Speakers
Fergo (James Ferguson)
Fergo is a design leader and advisor with over 20 years' experience spanning multiple industries. In his varied career, he's built design teams, products, and brands for companies such as Skyscanner and Atlassian, and is currently Head of Experience Design at OVO where he leads design, content and research to deliver the company's ambitious sustainability strategy.
He lives in Brighton with his partner John and his extensive Lego collection!
Lunch table host on day two
Join Fergo for a conversation with peers on this hosted lunch table...
Earning trust, shaping culture, and accelerating momentum in a team you didn't hire
Following his morning talk pull up a chair and join Fergo for a conversation about leading a team you didn't hire. This is an all too common reality when starting a new leadership role. It means letting go of the fantasy of a clean slate and embracing your new team with all their existing hang ups and habits. So bring your questions, and your stories of shaping culture, to share with peers during this lunchtime session.
To join this lunch table please sign up at the registration desk.
About the talk
Leading a team you didn't hire
When stepping into a new leadership role, you rarely get to build your team from scratch. More often, you inherit one—complete with its own history, dynamics, and ways of working. So how do you set the tone, gain trust, and steer the team towards high performance without missing a beat?
In this talk, Fergo will explore practical strategies to help you confidently lead a team you didn’t hire. From accelerating relationship-building and establishing the culture you want, to reshaping team norms and driving meaningful impact, this session will give you the tools to lead with clarity and intent—right from day one.