From Data-driven to people-driven: Leading with empathy in Tech

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Join us in London on Thursday 6th July for our latest FREE in-person panel discussion and networking initiative, 'From Data-Driven to People-Driven: Leading with Empathy in Tech'. We are bringing something a little different this Pride, in addition to our panel discussion we will have the fabulous Drag Queen, Felicity Suxwell host a special Drag Queen show to celebrate Pride. When she’s not murdering your favourite songs, you better ask yourself ‘where’s my husband?’ She will flip, split, and make you want more! Dive into an evening of good vibes, laughter, and fearless self-expression. Are you ready for the Suxwell experience?

Can a good leader help solve the tech industry’s empathy deficit? Yes! A culture of empathy and inclusion starts from the top, and it benefits everyone in a space that’s calling out for a human touch.
Stakeholders, customers, and employees; the empathetic approach can help leaders build stronger relationships across the board, foster a more positive working environment, and drive better business outcomes.
It sounds good, but how do we do it? To coincide with this year's Pride month, the Pride in Tech community is teaming up with Women in DevOps to find out from the experts. The power of empathy has underpinned much of the Pride movement's incredible progress, so what better time to kickstart the conversation?

Our panel will be delving into:

• How to give and receive empathy
• Empathy’s role in a data-driven world
• The power of active listening
• How to prioritise wellbeing
• The importance of emotional intelligence in user outcomes

Our panel includes:

• Abi Chamberlain - Chair @ Pride in Tech
• Lauren Langdell - Host @ Women in DevOps
• Oge Opara-Nadi - Head of Developer Experience & Operational Excellence @ 10x
• Jaipal Sachdev - Production Planning Division Lead @ 3M
• Matthew Lawson - Director of Software Engineering @ Expedia
• Hannah Deans - Product Manager @ Nandos

Oge Opara-Nadi
Oge is the Head of Developer Experience & Operational Excellence at 10x. Oge comes from a strong software engineering background with over two decades of experience. Oge currently leads 3 functional areas around CICD, Enterprise Tooling & Engineering Excellence. She is passionate about empowering engineering teams to deliver capabilities quickly, with minimum friction & to optimum quality.

Jaipal Sachdev
Jaipal joined 3M in 2019 after working as a Supply Chain Graduate for Procter & Gamble, and before that, he studied Chemical Engineering at Imperial College, London. 3M is a leading Material Science manufacturer known for its diverse range of innovative products. With headquarters in Minnesota, it operates in various industries and has a global presence.
Jaipal is a Production Planning Division Lead, based in Northern England. In his role, he leads several production planning teams in some of 3M's European factories, navigating the complexities within Supply Chain. Jaipal also leads 3M Pride, 3M's network for LGBTQ+ Employees - as chair he leads the committee advocating for 1400 allies and members of the community.

Matthew Lawson
Matthew is currently a director of software engineering at Expedia. He is a passionate people-focused leader with a background in software development. He is currently accountable for business-critical services calculating and paying tens of billions of dollars to Expedia's B2B partners. A history of both startups and enterprises has given Matthew a unique perspective on the inner workings of both small and large organizations.

Hannah Deans
Hannah is a Product Manager for Nando's, responsible for the MarTech stack and leading initiatives to enhance Customer Engagement and personalisation. With a background in People teams, Hannah's experiences have strongly influenced her beliefs about the significance of creating a culture of inclusion. Passionate about empowering teams to collaborate and communicate effectively, Hannah believes that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes. She actively encourages open dialogue, creating safe spaces for people to express themselves authentically, creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, represented, and celebrated.

If you’re up for an evening of learning and building meaningful connections, we’d love to see you there, RSVP and book your place today.

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