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Kasi Schulz – Senior Manager, People Operations @ Grammarly

What do you do when you get a new role that you actually feel underqualified for? In 2020, I took on a new role that put me in my former companys highest-level leadership group and gave me primary responsibility for handling difficult HR-related situations. During the talk, Ill share what Ive learned:

  • How I ended up in the stretch role
  • How it played out and what I learned
  • Leadership: key communication learnings and a mindset shift
  • High-level HR responsibility: key communication learnings and an expanding repertoire
  • The importance of trusted supporters and role models who model effective feedback and communication behaviors

Together, well brainstorm ways you can empower yourself and others through communication.

Ilinca Parlog – Product Manager @ Grammarly

Navigating the challenges of communication in a fast-paced, high-energy product and tech environment when you are an introvert is not for the faint of heart. Join me to hear about my personal journey and discover how a creative, introspective mind can leverage their quiet nature as a powerful tool for effective communication and innovation, whether in the classroom or the workplace.

In this talk, Ill share:

  • A definition of introversion and hypersensitivity and common challenges and misconceptions
  • How expressing yourself in the community and the classroom can prepare you to communicate professionally
  • Strategies for harnessing the power of introversion to improve communication skills and master the key competencies of a product manager
  • Lessons on the power of quiet leadership and continuous learning on career and personal growth
Daniela Lika – IT Manager, Europe @ Grammarly

In this presentation, Ill tell you about my personal journey through the IT landscape, starting in Greece, moving to Canada, and then to Germany. Ill share experiences of encountering diverse leadership styles, from direct approaches to those that foster autonomy, and the importance of effective communication. During my presentation, Ill:

  • Talk about techniques for adapting and the tools a leader should have to strengthen and increase team members confidence
  • Spotlight the significance of inclusive tech leadership
  • Highlight strategies for recognizing strengths, providing guidance, and promoting open communication with team members
  • Showcase the transformative impact of embracing diversity in leadership and of fostering a collaborative and innovative tech environment
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