Human Series with Bailey & French
In the fast-paced, technology-driven world we live in today, it’s far too easy to lose sight of what truly matters – the human connection. Here at Bailey & French, we’re dedicated to bringing humanity back into the workplace, which is something we know all about and thread into everything we do.
Starting in August we invite you to join us on our journey through to December in a learning community focused on “What it means to be HUMAN”.
In this unsolvable and unstoppable world, we have the opportunity to keep our human switched on, bring our core human differentiators to the forefront, and be human on purpose. We have a choice where to work, where to spend our money, where to focus our attention and align with a growing global force for the good of our human species and our human planet.
Each month, we’ll be hosting free global live events with special guests on our regular platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Register for each event through the links in the table below:
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
Wellbeing and Human Sustainability
For 20 years, kids have learned at school to reuse, recycle, and save the world, only to enter workplaces where ESG/CSR targets are detached from human experience, focusing instead on regulatory demands, missing the importance of human survival on the planet. We’ve taught new generations to care about our world but disempowered them at work, creating feelings of organisational betrayal.
Since 2015, UK organisations have focused on wellbeing due to rising mental health issues, introducing initiatives like physical health benefits and resilience workshops. However, global crises have outpaced these efforts.
We must recognise that our impact on the world is damaging our wellbeing and shift our priorities for the future of work. Join Chris, Kirsten, and Alex for a candid discussion on leading wellbeing culture in organisations, exploring trends, challenges, the 2024 focus decline, and the urgent actions needed to prioritise wellbeing.
What does it mean to be human?
Anticipating and Shaping Tomorrow
- Thursday 26 September
- 9am CDT / 10am EDT / 3pm BST
Join Alex and guests for part two of our ‘Human Series’, where we’ll dissect the profound question of what it means to be human in today’s world. We’ll explore how the four key aspects of human leadership – Authenticity, Inclusivity, Role modelling, and Human connectors can steer us toward a more sustainable and resilient future.
Now, we extend this understanding to our place on the planet amidst a climate emergency. Inspired by Martin Seligman’s work, particularly his book ‘Homo Prospectus,’ we see the importance of humans’ ability to look ahead and imagine future possibilities.
Join us as we delve into how collective imagination and prospection can drive us forward. Discover how we can, together shape the future, protect our planet, and pioneer a new understanding of human potential and resilience.
WEConnect International:
Europe Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Conference
WEConnect International is the only global non-profit organisation dedicated to increasing opportunities for women-owned businesses by connecting them with buyers in the global marketplace. The WEConnect International Europe Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Conference is the largest SD&I event in Europe.
- 23-25 September
- Disneyland Paris, France
Wellbeing at Work UK Summit 2024
The 10th Wellbeing at Work Summit UK takes place 24-26 September 2024 live in-person in London, Manchester & virtually. Alex will be running a virtual roundtable session on 25 September on ‘Evolving Culture for our Wellbeing and our Human Planet’.
Humanising the World of Work – Free Workshop
Creating a human experience in the workplace by fostering a culture that celebrates and utilises the unique strengths and capabilities of each individual.
When we tap into our strengths, it’s like flipping on a personal power switch – we feel alive and enthusiastic. They’re different to knowledge and skills; they’re found in the things we love doing because they come naturally to us. These human strengths define our individuality, making each and every one of us entirely unique.
Mad World Summit
Alex is chairing a panel at this years Mad World Summit on ‘Next steps to achieving a holistic approach to employee health and wellbeing’.
Many people still misunderstand that there’s more to holistic wellbeing than physical and mental health. Financial wellbeing, environmental factors and social engagement, all contribute to overall human sustainability, health and happiness.
- 17 October 2024
- 133 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7DB
American Leadership Forum
Are you ready to explore the true essence of Human Leadership in an era dominated by technology?
Join us in Houston for an immersive Mat Session with Alex Bailey, where we focus on the unique qualities that set human leaders apart from AI and other automated systems.
Tickets from just $39.19
- 22 October 2024
- 8am-10am
- Amegy Bank Building, 1801 Main Street, Houston, Texas, 77002
Texas Economic Development 2024 Annual Conference
Alex will be speaking at the upcoming event in Dallas on the essence of what it means to be human and the pivotal role it plays in effective leadership: ‘Leading With Humanity: A New Era of Leadership’
- 23 – 25 October 2024
- 14901 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX
Round-table virtual event
Our human advantage: What it means to be human at work
- 9 October 2024
- 7pm BST / 1pm CDT / 2pm EDT
- Shift from emotional to human intelligence and look beyond empathy and compassion to drive organisational performance
- What is it that truly makes us human and how do organisations leverage their human advantage?
Humanising the World of Work – Free Workshop
Creating a human experience in the workplace by fostering a culture that celebrates and utilises the unique strengths and capabilities of each individual.
When we tap into our strengths, it’s like flipping on a personal power switch – we feel alive and enthusiastic. They’re different to knowledge and skills; they’re found in the things we love doing because they come naturally to us. These human strengths define our individuality, making each and every one of us entirely unique.
Propelling Humanity Forward:
The Key to Collective Imagination
- Thursday 7 November
- 9am CST / 10am EST / 3pm GMT
In part three of our ‘Human Series’, Alex and her guests will chat about what collective and social imagination is, and the effect it can have on us as humans in a world navigating the dawn of AI. Could this key mode of human prospecting propel us further than AI ever could?
