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What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
In this inspiring talk, Marshall Goldsmith reveals why the skills and habits that have brought you success may now be hindering your further progress. Based on his bestselling book “What got you here won’t get you there,” Goldsmith challenges leaders to re-examine their behavior and embrace change in order to reach their full potential. Through powerful insights and practical strategies, he will show you how to break through barriers, improve your leadership, and move to the next level of success. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to redefine your path to success!
- Why can success be an obstacle to progress?
- 20 key behaviors that hinder personal and professional growth
- Overcoming the “always right” syndrome
- How adding too much value can reduce team engagement?
- Why is listening an essential leadership skill?
- How does sincerely taking responsibility build trust and respect?
- How does controlling one’s own emotions lead to better leadership?
- Practical tips for changing destructive behavior patterns Leadership with purpose
- Dr Maršal Goldsmit
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is a member of the “Thinkers 50” Hall of Fame and the only two-time winner of the “#1 Leadership Thinker in the World” award. He has been named the world’s “#1 Executive Coach” and one of the top ten business thinkers for several years in a row. His clients include over 200 CEOs from around the world, including 5 American “CEOs of the Year.”
His book “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” has been named one of the best business books ever. Marshall’s latest book, and fourth New York Times bestseller, is “The Earned Life.”
Dr. Goldsmith has received numerous awards, including those from BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, the American Management Association, and others. His work is featured in the documentary “The Earned Life.”
The World of Extreme Accountability
#leadership #responsibility #teamwork
This lecture explores how a high level of responsibility is created and maintained within an organization, using examples of professions synonymous with this area: cardiac surgeons-transplant specialists and commercial airline captains.
Through personal and authentic examples, they will guide you into the world of extreme responsibility and demonstrate the mindset required to meet the challenges of your job at all important moments.
- Preparation as the key to taking responsibility
- Responsibility is shared, but it is always initiated by one person
- Procedures are there to be followed and changed
- Every consequence has a cause, not a culprit
- Responsibility doesn’t like popular decisions
- Taking responsibility in crisis situations
- Dr Miloš Matković
is a specialist in cardiac surgery, a subspecialist in transplantation, a master and doctor of medical sciences, and an assistant at the Department of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade.
Miloš performs around 100 open-heart surgeries annually, some of the most complex surgeries in medicine.
Winning Louder!
#leadership #teamwork #mindset #motivation
Just as a conductor must harmonize diverse instruments and talents to create a beautiful harmony, so too must a leader harmonize different characters, experiences, and professions within a team to achieve a common goal. Aleksandar Marković is an experienced conductor with a rich career who, through his conducting skills, will highlight the importance of precise coordination and harmony within a team. This inspirational lecture offers deep insights and practical advice for successful team leadership and achieving sustainable change. Through the analogy of conducting an orchestra, Marković will show how leaders can develop listening, empathy, and communication skills to build trust and collaboration within a team.
- Inspiring and guiding the team towards shared success
- The importance of harmonizing different talents and characters within a team
- Tactics for building team synergy through leadership
- Why great challenges deepen trust and respect
- The importance of the values of both the team and individuals
- Aleksandar Marković
Maestro Aleksandar Marković, with talent, knowledge, and intellectual curiosity, has built a brilliant career in the world of conducting. After directing his education abroad more than two decades ago, his path led him from studies in Vienna to the position of chief conductor at the Tirol State Theater and music director of the Brno Philharmonic. Today, he is the most successful Serbian conductor on the international scene, regularly guest conducting in prestigious European and world ensembles.
A Winning Mindset
#leadership #teamwork #mentalstrenght #mindset #mentalhealth #motivation
This lecture explores the key principles and strategies that foster self-confidence, determination, and exceptional results in all areas of life – including the journey to winning an Olympic gold medal. A winning mindset involves the ability to face challenges, maintain focus, and continuously improve, enabling the achievement of top results and the realization of the greatest ambitions.
- What kind of thinking, habits, and beliefs are necessary to become the best in the world?
- How to deal with extreme pressure and change?
- Which principles from elite sports can be applied to business?
