Inder Phull Steve Kennett Peter Dorrington

Digital Leadership in the Age of Uncertainty: Real World applications and the “New Normal”

A Talk by Peter Dorrington , Inder Phull and Steve Kennett

About this Talk

We are currently navigating through completely uncharted territory on a Global scale. It’s impossible to have a clear picture of the future landscape both professionally and socially. However, there is value in viewing our past, present and future with new insight and perspective. Our panelists with discuss the effects of our current pandemic, what that means for our future and opportunities for innovation incl: Strategic planning and execution in uncertain environmentsIn the scramble to respond to coronavirus, are we making short term decisions that have long term implications?What can we do to mitigate the risk?Will this accelerate Digital Transformation and AI / Automation?How do we educate/train remote employees in soft skills (e.g. EQ), can we use eLearning?Remote working – mitigating the risks & maximizing opportunitiesIs "Work-From-Home" a Viable Contingency Plan for Disruptions?What specific challenges has it presented? (Technical, procedural and/or social)What’s worked well and is worth preserving?How we do maintain our workplace social cohesion if remote working becomes more common?Well-being & mental health How do we return to ‘normal’ working after coronavirus?Will the ‘new normal’ resemble the ‘old normal’?What will permanently change?

About The Speakers

Peter Dorrington

Peter Dorrington

Founder, XMplify Consulting Ltd


Inder Phull

Inder Phull

Head of music innovation, Graphite Music


Steve Kennett

Steve Kennett

Executive Director, e-infrastructure, Jisc