Conversations That Shape the Future of Change

The Leaders of Change Roundtable brings together visionaries, system-thinkers, and change architects to explore the strategies, tools, and mindsets reshaping organizations and society.

Guest

Dr Jay Dudley

Principal Clinical Psychologist
Adult Community Mental Health
Cheshire & Wirral NHS Foundation Trust

Host

Ben Ajayi

Convener, Leaders of Change Roundtable

The Leaders of Change Roundtable is a live, 75-minute forum hosted by Ben Ajayi for change leaders, social innovators, and policymakers who are shaping transformation in complex systems.

Every session explores one central question: How do we create lasting change in a changing world?

Each Roundtable features leading voices, real-world case studies, and open dialogue designed to help you sharpen your strategy, deepen your impact, and connect with peers who care about meaningful change.

THEMATIC AREAS

Changing the System

Tools and models for creating large-scale, lasting change within complex environments.

Transformational Program Design

How to build initiatives that shift mindsets and outcomes.

Frontline-Informed Leadership

Embedding dignity, empathy, and hope into the change-making process.

Format (75 Minutes of Maximum Value)

Opening Circle – Host frames the challenge (05 min)

Insider’s Briefing – Guest shares privileged story + proprietary model (15 min)

Privileged Q&A – Members interrogate under closed-door rules (10 min)

Council Breakouts – Small groups apply model to live challenges (25 min)

Hot Seat Debrief – Insights shared back with guest + council (10 min)

Strategic Synthesis – Host distills universal principles (5 min)

Close – Wrap up and concluding comments (5 min)

Past Speakers

Dr Andy Knox, MBE

Medical Director, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS

Frontline GP, population health expert, national policy advisor, and author of Sick Society: Reimagining How We Live Well Together.

Dr James Dudley