12 November 2026
11:45 - 14:45
Stamford Hotel Melbourne, 111 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Today’s workplaces are asking leaders to navigate a difficult mix of uncertainty, rapid change, workforce pressure and rising expectations. The challenge? Many of the leadership approaches that worked five years ago no longer work as effectively today.
This engaging and practical session explores the principles of adaptive leadership and what leaders can do when:
teams are fatigued or resistant to change
problems are complex rather than straightforward
people want certainty that leaders cannot always provide
workplace expectations are shifting rapidly
performance, wellbeing and culture pressures collide
Designed for leadership professionals, this session combines contemporary leadership thinking with practical workplace application, psychological insight and honest conversation about the realities of leading today. Expect practical ideas, reflection, discussion and moments that can challenge the way leadership has traditionally been understood.
Attendance at the Forum is complimentary and will include lunch. Please RSVP to: Tom Hatch on 03 8632 9952 or email thatch@dfp.com.au by Friday 6 November 2026.
As the director of Vicissitude, Susan Crawford works with senior leadership teams and frontline leaders, both individually and collectively, to hone strategies and skills that are required to achieve high performance and build engaged and productive workplaces. Susan is an experienced educator, consulting psychologist and facilitator with broad experience across all business sectors.
Stamford Hotel Melbourne, 111 Little Collins St, Melbourne
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