Mon 12 – Tue 13 Aug 2024 • Melbourne

Mon 12 – Tue 13 Aug 2024 • Melbourne

Julie Cunningham Senior Associate, Complexability

Quinton Quartel

About Julie Cunningham

Julie Cunningham has significant experience in organisational design, leadership development and systems change, leveraging her expertise to guide clients through the complexities of today’s constantly evolving landscape. With a multifaceted background spanning leadership, organisational development, change management, strategy, risk, innovation, and marketing, Julie serves as a trusted partner (and at times ‘critical friend’) for individuals and organisations navigating complexity and building resilient cultures.

With a unique blend of consulting, facilitation, and coaching skills, Julie works with organisations to enhance their performance through capability cultivation and capacity building. She has a track record of working in diverse contexts and thanks to her ability to swiftly grasp and analyse new information, Julie has often served as a bridge between knowledge, information, and practical solutions.

Julie’s recent endeavours include narrative research projects, applying complexity-based tools and methods and weaving these methods into whole of organisation approaches to support restructures and business transformation activities. Recognising the shifting global environment, she explores innovative approaches to address emerging challenges, particularly focusing on the evolving landscape of learning within organisations and the impact of technological advancements.

Julie’s educational background includes an Executive Masters and Post-Graduate Certificate in NeuroLeadership, a Masters of Information Management, a Bachelor of Management, and a Diploma of Company Directorship, complemented by relevant industry-specific accreditations. Her breadth of experience and ability to connect with diverse audiences across cultures make her a valuable asset in navigating the complexities of today’s world.

Half-day Workshop Building resilience and sustainability in complex change

with Viv Read, Director, Complexability

Learn how complexity theory and Cynefin can cultivate your capacity and capability.

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This interactive workshop session invites you to learn by doing, using complexity based tools and methods.

We invite you to explore the following dimensions of sustainable complex change:

  • Description, Evaluation or Aspiration – What is most useful for sustainable complex change?
  • Experts and Expertise – What is the difference and what are the implications for the role of various stakeholders?
  • From Engagement to Involvement – What is appropriate? When? Who? How?
  • Sense-making and meaning making – The importance of context
  • Measure or Monitor? Understanding what matters.

You will leave armed with new tools, methods and resources to apply to your own work when navigating change as well as a new perspective on building resilience in your organisation.

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