Pivot: How to adjust and adapt when plans break

Pivot: How to Adjust and Adapt When Plans Break

Plans don’t always go the way we expect, and that’s where the real learning begins.

Join us on 6 February (9:45–12:00) for an interactive session focused on pivoting: learning how to adapt, rethink, and move forward when ideas, projects, or businesses don’t go to plan.

The event will feature guest speaker Wani Mkandawire, who will share real-world experiences of failure, reflection, and adaptation, and how pivoting became a turning point rather than a setback.

You’ll then take part in a practical workshop designed to help you:

• Understand what pivoting really means in a business context
• Explore how to adapt ideas under pressure
• Reflect on failure as a tool for growth
• Build confidence in making changes when things aren’t working

The session will finish with informal networking, giving you the chance to connect with others, share ideas, and continue the conversation.

Event Schedule

Location: The Hatchery, Rose Bowl, Room 323

• 9:45–10:00: Welcome and introduction
• 10:00–10:30: Guest speaker – Wani Mkandawire
• 10:30–10:40: Break
• 10:40–11:40: Interactive workshop
• 11:40–12:00: Networking

Whether you’re refining a business idea, recovering from a setback, or simply curious about how successful people adapt, this session will give you practical insights and fresh perspective.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Leeds Business School