Miha Culiberg je inovator, podjetnik z 18+ leti mednarodnih izkušenj v IT, plačilna industrija in telekomunikacijah. Zelo izkušen je pri ustvarjanju novih poslovnih modelov, še posebej kar se tiče raznih plačilnih sistemov in prodkutov. Zase pravi, da je IT njegova panoga, telekomunikacije njegova strast, poslovni razvoj njegov fokus, prodaja njegovo igrišče in razvoj izdelkov njegov hobi.

Miha ima zelo bogato kariero. Je so-ustanovitelj in CEO podjetja Lab4Pay d.o.o., so-ustanovitelj in direktor Minicity Ltd., je regionalni direktor prodaje pri podjetju Transaction Systems Ltd., ki je del skupine ITG in je spada med top 10 IT podjetij v Rusiji. Bil je tudi del izjemne ekipe Halcoma, ki je ustvarila odlične zgodbe, med njimi tudi mBills. Miha ima poleg bogate kariere tudi zelo bogato življenje, saj je oče 5ih otrok.

Zelo ponosen je na Minicity, ki je tematski program zabave, ki uporablja metodo didaktične igre, namenjen otrokom od 0 do 12. leta starosti. V njem otroci skozi didaktične igre pod vodstvom izkušenih animatorjev spoznavajo različne poklice in osvajajo uporabna znanja za vsakodnevno življenje.

Nay Quote: Tko ne umre, preživjet če: Alan Ford.

Naj knjiga: Pika Nogavička

Naj serija: Narcos

Hobiji: Potovanja, kuhanje, šport, pivo

Najljubša hrana: Steak

Najljubši podjetnik: Mark Pleško in Igor Verstovšek CosyLab, Manager pa Damjan Kralj

Naj app: MyNanny

Trije nauki:

·       Imejte otroke, veliko njih,

·       Ne bodite zavistni, saj vsak nosi svoj križ,

·       Skočite kdaj na glavo ampak vseeno preverite globino.

If you’re not interested in returning to in-person work but your boss expects you to come back, or if you’re interviewing for a new job and want to work remotely, how can you negotiate your desired arrangement? How exactly should you ask for a work-from-anywhere arrangement when negotiating a job offer, or when you’ve been working virtually and don’t want to return in person to the office?

Here are five steps:

1) Demonstrate how it will benefit your employer.

2) Show the impact you can make.

3) Be prepared to take a pay cut if you’re relocating.

4) Use data to prove you can be successful working remotely.

5) Don’t expect a one-and-done conversation.

Here are also some tactics:

• Make clear that you can be successful by sharing the accomplishments you’ve already achieved in a remote work environment.

• Articulate how your plan would be a win-win. For example, if you feel you’re more productive and effective outside of the office, make a compelling case for how that benefits the whole company.

• Ask if there’s any other data or information you could provide to help your case.

• Be prepared to take a pay cut if you’re relocating to an area where the cost of living is significantly lower. Weigh this potential income loss against your improved quality of life.

• Know that you may not get an answer in your first conversation. Your manager may need some time to review your request with the higher-ups.

Whether you get the green light for permanent work-from-home or you and your boss agree to a trial period, get the exact agreement in writing. This way, everyone is clear that the arrangement can go forward, no matter who the manager is. And remember: While some flexibility is important while you negotiate, that flexibility should go both ways.

Do you like working remotely?

Is your culture embracing of the hybrid workplace?

Peppercorn, S. (2021, July). How to Negotiate a Remote Work Arrangement. Harvard Business Review.

Jure Pirc je oseba, ki je bila zmeraj vpeta v nove tehnologije. Ima zelo bogato kariero in je oseba z izjemno avtoriteto na področju blockchain tehnologij. Je tudi govorec in predavatelj na različnih svetovnih konferencah. Jure je predsednik Bitcoin društva Slovenije s skoraj 19 tisoč člani, kar predstavlja eno izmed največjih društev v Sloveniji. Bil je community manager pri Tokens.net, ambasador pri prijektu Eligma, je ustanovitelj Aquarius kovanca, LanaCoina ter TajCoina. Zelo je bil vpet tudi v projekt NevaCoin. Neva, CryptoWa Lana in Taj so dejansko prve personalizirane kriptovalute na svetu in v bistvu extremno tehnološko darilo za rojstni dan. Vse tri so samostojne verige blokov s svojimi matematičnimi pravili delovanja. Njihova posebnost pa so prilagojeni parametri samega omrežja. Jure je tudi od leta 2018 CEO podjetja Blockmaster. Njegov najnovejši projekt pa je CryptoWater.si. Je tudi svetovalec pri Bled Water Festivalu.

Naj quote: I have not failed i just found 10.000 ways that wont work,

Naj knjiga: Knjiga življenja.

