Description
This session is designed for corporate and industry professionals seeking to strengthen creative thinking, innovation capability and adaptive problem-solving within complex organisational environments.
The challenge
Innovation is often expected within modern organisations, yet many workplace environments unintentionally suppress creativity, experimentation and adaptive thinking. Common challenges include:
Cognitive rigidity and resistance to new ideas
Risk-averse cultures that limit innovation
Difficulty generating creative solutions under pressure
Communication and team dynamics that restrict collaboration
Balancing operational demands with strategic innovation
Our approach
Grounded in psychology, behavioural science and innovation research, this session focuses on practical strategies for cultivating creativity, adaptive thinking and psychologically safe environments where innovation can thrive.
What you’ll explore
Psychology of creativity and innovation in organisations
Cognitive barriers that limit adaptive thinking and problem-solving
Evidence-based frameworks for creative decision-making
Strategies for building innovative and psychologically safe teams
Communication approaches that encourage collaboration and new ideas
Practical techniques for strengthening adaptability and innovation capability
Who this is for
Leaders, managers, creative professionals and teams seeking to strengthen innovation, problem-solving and adaptive capability within organisational environments.
This is a practical innovation and leadership-focused session.
Lineup

Suzanne (Sues) Tonks
Sues Tonks is the Managing Director of Limestone Group and one of Australia's most experienced practitioners at the intersection of psychology, executive leadership, and strategic communication. She is completing a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Monash University as part of a double award programme incorporating the Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has completed all coursework, placements, and her thesis, with conferral pending publication of a submitted peer-reviewed journal article currently under review. She holds Provisional Psychologist registration with AHPRA. Sues also holds a Bachelor of Business and Commerce and a degree in Communication, and brings more than 20 years of senior practice across C-suite executive development, corporate strategy, government, not-for-profit organisations, creative agencies, and business owners. Her specialisations include issues management and public relations, and she has worked intimately with global brands and ambitious entrepreneurs at the highest level of decision-making. She is the developer of the AIMPI (AI Management Personality Inventory) and leads all Limestone Group programmes, coaching, and strategic intensives. Sues is a sought-after speaker and guest panelist on leadership, AI, psychology in professional practice, and the future of work.
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