Artificial intelligence and other technological, economic and societal shifts are influencing how organisations strategise, lead and manage change. Successful transformation requires organisations to rethink strategy, leadership, people, implementation and the connections between them.

In this context, how can research help organisations navigate, and lead, transformational and strategic change? What can we learn by bringing together perspectives across disciplines? And how can researchers and organisational leaders work together to translate knowledge into meaningful impact?

RMIT University’s Centre for Organisations and Social Change (COSC) and the School of Management invite academics, industry leaders and practitioners to a Research & Industry Engagement Forum exploring these questions.

Bringing together researchers and organisational leaders, the forum will feature thought-provoking presentations followed by an interactive panel conversation. Speakers will explore contemporary challenges and opportunities surrounding transformational and strategic change, how multidisciplinary research can generate new insights, and how stronger connections between research and practice can contribute to meaningful organisational and societal impact in an increasingly AI-enabled world.

Special book spotlight and Melbourne launch:

The forum will also feature a special presentation and Melbourne launch of The Palgrave Handbook of Strategy, Change and Transformational Project Leadership. The Handbook brings together multidisciplinary perspectives on strategy, change and transformational project leadership and provides a timely platform for considering how organisations can approach complex transformation.

Speakers:

Dr Angelina Zubac
Academic at University of Queensland and Experienced Strategy Consultant. Lead Editor, The Palgrave Handbook of Strategy, Change and Transformational Project Leadership
Associate Professor Huong Le
Head of College, College of Business, CQUniversity
Mr. Jay Patel
Global Head of Learning, Capability & OD, ARB Corporation Ltd.
Mr. Andrew Edmunds
Head of Business Development, Precision Brain Spine and Pain
Professor Zhou (Joe) Jiang
Professor of Management and Co-Director, Centre for Organisations and Social Change, RMIT University
Associate Professor Kevin Argus
Associate Professor of Marketing and Sustainability, RMIT University

(Additional speakers will be announced shortly.)

Program:

4:20-5:30 pm - Research presentations, book spotlight, interactive panel discussion with academic and industry leaders
5:30-6:00 pm - Networking and light refreshments

This forum will be of particular interest to researchers, organisational leaders, practitioners and students interested in strategy, organisational change, leadership, AI and digital transformation, the future of work, and research impact.

Light refreshments and networking will follow the formal program.

Registration is free, and places are limited. Please register to attend.

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