Proposal

Housemark Leadership Conference 2025

With Graham Norris

Monika and Rose,

Thanks for taking the time to talk with me about the Housemark Leadership Conference you are planning. Sounds like it's going to be a great opportunity for your clients to connect and think more broadly about the possibilities in the social housing sector.

Below you'll find a description for the session I think will work well as a curtain-raiser for your event, helping the audience reset their focus from their phones to maximising the benefits of their presence at this conference. The aim is to provide an uplifting and inspirational start to the day, so these busy executives will feel energised and open to new ideas.

You'll also find an overview of the kind of experiences I've been creating for my clients, and a quote.

If you would like to get on a call to discuss any further details, I'd be happy to set that up.

Thanks again!

Graham

Keynote Description

Leading Through Complexity

It's tough being a leader in social housing. Tenant expectations, regulatory demands, financial imperatives and organisational ambition spin mind-bending webs of ambiguity and conflict.

What if you could slice through the complexity and establish strategic clarity?

It turns out that even minor shifts in mindset can have major impacts on how you and your team navigate change and set a course for success. In this inspiring yet practical 45-minute session, you'll learn three must-have techniques grounded in psychology that will reshape how you approach complexity and uncertainty.

With Full-Spectrum Thinking, you cast off the blinkers so you can view a broader range of opportunities and risks, helping you build confidence in your decision-making.
By Creating Compelling Visions, you can rally your whole organisation to strive toward a motivating view of the future.
Cultivating a Shared Purpose smashes siloes and creates a culture of collaboration.

This curtain-raiser is designed to surprise and inspire, opening your mind to the ideas and possibilities of the subsequent sessions. When you get back to your desk, you will be thinking about the future more strategically and viewing your organisation with newfound optimism.

Are you ready to turn complexity into shared success?

Satisfied Clients

"I just wanted to say thank you once again contributions today. You gave us all food for thought. I would love to find ways of working with you in the future and will certainly be in touch."

Jo Leckie, CEO

Big Picture Training

"His content was insightful and thought-provoking and his delivery attention-grabbing and memorable. Delegates came away enthused, excited and energised, ready for a day discussing their business challenges."

Jackie Scully, CEO

Executive Director, Think

(Organiser of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply annual conference)

"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

"He not only interpreted the brief accurately but also infused it with his expertise, making the session both interesting and immensely valuable for our audience."

Abdul Azad, Public Health Programme Manager

Bracknell Forest Council

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.

For most events I provide any or all of the following:

Event promotional video
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.

Before any event Graham does the following:

Researches your organisation and sector
Customises the presentation

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.

So make the most of my time while I'm there:

Do a breakout session
Attend cocktail hour
Participate on a panel
Have a VIP lunch table
Conduct office hours

I'm open to almost anything. What can I do to help you make this event memorable? Let's brainstorm.

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.

Within one day of the event's end, I'll provide any of the following:

A link to the presentation deck to share with every attendee.
A short reminder video to keep people focused and inspired when they get back to the office.
A podcast interview or blog post interview about the event.
A follow-up telepresence session a few months after the event.

THE FEE INCLUDES EVERYTHING

In-Person Keynote Presentation
Uncertainty Perspectives Personality Assessment for All Attendees (optional)
One Breakout Session
Panel Discussion
Custom Promotional Video
Social Promotion
Ground Transportation
Post-event Webinar

£2,500 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.

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.

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.

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.