Discussion Document
EDF Enablement Team Event
With Graham Norris
Marie-Therese
Ewa
Millie
Thanks for taking the time to talk with me about the event you are planning for your EDF Enablement Team. Sounds like it's going to be a great opportunity for your colleagues to reconnect in person and strengthen the team brand as enablers in your company.
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Below you'll find a tailored description for the talk I think will work well for your event. It aims to empower EDF team members to think beyond short-term pressures, giving them tools to navigate organisational changes with confidence while reconnecting with their personal and professional ambitions.
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You'll also find an overview of the kind of experiences I've been creating for my clients, and a quote.
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If you would like to get on a call to discuss any further details, I'd be happy to set that up.
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Thanks again!
Graham
Keynote Description
Growth and Performance
Mastering Your Futurist Mindset
In this interactive 45-minute session, Graham Norris will help EDF's Enablement Team develop a futurist mindset that empowers them to navigate organisational change with confidence and make more intentional decisions about their professional journeys.
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Key Takeaways
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Escape the "Noisy Present": Learn practical techniques to break free from daily urgency and reconnect with your longer-term ambitions and goals.
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Develop Decision Confidence: Gain tools to make decisions with conviction even during periods of uncertainty and change.
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Find Your Sweet Spot: Discover the optimal timeframe for meaningful future planning that balances aspiration with practicality.
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Create Personal Vision: Participate in exercises that help you clarify what you truly want from your professional future and how to achieve it.
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Navigate Organisational Change: Apply futurist thinking to understand the full spectrum of possibilities during transitions and position yourself proactively.
Session Format
This dynamic session combines thought-provoking content with interactive elements, including:
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Peer discussions to establish personal goals for the event
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Guided visioning exercises to connect with future aspirations
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Practical frameworks for applying futurist thinking to current challenges
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Opportunities to explore both personal and organisational applications
Satisfied Clients
"Graham provided an excellent keynote at our CIPS Futures Conference in London and brought a thoughtful and thought-provoking way of thinking about the future."
Matt Howell, CEO
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
"Graham was a pleasure to deal with, professional, clear and concise and followed our brief. He was thought provoking and offered some really practical tips to our delegates, thank you Graham."
Caroline Cassidy, Global Executive Officer
DFK International
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"The team really appreciated Graham’s engaging style and there was resounding positive feedback, and it was clear the team were immediately reflecting differently on how to think about the future."
David McCollum, Head of New Deal for Young People
Greater London Authority
The Experience
Working with Graham couldn't be easier
PROMOTION & PREPARATION
I'm committed to shifting mindsets, which means I'm more than happy to do whatever I can to help get your employees excited and prepared for the event. Whether it's a video or a podcast interview, I want to help get them thinking before they arrive.
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For most events I provide any or all of the following:
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Event promotional video
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Interview for blog posts or podcasts
A great keynote requires thoughtful preparation. That means truly understanding your audience and customising the presentation to ensure the message hits home.
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Before any event Graham does the following:
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Researches your organisation and sector
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Joins all briefing calls
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Customises the presentation​
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DURING THE EVENT
Unlike many speakers, I prefer to stay the full day (when possible.) Why? Because I know that when attendees have the chance to interact with your keynote speakers they're able to get their questions answered and take more away from the event.
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So make the most of my time while I'm there:
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Do a breakout session
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Participate on a panel
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Conduct office hours
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I'm open to almost anything. What can I do to help you make this event memorable? Let's brainstorm.
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AFTER THE EVENT
For an event organiser, I know how exhausting running an event can be. That's why I want to ensure you're armed with the necessary assets to make all your event follow-up easy, fun, and memorable.
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Within one day of the event's end, I'll provide any of the following:
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A link to the presentation deck to share with every attendee.
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A short reminder video to keep people focused and inspired when they get back to the office.
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A podcast interview or blog post interview about the event.
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A follow-up telepresence session a few months after the event.
Just let me know what would be most valuable for you.
THE FEE INCLUDES EVERYTHING
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In-Person Keynote Presentation
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Pre-Event Promotion​
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Post-Event Follow-Up
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Ground Transportation
£1,000 plus VAT
About Graham
Dr. Graham Norris has spent a lifetime studying change and its impact on knowledge workers. He is an expert in futures thinking and decision-making, helping leaders around the world think more clearly about the future so they can realise their ambitions.
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As an organisational psychologist and futurist, he equips decision-makers with practical frameworks that convert complexity into clarity. His TEDx talk Be More Futurist has inspired over 50,000 viewers, and through his daily newsletter The DIY Futurist, he shows leaders how to develop foresight as a competitive advantage.
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Graham's programs blend cutting-edge psychological research with actionable techniques that help audiences cut through the noise of the present. He doesn't just talk about change — he creates it, giving decision-makers at all levels the confidence to take decisive action while staying aligned with strategic goals.
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A native of the U.K., he lived for 20 years in Asia, serving in leadership roles at Dow Jones, Ogilvy and the American Chamber. As a consultant, he has advised companies including Microsoft, adidas, Lenovo, Intel, Novartis, Molson Coors and Volkswagen. He holds a doctorate and MBA from Edinburgh Business School.
