses to ch ange\, sharing our experiences\, recognising what is happening and\, what can be done to encourage people to embrace change.\n\n2.15pm           Tea break\n\n2.30pm         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 Ea st London):\n\nIn a rapidly changing HE landscape\, traditional career pat hs are no longer guaranteed. This interactive session explores how attende es can navigate non-linear careers\, make sustainable development choices\ , and build resilience without burnout\, It offers space for reflection\, enabling attendees to identify practical tools to shape their development\ , support others\, and thrive in uncertain times.\n\n4pm                    End\n\n \;\n\nSpeaker biographies:\n\nHelen Rimmer is a le adership development specialist\, facilitator\, and coach specialising in workplace wellbeing\, resilience\, and the human dynamics of organisationa l life.\n\nWith over 20 years of senior leadership experience in libraries and higher education\, Helen brings a practical\, experience-grounded per spective to professional development. Her work focuses on the psychologica l and behavioural realities of modern work\, helping individuals and teams navigate pressure\, uncertainty\, and change in sustainable ways.\n\nHele n is the founder of The Kind Brave Leader and Empower: The Library Skills Collective\, and is particularly known for her work on kindness-centred le adership\, burnout prevention\, and emotionally intelligent workplace cult ures.\n\nHer sessions combine psychology\, realism\, and warmth\, offering participants practical tools that feel immediately relevant to everyday p rofessional life.\n\n \;\n\nNeil Johnstone has a successful 25-year tr ack record within learning and development\, as well as 15 years in operat ional 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 ra nge of interventions for a variety of departments.\n\nAs a manager Neil wo rked in the private and not for profit sector. With this background he can relate to and understand the needs of organisations\, the challenge of le adership\, and the realities of operational management. This enables Neil to draw on his own experience to design and deliver training that makes a difference by being relevant\, practical\, and focused on achieving learni ng outcomes.\n\nAs a Learning and Development specialist\, Neil has worked as a consultant\, coach facilitator\, and trainer in all sectors. He has worked with over 40 organisations to design and deliver learning intervent ions to meet their specific needs.\n\n \;\n\nThomas Pratt is Associate Director (User Experience and Engagement) within Library\, Archives and L earning Services at the University of East London. With over 15 years' exp erience across the sport\, leisure and higher education sectors\, his care er has spanned operational management\, leadership\, and professional serv ices. This includes senior roles in university sport prior to transitionin g into library services. His non-linear career path has shaped a strong in terest in career development\, leadership\, and navigating change in compl ex organisations.\n\n \;\n\nCost:\n\n£200 members\n£400 non member i nstitutions\n\nCost includes lunch and refreshments\n\nWe are offering 2 f ree places at the Conference\, funded by the M25 Staff Development Awards. To apply\, please complete the application form found on our website page .\n\n \;\n\nInformation for joining:\n\n Electronic CPD attendance ce rtificates can be provided 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 ful l fee will be charged.\n\n*THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND A WAITING LIST IS AV AILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT cpd25@london.ac.uk WITH ANY QUERIES* To book a pla ce on the waiting list\, please use our online booking forms.  CATEGORIES:cpd25 Events LOCATION:Mary Ward House\, 7 Tavistock Place\, London\, WC1H 9SN\, United K ingdom GEO:51.525089;-0.126718 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7 Tavistock Place\, London\ , WC1H 9SN\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mary Ward House:geo :51.525089,-0.126718 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR