Connex Leadership Networks

Celebrating 3 years of Connex! 🎉 ⁣ ⁣ From our inception, Connex has embarked on a journey of growth, innovation, and impactful connections. As we celebrate this significant milestone, we not only reflect on the inspiring moments and profound discussions but also on how we've championed diverse leadership and meaningful conversations in the affordable housing sector. ⁣ ⁣ Looking back, it's been an exhilarating journey! From transformative dialogues to groundbreaking insights, Connex has fostered environments where leaders can engage in meaningful, open discussions, driving innovative change. Our focus on diverse leadership has been instrumental in bringing a variety of perspectives to the table, enriching every conversation and decision within our community. ⁣ ⁣ A heartfelt thank you to our members, advisory panel, partners 4OC, Birketts LLP, New Street Consulting Group (NSCG), Home Connections, and the numerous speakers who have graced our forums. Your support, encouragement, and participation have been invaluable in helping us shape the landscape of leadership in affordable housing. ⁣ ⁣ Here's to the next chapter of Connex – a future filled with continued innovation, collaborative learning, and the constant pursuit of redefining what's possible in housing leadership. Thank you for being an integral part of our remarkable journey to date and for joining us in pioneering meaningful change across the sector. 🥂 ⁣ Tunde Hinton Founder and Managing Director, Connex Leadership Networks ⁣ #Connex3rdBirthday #HousingLeadership #3YearsStrong #PioneeringChange #DiverseLeadership #HonestConversations 

🚨 Final Call to Register! 🚨 Next week marks the start of our autumn programme with the highly anticipated roundtable, "How Love Can Transform the Performance of a Leadership Team and Workforce." Join us on Wednesday, 18th September from 16:00 – 18:00. Why This Roundtable Matters:  Transformative Insights: Discover how agape—a deep, enduring love—can drive long-term strategic thinking and create a culture of safety and belonging.  Real-World Relevance: Learn how Grenfell underscores the urgent need for love-based leadership in housing. Explore how viewing leadership as a vocation, not just a job, can address fundamental human needs and foster a thriving organisational environment.  Interactive Discussions: Participate in the session to explore why love is not more prevalent in leadership and discuss actionable strategies to overcome these barriers.  Reflect and Implement: Reflect on how adopting a love-based approach can impact your leadership style and organisational culture. Share your insights and plans to integrate these concepts into your leadership practices. This is your last chance to join a free transformative event for all Connex members. You can join us in person or online.      Don’t miss this opportunity to redefine leadership in the housing sector. 👉 Register now to reserve your place: https://lnkd.in/gy5kpnWC     Not yet a corporate member of Connex? Contact us at hello@connexleadershipnetworks.co.uk to join our growing community of innovative and diverse leaders!    #ConnexRoundtables #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #ConnexLeadershipNetworks #InclusiveLeadership #HonestConversations

In a sector where leadership diversity has taken a step back, the National Housing Federation’s ‘Chairs’ Challenge’ emerges as a beacon of hope—or does it? Following the insights on Connex Leadership Networks’ roundtable discussion of The Chairs’ Challenge, this mind map explores the NHF’s initiative to enhance EDI in leadership boards. It outlines the key challenges and actionable steps. It addresses concerns about whether signing up reflects genuine commitment or is merely for appearances. While studies show that diverse leadership delivers financial and operational benefits, the housing organisations have seen a decline in leadership diversity. Recruitment often favours "safe" candidates, limiting innovation and progress. The Challenge toolkit provides resources to foster inclusivity, but real change requires ongoing commitment and authentic engagement, not just ticking boxes. As discussed, boards must embed EDI into daily operations, normalise difficult conversations, and use data to drive inclusive decision-making. Success depends on transforming governance practices to ensure EDI is not just symbolic but deeply integrated into leadership strategies. Let us know your thoughts below. 👇🏿 #Leadership #DiversityandInclusion #HousingSector #BoardGovernance #ChairsChallenge #ConnexLeadership

