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Contemporary Trends in Change Management Lecture Series
The Future of Organizations: Rethinking Growth, Change, and Agility
Join renowned organization development scholar Dr. Christopher Worley for an engaging lecture exploring how today’s leaders can successfully navigate uncertainty through agility, resilience, and strategic leadership.
Open to alumni, doctoral students, graduate students, and organizational leaders, this interactive event examines the evolving challenges shaping today’s organizations and the leadership approaches needed to thrive in an era of constant change.
During this session, we’ll explore questions including:
- What’s New with Agility? How are organizations building agile capabilities that create lasting strategic advantage?
- Has Resilience Replaced Agility? How can resilience and agility work together to help organizations navigate uncertainty?
- Is Change Management Dead? What emerging approaches are replacing traditional models of organizational change?
- Can Your Organization be Successful without Growing? In a world obsessed with scale, can organizations thrive by remaining intentionally focused, mission-driven, and right-sized?
Designed to bridge research with real-world application, this lecture invites participants to challenge conventional thinking, engage in meaningful discussion, and gain practical insights into the future of organization development and leadership.
Whether you’re leading organizational change, advancing your academic journey, or seeking fresh perspectives on today’s evolving workplace, this is an opportunity to learn from one of the field’s leading voices while connecting with fellow professionals and the Benedictine University community.
Reserve your seat today鈥攚e look forward to welcoming you.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 | 8:30-11 a.m.
Event Schedule
8:30 a.m. | Check-In, Coffee, and Networking
9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:10 a.m. | Keynote and Discussion Led by Dr. Christopher Worley
11:00 a.m. | Q&A and Networking Social