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11:40

July 28, 2025

Strategy to Execution - Bringing Certainty Through Uncertain Times

Perspective
Data Stage
Day 01

Introducing change in any organisation is challenging—especially in a large, recently merged electricity distribution utility with different people, processes, and systems. Doing this alongside your regular responsibilities might seem impossible, yet we successfully implemented new systems and thinking to systematise asset management and risk management.

  • Leading strategic change in engineering-focused organizations
  • Understanding personality types and change tolerance in technical environments
  • Thinking like your customer and asking the right questions
  • Finding the optimal pace of change for your organization
  • Defining and measuring success throughout the transformation
  • Embedding change while pushing boundaries for continuous improvement
  • Keeping implementation simple and avoiding perfectionism
  • Surrounding yourself with the right people to drive change
Topics:

Shifting Workforce Dynamics and Knowledge Retention

Work Management, Maintenance Fundamentals and Business Process Optimisation

Speakers

Julian James
Julian James

General Manager Grid Investment

Energy Queensland

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28-29 July 2025

CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park

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