Flexible Work That Works: Redefining Success for People and Organisations

Join Dr Ellen Joan Ford for a values-driven webinar on flexible working—designed to empower individuals and transform workplaces.

Dr Ellen Joan Ford is an award-winning leader, Army veteran, researcher, and author of #WorkSchoolHours. She has led soldiers on operations and teams in the corporate sector, bringing a rare blend of strategic insight and lived experience to the challenge of workplace transformation. In this session, Ellen will unpack the realities of navigating a career alongside personal responsibilities—and offer more than just survival strategies. This isn’t a webinar about tips and tricks to cope with a broken system. It’s about equipping people with tools to change it. Ellen will share practical, evidence-based approaches that help individuals and organisations redesign work in ways that are good for people, performance, and long-term sustainability.

In this webinar, you will:

• Explore the #WorkSchoolHours framework: A revolutionary approach that reimagines work around real lives—not idealised schedules.

• Learn how to balance career and caregiving: Whether you’re a parent, carer, or simply juggling multiple roles, this session offers tools to thrive.

• Discover how flexibility benefits everyone: From improved retention and productivity to greater wellbeing and inclusion.

• Gain actionable insights: Ellen shares practical steps for individuals, leaders, and workplaces to implement change immediately.

• Contribute to systemic change: Understand how your choices, conversations, and leadership can reshape the future of work.

Ellen’s approach is grounded in belonging, autonomy, and purpose—and this session will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to lead change.