Elevate digital teams with RoleModelplus. Hear real success, learn expert strategies and discover new ways to lead effectively.
About this event
Building and managing a high-performing digital team is an ongoing challenge. Many organisations struggle with skills gaps, talent retention, and strategic workforce planning, making it challenging to keep pace with digital transformation.
This free webinar series is designed for IT leaders, managers, and HR professionals looking for practical solutions to these challenges. Each 30-minute session will explore common workforce issues and how organisations can take a structured approach to defining roles, benchmarking capabilities, and developing career pathways to support both their teams and business objectives.
Who should attend?
Anyone involved in workforce planning, team development, or digital skills strategy—whether in IT, HR, or leadership roles.
Session 1: RoleModelplus 101 – What It Is. Why It Works
Thursday 17 July 2025 | 12:30 – 1pm
Get to grips with RoleModelplus – the workforce planning tool used by digital leaders across the UK.
In this practical walkthrough, we’ll show you how RoleModelplus provides a clear picture of your digital roles, skills, and capability gaps. You’ll see how the platform helps you:
- define job roles and families
- benchmark skills across teams
- support career progression and retention
- align to frameworks like SFIAplus and professional registrations
Whether you're just curious or ready to take action, this session is the best place to start.
Session 2: Lessons Learned – What Works in the Real World
Thursday 24 July 2025 | 12:30 – 1pm
Curious what success with RoleModelplus actually looks like? In this session, we’ll share the key lessons learned from real-world implementations across a range of organisations.
Drawing on insights from the BCS delivery team, we’ll cover:
- what successful rollouts have in common
- common blockers and how to overcome them
- examples of early wins and long-term benefits
- practical tips to get internal buy-in and adoption right
You’ll leave with a clear picture of what to expect and how to plan a smooth, high-impact rollout.
A must-attend if you're exploring RoleModelplus and want to learn from the experience of others before taking the next step.
Session 3: Fresh Perspectives – Reflections After Rollout
Thursday 31 July 2025 | 12:30 – 1pm
Just launched. Still learning. This session brings you an honest look at what it’s like to roll out RoleModelplus.
We’ll take you through what early implementation typically looks like, including:
- what the rollout looked like from start to finish
- early reactions from their teams and stakeholders
- quick wins and areas for improvement
- how they're planning to build on the momentum
Whether you’re mid-project or weighing up next steps, this is your chance to learn from a peer in the thick of it.
Session 4: What Next? Maximising the Value of RoleModelplus
Thursday 7 August 2025 | 12:30 – 1pm
Already using RoleModelplus? Or planning ahead? This session is all about long-term impact.
We’ll explore how to:
- embed the system into everyday processes
- track the return on investment
- align your work with professional standards and development pathways
- keep momentum going beyond the initial rollout
We’ll also share how BCS supports organisations post-launch with coaching, integration advice and continuous improvement strategies.
Why Attend?
- Understand key workforce challenges in digital teams and practical ways to solve them.
- Gain insights into structured workforce planning that aligns with business goals.
- Explore practical solutions to skills benchmarking, career progression, and talent retention.
- Ask questions and discuss your own challenges in a short, focused format.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
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This event is brought to you by: BCS Community Team
