Name: Creating Connections networking event
Start: 2025-12-10T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-10T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Ibis Birmingham New Street

A fast, fun and interactive session that gets people connecting through collaboration
About this Event

Let’s be honest, most networking events can feel a bit surface-level. You meet people, exchange details, and rarely get past polite conversation. This isn’t that.

In Creating Connections, you’ll be placed in a live scenario designed to:

test how well small groups perform when working under pressure
explore understanding of a complex task
practice organisational and time-management skills
highlight the value of teams interacting and sharing data with other teams

It’s a lively, thought-provoking way to experience how collaboration leads to stronger connections both personally and professionally.

What you’ll gain:

A few laughs (and maybe a few surprising moments)
Practical insights you can use to improve collaboration and communication at work
Stronger networking confidence connecting through shared experience, not small talk
A burst of motivation that actually sticks

It’s not about being the loudest in the room, it’s about communicating, adapting and pulling together when things get busy.

Speakers Bio:

Paul Wright isn’t your typical trainer. He’s got years of experience helping teams perform better without the boring corporate waffle. His sessions are about action, not theory because people learn best when they’re engaged, moving and solving problems together.

Please note:

1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.

2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.

3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.

4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, responding to this email.

5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.