What impact will the 2024 election outcome have on housing?     Join us on 1st October 2024 for our roundtable discussion, "The Ballot Box Impact: Housing's Next Chapter Following the 2024 Election." With the Labour Party emerging victorious, this is a pivotal moment to move beyond political promises and examine the practicalities of policy changes that will shape the future of housing.    In this session, we’ll explore realistic policy shifts, potential changes in funding and grants, and what these developments mean for long-term housing strategies. This is a unique opportunity to engage with experts and peers in the housing sector, gaining insights that can help inform your strategies moving forward.     We’re delighted to have Elly H., Chief Operating Officer at Peabody, Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, and Greg Campbell, Partner Campbell Tickell, share their expertise as speakers. The discussion will be chaired by Jonathan Hulley, Head of Social Housing at Birketts LLP, ensuring a focused and engaging conversation.     Whether you join us in person or online, don’t miss out on this timely and important discussion. Secure your seat today—this event is expected to fill up quickly! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g8eTz4Kf      #HousingPolicy #2024UKElection #HousingSector #RoundtableDiscussion #ConnexLeadershipNetworks 

Meet Our Esteemed Speakers, Chairs, and Facilitators for Autumn 2024!  We are excited to introduce the incredible lineup of thought leaders leading our events this Autumn. Each individual brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, ensuring our programme is insightful and impactful. Speakers & Chairs: Yetunde Hofmann MBA ChCCIPD FRSA, Founder, Solaris Executive Leadership Development Academy Andrew Muir, Director, AM Works  Elly H., Chief Operating Officer, Peabody  Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich Greg Campbell, Partner, Campbell Tickell Jonathan Hulley, Head of Social Housing, Birketts LLP  Rajiv Peter, Chief Information Officer, Notting Hill Genesis  Mihai Streza, Chief Executive Officer, wondder  Joanna Sedley-Burke, Chair, WAY Widowed and Young  Jonathan Walters, Deputy Chief Executive, Regulator of Social Housing Workshop Facilitators: Lara Oyedele ✊🏽 🍉, Chief Executive Officer, Black On Board Ltd  Simon Fanshawe OBE, Partner, Diversity By Design  Lubna Haq, Director, New Street Consulting Group (NSCG)  Jotham Annan, Co-Founder & Director, Armatos These leaders will share their insights on vital topics such as transforming leadership performance, the impact of elections on housing policies, the role of AI in housing, and strategies for achieving true inclusion and board diversity.  Join us to gain valuable insights and practical skills from these industry leaders. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative journey! Roundtables: https://lnkd.in/gztx5nq9 Workshops: https://lnkd.in/dcPfMRBP #Leadership #HousingSector #ConnexAutumn2024 #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #DiversityAndInclusion #HousingLeaders #FutureOfWork 

Transform your leadership approach and join us for our pilot roundtable discussion this Autumn, "How Love Can Transform the Performance of a Leadership Team and Workforce," on Wednesday, 18th September from 2pm to 4pm! Led by the Yetunde Hofmann MBA ChCCIPD FRSA, a leading expert in emotional intelligence and transformational leadership, and chaired by Andrew Muir, Director of AM Works, this session is all about unlocking the power of empathetic leadership. Discover how emotional intelligence can enhance leadership effectiveness, improve team dynamics, and drive organisational success. Whether in-person or online, this roundtable offers Connex members practical insights and actionable strategies that can reshape the way we lead. There’s still time to register and be part of this inspiring conversation! Don’t miss your chance to engage with like-minded professionals and elevate your leadership game. 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gy5kpnWC Let’s continue to grow and lead with empathy, understanding, and impact. Looking forward to seeing you there! #LeadershipDevelopment #EmpathyInLeadership #ConnexRoundtables #EmotionalIntelligence #InclusiveLeadership 

We’re pleased to welcome Mobysoft to our network as a knowledge partner. Their cutting-edge software solutions will bring significant advancements to our capabilities and support our mission. This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering top-tier resources and insights to our community.  Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Chris C. and the entire executive team at Mobysoft! Mobysoft, a pioneer in AI-powered predictive analytics solutions for the social housing sector, together with Connex Leadership Networks will empower leaders to leverage data-driven solutions, helping housing providers navigate today’s challenges and build resilient, future-ready organisations. For more information about this significant partnership, read about it here: https://lnkd.in/dEMv7g2K #ConnexLeadership #Mobysoft #Innovation #Partnership

