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Storytelling is not a skill exclusive to poets, authors, and musicians – it is a powerful communication tool that the most engaging leaders use to connect with their stakeholders, to lead with humanity, and to be widely understood. Led by facilitator Chris Seymour, this Diverse Voices session encouraged us to identify effective storytelling techniques and …
Interviewing Essentials was a candid and lively session, with guidance from sector leaders on how to ace your next interview. Led by Future of GM’s Lisa Taylor, we focused on practical tips and engaging discussions to help participants navigate interviews successfully. Participants also shared real-life examples of when things have gone well (or not so …
Our November Diverse Voices Chairing Essentials event, hosted by sponsor Muse Places, was another lively learning and networking session. Combining a quiz, interactive scenarios, expert and peer tips plus networking time, the event focused on navigating tough chairing situations, facilitating inclusive discussion, and refining presentation skills.
Future of GM’s first Diverse Voices-CityMakers combo merged the skills-, profile- and connection-building of our diversity network with the next-gen forum created by Future of London and Hatch. We tackled the role of social value and placeshaping in a roundtable and a panel/Q&A, with both formats offering participants pro tips along the way. Find out more…