- Roksanda Atanasov
Roksanda is the most successful karate coach in the world. Moreover, she is the only coach in the world of sports who has combined an Olympic gold medal, a world championship, and a European championship in a single competitive year. During the 1990s, she was among the best karatekas in the world, and now she is dedicated to working with young talents, passing on to them a winning mindset. As a member of the karate club “Knjaz Miloš,” she was a three-time European club champion and once world champion, while as a national team member she won numerous medals. As the coach of Jovana Pejković, who won a gold medal for Serbia at the Tokyo Olympics, Roksanda achieved her goal of participating in the Olympics.
Mental well-being at work and why it is a billion dollar question
#mentalhealth #corporateculture #wellbeing #teamwork
When companies prioritize mental health, they see a significant return on investment: greater employee satisfaction, better performance, and increased innovation. In this lecture, we will explore why mental well-being is a billion-dollar issue. It’s not just about supporting employees, it’s about creating a culture that drives success.
- Innovations in neuroscience
- Burn-out syndrome
- Workplace stress and its cost to companies, teams and individuals
- The importance of corporate culture
- Bogdan Mijović
Bogdan is the founder and CTO of a company that develops innovative mobile devices for recording brain activity. Together with his team, he is working on the development of a “neuro gadget” that they claim will one day allow us to monitor brain activity in the same way that today’s smart watches monitor our heart. While simultaneously building his entrepreneurial and scientific career, he is dedicated to popularizing neuroscience and its contribution to helping people live longer, healthier and happier lives.
Storytelling – How to Tell a Powerful Story?
#storytelling #communication #branding #creativity
This lecture is designed to help you discover and develop your power of storytelling. Stories have been an integral part of our experience since ancient times, and through them we have transmitted knowledge, preserved traditions, and shared emotions. Whether you are a team leader looking to improve your communication skills, or simply want to bring your stories to life for personal satisfaction, this lecture will provide you with the tools and techniques that can help you become a master of storytelling.
- Benefits of storytelling
- Key elements of a compelling story
- Emotional intelligence in storytelling
- Using the classic story structure
- Personal anecdotes and experiences
- Creating an engaging introduction
- Developing a clear narrative arc
- The role of humor in storytelling
- Vladimir Aleksić
Vladimir Aleksić, a prominent Serbian actor, writer, and producer, sharing his valuable experience, creates a strong connection with the audience at various events.
He feels at home on public appearances, and the audience feels as if they have known him forever.
Design Thinking – how to create products and services that people want?
#designthinking #innovation #userexperience #creativity
Design Thinking is a methodology that guides teams through the process of creating the ideal model of a product or service. Whether it’s a physical product, an app, or a service, this principle allows for innovation that fully meets the needs of users. A large number of globally successful companies use this methodology adapted to their business. The Design Thinking lecture is intended for a wide audience and is a way to learn about the methodology itself and its basic concepts.
- What does an organizational culture that supports innovation look like?
- How does a business team develop empathy?
- Why is brainstorming important, and what should be paid attention to?
- In what ways can you test whether people need your product or service?
- How can you use the results of testing to improve a product or service?
- How to implement the Design Thinking methodology in your team?
- Milovan Dekić
Milovan Dekić was the world’s first user experience researcher dedicated to the massively popular football game Top Eleven Manager. He is one of the pioneers in applying user experience research to mobile games in Southeastern Europe. Milovan is someone who guides us to better understand the users of our products and services, to clearly define their needs and how our product solves their problems.
He has summarized his many years of experience in the very relevant book “Design Thinking”, co-authored with Marko Jevtić.
Innovation as a pathway to winning
#innovation #strategy #growth
On the lecture “Innovations as a Pathway to Winning,” key elements of the modern business environment were highlighted, emphasizing the necessity of constant adaptation and innovation. In today’s dynamic world, the ability to quickly respond to changes and continuously improve products and services is becoming increasingly important for a company’s survival and success. Innovation is becoming a key factor in achieving a competitive advantage.
- Psychology of innovation – what’s behind big ideas
- How are innovations introduced into large systems like companies?
- How is AI changing the world we live in?
