Exclusive Masterclass with Alyson Meister
Exclusive session with Alyson Meister, Hilti Professor of Leadership at IMD Business School
A masterclass for HR and People Professionals in NOCA’s member organizations
People Strategy Under Pressure: Managing Energy in an Always‑On World
In today’s hyper‑connected workplace, always‑on cultures stretch the limits of employee well‑being and sustainable performance. This exclusive afternoon masterclass brings together senior People & HR leaders to explore how organizations can build resilient leadership, focused teams, and sustainable energy, without burning people out.
Professor Alyson Meister, a globally recognized expert in leadership, well‑being, and diversity, shares cutting‑edge insights from her latest research and executive work. Translating evidence into practice, she will outline how energy and attention management can become a core component of modern People Strategy, supporting leaders and teams to perform at a high level over time.
What you will gain from this masterclass:
- Insights from Global Research
Understand how “always‑on” work patterns affect engagement, innovation, and health, and what HR leaders can do about it - Frameworks for Resilient Teams
Learn practical approaches to build restorative practices, focus habits, and inclusive support systems - Peer Learning
Exchange perspectives with senior HR peers through moderated Q&A and facilitated group reflection
Why you should join:
This masterclass offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with Professor Alyson Meister, one of the leading international voices on leadership, well-being, resilience and diversity, in a confidential executive setting. You will gain evidence-based perspectives, practical frameworks and inspiration for how to strengthen your organization’s approach to sustainable performance, energy management and inclusive leadership in an “always-on” work culture. At the same time, you will share reflections with peers from other leading organizations, broadening your insight and network. The session fosters open, candid discussion under the Chatham House Rule, ensuring a safe space for genuine learning.
Who can attend?
This masterclass is for People and HR leaders in NOCA member organizations – e.g. SVP, VP, Director, or Head of HR, People, Talent, OD, etc. Each member organization may register up to 2 participants for this session.
Participation is limited, and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that each member organization’s CPO/CHRO has been invited separately to a closed CPO Masterclass earlier the same day. This invitation is therefore intended for HR people professionals other than the CPO. If a CPO/CHRO has not received their personal invitation by mistake, please contact NOCA@noca.dk.
Session format:
The masterclass will consist of a keynote presentation from Professor Alyson Meister followed by peer discussions and reflections. The session will be conducted under Chatham House Rule to support honest, open and confidential dialogue.
About the speaker:
Alyson Meister, Professor, Dean of Degree Programs and Hilti Professor of Leadership & Organizational Behavior at IMD Business School
Alyson Meister, PhD, is the Hilti Professor of Leadership and Dean of Degree Programs at IMD Business School. She is internationally recognised for her research on leadership resilience, well‑being, identity, and diversity, and was named to the Thinkers50 Radar for emerging global thought leaders. Alyson advises leading organisations worldwide on building resilient, inclusive cultures and sustaining performance in high‑pressure, always‑on environments. Alyson advises leading companies worldwide, from Maersk to L’Oréal, on building resilient teams and inclusive cultures. Her work bridges rigorous research with practical guidance and is regularly featured in top academic journals and executive outlets.
This masterclass is part of NOCA’s curated learning experiences for senior HR and People professionals, designed to combine world‑class research with real‑world HR leadership challenges.
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*No show fee
By registering for this event, you also accept NOCA’s conditions regarding no-show fee.
In order to give the most members the opportunity to participate in the event and to protect ourselves against food waste, we need to know if you are participating, otherwise we can give your place to someone else.
Therefore, if you cancel after the deadline on November 16th 2026 at 12:00 CET or do not arrive on the day, you will subsequently receive a charge of 500 DKK.
Should you be prevented, you are always welcome to send a colleague in your place and thereby avoid paying a no-show fee. Your colleague will need to pick up your name tag upon arrival at the event.