Fostering Creativity and Innovation in Business and the Public Sector

Unlocking Ideas. Inspiring Change. Driving Results.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, creativity and innovation are no longer optional, they are essential! This theme explores how organisations across both business and public sectors can unlock their creative potential to drive meaningful change, enhance competitiveness, and deliver greater public value.

By fostering a culture that encourages experimentation, embraces diverse perspectives, and supports continuous learning, businesses can develop breakthrough products and services, while public institutions can design more responsive and inclusive policies. This approach not only fuels economic growth but also strengthens community resilience and trust.

Key focus areas include:

• Empowering people: Cultivating environments where individuals feel safe to share ideas and challenge norms
• Cross-sector collaboration: Bridging the gap between private innovation and public service to co-create impactful solutions
• Technology and tools: Leveraging digital platforms, AI, and data to accelerate creative problem-solving
• Stronger problem-solving – Shift from fixing problems to creating opportunities
• Leadership and strategy: Equipping leaders with the mindset and frameworks to nurture innovation at every level
• Case examples from both business and public service sectors

Ideal for:

Whether you're leading a commercial team, managing public programs, or navigating cross-sector initiatives and anyone seeking to energise their approach to problem-solving and service delivery, this experience will empower you to move from problem-solving to possibility-thinking - transforming challenges into opportunities through the power of creativity and innovation.