- Niko Slavnič
Niko Slavnič is a visionary leader recognized for his ability to turn ideas into reality. His journey began in one country but quickly became globally recognized. With a degree from Harvard and a 2022 article in HBR, Niko is a professor at IEDC – Bled School of Management, where he teaches entrepreneurship, marketing, and business communication. In addition, he is a passionate educator and innovator, known for his transformative role in business practices worldwide.
Exploring the Unknown: The Art of Leadership in the Digital Age
#leadership #digitalera #change
In an era of constant disruption, the essence of leadership is no longer about preserving the status quo, but about boldly exploring the unknown. This lecture is an invitation to rethink how we lead, innovat,e and transform in a world full of uncertainty. The digital age brings unprecedented opportunities, but also exposes deep flaws in the way many organizations function.
- Creating a culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Contemporary leadership in the digital age
- Transformation of organizations through concrete strategies
- Turning disruption into competitive advantage
- A road map for leaders, entrepreneurs, and change agents
- Vladimir Vulić
Vladimir is an independent consultant specializing in digital transformation, innovation and digital marketing. It helps organizations overcome obstacles and take advantage of the opportunities brought by the digital age. He has 12 years of experience as a lecturer in the course “Strategic Management” at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Montenegro.
The way to the hearts of consumers – how are the brands we love created?
#branding #emotionalconnection #loyalty #communication
The lecture “The way to consumers’ hearts: How the brands we love are created” will provide an insight into the key elements that distinguish successful brands from those that disappear from consumers’ memories.
With concrete examples from the world of well-known brands, we will discover how brands can successfully respond to challenges and opportunities in a dynamic market. We will discuss how brands manage to build and maintain their reputation and consumer loyalty, regardless of changing circumstances.
- How do brands create an emotional connection?
- How do brands evolve?
- What is the core of authenticity?
- Ivan Minić
For twenty years he has been swinging between technology, marketing and entrepreneurship. He has advised the biggest global brands when it comes to digital presence in the local market. Today, he still advises some global, but also many local companies – both small and large.
In the past few years, he worked as a consultant, educator and expert on numerous EU projects and collaborated with USAID, UNDP, Thomson Foundation, OSCE, UNICEF and other donors.
Managing Change in the Age of Digital Darwinism
#digitalization #transformation #leadership #adaptability #strategy
In today’s world of discontinuity and disruption, the key challenge for every organization is: “How to ensure growth?” Traditional strategies are losing importance, and innovation has become the only answer to increasingly fierce competition. Although 79% of directors consider innovation to be the most important, 80% are dissatisfied with the results. Most organizations focus on efficiency, while innovation is perceived as a foreign element. To thrive in the digital age, organizations must change the way they think and behave, moving to networked models that promote autonomy, relationship building, and experimentation. It is necessary to develop a culture in which the organization itself improves its products and processes before its competitors do. This lecture will inspire anyone who wants to better understand the new rules of business and succeed in the digital era.
- The evolution of strategies in the digital age
- Innovation as an imperative for growth
- Challenges of implementing innovation
- Discontinuity and disruption: Understanding the new rules of the game in the digital environment
- Efficiency versus innovation
- Building relationships in the digital age
- A culture of continuous improvement
- Success in the age of digital Darwinism
- Vladimir Vulić
Vladimir is an independent consultant specializing in digital transformation, innovation, and digital marketing. He helps organizations overcome obstacles and seize the opportunities presented by the digital age. He has 12 years of experience as a lecturer in the subject of “Strategic Management” at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Montenegro.
We’re All Different, Even if We Don’t Look Like It
#diversity #inclusion #unconsciousbiases #teamwork #bias
When you see a basketball player walking down the street next to a gymnast, the physical differences between them are obvious. When the differences are in how our brains function, it’s not visible from the outside, and we usually don’t understand what we don’t see or know. Exceptional companies strive to create multidisciplinary and multicultural teams because the differences that participants bring to the team are advantages, not disadvantages. However, in conservative environments, there is a great fear of the unknown. So, let’s get to know each other.
- How do you calculate 38 + 85?
- What are the visible differences between us?
- What are the differences we don’t see?
- How can we understand each other?
- How can we adapt the job to the person?
