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Inspiring growth and innovation

Most companies have a learning and development programme. But no one does it quite like Heywood. Our Hive Days were established in 2016 by our people, for our people. Held on a regular basis, they connect the whole business to work and grow together. 

Hive Days are hosted in-person. Everyone is invited, and everyone contributes. From new graduates to board members, our people's diverse backgrounds and skillsets enable us to capture and share knowledge. The focus is on personal development and enhancing our work practices. And the results are truly outstanding. 
 

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What happens on Hive Days?

Our Hive Day sessions are categorised into four core themes: Essential Skills, Culture, Business, and Technology. There may be discussions. They may be presentations. They may be hands-on, collaborative exercises involving the whole company. But the one thing they all have in common? They inspire action. 

Hive Days are always educational but aren’t always strictly work-related. Our recent events included these informative sessions:

  • The power of visuals
    Discover how you can draw anything with some simple shapes and lines and how to bring these concepts into the tools and software we use to communicate to make things clearer.
  • How can we be more trauma-informed?
    What is trauma-informed practice, and how can we implement it into our product design and our workplace? Having a trauma-informed mindset is also essential for daily life and any relationships.
  • AI and Machine Learning ideation session
    Join this collaborative session to think where we might be able to leverage AI and ML in our product suite and services, and beyond.
  • Design systems
    Introducing design systems - showing how they go beyond just UX designers, helping us keep things consistent and efficient in product development, making our teamwork better, work smoother, and products more successful.
  • Coin game
    Discover how flow really works, and how to get value to customers sooner through playing this simple but effective game that highlights the importance of finishing work in progress, before starting more.
  • Product roadmap planning
    Come and learn how to create a product strategy and roadmap from a world leading expert!

What our people think about Hive

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