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We wanted to showcase a speaker who has recently joined the lecture circuit. Neil Morrison<\/b><\/a> is Director of Strategy, Culture and Innovation at publishing giant Penguin Random House. He speaks about leading in times of disruption, embracing lessons from leading an organisation through digital change, the future of work and technology, and how technology is impacting the way we work.

Having overseen the merger of two major publishing houses, Neil is aware of the anxiety change can bring. Neil still manages change day in-day out as a hands-on strategist and practitioner, and not just a theoretical observer. He shares his insight on leadership and change.

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We wanted to showcase a speaker who has recently joined the lecture circuit. Neil Morrison is Director of Strategy, Culture and Innovation at publishing giant […]
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