What will the world of work look like in just a few years? Many organisations are still operating with models built for a completely different era. In this keynote, Barry Winkless takes audiences on a journey into the near future, exploring how organisations, leadership and careers are evolving as technology, expectations and global dynamics reshape how work happens.

Drawing on his work at the Future of Work Institute and decades of experience advising global organisations, Barry outlines the forces already shaping the workplace of the next decade. He explores how organisations will become more fluid, how roles will evolve and why adaptability will be one of the most valuable capabilities for both leaders and teams.

This session helps leaders move beyond reacting to change and start preparing for the realities of the next decade.

Audience takeaways:

• A clear picture of what work, organisations and leadership may look like by 2032

• Insight into the trends already reshaping the workplace

• Practical ways organisations can begin preparing for the next phase of work

• Inspiration to rethink long-held assumptions about how work should operate

The biggest barrier to the future of work is rarely technology. It is mindset.

In this thought-provoking keynote, Barry Winkless introduces the concept of GYAP, a powerful way of understanding the mental shift required for organisations and leaders to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Many organisations attempt to adopt new technologies or strategies while holding on to old ways of thinking, creating a gap between intention and reality.

Barry explores why this mindset gap exists and how leaders can close it. Through real-world examples and insights from his work with organisations around the world, he shows how thinking differently about work, leadership and change unlocks new opportunities.

This keynote challenges audiences to rethink how they approach change and encourages them to embrace new ways of thinking that align with the realities of the future workplace.

Audience takeaways:

• Understanding the mindset shifts required for the future of work

• Insight into why many transformation efforts struggle

• Practical ways leaders can encourage new thinking across organisations

• A framework for navigating change with greater confidence

Technology plays a central role in shaping the future of work, yet many organisations struggle to understand how technological change unfolds and what it means for them.

In this keynote, Barry Winkless reveals IFR, a pattern that explains how technology evolves and how organisations can use this understanding to better anticipate change. Rather than reacting to every new tool or trend, leaders can begin to recognise how technological development tends to follow predictable patterns.

Barry breaks down the relationship between technological progress and organisational transformation, showing how emerging technologies influence skills, roles and ways of working.

The session helps audiences move from uncertainty to strategic understanding when it comes to technology and the future workplace.

Audience takeaways:

• A clear explanation of how technology tends to evolve over time

• Insight into how technology reshapes organisations and roles

• A framework for anticipating future technological shifts

• Practical perspectives on using technology strategically in the workplace

The future of work requires a different kind of leadership.

Traditional leadership models were built for stability, hierarchy and predictability. Today’s organisations operate in a world defined by constant change, evolving expectations and new forms of collaboration.

In this keynote, Barry Winkless explores what leadership must look like in this new reality. Drawing on insights from his work with organisations globally, he examines the characteristics that will define the leaders of the future.

Barry highlights how future leaders will need to balance strategy with adaptability, encourage experimentation and create environments where people can thrive amid uncertainty.

This keynote provides leaders with a clear understanding of how their role is changing and what capabilities will define the next generation of leadership.

Audience takeaways:

• The key traits that will define successful leaders in the future of work

• Understanding how leadership expectations are evolving

• Insight into how leaders can build adaptable and resilient organisations

• Inspiration to rethink leadership in a rapidly changing world