Why Change Management Can’t Wait in 2026

Get ahead for 2026 and join the discussion. In this session, join our panel of global thought leaders on why investing in Change Management is critical. For organisations and individuals ready to lead boldly through transformation.

Host:
Lory Quackenbush - APMG International

Speakers:
Sarah Hills - Business Owner and Accredited Trainer, Carpe Omnia Training Ltd & CUPE International
Adrian Pyne - Director of Consulting, Pyne Consulting Limited
Ian Clark - Director, Fox IT Service Management South Africa
Jeannie McConnell - Founder and Managing Director

00:00:00 - Start of Session
00:01:19 - Introduction to Panelists
00:04:44 - Poll: Which trend will make change management absolutely unavoidable?
00:05:26 - Why is change management now a critical capability amid AI, digital acceleration, and global instability?
00:11:48 - What are the top risks if organisations fail to embed Change Management before Al-driven
disruption?
00:17:41 - Which core skills should professionals (not just leaders) build to stay relevant in a fast-changing world?
00:23:28 - How can global organisations design Change strategies that respect cultural and regulatory differences yet ensure coherence?
00:31:18 - What are the top 3 things that are key to creating this strategy?
00:37:16 - Poll: If organizations delay change management now, what's the biggest risk they have?
00:38:12 - Isn't the C level drive to reduce cost the largest risk around change management because change Change is considered tree huggers who add non-specific ROI?
00:41:30 - The term change management sometimes is perceived as an old thing since change is happening every day, something more well received is directing change and impacts in the certain way to achieve organisation goals...so ask for their commitment. That is real point to have tips on how to bring them to the same side.

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