Beyond Buzzwords: Building Agile Cultures
What if traditional leadership models are the problem, not the solution?
How can you build a culture of agility that thrives in disruption?
What if agility isn't just a process, but a mindset and behaviour that transforms your organisation?
In this masterclass, Neil Perkin — a leading expert on agility, digital transformation, and the future of leadership — explores how to lead organisations that are responsive, resilient, and capable of thriving amidst constant change.
Far beyond just frameworks or buzzwords, Neil will show you the critical mindset shifts and cultural behaviours required to build an agile organisation. This session uncovers the key principles of agile leadership—from decentralised decision-making to adaptive planning—and provides leaders with the tools to implement agility in their teams and strategies. Whether you're navigating digital transformation, scaling your organisation, or leading through uncertainty, this masterclass offers practical and actionable insights.
Key themes
Agile leadership redefined – how agile leadership differs from traditional models and why it's essential for the future of work
Empowerment and alignment – the balance between giving teams autonomy while maintaining strategic cohesion
Leading through uncertainty – developing the mindset and techniques to lead in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments
What you'll learn
➤ Agile leadership mindset – how to develop and cultivate the mindset needed for agile leadership.
➤ Tools for decentralised decision-making – practical tools for empowering teams and enabling faster, more effective decision-making.
➤ Building an agile culture – how to design and nurture a culture that supports agility across your organisation.
Who’s it for?
Ideal for leaders and senior managers in organisations undergoing change or digital transformation, this masterclass is perfect for those looking to build resilient, agile teams and navigate uncertainty with confidence.
ROI Benefit
Agile organisations are 70% more likely to be in the top quartile of organisational health.
Meet your expert
Neil Perkin is a globally recognised expert in organisational agility and digital transformation. As founder of Only Dead Fish and author of three bestselling books, he helps leaders and organisations embed agility, lead change, and thrive in complexity. With clients ranging from AstraZeneca to the UK Government, Neil’s work is rooted in practical insight, strategic clarity, and a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape.
“Neil gave a fantastically engaging and thought-provoking talk on Agile Transformation and Organisational Culture at FEST_19. His insights were not only well articulated, but his delivery was inspiring and memorable.”
— Daniela Arevalo, Organiser, FEST_19