Digital transformation has become a catch-all term for modernization, but for technology leaders (now including the CEO), the reality is far more complex. It isn’t just about adopting AI or migrating to the cloud; it is about steering, in this case, a complex, highly-regulated and visible institution through continual and disruptive change. How to handle governance while simultaneously fostering innovation? How do you move beyond the hype of AI to find productive utility?
In this exclusive masterclass series, we are stripping back the buzzwords. We are bringing together frontline executive expertise from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and the rigorous, systems-focused research from the ANU School of Cybernetics to provide a masterclass in executive leadership for our Information Age.
Our masterclass is a workshop on the mechanics of transformation. Attendees will gain:
- Frontline CBA Insights: Understand how the Commonwealth Bank delivered its Integrated Development Platform (IDP) and the governance lessons learned from one of Australia’s most complex digital environments.
- The Cybernetic Framework: Move beyond simple project management. Learn to view transformation as a cybernetic system—where feedback loops, accountability, and controls are the true drivers of sustainable success.
- AI Tooling Reality Check: Cut through the noise. Identify the “good, the bad, and the ugly” of current AI implementations and learn how to identify productive utility in your own deployments.
- Strategic Design: Discover why the CIO must evolve into a lead architect of business strategy, ensuring technology is not just a service provider, but a core component of organizational resilience.
- Practical Governance: Master the art of maintaining strict discipline and accountability in highly regulated environments while still enabling your teams to innovate rapidly.
- Exclusive Networking: Engage with peers, experts from the ANU School of Cybernetics, and industry veterans to share experiences and build your roadmap for the future.
Event Details:
- Canberra Masterclass: Thursday, 17th September 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | The Innovation Space, Birch Building, ANU Campus.
- Sydney Masterclass: Thursday, 22nd October 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Australian Institute of Directors, 1 Martin Place, Sydney.
Why Attend?
Whether you are a CIO, a technology executive, or an aspiring leader, this masterclass provides the precise toolkit required to lead with clarity. By examining the cybernetic nature of transformation, you will leave with a roadmap for managing complex, integrated systems—and the confidence to steer your organization effectively through the unexpected challenges of the future.
Register for our Digital masterclasses in Canberra and Sydney here
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