Working Agenda

Welcome

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We’ll set the scene for the day and take the time to outline a plan of action to make the most out of the learnings from this one day event focusing on all things talent development.

Interactive Roundtables

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Following the scene setting, we’ll kick off the agenda by putting in some dedicated time with your peers at your table to explore a couple of intentionally designed questions and topics around talent development environments.

Phase 1 – Talent Identification & Profiling

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This first speaker session will examine the impact of early experiences on long-term performance, and look to unpack how we approach understanding and learning about talent from the start of their journey.

• How do we identify and nurture future performers and athletes?
• What is behind the psychology of early talent spotting?

Phase 2 – Preparation & Holistic Development

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Our second session will take a look at organisations who are building holistic environments for progression, and consequently preparing their talent for elite performance.

• How do you, and why should you, develop a people first strategy?
• What do holistic talent models look like in different sports?

Q&A and Interactive Roundtables

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Before the break, we’ve put aside some dedicated time to reflect on the learnings, insights, and thought from the speakers in the first couple of sessions.

Morning Break

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We’ll take short refreshment break before we enjoy and learn from a unique and dedicated section of our agenda with our hosts at the Royal College of Music.

Phase 3 – Transitions & Moments

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Maybe the hardest part of talent development is preparing your athletes and performers to step up to an elite level, and to deliver in critical moments. This session will examine navigating transitions, handling pressure, and preparing for the moments that matter most.

• How do we ensure athletes and artists thrive, not just survive?
• How are we building resilience within our athletes, as well as ensuring there is a duty of care?

Lunch Break

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A lot to take in and reflect upon from the first half of the day, so we’ll give you an hour to debrief with peers and grab some food and drink to recharge ahead of the afternoon.

Welcome Back

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Our host will set the scene for the afternoon. Time for some live performances showcasing talent in action and exclusive access to the Royal College of Music’s Performance Lab & Simulation Space.

Royal College of Music Case Study: Preparing for Performance

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With us being in such a exceptional high performance environment, it’d be amiss of us not to hear from our hosts. We’ll be getting stuck into three different exciting experiences that reveal what’s behind the curtain at this world class talent hotbed, and share how they approach talent development within the music world.

• Performance Lab & Simulation Space: Aaron Williamon (Professor of Performance Science) and George Waddell (Performance Research & Innovation Fellow)
• The RCM Museum Tour
• In Conversation with: Toby Purser (Head of Conducting, RCM)

Phase 4 – Continuous Improvement

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Our final phase of talent development is very much future gazing. The talent journey doesn’t end after the first big performance, and the approach to holistic development never stops evolving. There is a commitment to progression in this area, so we’ll use the final session of the day to look at what ideas and which organisations in particular are pushing the envelope. What is the future of talent education and development?

• How do organisations create bespoke education for performers?
• What should be considered when building global, inclusive academies?

Reflective Roundtables

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Before the we finish up, we’ve put aside some additional dedicated time to reflect on the learnings, insights, and thought from the speakers across the day, and give you a final chance to ask your peers, and our hosts, any final questions.

Closing Remarks & Connection Time

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We’ll wrap up the day by highlighting some of the key takeaways, thanking our speakers and hosts, and telling you a little bit about what is coming up in the Performance Institute calendar. There’s also no rush to head home, as we’ll be providing some drinks in the courtyard to give you a final opportunity to connect with fellow members you haven’t had a chance to chat to yet.