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Can one person have an impact on people? Yesterday I got the opportunity to talk to two different school classes - one with 13 year olds in the inner city and one with 15 year olds in the outskirts. Two extremely different classes, where neither had a clue what engineering was. At most a few knew that an engineer was probably a smart person who makes a lot of money. When one of the kids wrote ‘Lisa is an engineer’ to my question what an engineer is like, it really hit me. They haven’t met one before, of course their view of who is an engineer is going to be impacted by my presence. Perhaps neither of these kids will grow up to become engineers (although I saw mind blowing potential in a few of them!). But their first picture of an engineer will always be a young and outgoing female, all dressed in red. -:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:- 🙋♀️ I’m Lisa 🌟 Empowering tech leaders with insights on leadership, DEI, and strategy 💛 Supporting the next generation of engineers through Pepp 🥳 Celebrating failures I write about #entrepreneurship #leadership #dei #failure and #businessdevelopment Make sure to follow for more 🔔

I’m very happy to share that I’ve received my final grades for my postgraduate studies in Innovation and Enterprise Development at Trinity College Dublin. My module grades are: • Innovation & Creativity: First-class Honours. • Opportunity Generation, Recognition & Communication: First-class Honours. • Enterprise Development: Second-class Honours - Grade 1. This resulted in receiving a Second-class Honours - Grade 1 as my final grade. While this is a good grade, I also acknowledge there is much for me to learn. Even if I did receive the highest grade, that shouldn’t mean I’m done learning, and I think that’s an important lesson. That no matter how much we know, we should continue to strive in pushing the boundaries of that knowledge. Recently, I have been doing exactly that, striving to deepen my understanding of innovation and enterprise development through attending the Innov8rs.co Q3-series of Learning Labs. Which has allowed me to meet and learn from curious, and forward thinking business leaders. Following each learning lab, I’ve published a post containing my key takeaways, which has helped me consolidate my learnings. These posts have developed into an eight part series, of which I have published four posts so far. Unfortunately I had to delay the release of the final four posts by two weeks, so I appreciate your patience, and I’m thrilled to share more of my key takeaways with you starting again next week. I hope you’ll find them insightful! So until then, take care and stay curious! —— 🤝 Let’s explore the future of business, together! #Business #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #InnovationManagement

How do we make the world better? I’ll suggest 5 ways in my HBS alumni reunion talk on May 31. As I prepare, I feel the energy to motivate change and the urgency to get it done. Here’s the description: Even can-do achievers can feel overwhelmed by big societal problems and the challenges they pose to business and personal life. Positive action requires leaders to “think outside the building” to open new pathways, forge new coalitions, and find sources of personal nurturance. Professor Rosabeth Kanter will outline five tactics for coping, transcending, and contributing to solutions to respond to health and wealth gaps, ethnic tensions and cultural conflicts, or climate crises, whether as entrepreneurs in startups, seasoned business leaders, or concerned citizens and parents. The session will include lessons on what can make things worse, when the goal is to make life better.  More info can be found in my latest book, Think Outside the Building How Advanced Leaders Can Change the World One Smart Innovation at a Time

Includes a helpful four-point framework to aid business leaders in applying a more scientific approach from Chiara Spina. #leadership #research #skills

Includes a helpful four-point framework to aid business leaders in applying a more scientific approach from Chiara Spina. #leadership #research #skills #journeycounts #thejourneycounts #LearningGuidanceGreatness

Includes a helpful four-point framework to aid business leaders in applying a more scientific approach from Chiara Spina. #leadership #research #skills

