ACMP ANZ In-person meet up in Melbourne
Description
We are inviting members and their guests at The Library at The Dock for an in person event. Enjoy an evening of networking with guest speakers, presentations and a panel Q&A discussion, pondering the big questions in change.
The topic that will be tackled is: ‘Yesterday’s Change Won’t Deliver Tomorrow’s Organisations’ - Unlearning, complexity and the future of change leadership
Visit our website to learn more about our chapter: www.acmpanz.org
Lineup

Dr Aiden M. A. Thornton
Dr Aiden M. A. Thornton is a complexity leadership scholar, management consultant, psychometrics entrepreneur, street epistemologist, ACMP board member, and podcaster on complexity, leadership, and truth. Aiden is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Complexity Leadership at Swinburne University, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Swinburne University Complexity Leadership Science Lab, and Lead Complexity Scientist at Self Stacked Systems, a global research collaborative. As a practitioner, Aiden brings over 25 years of international experience across Australia, Asia, and Europe, working with top-tier consulting firms and blue-chip organisations, and has led large-scale, multi-million-dollar change management programs. With a unique ability to span the divide between science and practice and offer thought-provoking perspectives, Aiden applies complexity science to develop the leadership required to navigate the complexities of the 21st-century and beyond.

Karen Ferris
Karen is a self-professed organisational change management rebel with a cause. She challenges conventional thinking, pushes the boundaries of the profession, and is driven by a simple goal: to make change work better for people and organisations. At the heart of her work is a passion for shifting mindsets and helping leaders lead more effectively in a world of constant change. An internationally recognised author, speaker and thought leader, Karen brings together strategic insight and practical, real-world advice. She is the author of five books on leadership, resilience and organisational change, including Be REMARKABLE! Learn to Unlearn: The New Leadership Mindset, described as a “transformational blueprint for aspirational leadership.”

Joanne Rinaldi
Joanne is an Organisational Development and Transformational Change Leader passionate about inspiring people and organisations to grow, adapt and perform at their best. Throughout her career, Joanne has partnered with executives and leadership teams to strengthen leadership, workforce capability and organisational performance. She has established Centres of Excellence and led enterprise-wide organisational development, cultural transformation, digital enablement, AI adoption and learning innovation. At the heart of her approach is people-centred transformation. “I believe great transformation happens when people feel inspired, empowered and connected, and when teaming creates an environment where everyone can succeed.” Outside of work, Joanne is a passionate photographer, and enjoys playing and coaching sport, both of which keep her curious, connected and energised.

Brad Rilatt
An influential and engaging Enterprise Steward and Executive Leader with a demonstrated history of strategic change delivery and operational impact across more than 1,000 different organisations and enterprises in 25 countries. A Certified Professional Facilitator & Certified Master Trainer who has trained, coached and facilitated in excess of 25,000 people to develop and contribute their fullest human potential. Expertise and deep experience in Organisational Design, Leadership & Executive Development, Coaching, Professional Facilitation, Dialogue, Conflict Transformation, Systems Thinking and Cybernetics, Training Design and Delivery, Culture Design and Development, Team Performance Improvement, Change Leadership and Transition Management.
Agenda
- 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Karen Ferris - The Hero's Journey
- 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
Dr Aiden M. A. Thornton - LEADING CHANGE IN A COMPLEX WORLD
- 7:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Panel Q&A and discussion
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