Building Psychological Safety: Nurturing Your Organisation's Canaries

DATE: Wednesday, 11th June 2025 | 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Wonder why issues explode seemingly out of nowhere? Because you’re not listening to your “canaries.” This workshop digs deep into why organisations fail to create spaces where staff feel safe to raise early warning signs. Here, you’ll learn how to spot those ‘canaries’ and empower them to speak up. Participants will leave with actionable techniques to build a truly open, safe culture—before organisational issues get out of control. 

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Kevin Sexton
Chief Executive,
Mersey View Learning Trust

Kevin Sexton is the CEO of Mersey View Learning Trust, overseeing six schools, including special provisions.

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Bernadette Thompson OBE FCIPD
Executive Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 

Bernadette Thompson OBE is a prominent leader in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), currently serving as Director of EDI at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. With 23 years in the Civil Service, she has made a lasting impact across key UK Government Departments, including the Ministry of Justice, Home Office, and HM Treasury. Renowned for her strategic insight, Bernadette has led initiatives that have embedded diversity and fostered inclusive, high-performing teams.

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Lynn Stubbs
Chief People and Governance Officer, Amplius

Lynn is Chief People & Governance Officer for Amplius. In this role, Lynn leads on People and OD, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Communications and Marketing. As part of the Executive Leadership Team at Amplius, Lynn also has collegiate responsibility for the overall strategy and direction of the newly merged housing organisation.

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Dean Cordingley
Director-Social Housing Practice,
New Street Consulting Group

Dean is a Director within the Social Housing practice at NSCG specialising in connecting clients with top talent and creating high performing leadership teams.

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Date: 11th June 2025

Time: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Location: Central London

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