Desk Diaries: UNSW's guide to mastering Human-Centred Change

For leaders today, mastering change is more crucial than ever, and its importance will only continue to grow. Whether it’s navigating digital transformations, evolving workplace dynamics, or implementing agile methodologies and AI adoption, effective change leadership is key to success today. Yet adoption—the most critical part of any transformation—is also the area where many initiatives fail. Join us for an insightful session with Elizabeth Beattie, a seasoned change leader at UNSW with decades of experience. Elizabeth has distilled her extensive learnings into practical, actionable strategies suitable for leaders at all levels. She will share how the Minimum Viable Change Process has been instrumental in leading successful AI transformations, as well as agile, structural, digital, process, and cultural changes, and how to apply these principles and her learnings to your work. Drawing on over two decades of real-world experience, Elizabeth will provide you with valuable insights and Miro templates to ensure your transformation efforts are fully adopted. Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to confidently lead through today’s rapid and complex changes. You’ll learn: 1. How to Minimise Waste and Reduce Rework Costs: Ensure your change project delivers value by following some simple guidelines 2. When and How to Engage Stakeholders: Best practices for co-creating with stakeholders through a continuous feedback approach to achieve optimal buy-in 3. Key Strategies for Successful Adoption: Techniques to facilitate seamless and effective adoption across your organisation to ensure benefits realisation Whether you're managing change or a leader navigating the complexities of transformation, this session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to drive success.