Most organizations have no shortage of great ideas—but turning those ideas into results is where many falter. Inspired by The Other Side of Innovation by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble, this session explores how effective change leadership bridges the gap between ideas and execution.

Participants will learn six practical strategies to drive innovation through people—building dedicated teams, managing partnerships, experimenting with discipline, and fostering honest feedback. Grounded in frameworks like Kotter’s 8 Steps and Prosci ADKAR, the session highlights how strong leadership behaviors—vision, adaptability, and celebration of progress—can turn innovation into lasting impact.

By the end, attendees will see that the key to successful innovation isn’t just great ideas—it’s leading people through change.

Key takeaway: Innovation isn’t about creativity alone. The other side of innovation is change leadership.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

Turn ideas into action — Discover what it really takes to move bold ideas from concept to reality through disciplined, people-centered execution.

Lead through change — Learn how to guide teams with clarity, courage, and adaptability when innovation meets resistance.

Build innovation-ready teams — Understand how to balance daily operations with experimentation by assembling and empowering dedicated change champions.

Create momentum and alignment — Explore how to communicate a compelling vision, secure buy-in, and celebrate quick wins along the way.

Apply proven frameworks — Walk away with practical tools inspired by Kotter’s 8 Steps and the Prosci ADKAR model to help you lead successful innovation in your organization.

About the Speaker:

Sid Arya is the President of the IIBA Vancouver Chapter and a seasoned technology leader with 27+ years of experience across Southeast Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, and the USA. He has led digital transformation and data & analytics initiatives across various industries, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution.

As a recognized thought leader, Sid is passionate about enabling BAs to succeed in the evolving tech landscape and often speaks at industry events on topics like digital innovation, data strategy, and leadership.

Special thanks to our sponsors!

Diamond Sponsor

UBC Sauder School of Business, Continuing Business Studies

BCIT

Platinum Sponsor

Simon Fraser University Continuing Studies

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WorkSafeBC

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Watermark Learning