Main Stage | Leading Through Difference: Building Trust When Perspectives Are at Odds

Programme Architecture Element:

Main Stage sessions explore the major forces, trends, and transformations shaping our world and their implications for the business events industry. Through diverse perspectives and big-picture thinking, you will gain a deeper understanding of why these shifts matter, how they impact different stakeholders, and what they mean for the future of your organisation, events, and communities.

Session Description:

As leaders navigate increasingly complex environments, they are faced with competing priorities, diverse perspectives and growing pressure to make decisions that balance performance, trust and human connection.

Drawing on insights from her latest book, Can I Say That?, Dr. Poornima Luthra explores how you can foster constructive dialogue, build trust across difference and create environments where people feel empowered to contribute, challenge and collaborate.

Through practical insights and real-world examples, Poornima will challenge you to rethink how they approach difficult conversations, navigate competing viewpoints and make stronger decisions when expectations and priorities are not always aligned.

Session Learning Objectives:

• Encouraging open dialogue without sacrificing trust.
• Handling difficult conversations with greater confidence.
• Making stronger decisions when perspectives differ.