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Be curious, follow the challenge and listen & learn is the advice our Novo Nordisk CEO recently gave graduates from 50 companies in Denmark (see post below). This is not only good advice for people just starting their careers but for people at every stage of life. For many of us, we have to make a conscious decision to do this . It may come natural for some to be curious whilst for others it might be to jump heads in to a new challenge. Also, sometimes we may think we are listening but we are not (talking from personal experience here). I learned this during a training on active listening (would recommend this to everyone) - what an eye/ear opener. When we actively listen we really make sure that we fully hear what the other person is saying, we are curious about what it is they are trying to convey, we put our own judgements and bias a side and we take the time to reflect on what is being said.

Speaking a language that you are not fluent in is a huge act of courage. It is a sign, not of clumsiness or stupidity, but of great intelligence. As someone whose first language is not English but who lives in an English-speaking country, I constantly strive to prove my competence and intelligence. Gloria from Modern Family's quote, "Do you know how smart I sound in Spanish?" resonates deeply with me. There have been countless times when I've proven people wrong, demonstrating that even with an accent, I can articulate and discuss important topics with clarity and insight. I am grateful to have found my spot at Roche, where I am part of a Global Team with people from over 20 nationalities. Working in such a diverse environment is truly a breath of fresh air, especially in the field of Marketing. Different points of view, backgrounds, and experiences are invaluable when creating new campaigns. The richness of perspectives leads to innovative and effective strategies. I can only hope more companies recognize the immense value of a multicultural, diverse team and see beyond accents, age, and skin color.

About #Belonging It's an intangible feeling and because of this not really measurable. Unfortunately for us, the sense of belonging cannot be captured in any kind of "corporate friendly" metrics. We can somehow sense from internal surveys, but it's not really there. As said, it's a feeling. The boost to your motivation and pride of achievement comes when your contribution is recognized, and your way (your unique human value) treasured. If in an organisation you feel safe enough to speak up, to share, to challenge, to be challenged, to genuinely enjoy others achievement, at any level, because you know you can get the opportunity to get it as well, then you are already a part of the mechanism. And you feel it. These days I have had my first official performance review with the managers of EU Talent Acquisition at Novo Nordisk and I am surprised to see the importance given to each of us in the team, as employees, performers but also humans. Unfortunately there are no statistics, fancy infographics, to show and advertise the sense of belonging as a key factor of Novo's culture, but I can ensure you that once you step in Novo Nordisk you FEEL it. This said, pitfalls, troubles, uncomfortable discussions will be bread and butter of your day, but the environment is human enough to allow a constructive communication and takeaways .

🚀 Excited to Share My Global Experience 🌍 I'm thrilled to announce my participation in the 2024-1 round of the X-Culture international business consulting program! 🎓✨ This transformative program brings together over 6,000 MBA and business students from 135 universities across 70 countries, creating a dynamic platform for international collaboration and experiential learning. In this journey, I had the privilege of joining a global virtual team comprising talented individuals from the USA, Ghana, Brazil, and beyond. Together, we embarked on a thrilling project: developing an international market expansion strategy for Master-Media, a leading Polish FMCG distribution company 🇵🇱. Our mission was ambitious: to analyze market dynamics, identify growth opportunities, and craft innovative strategies for market entry, pricing, promotion, and more. Through meticulous analysis and collaboration, we delivered a comprehensive plan poised for success. Some key highlights of my performance include:  🔹 Demonstrating exceptional diligence and meeting deadlines with precision.  🔹 Garnering top peer evaluations for leadership, intellectual contribution, and technical prowess. 🔹 Showcasing adaptability in navigating cultural nuances and time-zone disparities. 🔹 Providing insightful contributions and innovative solutions to complex challenges. 🔹 Leveraging online collaboration tools to facilitate seamless communication across borders. This experience has been instrumental in honing my skills in teamwork, cross-cultural communication, and business consulting. I'm immensely grateful for this opportunity and eagerly anticipate applying these newfound skills in future endeavors. #XCulture #InternationalBusiness #GlobalTeams #BusinessConsulting #ProfessionalGrowth