Naj serija: No way da je samo ena. Včeri zvečer po dolgem dnevu sem uspel 1/3 Fringe pogledat.

Hobiji: Spreminjanje sveta in miselnosti ljudi skozi tehnologijo.

Najljubša hrana: Voda, kaj je pa zraven je pa stvar okusa trenutka.

Najljubši podjetnik:  Vsi kateri so v tekočem letu razumeli pravi pomen besed "Cooperation in partnership".

Naj app:CryptoWallet.si in CryptoWater.app, kmalu pa tudi App.PizzaDay.si, drgač pa screentime pravi da je Telegram :)

Zaključni nauk:

· Svoj prosti časi investirajte v sebe, družino in znanje.

Are you feeling ill-prepared and nervous to make small talk when you get back to the office? If stopping for an impromptu hallway chat seems a little daunting, you're not alone. Returning to the office and socializing with people we haven’t seen in person for more than a year can feel scary. Many of us are socially rusty after a long pandemic year. The good news is you can rebuild your small-talk muscle with practice.

How to “Small Talk”

The virtual meetings we have grown accustomed to getting right down to business. There have been few if any, interstitial spaces on our work agendas to catch up. Our increased reliance on emails and private messages to communicate have only exacerbated the problem. Let’s revisit the basics.

Here are a few conversation starters. Try them out, tweak them so they feel authentic to you, and use whatever is most helpful.

3. Vacation plans. With travel restrictions lifting in many parts of the world, lots of us are starting to think about making up for lost vacation time. Ask your work buddies, “What are you looking forward to the most this year?” or “Where’s the first place you’ll travel when you’re able to?”

While this may seem difficult, reconnecting with colleagues is further evidence of our resilience - our ability to shift to match our circumstances. Conversely, you may also be saying hello to some coworkers who started while everyone was remote. Don’t hesitate to introduce yourself and share your role in the organization, then proceed with the topics listed above.

Do you like small talk?

Is your culture embracing small talk?

Samuels, R. (2021, July). Have We Forgotten How to Small Talk?. Harvard Business Review.

dr. Tina Škerlj

Izkušena leaderka, coachinja, predavateljica in strokovnjakinja za change management in transformacijo. Trenutno je odgovorna za digitalno transformacijo v skupini BE-terna, ki vključuje okoli 1000 zaposlenih v 10-ih evropskih državah. Poleg tega je coachinja za leaderje, predsednica nadzornega sveta in predavateljica za bodoče člane nadzornih svetov. Pred tem je bila Tina dolgoletna poslovna svetovalka v podjetju Deloitte, kjer je vodila poslovno svetovanje v Sloveniji, izvršna direktorica v skupini Mladinska knjiga in članica uprave regionalnega IT podjetja S&T. Poleg tega ima tudi bogate izkušnje iz tujine, kjer je končala študij ekonomije v Nemčiji, kasneje pa v okviru Deloitte-a delovala kot poslovna svetovalka v Nemčiji in na Poljskem. Ima tudi znanstveni doktorat iz ekonomije in je certificirana ACC coachinja. Tina je tudi nekdanja predsednica sekcije mladih managerjev Združenja manager in nekdanja predsednica Alumni združenja MBA Radovljica.

Naj quote: strong back.soft front.wild heart (Brene Brown)

Naj knjiga: mnogo jih je…Mali princ

Naj serija: nimamo televizije in ne gledam serij

Hobiji: kolesarjenje, hoja v hribe, (turno) smučanje, branje, odkrivanje novih kotičkov sveta oz. v zadnjem času Slovenije

Najljubša hrana: katerakoli v dobri družbi

Najljubši podjetnik: mnogo jih je, vsekakor pa tudi vsi moji šefi na moji karierni poti

Naj app: LinkdIn, google calendar, google maps, notes

Zaključni nauk:

·       Kot pri Malem princu…vedno gledaj in delaj s srcem.

mag. Tamara Bertok Velkavrh

Zadnjih 6 let zaposlena v Be-terni. Najprej kot svetovalka in arhitektka programskih rešitev ter zadnji 2 leti kot vodja teama za implementacijo Microsoft Dynamics 365 poslovnih rešitev na področju upravljanja energetske in druge komunalne infrastrukture - na kratko področje UIM - Utilities Infastructure management. Na tem področju s svojo ekipo soustvarjam istoimenski produkt UIM, skrbim za njegov razvoj in atraktivnost. Pred tem prokuristka v IT podjetju, asistentka na Univerzi na Primorskem na Fakulteti za management (poslovna matematika, poslovna informatika, …) , svetovalka/arhitektka v IT podjetju za geografske informacijske sisteme in podjetju za IT rešitve s področja upravljanja vrednostnih papirjev. Osnovno izobrazbo po študiju matematike v Ljubljanji nadgradila z znastvenim magisterijem na Eknomski fakulteti s področja upravljanja informacijskih sistemov.

