PARC Strategic Reward Skills Masterclass
Each year the content and format of this masterclass evolves to ensure continued relevance and value for those attending.
The Masterclass is an ideal learning, networking and skills development opportunity for the next generation of Reward and HR Leaders. Peer exchange and collaboration between delegates are fundamental components of the programme.
The content is targeted at experienced, capable talent who are most likely to progress to the most senior HR and reward roles.
The Masterclass is an ideal learning, networking and skills development opportunity for the next generation of Reward and HR Leaders. Peer exchange and collaboration between delegates are fundamental components of the programme.
The content is targeted at experienced, capable talent who are most likely to progress to the most senior HR and reward roles.
Location
Date
Two-day Residential:
20-21 May 2025
Price
About this Programme
The content of the Masterclass is founded on those areas most frequently reported by RemCo Chairs, or their equivalent, as essential to effective performance as the Reward lead in major companies. Our proprietary content encompasses:
- Tools and considerations for developing a grounded reward strategy – overtly aligned with business strategy and an appreciation of relevant corporate governance.
- The foundations to review, assess, and contribute to Remuneration Committee effectiveness.
- The ability to assess the effectiveness of incentive arrangements and to develop clear alignment to sustainable organisational performance.
- The understanding of financial and non-financial measures.
Who Should Attend?
The Masterclass is aimed at succession candidates to current Heads of Reward and also newly promoted or aspiring Group HR Directors, who are seeking to develop a more strategically focused set of reward skills – whether in listed or private companies.
Our Residential Masterclass is available to member nominees at a cost of £2,750 per person. This includes the cost of accommodation and meals. Places are available to non-members at a cost of £5,500 per person.
Our Residential Masterclass is available to member nominees at a cost of £2,750 per person. This includes the cost of accommodation and meals. Places are available to non-members at a cost of £5,500 per person.
Benefits of Attending
COURSE DIRECTORS
Karen Clark
Karen plays a lead role in PARC’s member and partner engagement. She is a contributor to PARC’s programme development and designs and chairs PARC’s Peer to Peer exchange events. She is instrumental in the bi-annual PARC Masterclass which aligns with her interest in the development of capability in the areas of reward, performance and wellbeing. Karen is also a Director of Strategic Dimensions, a leading HR recruitment firm. Her first career was as a corporate lawyer in the TMT sector. Karen is also an EMCC qualified coach.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Drew Matthews
Drew is Group Head of Reward, Benefits & Wellbeing at Centrica. He has extensive corporate and consultancy experience gained from multinational companies across a variety of industries. He was previously at BAE Systems, BT and Tesco where he had accountability for reward, HR policies, global mobility, employee relations, HR mergers and acquisitions, and health, safety and wellbeing. Prior to becoming an HR Director, Drew worked as an independent remuneration committee adviser for a number of consultancy firms including PwC and Deloitte.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Phil Wills
Phil advises PARC in the development of its
programme of events. His previous corporate roles
included Global Head of Reward for Reed Elsevier
(RELX), for ICI, and for Diageo. Since 2010 he has
established an independent consultancy business
to provide strategic reward support, focused on
the delivery of business strategy and organisational
performance. He is also a coach to newly appointed
(or aspiring) Corporate HR Directors on all areas of
reward strategy and delivery.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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