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In today’s environment of constant disruption, organisations face strategic whiplash – lurching from one urgent priority to the next while losing sight of their long-term mission.
The consequences are clear: decision paralysis, wasted resources, and teams retreating into silos rather than collaborating on solutions.
Dr. Graham Norris transforms how organisations navigate uncertainty. As an organisational psychologist and futurist, he equips decision-makers with practical frameworks that convert complexity into clarity.
His TEDx talk Be More Futurist has inspired over 50,000 viewers, and through his daily newsletter The DIY Futurist, he shows leaders how to develop foresight as a competitive advantage.
Graham has spent a lifetime studying change and its impact on knowledge workers. He is an expert in futures thinking and decision-making, helping leaders around the world think more clearly about the future so they can realise their ambitions.
Graham’s programs blend cutting-edge psychological research with actionable techniques that help audiences cut through the noise of the present. He doesn’t just talk about change – he creates it, giving decision-makers at all levels the confidence to take decisive action while staying aligned with strategic goals.
A native of the U.K., he lived for 20 years in Asia, serving in leadership roles at Dow Jones, Ogilvy and the American Chamber. As a consultant, he has advised companies including Microsoft, adidas, Lenovo, Intel, Novartis, Molson Coors and Volkswagen. He holds a doctorate and MBA from Edinburgh Business School.
Making strategic decisions has never been more complex. Even the most seasoned leaders are feeling the strain of relentless geopolitical upheaval and rapid technological change.
It’s tempting to retreat and wait for clarity. But inaction is the riskiest choice of all. The most successful organisations are those that lean into uncertainty and cultivate Future Confidence.
Rooted in psychology and drawing on proven futurist techniques, this dynamic and highly interactive session empowers you to shift from hesitation to conviction.
You’ll uncover how your personal mindset influences your decisions, learn to embrace uncertainty, and discover how to craft compelling future narratives that inspire alignment and action.
By the end of this session, you will:
Are you ready to stop fearing the future and start leading it?
Misaligned goals and departmental silos aren’t just frustrating — they’re costing your organisation millions in lost opportunities and diminished performance. Traditional top-down strategy cascades often create disconnects between leadership vision and frontline execution.
What if you could transform competing interests into collaborative momentum?
The Vision Pyramid framework bridges the gap between high-level strategy and day-to-day operations. This practical approach aligns motivation at every organisational level, creating natural incentives for cross-functional collaboration.
In this energising session, you’ll discover:
Through real-world case studies and interactive exercises, you’ll learn to build a strategic framework that naturally dismantles silos and unleashes your organisation’s collaborative potential.
Ready to transform your strategy into shared success?
We’ve been talking about artificial intelligence for years, yet it’s still unclear what it actually means for our work. Every day brings a fresh wave of headlines, expert takes, and conflicting advice. It’s overwhelming. And with the stakes so high, making the wrong move on AI can feel catastrophic.
Move too soon and you risk wasting time, money, and reputation. Wait too long and you may be left behind.
But here’s the truth: AI is not magic. It’s simply the latest in a long line of transformative technologies — disruptive, yes, but manageable with the right mindset.
In this uplifting and energising session, Graham cuts through the noise. Drawing on historical patterns and futures thinking, he’ll help you take a long-range perspective and move forward with clarity and confidence.
You’ll learn how to stay focused on what matters, evaluate the real opportunities and risks, and make smart, strategic decisions in a fast-moving world.
By the end of this session, you will:
Yes, AI brings uncertainty. Now’s the time to lean into it.
Your middle managers were promoted for their technical skill — but leadership demands more. Many hesitate to make decisions, bogged down by risk aversion, second-guessing, and a fear of getting it wrong. The result? Small issues escalate, decisions stall, and senior leaders are left clearing the backlog.
This practical and energising session shows how to transform hesitant managers into decisive leaders. Through the lens of Self-Empowered Leadership, your line managers will learn how to clarify their remit, assess their capability, and build the confidence to act.
By the end of the session, your managers will:
Are you ready to turn your middle managers into a driving force for leadership?
The team really appreciated Graham’s engaging style and there was resounding positive feedback, and it was clear the team were immediately reflecting differently on how to think about the future.
Many thanks Graham, really loved your presentation. People were talking about it and the key concepts all evening.
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