Naj quote: It always seems impossible until it’s done (Nelson Mandela)

Naj knjiga: verjetno bi lahko skrčila na top 10, vse pa obarvane z znanstveno fantastično vsebino 😊 (avtorji Suzanne Collins, Orson Scott Card, Anthony Horowitz, …)

Naj serija: Midsomer murders

Hobiji: branje, koleasarjenje, pohodništvo

Najljubša hrana: sendvič

Naj app: FBReader

Zaključni nauk:

·       I believe that strength doesn’t come from just one person, true strength lies in team spirit. Trusting your colleagues and working together is what can overcome any issue.

In too many companies, there is the appearance of harmony and alignment but in reality there’s often dysfunction simmering beneath the surface. The intention behind cultivating a nice culture is often genuine. Leaders believe they’re doing a good thing that will motivate people and create inclusion. But often it has the opposite effect and the result is a lack of honest communication, intellectual bravery, innovation, and accountability.

Creating a “nice” company culture is a laudable goal. But has your company taken “niceness” too far? Is there dysfunction simmering beneath the surface? An insistence on politeness can result in a lack of honest communication, intellectual bravery, and accountability. If you’re concerned your organization’s culture has veered into toxic niceness, try these tactics.

• Reset expectations. Be explicit that you want people to give candid feedback and ask tough questions. This change won’t be easy so clearly explain the organization’s current state, future state, and how the transition between the two will work.

• Demonstrate vulnerability. Don’t expect others to usher in a new era of truth-telling if you haven’t modeled the behavior first. You must be the first mover, demonstrating fallibility, and showing people that candor is rewarded.

• Provide air cover for people who speak up. When people do express dissenting views don’t reprimand them, but thank them.

Publicly challenge the status quo you helped create. Martin Luther King Jr. said in his famous Letter from Birmingham Jail “…there is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth.” Don’t cover that up in your efforts to be nice. Channel and manage the tension. That’s real kindness.

Do you have a strong company culture?

Is your culture too nice?

Clark, R. T. (2021, June). The Hazards of a “Nice” Company Culture. Harvard Business Review.

Medeja Lončar je že dolga leta Ljubljančanka, ki se še vedno zelo rada vrača v rodno Celje. Je diplomirana ekonomistka, ki je svoje prve delovne izkušnje že v srednji šoli nabirala v medijih. Pri 33 letih je prvič postala članica uprave, v takratni celjski Kovinotehni. V Siemensu Slovenija je leta 2003 prevzela vodenje telekomunikacijskega oddelka, 4 leta kasneje postala direktorica podjetja, od spomladi 2018 pa vodi tudi Siemens Hrvaška. Je podpredsednica nadzornega odbora Slovensko-nemške gospodarske zbornice, članica upravnega odbora Hrvaško-nemške gospodarske zbornice, članica strateškega sveta za digitalizacijo in od lanske pomladi tudi predsednica Združenja Manager. Je pobudnica projekta Inženirka leta v okviru projekta Inženirke in inženirji bomo. Svoje znanje in izkušnje rada deli tudi na različnih dogodkih, pa tudi kot mentorica.

Je ženska, ki vedno znova in na vseh življenjskih področjih stopa iz cone udobja ter prevzema konkretne odgovornosti za razvoj tudi v družbi. Obenem pa je tudi žena in mama odraslega sina, že leta pa tudi pasja mati.

Naj quote: Mark Twain ; »The secret of getting ahead is getting started«,

Naj knjiga: Tiziano Terzani – Še en krog na vrtiljaku,

Naj serija: Ko imam čas, gledam  filme. Serije, ki jih gledam, so v glavnem dokumentarne – npr. Planet Earth),

Hobiji: Branje knjig, potovanja, pohodništvo (s psom), gastronomija, petje

Najljubša hrana: Vse jedi na žlico

Najljubši podjetnik: Jim Hagemann Snabe

Naj app: Fitbit

Vaši nauki za naše poslušalce

·       Poštenost, pokončnost, iskrenost ter odprtost , povezovalnost in usmerjenost v prihodnost so bistveni elementi mojega vodenja, pa tudi sicer na njih temeljijo moje osebne vrednote.

·       Verjamem, da je osebna integriteta predpogoj za dobrega vodjo, hkrati pa tudi v poslovnem svetu omogoča ohranjanje osebne svobode. Drugi pomembni element za dobrega vodjo je po mojem mnenju pripravljenost na stalno učenje in razvoj, danes temu rečemo tudi »growth mindset«. Ob tem pa pomaga  tudi, da si del organizacije, kjer kot vodja in zaposleni  svoje delo in namen lahko tudi osmisliš. Sebe bi si težko predstavljala v podjetju, ki onesnažuje okolje ali negativno vpliva na zdravje svojih kupcev,čeprav poznam veliko odličnih vodij, ki delajo v takih branžah.

