Speakers
Stream 1 | The Palladium Stage
AI is transforming how we work, but technology alone won't decide whether change succeeds. People will.
As information professionals, we're experts in systems, governance, and compliance. Yet our toughest challenges are often human: influencing people we don't manage, working with very different personalities, building trust, and helping others take on change.
Have you ever designed a great process that nobody followed? This session explains why, and what to do about it. Through real stories and practical insights, David Watts shows how to communicate more effectively, strengthen working relationships and increase your influence, whatever your role or title.
You'll leave with ideas you can use on Monday morning.
David Watts is a leadership coach, facilitator and founder of Two Steps Forward Consulting. With over 30 years’ experience across sales, leadership and operations, David works with organisations to build confident leaders, strengthen team culture and improve communication where it matters most.
He specialises in helping people navigate challenging conversations; the moments that can either build trust or break it. Known for his practical, relatable and engaging style, David draws on real-world experience and proven tools such as DISC and Human Synergistics LSI, to equip leaders with skills they can apply immediately.
David has worked extensively across corporate, government and community sectors, partnering with organisations to develop leadership capability and create more connected, accountable and high-performing teams.