JGA’s Autumn Conference: fresh ideas to help clients maximise the benefits of being EO
Focused, creative, productive: our recent JGA Conference was an opportunity for our Associates to catch up again in person and finalise our plans for the 2022 Employee Ownership Association Conference – which we’re excited to support as a Platinum Exhibitor this year.
While October’s EOA Conference was the main focus of our get-together last week in Oxfordshire, that wasn’t all that was up for discussion.
Hot topics also included updates on our latest results, our evolving service offer and fresh ideas for how we can continue to enable our clients to leverage the benefits of their EO model in these uncertain times.
Associates shared many thoughtful (and thought-provoking) insights around the specific support we can offer businesses as they navigate the ongoing cost of living crisis – and the challenge / opportunity this brings.
Sharing our experience and new ideas
MD Jeremy Gadd was delighted at what our conversations achieved over the packed two days.
As he explains: ‘We’re a people business so I always look forward to the JGA Conference – it’s great to enjoy good company, focused discussions and, of course, good food!
‘While we often work closely with each other in delivering client value, it’s a privilege to spend dedicated time like this with the Associates. I enjoy the chance it gives us to share our experience and knowledge further and strengthen the relevance of our offer at a time of such uncertainty – and the opportunities the scale of this change presents.
‘I’m particularly excited at our plans for the EOA Conference and our role as a Platinum Exhibitor – we’ll be building on what we’ve learned as joint headline sponsors over the last three years.’
‘We’re a people business so I always look forward to the JGA Conference – it’s great to enjoy good company, focused discussions and, of course, good food!’
Jeremy Gadd, MD
Unlocking the potential of our clients
Associate Kathie Robb agrees. ‘I always enjoy the JGA Conference because it gives us all a chance to reconnect. This time it was especially useful to finalise our plans for October’s EOA Conference in Liverpool and get excited about our year ahead.’
Associate Garry Davis says he was inspired by ‘the ongoing passion to develop new products and services, expertise and delivery’ he felt and particularly excited about the recent success – and future potential – of our involvement with the EOA’s leadership development programme as part of EO Learn.
Associate and Coaching through Change Lead Corrine Thomas adds: ‘It was useful to be able to debate and discuss potential future services and how we can build on what we already have. There was a clear passion from everyone for evolving JGA and what we stand for.’
Fresh thinking for the EOA Conference
Looking ahead to this year’s EOA Conference, Corrine was ‘inspired’ by the detail and depth of our planning.
The whole JGA team will be involved in some way across the two days, either in person or virtually, with Lead Associate Pip Meaden delivering her own workshop on ‘Developing the next generation of leaders’.
Other Associates will be helping to facilitate or attending workshops and sessions, while supporting networking and other activities on our stand.
‘There’s a true sense of putting the client at the heart of everything we do, ensuring they get a good understanding of what we can offer and an opportunity to speak to us confidentially and with no obligation,’ says Corrine.
‘I always enjoy the JGA Conference because it gives us all a chance to reconnect. This time it was especially useful to finalise our plans for October’s EOA Conference in Liverpool and get excited about our year ahead’
Kathi’s Robb, Associate
All systems go for EO
Associate Libby Unsworth echoes that point.
‘I came away feeling we’re the best prepared we’ve ever been for the EOA Conference – there’s a been a lot of creativity and innovation at JGA over the last 12 months and we’re definitely embracing the benefits of our digital tools and tech.’
But the last word comes from Marketing and Comms Support Katy Perceval.
‘Good people, fresh ideas and the joy of being together again in one place with a shared purpose: the JGA Conference is a real highlight of my calendar,’ Katy reveals. ‘I love that we each bring an alternative perspective to the table – that we genuinely support, listen and learn from each other. It’s part of the fun of working with JGA.’
Going to the EOA Conference? If so, come and find us on Stand 2 next to our Trusted Partners Postlethwaite Solicitors Limited or follow our full coverage of what’s happening as it happens across our JGA Twitter and LinkedIn.