1. Christopher Welcome Policy and Network Team, CSRA Head of Director Talent, Cabinet Office

2. Authenticity is key

3. “By being who I am I’ve been able to channel my energies into what matters. I don’t have to maintain a façade that is self-defeating and attacks my integrity” CSRA Conference 2015 Christopher Welcome

4. Why it matters… - improves personal well-being - increases productivity and efficiency - more likely to succeed at work CSRA Conference 2015 Christopher Welcome

5. The best organisations create a workplace culture where all staff can be themselves. CSRA Conference 2015 Christopher Welcome

6. Authenticity…my story

7. Kim Humberstone Resource Director, GreenSquare Group

8. Catherine Little Director Legal Aid Agency

9. Authenticity: Barriers and Opportunities

10. Small group discussion: What are the opportunities and barriers to authenticity in the Civil Service? CSRA Conference 2015 Christopher Welcome

11. Authenticity: What is CSRA doing?

12. Launched the Role Models guide http://csra-uk.com/resource/role-models-inspiring-lgb-people-in-the-civil-service/ http://csra-uk.com/resource/role-models-inspiring-lgb-people-in-the-civil-service/ CSRA Conference 2015 Christopher Welcome

13. Will shortly be launching the CSRA Buddies scheme… CSRA Conference 2015 Christopher Welcome

14. Christopher Welcome Policy and Network Team, CSRA Head of Director Talent, Cabinet Office