·       Prosvetljeni manager je trajnostni voditelj, ki naslavlja družbene, ekonomske, okoljske in osebne vidike vodenja. Verjamem, da ta nova doktrina vodenja potrebna in lahko bistveno izboljša družbo in okolje, v katerem živimo.

In the initial stages of your career, one of the most important things you can do is build a village of your own. We’re not talking about a college network, LinkedIn friends, or the people who you met one time at a conference. We’re referring to the relationships that will have a significant impact on your life over time - ones that can accelerate your path to a promotion, increase your visibility within an organization, and stretch you beyond your comfort zone into the leader you aspire to be.

No matter what stage you’re at in your career, one of the most important things you can do is build relationships. But which ones are most important to your future success? Here are five that will help you accelerate your path to a promotion, increase your visibility within an organization, and become the leader you aspire to be.

Mentor: Think of a mentor as the north star that will keep you on track when you’re feeling lost at work. They are the one person inside (or outside) of your organization who you can turn to for guidance — whether you are looking to expand your industry knowledge, navigate a difficult conversation, listen to feedback on a project, or get some encouragement when times are tough.

Sponsor: While mentors give you advice and perspective, sponsors advocate on your behalf (especially in front of other company leaders) and in some cases, directly bring you career opportunities.

Partner: A partner is an ally or peer who can serve as a sounding board to broaden your perspective. This relationship is fuelled by trust, a shared drive to succeed, and the recognition that you can do better together.

Competitor:Competition between peers is inevitable, and not always unhealthy. When used correctly, a friendly contest can inspire you to perform better, come up with new ideas, and get more done.

Mentee: Becoming a mentor will teach you how to bring out the best in others, recognize their strengths, give feedback, and coach. In turn, it will push you to do your own job better and strive for more.

Sometimes forming these relationships will happen randomly and without effort. But you can accomplish so much more if you are open and intentional about it. So, don’t leave things to chance.

Do you have a strong network?

How do you go about creating your network?

Fernandez, J. and Velasquez, L. (2021, June). 5 Relationships You Need to Build a Successful Career. Harvard Business Review.

Nejc Palir is an entrepreneur whose journey started at a very young age and has so far been coloured with many international achievements. He is on a mission of influencing positive change, challenging the status quo, empowering the underdogs and improving communities; one person at a time. Nothing brings Nejc greater joy than to build what can't be built, grow those who weren't given the opportunity and challenge himself by stepping into the uncomfortable and untested unknown. Recently, Nejc has embarked on a journey of challenging the local mindsets in Slovenia, creating new norms in terms of leadership and building an incredible software company with a rich culture in the heart of Ljubljana, tretton37. Nejc is a Chief Experience Officer at tretton37, producer of all things digital, visionary & entrepreneur.

Favourite quote:  "You can either step forward into growth, or step backward into safety."

Favourite book:  Thanks for the feedback, -Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen

Favourite show:  Breaking Bad, -Vince Gilligan

Hobbies:  Gym goer, Occasional cook, Digital artist

Favourite food:  Surf & turf with mash

Favourite entrepreneur:  Melinda & BIll Gates

Favourite app:  Zappier

Lesson for the audience:  Always put people first, equip yourself with empathy, leave your fears behind and strive to build a better-than-yourself generation of role models. Be their platform for success. It will amaze you what magic can happen when you allow people to thrive, when you allow students to outgrow their teachers and themselves.

The importance of building diverse organizations has been well-established. Diversity is linked to greater innovation and performance, and research has shown that more diverse companies have higher profits than their more homogeneous counterparts. But building teams with different skill sets and life experiences requires intention. By designing inclusive hiring practices — and letting go of the notion that there’s one ideal candidate type for a role — you can create more opportunities for a range of candidates who are more than capable. It requires thinking beyond the confines of traditional hiring. Prepare for new hires who will shake up your worldview and challenge assumptions about career paths. And then continue investing in their growth. Together, you can chart an unconventional course toward an inclusive workplace that welcomes extraordinary talent.

To make your hiring process more inclusive, especially of applicants who may have non-traditional backgrounds, adopt these strategies.

Inclusive hiring is just the beginning; ongoing investment is key to supporting candidates once they’re on board. Prepare for new hires who shake up your worldview and challenge assumptions about career paths. Continue investing in their growth. Together, chart an unconventional course toward the destination: an inclusive workplace for extraordinary talent.

Do you have inclusive hiring?

How do you go about it?

Ferguson, D. and Lee, F. F. (2021, May). Why You Should Invest in Unconventional Talent. Harvard Business Review.