Leadership in Turbulent Times for L&D
Martin Bean, offers strategies to distinguish challenges, recalibrate mindsets and harness disruption as a springboard for innovation, at Learning Technologies 2025.
Leadership in Turbulent Times for L&D: Visionary leader and author, Martin Bean, takes to the stage at Learning Technologies 2025 this April in London.
In a changing world, L&D leaders must navigate uncertainty with agility and purpose. This session offers strategies to distinguish challenges, recalibrate mindsets, and harness disruption as a springboard for innovation. Explore practical frameworks to build resilience, foster collaboration, and turn turbulence into opportunity. Leave equipped with actionable tools to lead adaptive, high-impact learning initiatives that fit today’s unpredictable environment.
Learning Technologies Conference Chair, Donald H Taylor, said: “In an era where disruption is the new normal, leaders in Learning and Development (L&D) must adapt rapidly to drive meaningful change. Drawing from his book, Toolkit for Turbulence, Martin will share actionable strategies to navigate uncertainty, recalibrate mindsets, and turn challenges into opportunities.”
This session will equip L&D leaders to:
- Distinguish between technical and adaptive challenges to prioritise effectively
- Develop an adaptive mindset to thrive amidst disruption
- Embrace new tools and collaborative practices for sustained impact
- Foster performance partnering to drive agility, resilience, and innovation in teams
- Build a pathway from disruption to advantage through practical frameworks
Attendees will leave with insights and tools to transform turbulence into a catalyst for growth and success.
Martin Bean's session, Leadership in Turbulent Times for L&D, takes place on day two, 24 April at 11:15.
The full programme is available on the event website: Learning Technologies 2025 Conference. Conference passes are on sale, with a £100 saving for bookings before 28 February: Learning Technologies 2025 Conference Conference Passes.
Save £100 when you book before 28 February
Your Conference Pass includes all conference tracks and theatres, networking lunch and drinks and full access to both days of the exhibition. There are two ticket types, including our premium option for those looking to get the most out of your experience at Learning Technologies.
You can save £100 with our early bird discount when you book before 28 February. Prices increase as the event gets closer.
Speakers include: Martin Bean, Josh Bersin, Dani Johnson, David Kelly, Trish Uhl, Myles Runham, Will Thalheimer, Egle Vinauskaite, Tess Robinson, Philippa Hardman; just a few of the 80+ speakers on the programme.
Learning Technologies 2025
23-24 April 2025, London ExCeL
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Martin Bean
CEO, The Bean Centre
Professor Martin Bean CBE, CEO of The Bean Centre, is a visionary leader shaping the future of education and work. Co-author of the book "Toolkit for Turbulence," Martin equips leaders with tools and strategies to navigate change, seize opportunities, and foster resilient teams. Currently a Professor at the University of New South Wales, Martin's expertise lies in exploring the evolving landscape of work and lifelong learning. He shares his knowledge as a mentor at Mentor List, connecting Australia's brightest minds. Previously, Martin served as Vice-Chancellor and President of RMIT University, an institution with over 80,000 students in Melbourne, Australia. He also held the position of Vice-Chancellor at The Open University, the United Kingdom's largest academic institution, and served as General Manager of Microsoft's global Education Products Group in Seattle, Washington. Acknowledged for his contributions to education, Martin has received prestigious awards, including an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of London and appointment as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to higher education.