If you've spent at least 6 months studying at a UK university, Alumni UK Connect & Learn is your gateway to a unique experience. These free events unite alumni worldwide to explore, learn, and grow together. Engage in online workshops led by renowned facilitators like Ricardo Ortiz and Carol Quevedo, experts in innovation management, mentoring, talent and skills acceleration.

Why join Alumni UK Connect & Learn?

  • Stay updated: Access insights on trending topics and workplace influences.
  • Knowledge boost: Gain valuable insights from professionals in professional development.
  • Join discussions: Participate in meaningful conversations on innovation, AI, diversity, and more.
  • Online presence: Stand out on platforms like LinkedIn, enhancing your professional image.
  • Global network: Connect with alumni and professionals worldwide, opening up new opportunities.
  • Reconnect & forge connections: Reconnect with fellow alumni and establish new connections

Agenda: 

Topic 1: Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Guest inspirational speaker:

Roberta Gregoli, a specialist in gender policies and former student of the University of Oxford. Roberta will share her experiences and insights working on gender, diversity, and inclusion.

Workshop Topic 2: Unlocking AI's potential with purpose: The Golden Circle Approach

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly prominent role. Simon Sinek, renowned for his insights on leadership and innovation, argues that AI compels us to shift our focus from operational tasks to cognitive thinking. To harness AI's transformative potential effectively, we can apply a concept called the Golden Circle. The workshop will explore this framework and the participants will join group discussions, learn tools and tips to apply AI in their day to day life.

Topic 1: Consumption and production 

Guest inspirational speaker:

Hugo Santillan an environmental and IT consultant, former student of the University of Glasgow. He will present ideas around urban consumption patterns, the leadership role in different industries, strategies, and best practices.

Topic 2: Mastering social selling on LinkedIn: Leveraging your network for success

In the digital age, professional networking has taken on a new dimension, and Social Selling has emerged as a powerful practice for building and nurturing valuable connections. This workshop explores how Social Selling, especially on platforms like LinkedIn, can help you sell not just products or services but, most importantly, yourself. We delve into the art of leveraging your network to its fullest potential.

Topic 1: Sustainable change 

Guest inspirational speaker:

Mali Marin, a specialist in Innovation for transformative change and former student of the University of Sussex. She will present ideas about how the top leadership can drive sustainable changes in business, work conditions, and economic growth.

Topic 2: Empowering innovation: The art of prototyping 

In the dynamic landscape of product and service development, the practice of prototyping stands out as a powerful tool for innovation. This webinar explores the concept of prototyping to create low-cost or even no-cost representations of programs, services, and products. The primary objective? To facilitate seamless collaboration with end-users, enabling them to provide invaluable feedback, share ideas, and contribute their perspectives to the development process.

 

All sessions will take place at 16:00 Mexico City | 17:00 Bogota, Lima | 19:00 Brasilia time, will have a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, and will include a group activity, tools, and tips to use in your day-to-day life.

Meet our facilitators!

Ricardo Ortiz possesses extensive expertise in innovation management, technology-based product development, market research, and the transfer of research results to the market. With a keen understanding of market intelligence applicable to various productive sectors, he excels in accelerating entrepreneurship and digital startups. Ricardo is an expert in digital transformation, project evaluation, and the development of financing instruments through calls for proposals from Colciencias, Fondo Emprender, and Innpulsa. His proficiency extends to creating impactful business models and generating innovative ideas for design, production, and execution.

Carol Quevedo, an Industrial Engineer from Colombia with an MBA from the USA, brings 16 years of versatile experience leading diverse areas in Insurance, Banking, Consulting, and Telecommunications in Colombia. Serving as the President of the Mentoring Chapter for ALL Ladies League, she is a Professional Mentor and the creator of the Talent and Skills Acceleration Plan (PATH). Additionally, Carol is a professor in Business Administration at Universidad Javeriana, fostering strategic synergy between academia and the corporate world.

How to Participate?

To maximize your experience, we recommend joining using a laptop or PC. This ensures easy access to multiple windows and optimal visibility of shared tools during interactive sessions.
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