Our Leadership Round Table events bring together leaders from the Design, Product, Marketing, and Technology sectors to connect, share insights, and collaboratively tackle some of the most pressing challenges in their industries. These gatherings are intentionally small and intimate, providing a safe space for open dialogue and brainstorming solutions to complex issues. Participants leave with actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and a stronger sense of community.
Here are some of the thought-provoking topics we’ve explored in recent sessions:

Design Leadership

Motivating Teams During Challenging Times: Strategies to inspire and retain talent when growth opportunities, promotions, and bonuses are limited due to market instability.
Managing Change and Preventing Burnout: Addressing the toll of constant change and supporting teams’ well-being while maintaining performance.
Advancing UX and Design Maturity: How to elevate and accelerate UX and design practices in Australia to meet global standards.
The Role of DesignOps and ResearchOps: Understanding their significance in scaling design capabilities and delivering consistent value.
Balancing Speed to Market with Strategic Thinking: Navigating the tension between rapid delivery and maintaining thoughtful, research-driven approaches.
The Evolving Role of Service and Strategic Design: Examining the shift from strategic to product-focused design and its implications for design leaders.
Communicating the Value of Design: Developing metrics to measure design ROI and articulating its intangible benefits to stakeholders.
Design Team Structures: Exploring the pros and cons of matrix vs. centralised models and how smaller teams can build effective design operations.
Building Stakeholder Authority: Equipping teams to build credibility and influence within their organisations.

Product Leadership

Motivating Teams Under Market Pressure: Fostering engagement and resilience in the face of resource constraints and limited growth opportunities.
Driving Product Growth and ROI: Defining the product function’s role in commercial success and the skills needed to achieve it.
Securing Product Buy-In: Effective strategies for increasing cross-functional engagement and executive alignment with the product vision.
Balancing Demand and Strategic Integrity: Meeting the high demand for rapid product launches without compromising on research and strategic thinking.

Emerging Trends

Large Language Models and AI: Discussing the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI tools into design and product practices.
Future Skills for Leaders: Identifying the capabilities needed to navigate evolving market conditions and technological disruptions.
Our round table discussions foster collaboration and enable leaders to learn from peers across sectors, ultimately driving innovation and growth in their organisations.

If you’re a leader in Design, Product, Marketing, or Technology and are passionate about connecting with peers to exchange ideas, solve challenges, and drive meaningful impact, we’d love to have you join us. To learn more about our Leadership Round Table events or express your interest in participating, please get in touch—we’d be delighted to welcome you to the conversation.