Simon is a creativity and innovation expert who thrives at the intersection of design, learning, people, and passion. He believes tomorrow’s standout teams will succeed not by working harder, but by thinking differently, staying curious, and embracing new possibilities.

Simon’s interactive session will be hands-on and energizing, designed to help delegates:

• Get unstuck and turn imagination into action
• Build creative confidence
• Return to their councils with fresh energy and a new lens
• Inspire their teams to move from playing it safe to getting dangerously curious
   

Sophie is a social researcher and generational expect who is passionate using evidence-based insights to inform strategy and help organisations to thieve amidst complexity. As the Managing Director at the internationally recognised McCrindle, she leads the team in search of insights that lead to a better outcome for organisations, communities and individuals.

Sophie’s presentation will focus on the expectations of a multigeneration workforce: 

• Post war Baby boomers- gradually exit the workforce 
• Generation X & Millennials (Gen Y0 take on senior roles
• Gen Z become the newest wave of employees

This session will: 

• explore the key trends that have shaped each generation’s attitudes towards work, communication, learning and career aspirations. 
• Delegates will gain insights into the values, motivations, and expectations of a multigeneration workforce, equipping them with practical strategies to foster collaboration, improve engagement culture
• By understanding generational diversity, organisations can create more inclusive and productive environments that leverage the strengths of all employees