Overview
Note: Due to limited capacity for this session, all registrations are subject to final approval. Please look out for a confirmation of registration which will be sent directly to your email. (Only participants who have received this confirmation will be able to attend this Tech Talk).
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Join us for Tech Talk, a part of SGInnovate's Let's Tech It series – an exciting session where innovation meets practical application.
Deep tech moves faster than clarity can form. Technologies evolve quickly, markets shift without warning, and decisions must often be made ahead of full information. To lead well in such conditions, leaders must strengthen their judgement, presence and ability to make sense of shifting signals.
In this session, Professor Ben Bryant will explore how leaders can strengthen these capabilities through the Five Leadership Muscles framework, developing the awareness, sensemaking, and role agility needed to lead with clarity amid uncertainty.
Course Description & Learning Outcomes
This session will feature:
Faculty insights grounded in research and practice, introducing the Five Leadership Muscles framework and its relevance to deep tech leadership challenges
Interactive peer group discussions, where leaders reflect on real scenarios, test new approaches, and learn from shared experiences
Learning Outcomes
From this session, you will:
Strengthen your judgment and sensemaking to create clarity amidst uncertainty
Learn to mobilize teams and engage with diverse stakeholders more effectively
Gain actionable frameworks to transform how you show up as a leader
Target Audience
This session is designed for:
Senior leaders navigating fastmoving, uncertain environments
Decisionmakers responsible for shaping the strategic direction of organizations
Leaders who manage teams, both technical and crossfunctional, influencing diverse stakeholders
Founders, venture builders and innovation leads seeking to expand their leadership capacity
Recommended Prerequisites
Hold at least 5 to 10 years of leadership experience, ideally in roles involving team management, strategic decision making or company/business creation.
Schedule
Date: 13 May 2026, Wednesday
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: IMD Asia Campus, Rochester Commons, 1 Rochester Park, Deep Dive/ Blue Ocean (Level 2) , Singapore 139212
Agenda
| Day/Time | Agenda Activity/Description |
|---|---|
| 9:30am | Registration Begins |
| 10:00am - 12:00nn | Tech Talk begins |
| 12:00nn - 1:00pm | Networking session |
| 1:00pm | End of session |
Skills Covered
PROFICIENCY LEVEL GUIDE
Beginner: Introduce the subject matter without the need to have any prerequisites.
Proficient: Requires learners to have prior knowledge of the subject.
Expert: Involves advanced and more complex understanding of the subject.
- Leadership (Proficiency level: Expert)
Speakers
Trainer's Profile:
Ben Bryant, Professor of Leadership and Organisation, IMD
Ben Bryant is Professor of Leadership and Organization at IMD and Program Director of Transformational Leader and Leading for High Impact. He previously held the Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Chair for Responsible Leadership. A highly regarded educator, executive team coach, and speaker, Professor Bryant works closely with CEOs and senior leadership teams across industries and regions. With more than 20 years of experience developing senior leaders globally, his work focuses on leadership presence, sensemaking under uncertainty, and building cultures of trust and innovation.
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