Discussion Document

LNER Project Management Conference

With Graham Norris

Kathryn,

Thanks for taking the time to talk with me about the conference you are planning for your project management colleagues on 15th July in York. It sounds like it's going to be a great opportunity for your colleagues to connect and energise.

Below you'll find a description for the session I think will work best for your event, helping transform the way your colleagues think about collaboration and giving them actionable techniques to work more harmoniously on complex projects.

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

Session Description

Teamwork and Collaboration

Creating a Shared Vision

Companies need to organise into teams to get things done, but this also creates the silos that destroy the magic of cooperation. Competition, conflict and poor coordination can consume senior leadership resources and snuff out the spark of ingenuity that drives a company forward.

What if your colleagues could more easily see the bigger picture and the benefits of working together?

In this highly interactive session, Graham helps your colleagues create compelling visions that motivate collective action. Through hands-on exercises, your colleagues will learn the technique of collaborative imagination and how to apply it across a range of situations.

Founded in psychological research and brought to life with stories and practical examples, this technique can transform the way people think about their goals, and is particularly effective for projects with well-defined outcomes.

After an initial speech introducing the technique, the body of the session will be applying it to the real-life challenges your colleagues face.

By the end, your colleagues will:

more easily find common ground with each other
be more effective collaborators
be laser focused on outcomes
increase their influence

Satisfied Clients

"Graham, I just wanted to thank you from all the team yesterday. It was great to see them so inspired and motivated to want to make change."

Charmaine Jackson, Head of Training

Ardens Healthcare Informatics

"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 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.

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.

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
Breakout Session
Round Trip Travel
Hotel Accommodation
All Materials
Custom Promotional Video
Follow-up Zoom/Teams Session

£3,000 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.

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.