In today’s fast-paced and dynamic business environment, organizations often find themselves juggling multiple, overlapping, and sometimes conflicting strategies. For SWP professionals, this proliferation creates a unique challenge: identifying what truly matters amidst competing priorities.

This panel discussion, moderated by Nick Kennedy, will feature insights from Amanda Lovelock (BHP), Rob Major (RTX), and Dani Schlesier (APSC). Together, they will delve into the root causes of strategy proliferation, frameworks for prioritization, and stakeholder management strategies.

Key themes include:

• Understanding why organizations develop overlapping strategies.
• Tools and approaches to distinguish the truly strategic from the operational or aspirational.
• Balancing short-term needs with long-term goals.
• Navigating stakeholder dynamics and ensuring alignment.
• Applying agile principles to create adaptive, yet focused strategies.

Delegates will leave this session equipped with practical insights and actionable frameworks to navigate the complexities of workforce planning in a world of competing priorities.

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Understand the drivers behind the proliferation of strategies in organizations.
• Learn frameworks and tools to prioritize competing strategic initiatives effectively.
• Gain insights into stakeholder management and conflict resolution in SWP.
• Explore how agility can enhance strategic planning without sacrificing clarity or focus.
• Discover practical approaches for balancing operational demands with long-term workforce goals.