- An environment and society where everyone is better off
- Ivan Minić
For over two decades, he has navigated the intersection of technology, marketing, and entrepreneurship. He has consulted for major global brands on their digital presence in local markets. Today, he continues to advise both global and local companies, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
In recent years, he has also worked as a consultant, educator, and expert on numerous EU projects, collaborating with USAID, UNDP, the Thomson Foundation, OSCE, UNICEF, and other donors.
The Future of Work – What’s AI Got to Do With It
#AI #automatization #innovation #technology
We’re unlocking the secrets of the digital age, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work and approach business. What lies ahead in the near future, how should we adapt and change? And what does Taylor Swift have to do with all this?
- Advantages and challenges of AI in business
- Changes in jobs and skills
- AI and automation
- AI in decision-making
- AI and business innovation
- Impact of AI on work culture
- Vladimir Vulić
Vladimir is an independent consultant specializing in digital transformation, innovation, and digital marketing. He helps organizations overcome obstacles and seize the opportunities presented by the digital age. He has 12 years of experience as a lecturer in the subject of “Strategic Management” at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Montenegro.
A.I. or A.We.: How New Technology Can Bring You Closer to Your Customers
#AI #technology #empathy #communication
In a world where uncertainty is inevitable, heroic brands thrive by turning unpredictability to their advantage. They help their users feel supported, prepared and truly heard – building trust in times when it is rare. This isn’t just selling products; this is creating relationships that last a lifetime.
William Higham brings his rich experience in working with some of the world’s most progressive brands to this lecture. He will share insights, tools and best-practice examples to inspire businesses to harness the power of artificial intelligence and human connection to create experiences that their customers can’t imagine everyday life without.
- Combining artificial intelligence with empathy and a personal approach in customer support
- How personalization of communication and offers create long-term value for the user
- Strategies for building a community of loyal users through emotional connection
- The role of user experience in transforming customers into brand ambassadors
- William Higham
William Higham is a world-renowned expert on future business strategy and innovation, specializing in the growth and resilience of companies. For 20 years, he has run the consulting agency Next Big Thing, collaborating with clients such as Amazon, Disney and HSBC to adapt strategies to future challenges. He is the author of the handbook The Next Big Thing, a sought-after speaker around the world and has participated in numerous global media. He started his career in marketing in the music industry, working with names like Michael Jackson and the Rolling Stones. His lectures inspire audiences to approach the future with confidence, drawing on data and actionable insights into consumer behavior, employees and emerging technologies.
Customer Experience and User Experience
#customersatisfaction #comunication #userexperinece
This lecture provides participants with the opportunity to understand what User Experience really is, how to get customer feedback, and how to select and use appropriate feedback. The lecture provides a concise approach to researching existing user experiences and creating new, better experiences in line with the wishes and needs of users.
- What does User Experience really mean?
- How to get customer feedback and measure user experience?
- How to select appropriate feedback?
- Critically analyzing the obtained inputs
- Creating habits in internal teams to change the user experience based on the obtained inputs
- The phenomenon of “Extreme Users”
- Matrix for selecting priority inputs from user experience
- Milovan Dekić
Milovan Dekić was the world’s first user experience researcher dedicated to the massively popular football game Top Eleven Manager. He is one of the pioneers in applying user experience research to mobile games in Southeastern Europe. Milovan is someone who guides us to better understand the users of our products and services, to clearly define their needs and how our product solves their problems.
He has summarized his many years of experience in the very relevant book “Design Thinking”, co-authored with Marko Jevtić.
Solving Business Problems Through a Creative Approach
#innovation #businessstrategy #creativity
The goal of the lecture is to motivate participants to use their creativity when working on projects and everyday challenges within the company. How to implement the basic principles of creativity in your own (individual and group) routine? How to think outside the box when working on your own projects with the help of Design Thinking methodology?
- How to start innovative thinking?
- How to stimulate the creative potential of a team?
- What is a “beginner’s mind” and why is it important?
- How to better understand your user?
- How to choose the right user problems to solve?
- How to find out if your idea appeals to users?
- How to improve your idea to better meet user needs?
- How to test your idea with users?
- How to implement the Design Thinking methodology in your team?
