Leeds People & OD Festival
The first Leeds People & OD Festival is taking place in June. Alongside partners, we will be hosting a series of events between Monday 13th and Thursday 16th, that will allow HR, OD and People colleagues to create connections, celebrate success, and develop as professionals.

Festival Timetable
Festival topics have been selected using feedback gathered during the recent Leeds People and OD Forums, where discussions were held to identify the key areas that our health and care People colleagues would like to work on together. As a result of these conversations, this year’s themes are: Staff Experience and Retention, Developing our Workforce, Creating our Culture, and Developing our Profession.
To find out more about the individual sessions and to book your place, please use the Eventbrite links provided.
Date & Time | Theme | Speakers | Booking Link |
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Monday 13th June, 2pm-4pm | Staff Experience and Retention | Tina Turnbull, Chief Executive, People Matters / John Walsh, OD Lead and Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust / Frances Dodd, Associate Director of People Experience, Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust | Click here |
Tuesday 14th June, 10am-12pm | Developing our Workforce | Chris Tissiman, Workforce Planning and Transformation Manager, Leeds One Workforce / Michelle Stanley, People Development Manager, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | Click here |
Wednesday 15th June, 10am-12pm | Creating our Culture | Steve Keyes, OD and Systems Consultant, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust / Emma Heeson, Associate Director of People Engagement, Team Leeds Hearts & Minds Programme | Click here |
Thursday 16th June, 10am-12pm | Developing our Profession | Graham Sephton, Head of HR, Leeds City Council / Kate O’Connell, Director of Leeds Strategic Workforce & Health and Care Academy | Click here |
If you have any questions about the Leeds People & OD Festival, please contact us via LHCA@nhs.net.