Here are just a few questions we’ll be looking at further during the event:
- Has collective imagination and prospecting been what’s driven our evolution all along?
- How can this understanding improve our individual and social functioning?
- Is this our step forward and upwards from AI?
Prepare to be captivated as we delve into these questions and uncover insights that could redefine our future. This session promises to be thought-provoking and transformative, offering a glimpse into the untapped potential of human imagination. Don’t miss this chance to explore how we can collectively shape a better world.
Round-table virtual event
Inspiring collective imagination for continuous innovation
- 13 November 2024
- 7pm GMT / 1pm CST / 2pm EST
- Human beings can intentionally use what makes us unique to positively impact our planet and organisations biggest challenges
- As a collective group of human beings, how are we creating more opportunities for human connection which unlocking people’s diverse experiences and collective imaginations?
Humanising the World of Work – Free Workshop
Creating a human experience in the workplace by fostering a culture that celebrates and utilises the unique strengths and capabilities of each individual.
When we tap into our strengths, it’s like flipping on a personal power switch – we feel alive and enthusiastic. They’re different to knowledge and skills; they’re found in the things we love doing because they come naturally to us. These human strengths define our individuality, making each and every one of us entirely unique.
Planet at the Core:
Redefining People Strategies for Sustainability
- Tuesday 10 December
- 9am CST / 10am EST / 3pm GMT
Tune in with Alex and guests for the fourth installment of our ‘Human Series’ where we’ll discuss what we mean by “Human Planet” and why this concept is crucial for organisations redefining people strategies for sustainability. Unlike the terms “world” or “globe,” “planet” evokes a connection to space, nature, and the urgency of our climate emergency – a perspective often missing in organisational vocabulary. Why is this?
Join us as we explore:
- Are humans uniquely equipped to solve this self-induced problem?
- Is collective imagination key to addressing our planetary crisis?
We must bring the planet to the forefront, creating a “human planet” mindset that unites us. We’ll discuss equipping our people with the tools and confidence to contribute meaningfully and fostering psychological safety to encourage bold actions.
Don’t miss this chance to redefine our impact and ensure a sustainable future for our species.
Round-table virtual event
A very human planet, connection between human leadership and sustainability
- 11 December 2024
- 7pm GMT / 1pm CST / 2pm EST
- Our human planet is a universal thread which connects us deeply around a common purpose and drives organisational sustainability (performance and planet)
- As organisations, what are we doing to make that connection stronger to consider organisational sustainability more broadly at a fundamentally human level to drive performance?
Humanising the World of Work – Free Workshop
Creating a human experience in the workplace by fostering a culture that celebrates and utilises the unique strengths and capabilities of each individual.
When we tap into our strengths, it’s like flipping on a personal power switch – we feel alive and enthusiastic. They’re different to knowledge and skills; they’re found in the things we love doing because they come naturally to us. These human strengths define our individuality, making each and every one of us entirely unique.
The Human Book Club
Welcome to the Human Book Club, part of our Human Series, where we review books that explore the profound themes of being human. Each selection takes you on a journey through identity, purpose, and the shared experiences that define us. The below reviews provide a unique lens into these works, offering deeper insights into what it means to be human. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, reflection, or simply a great read, the Human Book Club invites you to engage with literature that sparks meaningful conversations about our shared humanity:
Back to Human
by Dan Schawbel
Reviewed by Alex Bailey:
“Dan is great at tapping into global trends and this book was another hit and still more relevant now than when published.
Often I don’t think titles matter once I’m reading the book, but this one matters. Going back is a very important message in a world that is hurtling forward at such a pace. And it is challenging in that respect too, as it can mean that we aren’t embracing the new shiny innovation in the way we perhaps could or should?
But when I’m reading about going back, I don’t want it to make me feel like the old traditional ways of doing things are best that I’ve heard from past generations, I want to know why the previous methods were important enough to go back to, and that’s what Dan does…”
The Concise Laws of Human Nature
by Robert Greene
Reviewed by Alex Bailey:
“My latest read is The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene 2018 which intrigued me as it focuses on the key aspects of human nature that go overlooked or are under-discussed. Loved that angle as we all know AI and Chatbots can do empathy and compassion with ease (try the demo of https://demo.hume.ai/ and you will see what I mean.)
Aspects of human nature highlighted by Greene include: deciding using emotions, envy, self-centeredness, gender repression, aggression and group mentality.
I have been proposing that we need to use our human differentiators purposefully and these topics challenged my naive thinking that all of them were entirely positive!
What I loved most about this was it’s futuristic application in the context of the ever growing social media society we live in…”
Ask Alex
Got questions about making your workplace more human-centred? Ask Alex Bailey!
As an expert in occupational psychology and cultural evolution, Alex is here to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of creating a more engaged and thriving work environment. Whether you’re looking for tips on performance motivation, leadership development, or fostering psychologically safe cultures, Alex has the insights and experience to guide you.
We’d love to hear your ‘human’ stories…
Let us know any human-centric moments you’ve experienced at work. It’s always nice to hear stories that can inspire and guide others in similar situations.
Do you have a story about a work problem solved by taking the human approach?
Do you know a human leader who quietly made a big difference during a tough time?
Have you switched roles recently and been pleasantly surprised by your new company?