- Milovan Dekić
Milovan Dekić was the world’s first user experience researcher dedicated to the massively popular football game Top Eleven Manager. He is one of the pioneers in applying user experience research to mobile games in Southeastern Europe. Milovan is someone who guides us to better understand the users of our products and services, to clearly define their needs and how our product solves their problems.
He has summarized his many years of experience in the very relevant book “Design Thinking”, co-authored with Marko Jevtić.
Conceptual Thinking
#leadership #innovation #strategy
This lecture explains how connecting abstract and diverse ideas enables a deeper understanding, the creation of new concepts, and decision-making based on previous decisions. Conceptual thinkers easily grasp complex concepts and connect them to generate innovative solutions and improve future results. Learning how to apply conceptual thinking can significantly improve efficiency and creativity in both professional and personal life.
- Conceptual vs. Practical Thinking
- Talent vs. Skill in conceptual thinking – What can I develop and how much?
- Setting and questioning hypotheses of a topic/problem
- Root cause vs. Peripheral cause – analysis of needs and causes
- The “Did you notice the gorilla?” effect – focusing on things that are in a different perspective
- Recognizing patterns and connections between elements of a topic/problem
- Obstacles to successful conceptual thinking
- Unrestricted ideation – what should a “pure” creative process look like
- Dušan Basalo
Dušan Basalo is the founder and CEO of Talks and Folks. Dušan served on the Board of Directors of the Serbian Managers’ Association for two terms (a total of six years) and is also the founder of the SAM Academy and its mentorship program. With over 18 years of experience as a trainer and coach, Dušan is certified in various methodologies that he applies in his work. These include Persona Global methodology (San Francisco), SHL psychometric tools (London), coaching skills (Erickson College Vancouver), and NLP training (IN-NLP Hamburg).
How Unconscious Biases Rule the World?
#bias #behavioralpsychology #decision-making #inclusion
We explore the fascinating world of unconscious, psychological biases that influence human behavior, decision-making, and problem-solving. Out of 188 existing biases, we select 14 that have the greatest impact on everything that happens around us.
- What are unconscious biases and why do they have such a big impact on today’s world?
- What are the 14 most common unconscious biases (psychological biases)?
- In what areas of life and work do these biases appear?
- What strategies do we use to reduce unconscious biases when it is important?
- Dragomir Kojić
Dragomir Kojić is an expert with extensive education and experience in analytical psychology, psychotherapy, law, and business consulting. He graduated in law from the Faculty of Law in Novi Sad and then obtained a diploma in analytical psychology from the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich. Dragomir combines his skills to uncover and utilize the potential of the unconscious mind.
- Dušan Basalo
Dušan Basalo is the founder and CEO of Talks and Folks. With over 18 years of experience as a trainer and coach, Dušan has been certified in various methodologies that he applies in his work. Among them are the Persona Global methodology (San Francisco), SHL psychometric tools (London), coaching skills (Erickson College Vancouver), and NLP training (IN-NLP Hamburg).
Minute to 12 – How the geopolitical crisis will affect your business
#geopolitics #risk #adaptability #strategy
This lecture is not intended to make you less political, nor to use a crystal ball to predict the future in the decades ahead. On the contrary – the bottom line is that after these ninety minutes, you yourself will better perceive the direct influence of geopolitics on you, your environment and the business world. You will know where it is most realistic for the world trends to move in the next 6, 12, maximum 24 months and how the market will behave, which roadside signs to include in your strategic planning, and which events to dismiss as nothing more than a scarecrow.
- Global political instability and its economic impact
- Geopolitical conflicts and their spillover into the energy and raw materials sector
- Forecasting and strategic planning in volatile times
The world 2025–2026: Between (in)stability and (un)expected changes
- Strahinja Matejić
Strahinja Matejić is an expert in geopolitics with almost a decade of experience. He built his career in renowned organizations, such as the Eurasia Group, the German Marshall Fund, the United Nations in New York, the Serbian Embassy in Washington and the Center for Foreign Policy in Belgrade. At the Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs, he taught the Contemporary Geopolitics course, while at the University of Belgrade he held a short course for doctoral and master’s studies.
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