🟪Tech Power Breakfast - From Implementation to Impact: 3 Steps to Accelerate Tech Adoption

Description

Technology implementation alone doesn’t drive transformation - people do. To unlock real business value, organizations must go beyond rollout and focus on adoption, proficiency and change leadership. This session will introduce a framework for accelerating tech adoption and ensuring sustainable impact.

By combining strategic change management with a proficiency-first mindset, attendees will learn how to:

• Align technology initiatives with business goals and user needs
• Inspire cross-functional buy-in through effective change leadership
• Mobilize teams to confidently adopt and apply new tools for lasting results

Whether integrating AI or navigating enterprise-wide transformation, this session offers actionable strategies to close the gap between implementation and impact and empower teams to thrive in a tech-driven future.

Candice Benson, CEO, Benson Consulting

Candice Benson, CEO of Benson Consulting Inc., is a certified Change Manager, Project Management Professional and Process Improvement Specialist. Her 25 years of experience in project management and people change management has spanned multiple fields including Academia, Technology, Utilities, Finance, Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Non-Profits.

Candice, a true Change Agent, is certified in Change Intelligence (CQ®) and as a Prosci Change Practitioner and Trainer. She is an experienced PMO Director, Portfolio Manager, Program Manager, and Project Manager. She has been certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the Project Management Institute and is a Six Sigma/Lean certified leader, mentor, Project Management coach.

Melissa Jurkoic, COO, Benson Consulting

Melissa Jurkoic, COO of Benson Consulting Inc., is a technologist, strategist, and change agent with over 25 years of experience spanning software engineering, product leadership, and executive transformation.  Melissa has consistently bridged the gap between innovation and impact across several industries including non-profit and hospitality. 

Melissa holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and an Executive Certificate in Management & Leadership from MIT Sloan. A certified SAFe Program Consultant, she’s led multiple transformations across international teams.

A respected thought leader, she shares insights through industry discussions and speaking engagements, empowering organizations to navigate tech-enabled business transformation with confidence.

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