Empowering change: Strategies for engaging people in the digital built environment

People & Change Theatre

1. Effective Change Management Principles: Learn how to navigate organizational transitions successfully by understanding and applying effective change management principles. This includes strategies for managing resistance, communicating change effectively, and fostering a culture of adaptability within the organization.|2. Innovative Stakeholder Engagement: Discover innovative approaches for engaging stakeholders at all levels of the construction ecosystem. This includes techniques for fostering collaboration, communication, and buy-in, ultimately enhancing project success and driving positive outcomes.|3. Equitable Empowerment through Skills Training: Uncover the transformative potential of skills training as an equalizer within the construction industry. Delve into how investing in skills development not only addresses industry challenges but also empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds, leading to more inclusive and innovative project teams.

Let’s get digital: Transitioning to a new way of working

People & Change Theatre

How to transition a company with multiple offices to a new, digital way of working|How to structure your development priorities, their delivery and provide training and support|How to maintain these new workflows and solutions whilst still developing new ideas

The caretaker, the logbook, and the digital estate: One college’s journey from paper to digital

People & Change Theatre

How to engage and encourage your caretaking team to 'Go Digital'.|How to transform the way in which you record and monitor your weekly and monthly PPM inspections- Do you know the date when a typical asset was last inspected, and to what standard?|Utilising 'free' software to improve your processes - Examples: MS Power Apps, QR codes

Empowering leaders: Navigating the digital frontier – a learning success story

People & Change Theatre

Explore how tailored learning and engagement methods that made this program a resounding success, with a special emphasis on learner engagement and feedback.|Gain insights into the critical role senior leaders play in fostering a digital-first mindset within their organizations.|Discover how ADKAR (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement) methodology can drive meaningful change in digital adoption and skills development.

Bridging the future: How to engage the future generation in construction

People & Change Theatre

With the continuously changing landscape of technology in the industry, upskilling, reskilling, and training the workforce to succeed is an increasingly complex task. This panel will explore how different areas of the industry are addressing the problem of...

Take, shape, shake: Building the future of AEC workforce

People & Change Theatre

1. Bridging the digital talent gap: the Construction sector must evolve its talent intake and development strategies to attract, nurture, and retain the digital-native workforce. This involves embracing modern recruitment practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.|2. Fostering a culture of innovation: developing the next generation of AEC professionals requires a shift towards flexible, digital-first learning strategies that cater to the preferences of millennials and gen z. By doing so, the industry can ensure its workforce is equipped to leverage digital tools and ai effectively.|3. Leading the digital transformation: the integration of new talent with digital competencies is key to driving innovation and sustainability in the AEC sector. Embracing digitalisation and AI not only enhances efficiency and project outcomes but also positions the industry to lead in the creation of the built environment of the future.

Navigating change in construction technology: Bridging theory and practice

People & Change Theatre

Laying the groundwork for change: Exploring the theoretical methodologies of change management.|Overview of the key fundamentals of what makes change successful: - The importance of People: Stakeholder mapping, Stakeholder engagement - Communication: Building a communication strategy|Real-World Insights from Industry peers: The theory is one thing - but sharing the realities of success and failure of change from experience

Making change, innovation and collaboration at Heathrow

People & Change Theatre

Encourage and reward innovation and collaboration from your whole supply chain. Find value in your existing teams + Pay close attention to your stakeholders and respond to their needs. Promote change by demonstrating value + Continuously monitor and assess your progress against your goals. Adjust and correct your approach when needed.