🚨 The "Diversity Blueprint: Reinventing Board Composition" workshop is approaching soon!      Join us in person on Thursday, 26th September 2024, 10:00am – 1:00pm for an exclusive workshop designed to transform how we approach board diversity within the housing sector.     Why should you attend?  Diverse boards aren’t just a nice-to-have—they are essential for richer decision-making, stronger representation, and more effective leadership. In today’s housing landscape, boards that lack diversity miss out on the critical perspectives necessary for innovation and inclusivity.    ✔ Gain insights from Lara Oyedele, a thought leader in board diversity and founder of Black on Board, as she unveils modern, practical approaches to fostering diverse and inclusive boards that challenge outdated norms and drive sustainable change.    ✔ Discover actionable strategies to broaden your board's perspectives, recruit inclusively, and cultivate a leadership team that aligns diversity with organisational success and cultural competence.    This is an exclusive opportunity for all Connex members to engage in meaningful conversations that focus on increasing diversity in the boardroom. A more diverse leadership is crucial for fostering innovation, driving equitable decision-making, and ensuring our sector reflects the communities we serve.     🔗 Secure your spot now and be part of this pivotal movement! https://lnkd.in/gv6wKjxX     #Leadership #Diversity #BoardComposition #InclusiveLeadership #Connex #HousingSector #ProfessionalDevelopment 

🚀 Exciting News! Connex Autumn 2024 Programme is Here! We are delighted to announce the launch of our Autumn 2024 Programme, packed with engaging events, insightful workshops, and inspiring roundtables designed to elevate leadership in housing organisations. At Connex, we are not merely advocating for excellence and diversity in housing leadership—we are dismantling outdated norms and revolutionising leadership development by returning to the fundamentals. Since our inception in 2020, we have relentlessly challenged the status quo, fostering a culture of radical transparency, candid dialogue, and peer-driven innovation. Our approach is unapologetically disruptive, uniting leaders from diverse backgrounds to break down barriers, pioneer new approaches, and drive transformative change within their organisations. We stand apart because they are Not Like Us—we are deeply committed to fundamental, impactful change that redefines leadership in housing. The first half of 2024 has been remarkable, marked by insightful roundtables, the successful launch of our ‘Taking Actions’ workshops, and the release of our Impact Report 2024 in January. These initiatives have not only provided practical leadership insights but also fostered engaged discussions on critical issues, reinforcing our commitment to driving meaningful change in the sector. What to Expect This Autumn:  Exclusive Roundtables: Engage with industry leaders on pressing issues.  Insightful Workshops: Building on the valuable insights from our roundtables, our expert facilitators, including NSCG, Simon Fanshawe OBE, and Lara Oyedele, deliver engaging workshops that provide practical skills tailored to the challenges discussed by leaders in housing organisations. 🎥 Watch the video to get a sneak peek of what’s in store this Autumn and join us on this exciting journey. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Visit our website for the full programme and register today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gztx5nq9   Jotham Annan, Armatos  Greg Campbell, Campbell Tickell  Simon Fanshawe OBE, Diversity By Design  Lubna Haq, New Street Consulting Group (NSCG)  Yetunde Hofmann MBA ChCCIPD FRSA, Solaris Executive Leadership Development Academy  Elly H., Peabody  Jonathan Hulley, Birketts LLP  Andrew Muir, AM Works  Anthony Okereke, Royal Borough of Greenwich  Lara Oyedele ✊🏽 🍉, Black On Board Ltd  Rajiv Peter, Notting Hill Genesis  Joanna Sedley-Burke, WAY Widowed and Young  Mihai Streza, wondder  Jonathan Walters, Regulator of Social Housing    #Leadership #HousingSector #ConnexAutumn2024 #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #HonestConversations #NotLikeUs #HonestConversations

Have you secured your spot yet? 🌟     Join us for our first autumn roundtable on Wednesday, 18th September from 2:00pm – 4:00pm, titled "How Love Can Transform the Performance of a Leadership Team and Workforce." This event is a must-attend for all leaders looking to harness the power of emotional intelligence and compassion in their leadership approach.     Why Join the Roundtable?     ◾ With over 30 years of experience, this roundtable’s resource speaker—Yetunde, is a trusted adviser who has helped numerous business leaders drive cultural and behavioural changes to achieve strategic growth. The event will be chaired by Andrew Muir, an expert in strategic organisational development. Together, they will share strategies to enhance engagement and collaboration across your teams.  ◾ This event offers a unique opportunity to learn from two thought leaders who will share actionable strategies to transform your leadership approach. Participants will learn to cultivate a more empathetic and productive workplace, improving both team dynamics and overall organisational success.  ◾ Connect with other professionals dedicated to transforming leadership practices in the housing sector.    This roundtable is free for all Connex members and available both online and in person participation. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative discussion that could redefine your approach to leadership.     👉 Register now to reserve your place: https://lnkd.in/gy5kpnWC     #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #ConnexLeadershipNetworks #InclusiveLeadership #AutumnRoundtable