Paul Lawler
Group Head of Communications, Bellway Homes
October 15, 2025
Comms Club Manchester
Comms Club Manchester: Free in-person event for internal communicators to connect, share ideas, and solve tomorrow’s IC challenges.
10/15/25, 10:00:00 AM - 10/15/25, 2:00:00 PM - CEST
King Street Townhouse Hotel, 10 Booth Street, Manchester, M2 4AW
We’re headed up North. At Comms Club Manchester, we’ll connect with fellow communicators, dive into cutting-edge insights, and tackle the biggest challenges in internal communications head-on.Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, build meaningful connections, and walk away with actionable solutions.
Speakers
Catherine Unsworth
Internal Communications Lead, TransPennine Express
Alex Smith
Large Enterprise AE, Staffbase
Adam Calcutt
Senior Customer Success Manager, Staffbase
Agenda
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☕️ Connections & Conversations
Register and grab a coffee before your busy day begins...
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👋 Intro to Staffbase
Join Staffbase senior leadership for an introduction to Staffbase, what we do and why we do it.
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The Human Edge of AI: Strengthening Communication without Replacing Human Touch
In this session, Nicole Eves, Senior Communications Consultant and Gareth Orr Digital Workplace and AI Transformation Consultant at Gallagher , will explore how AI can act as a powerful ally, not a barrier, in strengthening employee communication and building trust in the workplace.
Key takeaways: Discover best-proven strategies backed up by real world examples of how to use AI to create a culture of transparency in employee communication.
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☕️ Coffee Break
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💡 Customer Panel Session
Frontline Focus: How to listen, lead, and keep everyone in the loop
Frontline workers are the face of your business, but often the last to hear important news.
In this relaxed fireside chat, communication leaders from Bellway Homes and TransPennine Express share how they’ve tackled the challenge of engaging mobile, deskless teams. From creating habits of listening to measuring impact, join us for an honest conversation full of lessons, setbacks, and surprising wins.
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💬 Roundtable: Discussing your Elephants in the Room
Join peers in a lively roundtable session designed to tackle challenges head-on. Prepare to brainstorm and uncover practical solutions for the most pressing internal communication issues.
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Closing Remarks
A few of words to conclude the event and express our gratitude to all attendees.
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Lunch
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