Technology Doesn't Change Organizations. People Do.

Technology Doesn't Change Organizations. People Do.

Technology doesn't create transformation. People do. Whether you're implementing AI, new technology, organizational restructuring, or process improvements, lasting success depends on adoption, not implementation. In this interactive session, I'll introduce the People Stack, a practical framework that helps leaders understand why change efforts stall and what it takes to build clarity, alignment, capability, belief, and sustainment. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to reduce resistance, build trust, and accelerate adoption in any transformation initiative.

Key Takeaways

• Understand why implementation and adoption are not the same thing.
• Learn the five layers of the People Stack and how they influence successful change.
• Recognize common barriers to adoption and practical ways to address them.
• Walk away with practical strategies to build trust, confidence, and lasting behavior change.

Your Presenter

Julie Ann Whitten is the Founder and CEO of Julie Whitten Consulting, author of The People Stack: Why Change Fails (and What Actually Fixes It), keynote speaker, and transformation advisor with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations navigate change. She works with organizations across corporate, healthcare, education, utilities, manufacturing, and the public sector to bridge the gap between transformation and adoption. Julie is known for translating the psychology of change into practical strategies that help leaders reduce resistance, build trust, and create lasting results.

Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.

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