The High Impact Leader: Innovative Approaches to Accelerated Leadership
It’s one thing to be a smart leader and another thing entirely to be effective and have impact. As a tech leader, it’s rarely the technical expertise that sets you apart. It’s usually the human side that makes the difference. also – or especially – in tech organizations. Mastering the human side doesn’t just happen; it requires the same attention you have given your technical expertise.
This interactive program will explore what is needed to transform from a brilliant expert to a high-impact leader. In role-plays, scenario discussions, quizzes, and interactive games, you will discover the key skills and start your journey towards leadership mastery.
Leadership in tech has its unique challenges. A tech leader in his “previous life”, Josef has experienced these challenges first hand. He studied what it takes to increase leadership effectiveness. Today, as one of the top leadership speakers in the world, Josef Martens focuses his programs on tech leaders who want to step up their leadership skills.
Leadership in tech has its unique challenges. A tech leader in his “previous life”, Josef has experienced these challenges first hand. He studied what it takes to increase leadership effectiveness. Today, as one of the top leadership speakers in the world, Josef Martens focuses his programs on tech leaders who want to step up their leadership skills.
Creating a Culture of Innovation: Beyond Pleasantries & Whitewash
The history of innovation programs is full of over-promises and under-deliveries. The reason: innovation is frequently misunderstood. At its core, it is not merely about generating breakthrough ideas, creating novel products or coming up with transformative services. Instead, it’s about getting the entire organization ready for tomorrow
What gets in the way is a limited focus, a fear of taking risks, and our endless ability to rationalize that there is no need for change. This program will shift your focus on what matters to drive innovation and create real results. We will explore
- How to develop a thriving culture of innovation,
- What tools are needed to drive innovation.
- How to ignite your team (including yourself) to keep raising the bar.
This program is not just for designated “innovators”, but for everyone who wants to achieve growth, bottom-line results and engagement. In this high-energy program, innovation keynote speaker Josef Martens busts common innovation myths and replaces them with concrete strategies to generate and deliver new value to your customers.
One of the top innovation speakers in the world, Josef Martens has led the innovation office of a global technology firm. He has seen cultures of creativity in many different global cultures – and the common thread that runs through all of them.
From Rough-Cut to Brilliant: Transforming Client Dynamics
There’s a lot at stake. Your technical experts have to connect and communicate with a client, prospective customer, or key decision maker. Not only do they speak different languages – they live in different worlds. The frequent consequence? Limited customer relationships, limited business development, and limited results.
This interactive program will show you how tech experts can better engage with non-tech customers. In role plays, scenario discussions, quizzes and interactive games, you will practice how to increase connection and relevance with your customer. As we explore real-world situations, participants discover opportunities to transform the current communication and engagement styles.
Leadership motivational speaker, Josef Martens, has experienced many interactions between tech and non-tech leaders. He has seen the good, bad and ugly, and he distilled the patterns that create connection and relevance into this program.
