Diversity? Sustainability? Adaptability? Succession? - Agility!
About Tech Talent Live
Uncertainty is everywhere and, in 2025, you might be wondering how much time to spend on a five year strategy. Who knows what is around the corner?
People are leaving, taking institutional knowledge with them; AI is replacing functions and muddying the water when it comes to careers; tariffs, taxes and an unpredictable global landscape makes it difficult to forecast – And in the face of uncertainty and unpredictability, we all want to be more diverse, more sustainable and more secure.
Fallon Taylor and Dawn Newman from the Agile Business Consortium believe that Business Agility is the answer to these problems and more.
Join our North East team to find out how the Framework for Business Agility (FBA) could unlock your ability to work with AI, rather than against it, capitalise on uncertainty and overcome challenges... all without a wasted 5 year plan.
The session will start with an overview of the problems, with some examples of what happens when things go wrong.
We’ll talk about AI and how it can be harnessed for good, enhancing roles rather than replacing them and how it can provide support through additional capacity, insight and work hours – and we’ll explain how Governance for Business Agility could help adoption and use of AI, and to keep us safe!
Next we’ll move on to the impact of the economy, AI (again) and flexible working on career development, succession planning and skills. As a careers and employability advisor, Dawn will talk about common hurdles for individuals and Fallon will talk to the organisational impact of these changes, before we explain how Business Agility can make these problems into opportunities for skills development, staff retention and navigating difficult financial landscapes with your team.
After working through recruitment, retention and reporting issues, Fallon and Dawn will explain how Business Agility can improve diversity, increase confidence and instil resilience into your systems, people and processes through incremental implementation and improvement before signposting to free resources and support.
Exhibitors at Tech Talent Live
Browse some of the fantastic companies exhibiting at Tech Talent Live.
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Tech Talent Live Lightning Talks
All lightning talks were held in Committee Room 1, an easily accessible room overlooking the main careers fair hall. The talks typically lasted 10 to 15 minutes per subject.
Schedule:
15:00 – Breaking into Tech: No Technical Experience? No Problem!
Discover how people from retail, music, healthcare and more are building new tech careers through low code platforms, self-learning and support from inclusive communities. This session will share powerful real-life stories and practical advice to help you confidently take your first step into tech without a traditional background.
15:30 – Why Can’t Women Thrive in Tech?
With women facing unique challenges in tech, this session will provide actionable strategies to overcome barriers like imposter syndrome and bias. You’ll gain practical advice on building confidence, developing key skills, and expanding your network to thrive in the tech sector.
16:00 – Ever Wondered About Public Sector Tech Jobs? It’s More Exciting Than You Think!
Think public sector tech is all red tape? Think again. This fast-paced session unveils how digital roles in government shape essential services used by millions, from tax collection to digital operations across departments. Discover how you can make a real impact while enjoying benefits like flexibility, job security, and room to grow. No matter your background, this could be your most exciting move yet!
16:30 – The Secret Skills That Get You Hired (and Promoted)
While technical skills open doors, soft skills like communication, adaptability, and collaboration drive career growth. This session will highlight the key soft skills tech employers value most and provide actionable tips on how to develop and showcase them.
17:00 – Want to Innovate? Try Content Design.
Discover how content design plays a crucial role in driving innovation within the tech sector. This session will introduce you to the skills and opportunities in content design and provide clear steps to start your career.
17:30 – What if 15 minutes could shed light on why your CV gets ghosted?
In this quick lightning talk you will learn about common CV pitfalls that prevent your application from standing out and practical tips to avoid them. This session is perfect for job seekers who want to make simple and effective improvements without rewriting their entire resume.
Overview
Uncertainty is everywhere and, in 2025, you might be wondering how much time to spend on a five year strategy. Who knows what is around the corner?
People are leaving, taking institutional knowledge with them; AI is replacing functions and muddying the water when it comes to careers; tariffs, taxes and an unpredictable global landscape makes it difficult to forecast – And in the face of uncertainty and unpredictability, we all want to be more diverse, more sustainable and more secure.
Fallon Taylor and Dawn Newman from the Agile Business Consortium believe that Business Agility is the answer to these problems and more.
Join our North East team to find out how the Framework for Business Agility (FBA) could unlock your ability to work with AI, rather than against it, capitalise on uncertainty and overcome challenges... all without a wasted 5 year plan.
The session will start with an overview of the problems, with some examples of what happens when things go wrong.
We’ll talk about AI and how it can be harnessed for good, enhancing roles rather than replacing them and how it can provide support through additional capacity, insight and work hours – and we’ll explain how Governance for Business Agility could help adoption and use of AI, and to keep us safe!
Next we’ll move on to the impact of the economy, AI (again) and flexible working on career development, succession planning and skills. As a careers and employability advisor, Dawn will talk about common hurdles for individuals and Fallon will talk to the organisational impact of these changes, before we explain how Business Agility can make these problems into opportunities for skills development, staff retention and navigating difficult financial landscapes with your team.
After working through recruitment, retention and reporting issues, Fallon and Dawn will explain how Business Agility can improve diversity, increase confidence and instil resilience into your systems, people and processes through incremental implementation and improvement before signposting to free resources and support.
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How to get involved
Please read the information back below, and then fill out an expression of interest form. This will let us know you’d like to take part, what age the participating children are and whether you’d like any support from us or an ‘industry mentor.’
Plan your challenge, consider your resources and the participating students. Challenges can be completed in small or large groups. but please be aware that only 8-10 students from selected schools will be able to attend the celebration event.
Submit your challenge responses via our online form below. Your school can submit up to 10 entries. The deadline for responses is Friday 9 May, 2025. Please get in touch if you are struggling to meet the deadline.
The Schools Challenge steering committee will identify a small group of students from selected schools to be invited to a celebration event on the morning of Friday 20 June at South Shields Customs House.
If selected, you will be invited to attend by 23 May. There will also be an opportunity to display students‘ work as part of a number of public
exhibitions across local authority areas.
If you have any issues, contact us via email: getinvolved@technext.co.uk
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