To succeed at work, many of us need to be able to interact meaningfully with others – to connect, to persuade, to reach a shared understanding. The shift to widespread working from home due to Covid-19 has changed (and complicated) the way we relate to colleagues and clients. So, how do we create meaningful interactions online?
We explore this question in conversation with a surprising array of experts who are adept at creating meaningful workplace interactions from the fields of surgery, music, magic and education.
Panellists:
Roger Kneebone – Roger is a Professor of Surgical Education and Engagement Science at Imperial and is a Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellow. His multidisciplinary research builds on his experience in surgery and general practice and his interests beyond medicine. He is passionate about engagement bridging the worlds of clinical practice, biomedical science, patients and society. He leads the Imperial College Centre for Engagement and Simulation Science and and holds roles with the Royal College of Music and Royal Academy of Arts. Roger also presents Countercurrent, a fortnightly podcast featuring people whose interests and careers cross boundaries.
Will Houstoun – Will is an international award-winning magician who specialises in consultancy for media and advertising as well as instruction on both the technical and historic aspects of magic. He has a PhD in the history of magical education and has spent the last decade teaching magicians of all ages, whether beginner or expert, how to do magic. He isthe Magician-in-Residence at the Royal College of Music-Imperial Centre for Performance Science collaborating on educational research projects.
Sophie Yates – Recognised as one of Britain’s premier harpsichordists, Sophie began her career by winning the international Erwin Bodky competition at the Boston Early Music Festival. She now performs regularly around Europe, the United States and Japan. In addition to her work as a soloist she performs with actors and plays in a variety of duo ensembles. She has taught and examined at The Royal College of Music, University of Western Australia, The Royal Welsh College and the Birmingham Conservatoire.
Bill Badley – Bill was educated at Exeter University and the Royal College of Music. During his early career he played the lute with many of Britain’s leading early music groups,before founding the innovative medieval ensemble, The Dufay Collective. Bill subsequently worked in theatre, film and television as a documentary maker and producer. In a further career switch, he is now teaching children and young people. For the last 20 years he has focused on music education teaching in primary & secondary schools.
Natasha Houghton – Natasha is a medical doctor and an educator. She currently works for the faculty of medicine at Imperial College London as a teaching fellow. Her primary interest is in cross-boundary educational research and innovation. This brings together experts from diverse backgrounds to exchange perspectives and strengthen their own practice through a process of reciprocal learning.
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