🌟 Back in Academia! 🌟 Tomorrow I am transitioning from L'Oréal, where I have worked as IT Data Delivery Manager, to the IT-Universitetet i København and the Danish Institute for IT Program Management (DIIP) where I will be a Postdoctoral Researcher in IT Program Management. 🎓🚀 My journey at L'Oréal circled around various rollouts of IT projects, at the Nordic, European, and Global levels. I am much grateful to have experienced the complex management related to project implementations in environments with numerous interdependencies and varying organizational structures. Even more grateful I am, for the support, collaboration, and trust of my amazing colleagues. Working with such a dynamic and talented team has been a true privilege. Digitalization is reshaping every facet of our lives, from business and administration to public services and personal interactions. IT projects lie at the heart of this transformation, driving initiatives from private industries to government services. As such, research in IT not only enhances tech development but also influences broader project management practices and societal growth. I am excited to contribute to DIIP’s vision of leading groundbreaking research in IT project and program management, as developed though the research of Prof. Bent Flyvbjerg, Jens Schmidt and colleagues. This research aims to impact academia, policy-making, industry practices, and public discussions, helping organisations prevent IT cost overruns and increase project efficiency. As much as I am extending a heartfelt thanks to all the highly skilled professionals that I have learnt from at L'Oréal, I am looking forward to this next chapter and the new challenges and opportunities it will bring. 🚀 #CareerTransition #DigitalTransformation #ITProjectManagement #STEM #ResearchImpact #DataDrivenTransformation

3 insights (and 1 tip on how you can apply them) from my 2nd month at Novo Nordisk, Denmark! Yup, two months gone already. Yikes :') 1. Stakeholder alignment: Nothing runs in isolation, so you need regular check-ins. How to apply? Make an active effort to stay in touch, regardless of project status. Everyone has a different definition of success, and it's your job to establish a common ground. 2. Take initiative: If you uncover an area of improvement or find a cool project, you act on it. How to apply? Be clear about what you want and enquire directly without hesitation. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. 3. Find your why: Aligning your projects with a purpose helps you endure rough patches. How to apply? Identify personal, business, and societal motivation factors. Basically, have a strong purpose statement. Excited to see how these values shape my growth in the next 6 months! P.S. Do you take initiative at work?

What was the most amazing part in the talent accelerator meeting in Paris?   As promised, I wanted to share my reflections on the #Sanofi Global Talent Accelerator – an immersive experience designed to foster personal and professional growth.  Knowing almost no one going in, I was a little apprehensive, but also incredibly open to meeting and being inspired by amazing people. Those apprehensions quickly faded. The diverse group of participants, all driven by a shared passion for learning and innovation, created an electrifying atmosphere. The program itself was a fantastic blend of thought-provoking content, insightful discussions, and hands-on challenges. We explored topics like diversity of exposure, experience across the value chain, and navigating multicultural work environments (by the amazing Erin Meyer). All of this was delivered by professionals from both Sanofi and beyond. One of the program's highlights was definitely the opportunity to network with Sanofi's Ex-Com. These inspiring individuals shared their personal stories and offered invaluable advice. It was a unique glimpse into the inner workings of top leaders. As someone with a predominantly red-blue energy profile, networking doesn't always come natural to me. But the program's supportive environment and numerous networking opportunities pushed me to step outside my comfort zone and connect with others on a deeper level (Audrey Clegg- this was my the needles bad with the red pillow 😯 ). What resonated most with me, and truly reflects my personal leadership style, were the program's core take aways: Be Bold, Be Curious, Be Authentic. This mantra encouraged us to embrace challenges, celebrate our uniqueness, and strive for continuous growth. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Global Talent Accelerator. It's undoubtedly been a turning point in my professional journey.I'm excited to carry the lessons and experiences learned far into the future, and I'm super curious to see what is coming next! And to all the lovely people in the pictures- thank you for making this journey so unique! I enjoyed meeting each one of you! And If I need to choose one thing that made my talent accelerator meeting in Paris absolutely a mind opener- those are you- the amazing sanofians I met! Nathalia Andrade Joanna Targowski Oumaya CHINE Mike Misch Marina Gridneva Hubert de Ruty and many more.... #sanofistories #GlobalTalentAccelerator #BeBold #BeCurious #BeAuthentic

