- Executing with Excellence: Turning Complex Logistics into Experiences:
This topic would focus on the power of meticulous planning, anticipating needs, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving to deliver high-quality events and projects, even amidst challenges (like location changes, tight schedules, large scale).
Evidence: Numerous event organization successes (All Hands, offsites, summits, moves, swag distribution), handling curveballs. - Thriving Through Chaos: Finding Solutions When the Plan Changes:
This talk could inspire audiences to embrace adaptability, maintain composure under pressure, and leverage resourcefulness to find effective solutions when faced with unexpected obstacles or limitations.
Evidence: Solving event issues when primary resources failed, handling supply chain problems, navigating complex device pickups, managing office moves on short notice. - Lifting Others As You Climb: The Multiplier Effect of Mentorship and Power:
Focus on the value of investing time in guiding, training, and supporting colleagues (especially new hires), sharing knowledge freely, and creating resources that empower the entire team to succeed and grow.
Evidence: Extensive mentoring, onboarding support, training sessions, creating team sites/resources, sharing best practices. - Building Bridges, Not Walls: Fostering Inclusive Connected Communities:
This topic emphasizes the importance of creating a sense of belonging and strong team culture through thoughtful events, community-building initiatives, and dedicated efforts towards diversity and inclusion, especially in virtual or large-scale environments.
Evidence: Organizing fun events, baby showers, virtual gatherings, leading ERGs (Women@Google), creating welcoming spaces, advocating for D&I in projects. - The Extra Mile Advantage: How Dedication Creates Extraordinary Impact:
Inspire audiences by showcasing how consistently going beyond the basic job requirements – through proactive support, taking initiative, and demonstrating unwavering commitment – leads to significant positive outcomes and recognition.
Evidence: Seamless OOO coverage, taking lead on major projects (swag, sites, summits), helping colleagues unprompted, adding personal touches. - Everyday Leadership: Inspiring Action and Driving Results from Any Role:
This talk would motivate individuals by demonstrating that leadership isn’t tied to a title. It’s about taking initiative, influencing positively, driving projects, mentoring others, and contributing strategically, regardless of one’s formal position.
Evidence: Leading workstreams, committees, summits; providing strategic input; mentoring; taking ownership. - The Art of Seamless Support: Enabling Others to Shine:
Focus on the critical, often unseen, work of providing reliable support that allows leaders and teams to focus on their core objectives. This includes effective coverage, anticipating needs, and ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes.
Evidence: Multiple instances of praised OOO coverage, helping executives optimize schedules, ensuring leaders could fully disconnect. - From Vision to Victory: Masterminding Complex Projects for Maximum Impact:
This topic delves into the skills needed to manage large-scale, multi-faceted projects from conception to successful completion – including stakeholder management, budget oversight, vendor coordination, and strategic planning.
Evidence: Leading large offsites (200+ people), managing CES demo room, leading 18-month+ swag project (900+ people), PgM for Aspire Summit (600+ hours). - Cultivating ‘Googleyness’: Creating a Culture of Helpfulness and Collaboration:
Based on the repeated mentions of “Googleyness,” this talk could focus on the tangible benefits of fostering a work environment rooted in helpfulness, collaboration, sharing knowledge, and mutual support.
Evidence: Willingness to help, sharing knowledge, being a team player, positive energy, fostering inclusion. - Resilience in Action: Navigating Setbacks and Driving Forward with Purpose:
This topic uses examples of overcoming challenges (like budget constraints, logistical hurdles, tight deadlines) to inspire audiences to maintain focus, advocate for necessary resources, and persevere towards goals with determination and a positive attitude.
Evidence: Handling event curveballs, managing complex moves/projects, leading Aspire Summit despite challenges.
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