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The Connection Crisis: Bridging the Gap Between Isolation, Inclusion, and Innovation
Despite constant digital connection, many employees feel more isolated than ever. This keynote explores why human connection is the engine of engagement, psychological safety, and high performance and how leaders can build the relational depth teams need to thrive.
Led by Dr Marnie Gibson, a People & Culture leader and self‑described “pracademic,” the session blends real‑world practice with research. Drawing on HR leadership roles across multinational retail, FMCG, government, financial services, mining, and professional services in Australian, APAC and global contexts, as well as her PhD on what engagement looks like for remote workers, Marnie shows how to move from thin interactions to meaningful connection.
What you’ll learn:
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Why connection underpins engagement, psychological safety, inclusion, and innovation... and what gets in the way
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How to diagnose isolation risks and inclusion gaps in hybrid, remote, and distributed teams
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Practical rituals, leader behaviours, and team norms that build relational depth and trust
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How to design digital and in‑person moments that foster belonging without adding meeting bloat
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The signals and measures that track connection quality and its impact on performance
Who should watch:
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HR, People & Culture and Organisation Development leaders
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DEI, employee experience and internal communications teams
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People managers and team leads across hybrid, remote, or distributed teams
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Executives looking to lift innovation, retention, and performance
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