Lyall Samaroden
Vistage Speaker | Facilitator | Change Guy – Bench Solutions | TEC Canada Speaker
Lyall Samaroden has spent his career helping individuals and teams navigate organizational change, developing expertise in strategy and change across industries like government, media, insurance, automotive, energy, and defense. In addition to his consulting practice, he instructs Executive Education programs at the University of Alberta’s Alberta School of Business and leads in the emergent field of Design Thinking, helping clients see new opportunities and shape the future. Lyall’s thought leadership makes him a sought-after keynote speaker, conference emcee, and leadership trainer.
Lyall Samaroden
Vistage Speaker | Facilitator | Change Guy – Bench Solutions | TEC Canada Speaker
Lyall Samaroden has spent his career helping individuals and teams navigate organizational change, developing expertise in strategy and change across industries like government, media, insurance, automotive, energy, and defense. In addition to his consulting practice, he instructs Executive Education programs at the University of Alberta’s Alberta School of Business and leads in the emergent field of Design Thinking, helping clients see new opportunities and shape the future. Lyall’s thought leadership makes him a sought-after keynote speaker, conference emcee, and leadership trainer.
Lyall’s Topics
Have you ever wondered what the “normal” reactions are to change? This participatory, fun and informative session will highlight some of the fundamentals of change and reflect upon what it all means for us. Together, we’ll explore three concepts that when addressed, lead to individuals and teams embracing new ways of operating. The session will provide ideas, tools and resources to assist you in navigating change yourself as well as your role in support of others who are struggling through change.
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” ~ Albert Einstein In today’s challenging economy, innovation is as essential as it is difficult. Cultures capable of “inventing the future” are rare, but the emerging discipline of design thinking – honed by the celebrated innovation consultancy IDEO – provides people with the tools and techniques to think differently, see new opportunities, and create innovative solutions with impact. In this interactive session, try it out! Discover “How might we…?” through this human-centered approach to innovation to drive initiatives that meet human need, add business value and are technically feasible.