2025 Agenda

Resistance to change is one of the biggest challenges organisations face when implementing new technologies or processes: A playful approach to stakeholder engagement can break down barriers, spark creativity, and create memorable experiences that inspire buy-in: In this session, you'll learn how "permission to play" fosters innovation, builds connections, and turns resistance into curiosity: With practical examples and hands-on activities, this workshop will leave you ready to embrace play as a serious tool for driving meaningful change.

• Explore the science behind play and its impact on engagement
• Understand how play can reduce resistance and build connections
• Experience a quick interactive game to shift your mindset
• Learn real-world examples of playful strategies in action
• Design a fun, creative approach to stakeholder engagement
• Share and refine ideas through group brainstorming and playback

3 Key Learnings

1. How play can drive innovation and overcome resistance to change
2. Practical tools for designing playful engagement strategies
3. Confidence to incorporate play into professional environments