Change is constant, but leading through it well is where most organisations fall down.
At our upcoming Perth Leader Connect, we welcome David MacLennan, CEO at the City of Vincent, who will explore how leaders can navigate complexity, uncertainty and ambiguity without defaulting to over-control or inaction.
In this practical and thought-provoking session, you will uncover:
- Why resistance happens and how thinking habits shape decisions
- What it really takes to build ownership, not just compliance
- How to lead adaptive work where there’s no obvious solution
- How to create the conditions for people to step up, contribute and take responsibility
This session introduces a practical approach to leading change that is clever, creative and courageous. You will also have the chance to connect with the IML membership and broader Perth leadership community over a light lunch.
We look forward to welcoming you to the session.
Session speaker
David MacLennan
CEO at the City of Vincent
Short Bio
David is an experienced CEO, public sector leader and former diplomat with a record of achievement at local, state, federal and international government levels.
He has been the CEO of the City of Vincent since 2018 and is also the Chair of the Australian Urban Design Research Centre at the University of Western Australia (UWA).
Prior to this, David was the Assistant Director General at the WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.
David is fluent in Spanish and had overseas diplomatic postings with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the UK, Peru, Mexico and Papua New Guinea.
He is a graduate of UWA and has a Masters of Management from ANU.
His passions are family and fitness.
Cost
Complimentary Members
A$25 Non-Members
Book your place today!
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Member | Non Member |
| Perth Leader Connect - Leading through change: Building organisational resilience | Thursday 11 June 2026 | 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm | Perth |
Event Overview
Date
Time
12:30pm – 2:00pm AWST
Location
City of Vincent
244 Vincent St, Perth Western Australia 6007
Cost
Complimentary Members
A$25 Non-Members
