Share challenges, ideas and experiences with local stand-alone HR practitioners. Discuss hot topics and gain peer insights.

Join the Chilterns Solo HR Group to share challenges, ideas & experiences with others working in stand-alone HR roles within the local area. The event is specifically aimed at in-role practitioners and distinct from HR services providers.

This is a face-to-face discussion group, where attendees pick the ‘hot topics’ to discuss. If you have any issues at work that you would like to discuss and get the group’s feedback and experience on

Anything discussed in the group of course is confidential.

About the hosts

Steve Couch

Steve is a Masters level Coach, Presenter and Researcher with experience of delivering personal, leadership and team learning at senior levels in major global organisations. His clients say that they value the way in which he draws on practical experience. This includes many years working for PwC, including 13 years as a Partner - leading practices in three different global regions.

Steve combines his experience with his passion for coaching seen in client testimonials, three years’ study for a Henley MSc in Coaching & Behavioural Change (with Distinction) and published academic research. Steve is former Chair of The CIPD Chiltern Branch.

Elizabeth Hough

Liz is a Project Manager with a back ground in L&D. She has Project Managed many software projects including CRM, ERP & HRIS, where there is always Change Management, Learning and Development and Organisational Changes from C Suite to SMEs, closely linked to People Management. She has worked in many industries and some of her clients include Cisco, Horizon Care, Kier, and Local Authorities.

About the branch

The CIPD Branch in Chiltern (https://www.cipd.org/uk/get-involved/branches/chiltern/)is an important local hub for HR professionals, providing opportunities for continuous professional development and two way communication with Head Office, as well as providing a local touch-point for CIPD members with opportunities for networking.

The CIPD Branch in Chiltern stretches from Maidenhead, Slough and Windsor in the south, to the Vale of Aylesbury in the north, and from Marlow in the west to Gerrards Cross and Amersham in the east (SL0-SL4, SL6-SL9, HP5-HP22, HP27).

The branch has around 2,200 members from all levels and specialisms across the people profession. From directors to students, we have established links with businesses in the local area as well as Buckinghamshire New University, an important local provider of CIPD qualifications.

We run monthly online discussion events, plus regular Branch events throughout each year, some in-person and others online, focused on a number of important topics.

Please note:

Participants will receive a reminder email the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event.

Photography and video production may take place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.

By attending the event, participants are giving their consent for their image to be used in CIPD promotional materials.

If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place.

If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD.

If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided.

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