There has been much discussion around #transformation and #innovation that explores new horizons and potentially disrupts #businessmodels, and whether this requires an #entrepreneurial mindset. Geoff Hudson-Searle, Director of IBEM has a favorite quote by Neil deGrasse Tyson, #astrophysicist, #cosmologist, #author, and #science #communicator. '‘Once you have an innovation culture, even those who are not scientists or engineers — poets, actors, journalists — they […] embrace the concept of an innovation culture. They vote in ways that promote it. They don’t fight science and they don’t fight technology.’' Douglas Lines, Director of IBEM has a favourite quote by Buckminster Fuller -an American #architect, systems theorist, #writer, #designer, inventor, philosopher, and #futurist. ''You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.'' ‘’Entrepreneurial Leadership’’ (EL) is a #mindset that emphasizes the #strategicmanagement of risk and dynamic changing ecosystems. Entrepreneurial leaders look for new opportunities and ways to innovate as individuals and as part of a team. These qualities often contrast with traditional #leadership methodologies that emphasize following processes and procedures in an orderly, predictable way to minimize risk. #leaders need to harness the power of relationships, put people first, enabling them to take on and solve daunting challenges enabled by a mindset that turns problems into opportunities that creates economic and social benefit Get in touch today to discuss how IBEM can help you solve daunting challenges into growth opportunities. https://lnkd.in/e3DbxCPN

Ever wondered how top organizations navigate complexity to drive groundbreaking innovation?    🔎 Discover the secrets with #HECprof Sihem Ben Mahmoud-Jouini's new book, "Transform with Design: Creating New Innovation Capabilities with Design Thinking," where industry leaders share their journeys from challenges to triumphs, offering fresh insights into the application of design thinking to foster innovation within organizations.   📕 The book emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty and ambiguity in crafting modern business models and strategies.   Through real-world examples and actionable insights, the book serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, educators, and students interested in innovation, design thinking, and organizational change.   Edited by Sihem Ben Mahmoud-Jouini, Associate Professor at HEC Paris and expert in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Design Management, along with Jochen Schweizer from the University of Technology Sydney and Sebastian Fixson from Babson College.   #HECParis #Innovation #DesignThinking #KnowledgeHEC #Leadership #BusinessTransformation #HECimpact

Excellent article in Forbes magazine on the under-rated leadership skill of intellectual curiosity. 'Terms like leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking dominate the conversation, while curiosity remains largely in the background, seen as an intellectual luxury rather than a business necessity.' Yet curiosity drives higher levels of innovation, competitive edge, problem solving, and collaboration. It sits behind many vital leadership competencies, and we are seeing our Clients focus more on its value in hiring, promotion, and succession. Seems obvious...ask more questions, ask better questions, be curious about how to improve... 'It’s also important to embrace the mindset of a lifelong learner. This means staying open to new ideas and perspectives, even if they challenge your current way of thinking.' #LEADforGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #IntellectualCuriosity https://lnkd.in/gpAC3RNs

Have you ever had that "aha" moment when something you read months ago suddenly clicks with a current challenge? That's been a blessing for me. It's incredible how insights from case studies and research can become invaluable tools in our daily professional lives. Here's what I've learned: never underestimate the power of continuous learning and applying key takeaways from case studies. These aren't just academic exercises. They’re blueprints for success. Imagine this: you read a study from a reputable source four months ago. At the time, it seemed interesting but not immediately relevant. Fast forward to today, and you’re facing a similar issue in your organization. That case study you almost forgot about now holds the key to your solution. When you back your words with data from trusted researchers, you’re not just sharing ideas; you’re presenting evidence. This turns your arguments into compelling narratives that resonate with top management. Data-driven insights make a powerful impact and demonstrate that your suggestions are grounded in proven success. Moreover, being the person who can cite relevant research not only helps in solving problems but also positions you as a proactive leader. You become a catalyst for change, inspiring confidence in your leadership and motivating your team to embrace new strategies. So, keep reading, learning, and applying those insights. It's not just about impressing your boss—it's about driving your organization forward with the power of knowledge and evidence. Let’s be the change-makers who move our teams and companies towards greater success! #ProfessionalDevelopment #Entrepreneurs #Kabul #Afghanistan #StartupStudios #TechLeaders #Leadership #Executives #NewLeaders #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipSkills #KabulBusiness #AfghanStartups #ExecutiveLeadership #TechEntrepreneurs #LeadershipDevelopment