2025
Taking Action Workshops
At Connex Leadership Networks, we don’t just talk about change – we make it happen. We’re excited to unveil our ‘Taking Action’ workshop series, crafted to empower leaders in the affordable housing sector with actionable insights and hands-on strategies for overcoming today’s most pressing challenges.
2025 CALENDAR
XXth Xxxx 2025, XX:00 - XX:00
The Uncomfortable Truth in Virtual Reality: How Bias Shapes Our Workplaces
Prepare to step into perspectives you may have never fully understood before. This groundbreaking Virtual Reality (VR) training challenges participants to confront the unspoken realities of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, experiencing firsthand the subtle yet powerful impact of microaggressions and unconscious bias. Through real-world simulations, this isn’t just about discussing empathy—it’s about feeling it deeply, understanding the often-hidden barriers that colleagues face, and building practical tools to disrupt bias in your everyday interactions. Walk away with more than just insights; leave equipped to drive real change and foster a culture where respect and inclusion are more than words—they’re your lived reality.
XXth Xxxx 2025, XX:00 - XX:00
Mastering the Service Charge Conundrum: A Holistic Approach
Is service charge management really just about numbers? This workshop breaks down why service charges are a powerful reflection of your organisation’s health. Forget business as usual; here, you’ll learn how to improve data quality and use cross-departmental collaboration to transform service charges into a tool for resident trust and satisfaction. Participants will walk away with strategies that not only tackle figures but shape a more transparent, accountable organisation.
XXth Xxxx 2025, XX:00 - XX:00
Patch Management Evolution: Balancing Efficiency and Community Needs
Think patch management is just about logistical efficiency? Think again. This workshop challenges the outdated “one-size-fits-all” approach, pushing you to design a patch structure that actually meets staff and resident needs. You’ll learn how to balance community engagement with operational efficiency and staff wellbeing—because ignoring these elements costs you more than you might think. Walk away with a redefined approach to patch management that prioritises people and productivity equally.
XXth Xxxx 2025, XX:00 - XX:00
Building Psychological Safety: Nurturing Your Organisation's Canaries
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.
XXth Xxxx 2025, XX:00 - XX:00
The Menopause at Work: Supporting Staff and Challenging Stigma
Menopause-friendly policies are often tokenistic, but real support is overdue. This isn’t just an HR box-ticking exercise; this workshop takes an unapologetic look at the realities of menopause, particularly the often-silenced experiences of black women and other underrepresented groups. You’ll leave with an actionable plan that challenges stigma and brings genuine support to your workplace. Because ignoring menopause means losing valuable talent and trust.
XXth Xxxx 2025, XX:00 - XX:00
Decoding the Retrofit Challenge: Practical Approaches to Net Zero
Net Zero is an ambitious goal, but too often it’s reduced to vague promises. This hands-on workshop breaks through the empty rhetoric, showing you practical, cost-effective approaches to retrofitting housing stock without sacrificing resident comfort or financial feasibility. If you’re serious about meeting sustainability targets and want real strategies rather than greenwashing, this is where you’ll find them.
XXth Xxxx 2025, XX:00 - XX:00
Crisis Communication Mastery: Protecting Reputation in Turbulent Times
Crisis communication is too often reactive and superficial. This workshop cuts through the fluff, helping you build communication skills that actually withstand the pressure of real crises. Participants will engage in role-play and case studies that reveal the truth about protecting organisational reputation—under pressure, with stakeholders watching closely. Learn how to craft messages that resonate and prevent reputational damage before it’s too late.
XXth Xxxx 2025, XX:00 - XX:00
Data-Driven Decision Making: From Insight to Action
If your organisation is still relying on intuition over insights, you’re already behind. This workshop exposes the pitfalls of data ignorance, showing you how to turn raw numbers into strategic actions that drive growth. Participants will learn cutting-edge data analysis and visualisation techniques to make data-driven decisions that move the needle—not just in theory, but in real-time impact. Step into the future with practical tools for smarter decision-making.
XXth Xxxx 2025, XX:00 - XX:00
Resident Engagement 2.0: Co-creation in the Digital Age
Traditional resident engagement isn’t enough; it’s time to step up. This workshop takes a bold approach to digital engagement, showing you how to build an online community without sacrificing the personal touch. Participants will learn how to make digital consultation and engagement tools work for residents, not against them, with a balance of tech-savvy innovation and authentic connection. If you’re ready to revolutionise your resident relationships, this is where it starts.
XXth Xxxx 2025, XX:00 - XX:00
The EDI Implementation Toolkit: From Policy to Practice
Is your EDI policy just a checkbox? This workshop will challenge you to go beyond token policies to create meaningful, structural change. Participants will develop a concrete EDI action plan that brings diversity and inclusion into every layer of their organisation. This is about genuine transformation—if you’re ready to shake up your workplace culture and make inclusivity real, join us for a hands-on approach that takes EDI from rhetoric to reality.
This is the fourth successive year that the leading housing provider has been placed in the Top 10 in the Outstanding Employer category.
Published on: 13th February 2024, 11:30