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐈 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲🚶♀️✨ "𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚𝒔." I never imagined I’d reach a point in life where I’d create an Excel sheet just to track my job search. Yet, here I am, a year after landing in Denmark, having applied to over 200+ jobs and still trying to crack the code 😅of the Danish job market. It’s been exhausting, and honestly, there were days when I questioned everything. Am I really qualified for this? I have the skills, but what if I’m missing that crucial experience? All I wanted was a chance—a chance to prove that I can not only do the job but excel at it. Today, at a workshop hosted by Novo Nordisk and ReDI School of Digital Integration Denmark, my doubts met their answer. The session, led by Teodora Hertanu, along with insights from Carina Maj Christoffersen and Simone Bille, was eye-opening in ways I didn’t expect. The message that stuck with me was this: hiring managers are looking for people, not robots🤖❌. You don’t need to be the “perfect” tech wizard; what matters is the person behind the application. 🌟 A blend of soft skills and technical knowledge is what truly makes you stand out. That was the breakthrough moment for me. It was as if someone lifted a weight off my shoulders, reminding me that I can project my true self—honest, capable, and eager to learn—and that’s more than enough.🙌 The biggest takeaway from today? Be genuine, show who you are, and trust that one day, you’ll land that dream job.🎯✨ Until then, I’ll keep learning, growing, and applying because that opportunity is just around the corner. A huge thank you to Teodora Hertanu,Carina Maj Christoffersen , and Simone Bille for the invaluable insights during today’s session.🔄💼 Also, a big shoutout to Anne Marie Berså, Lill Hennschen from ReDI School for organizing such meaningful events.

🌟🚀Exciting Announcement! 🚀🌟 FutureLab partners with Ipsos to create a new mentoring program! On Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, we unveiled Thriving Talents, a dynamic mentoring program launched by FutureLab in collaboration with Ipsos Malaysia! 🎉 Picture this: 29 seasoned mentors, 47 eager mentees, all embarking on a transformative 3-month journey together. Not only is it about professional development but also igniting passion, fostering growth, and nurturing dreams. 💼✨ Over the next three months, we'll delve deep into career paths, aligning passions with company values, and cultivating relationships that will last a lifetime. Because at the heart of this program lies a simple yet profound truth: Together, we thrive. 💪💫 So let's seize this opportunity, embrace the journey ahead, and dare to dream bigger than ever before. With Thriving Talents, the possibilities are endless, and the future is brighter than ever. Join us as we embark on this extraordinary adventure! 🌠 #ThrivingTalents #Mentorship

I am at a point in my career where people seek my advice, which is humbling as I am continuously learning and growing myself. Recently, during a discussion with a group of Gilead interns that aspire to be a General Manager, I shared some simple reflections: - Excel in your current role, as the skills you acquire now serve as the foundation for future success. Holding high standards for yourself and working hard will accelerate your opportunities. - Cultivate curiosity about the industry, exploring various functions in drug development and strategy. Seek breadth in role experiences rather than just aiming for promotions early on in your career, to enhance your skills and stand out. - Focus on building genuine connections with individuals across all levels of the organization and in the industry. Authentic relationships are memorable and pave the way for future collaborations. - Prioritize leadership development as a critical competency. While some may have innate leadership qualities, everyone can refine their skills through exposure to diverse leadership styles, and a willingness to experiment. Embrace learning, especially from those around you, and integrate the strengths of others into your own leadership style. There is something you can admire and adopt from everyone you work with. Remember, leadership is a journey of growth and self-discovery. Stay curious, embrace learning, and foster connections to propel your career forward. #CareerAdvice #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth