July 16, 2024
Episode 99: Empowering Teams Through Generosity and Innovation with Ali Uren
This week on the Future of Teamwork podcast, Dane is joined by Ali Uren, founder of Kiikstart. Ali discusses her journey from advertising and marketing to corporate learning and innovative change management. The episode delves into the importance of generosity in leadership, conducting innovation capability reviews, and the concept of a ‘kindness bank’ to foster a positive work environment. Ali emphasizes the significance of empowering teams to turn individual and organizational challenges into opportunities. The discussion also covers integrating creative learning processes, building trust and ownership among team members, and leveraging human assets for long-term success.
Guest Bio
What if you built entrepreneurial capability cross teams while delivering project outcomes and sharing expertise + insights and lessons learnt.
So you tackled brain drain.
Collectively.
WHY KIIKSTART EXISTS
1⃣ Empower teams to turn challenges into opportunities via entrepreneurial thinking.
2⃣ Deliver a personalized approach that connects continuous learning to project delivery reducing risk of workforce brain drain.
3️⃣ Create purpose led workplaces not afraid to solve the skill/knowledge gaps, threats and risks that make work harder that it needs to be.
KEY CHALLENGES PURPOSE LED BRANDS SOLVE WITH KIIKSTART
✳ Addressing the hard to capture insights and lessons learnt before people leave the organization.
Reducing the risk of brain drain.
✳ Fulfilling the capability gaps that exist in turning the challenges into opportunities. Across all roles and functions.
✳ Shorter timeframes in applying skills + knowledge in the workplace and managing the risk that comes with mistakes.
💡 Please see featured section for further insights.
HOW THIS IS ACHIEVED
Through a proprietary approach that is personalized and supported by original, proven IP that delivers in 4 key areas:
1⃣
Live Project Roadmaps co-created between Leaders + Managers +Teams.
2⃣
Building Entrepreneurial + Creative + Critical thinking as part of daily project delivery.
3⃣
Live space for teams to experiment with new skills + knowledge and ideas as part of continuous learning.
4️⃣
Ongoing space and time for debriefing project mistakes in real time.
PORTFOLIO SNAPSHOT
✳ Successfully partnered with over 200 purpose led brands – consistently achieving 98% plus outcome/impact rate by project end.
✳ Developed 2000 + people to confidently create new opportunities from work based challenges as part of a proven continuous learning approach.
WAYS TO PARTNER
🧠 Onsite/ Remote alongside teams to deliver a personalized continuous learning approach.
( I have successfully delivered remotely since 2017).
🧠 Online/Blended L & D for teams -visit kiikstart.com
🧠 Online/on demand individual masterclasses /single topics- visit kiikstart.com
NEXT STEPS
Please hit the 🔔 on my profile to access original, practical L & D advice inspired by lived experience.
💻 Learn more at kiikstart.com
🌐 I am able to deliver internationally ( in person or remotely) so please connect in to explore possible collaborations.
📣To meet virtually please book a time via my featured section or email me directly at enquiries@kiikstart.com to make a time that best suits you.
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Key Takeaways
0:00 Welcome to the Future of Teamwork Podcast
01:31 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork
01:55 Ali Uren’s Journey and Kiikstart’s Origins
03:06 Innovative Learning and Development Approaches
04:55 Empowering Teams and Individuals
06:00 Challenges and Opportunities in Career Development
09:31 Fighting Smart: Lessons from Coca-Cola
13:13 Generosity in Leadership and Team Dynamics
17:28 Integrating Learning into Organizational Roles
23:33 Entrepreneurial Methods in Team Facilitation
25:38 Building a Roadmap for Success
25:49 Creating a Safe Space for Open Conversations
26:35 Identifying Key Areas for Improvement
28:47 The Importance of Accountability
30:53 Effective Team Sizes and Structures
33:34 Knowledge Transfer Across Generations
35:39 The Power of Idea Sessions
37:56 The Rules of Enjoyment in Leadership
43:26 Investing in the Kindness Bank
45:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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