Remove the roadblocks - Freeing Global Mobility to think strategically
Blick Rothenberg, 16 Great Queen St, London, WC2B 5AH
(0.1 miles from Holborn station)

Thursday 5 March 2026 | 09:00-13:00 GMT
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Turning hidden blockers into strategic clarity

Across organisations, Global Mobility teams are hearing the same message: be more strategic. Yet year after year, the same obstacles persist - limited time, stretched teams, fragmented processes, and lukewarm senior buy-in.

The truth is, these aren’t the real problems; they’re symptoms. The true roadblocks sit deeper, embedded in expectations, invisible structures, and ingrained behaviours that keep GM locked in delivery mode.

This half-day session is designed for senior leaders with global mobility and cross-border responsibilities who want to break that cycle. It’s not another presentation - it’s a high-impact working lab that helps you identify what’s genuinely blocking strategic contribution and, critically, what you can do next.

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This is a highly curated session designed for a small group. Places are deliberately limited - including a maximum of two participants per organisation - to ensure a high-quality, interactive experience for everyone. Participation is by confirmed registration only; early interest is strongly encouraged.

Agenda


09:00-09:20


Registration & welcome


09:20-10:10

WAVE Keynote: From Operational Pressure to Strategic Impact (MasteringGM®)

A practical introduction to the WAVE Framework - Workforce, Adaptability, Value, and Engagement - and what being strategic really looks like in today’s GM role.

We’ll challenge the usual blockers of time, resources, and leadership buy-in, revealing why they’re symptoms, not root problems - and how reframing them unlocks smarter, more achievable strategic choices.


10:10:-11:10

Playmobil Pro Strategy Sprint: Roadblocks in GM

You’ll work in small groups using Playmobil Pro to model a real “roadblock moment” from your own organisation. By making invisible barriers visible, you’ll uncover the true root causes behind stalled progress and redesign a clear, future-state solution.

This is a highly hands-on, visual experience that goes far beyond traditional discussion - creating shared understanding, sharper insight, and practical breakthroughs you can take back with you.

Throughout the session, experts from Blick Rothenberg and ECA will join your group as active sparring partners, challenging assumptions and deepening the conversation.


11:10-11:40


Networking & Coffee break


11:40-12:55

The Strategic GM Roadblock Playbook & Reflection

You’ll bring together insights from the keynote and the Playmobil sprint in your own Strategic GM Roadblock Playbook (provided). With guided support, you’ll pinpoint your core roadblock, separate structural, behavioural, and stakeholder-related causes, and map the impact across the WAVE dimensions.

You’ll then translate this clarity into action—defining concrete next steps for the next 30 days and beyond. Depending on group size, you may also share a short insight or mini-pitch, gaining reflections and practical perspectives from Blick Rothenberg and ECA to further sharpen your thinking.


12:55-13:00


Closing and Next Steps

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What makes this session different?

This session is deliberately different. There are no long presentations and no vendor agendas, just a focused, interactive working session built around your reality as a GM.

You’ll engage deeply, think honestly about what’s really holding progress back, and leave with practical outcomes - not just notes.

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What will you leave with?

  • Clarity on what’s actually driving your most persistent strategic challenges

  • A credible, practical framework to position the GM role and its value with senior stakeholders

  • A personalised Strategic GM Roadblock Playbook translating insight into priorities and next steps

  • Increased confidence to operate less reactively and more strategically

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Meet the experts in the room

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Benjamin Bader

Co-Founder of MasteringGM® 

Benjamin is a Professor of International Human Resource Management and recognised global mobility thought leader, combining academic insight with hands-on experience in global HR and mobility. He is a certified LEGO® Serious Play® Advanced Systems Facilitator.

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Helen Mildred

Head of Consulting

Helen brings over 20 years’ experience in global mobility, gained in senior roles within the investment banking sector. She advises organisations on mobility policy design, implementation and programme management, and has international assignment experience in Bangalore and New York.

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Tim Wells

Chief Customer Experience Officer, ECA

Tim is an award-winning global mobility leader with over 25 years’ experience spanning in-house mobility leadership at major multinationals, Big 4 consulting, and the delivery of global mobility technology solutions to organisations worldwide.
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Amanda Ward

Head of Partnerships,
ECA

Amanda is a senior global mobility professional with over 25 years’ experience across consulting, relocation management, and mobility technology. She specialises in practical solutions for cross-border assignments, workforce compliance, and complex global mobility challenges.
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David Livitt

Partner, Global Mobility, Blick Rothenberg

David leads the U.S. Global Mobility Tax practice at Blick Rothenberg and has over 20 years’ experience advising multinational organisations on complex global mobility tax, compliance, and operational challenges across tax, payroll, and social security.
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Vicky Boyle

Director, Global Mobility, Blick Rothenberg

Vicky is a director with over 17 years’ experience in global mobility and expatriate tax, including time at Big 4 firms. She specialises in practical solutions for tax-equalised mobility programmes and the coordination of complex global mobility arrangements.

Venue Details

Blick Rothenberg
16 Great Queen St
London
WC2B 5AH