# Event Details - **Event Name**: Leading the Way with More Constructive Conversations - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:45 pm – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A CIOB CPD workshop delivered in partnership with Thrivall and Andy’s Man Club.About this EventPlease note: this event is for over 18’s only.In construction, we’re great at solving practical problems - yet some of the most important challenges people face are often the hardest to talk about, let alone resolve.Leading the Way is a powerful, practical workshop designed to help leaders, managers, and professionals across the built environment speak more openly and confidently about potentially sensitive personal and interpersonal challenges.Developing mental fitness and resilience - alongside skills to manage everyday issues such as low mood, stress, anxiety, and conflict - enables teams to perform at their best and supports psychologically safe workplace cultures where people feel more engaged, energised, and able to innovate.Delivered in partnership with Thrivall and Andy’s Man Club, this session brings together real-life experience, industry insight, and science-backed research. It highlights the vital role leaders play in modelling healthy behaviours, preventing burnout, and setting the tone for a more positive, supportive culture.Together, we will explore:• Why constructive conversations matter more than ever• How leaders can set the example and break down stigma• How to recognise when someone may be struggling• Simple, human ways to start and sustain supportive conversations• When and how to signpost professional supportWhether you’re a senior leader, site manager, or emerging professional, this workshop will leave you better equipped and more confident to lead conversations that can genuinely save and significantly enhance lives, at work and beyond.Andy’s Man Club leads with the message #ITSOKTOTALK - offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. They want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation.Thrivall is an award-winning, B Corp certified company based in Kent, delivering tailored leader development and support programmes to build better teams and better business across the UK and beyond. Thrivall gives you year-round access to expert-led training workshops and personalised coaching informed by performance psychology to guide you to be the best leader you can be, while unlocking greater purpose and profitability within your organisation.ThrivallAndysManClub This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.ContactBeverley LawrenceMember Services and Events Coordinator - Maidstone+44 (0) 1344 630861+44 (0) 7827 920601blawrence@ciob.org.ukHow can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maidstone/leading-the-way-with-more-constructive-conversations/100001980882843910 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, nonprofit, mental-health, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes - Location: Village Hotel Maidstone - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 30, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Maidstone - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Village Hotel Maidstone - **lat**: 51.2957396 - **long**: 0.5118237 - **full address**: Village Hotel Maidstone, Forstal Road, Maidstone, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Leading the Way with More Constructive Conversations - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0f57c5beee67b4eed0b8882c5049f6ffa452653090f4a92a95f7ebcbb997ff16-rimg-w1200-h750-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1770936447 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Leading the Way with More Constructive Conversations being held? - **A:** Leading the Way with More Constructive Conversations takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:45 pm to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Village Hotel Maidstone, Forstal Road, Maidstone, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Leading the Way with More Constructive Conversations? - **A:** Leading the Way with More Constructive Conversations is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Leading the Way with More Constructive Conversations? - **A:** Leading the Way with More Constructive Conversations is organized by CIOB Maidstone. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Leading the Way with More Constructive Conversations is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Maidstone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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