Developing Tomorrow's Leaders

Developing TOmorrow's Leaders

IEEE WIE-ILC - May, 2014

E. Eylem Ozekin

https://slides.com/eeozekin/developing-tomorrow-s-leaders/

From Istanbul, Turkey

Computer Science, PhD. Candidate in Bogazici University

Exchange year in Austria, traveled all over Europe
Experience

EU projects, private banking, teaching, aviation...

Works for General Electric since 2009
Interests

Martial arts, volleyball (professional), theater (acting)

Connect with people who impact your work & career
- You never know when you need it
Time spent on building relationships is NOT a waste of time
- Networking is underestimated!

OVERCOMING STEREOTYPES & PREJUDICE

You can still face harsh and limiting assessments

DO NOT WASTE YOUR ENERGY

Trying to educate or change opinions. Go Over & Under!

Let them see your work & appreciate the diversity - Far most efficient way to remove invisible barriers

Travel, Study abroad, Expat assignments

2. Strategic Planning & Vision

Anticipate market & industry

3. Courage

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts"

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eylemozekin

twitter: eylemozekin

Now, go out there.

Learn, Enjoy, Amaze, Inspire & Be Successful!