30 min
How to plan great leadership offsites with Tom Hall, GM, Lego Education International The Future of Teams
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- Management
Tom works as the General Manager, International, for LEGO® Education, where he oversees the international business and channel partners. He is passionate about the potential technology brings to business and learning, as well as the social and business impact of education. Tom is dedicated to delivering STEAM learning and empowering teachers and students with LEGO Education solutions around the world. He has particular interests too in the role of play-based learning in the classroom, and education technology in addressing education inequities.
Tom previously held leadership positions at Pearson and Penguin Random House UK and is experienced in enabling new market opportunities, leading global teams through complex change management programmes, and creating partnership ecosystems.
Tom has a degree in Modern Chinese Studies from Durham University and Renmin University of China, and is based in the UK.
In this episode we talk about:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:24 Celebrating Female Founders
00:37 Conversation with Tom Hall from Lego Education International
01:06 Exploring Offsites and Team Building
01:28 Tom's Journey and Experiences
04:06 The Power of Offsites and Gatherings
11:52 The Impact of International Teams on Offsites
18:46 The Importance of Preparation and Follow-up for Offsites
25:00 Podcast and Book Recommendations
30:11 Conclusion and Farewell
Tom works as the General Manager, International, for LEGO® Education, where he oversees the international business and channel partners. He is passionate about the potential technology brings to business and learning, as well as the social and business impact of education. Tom is dedicated to delivering STEAM learning and empowering teachers and students with LEGO Education solutions around the world. He has particular interests too in the role of play-based learning in the classroom, and education technology in addressing education inequities.
Tom previously held leadership positions at Pearson and Penguin Random House UK and is experienced in enabling new market opportunities, leading global teams through complex change management programmes, and creating partnership ecosystems.
Tom has a degree in Modern Chinese Studies from Durham University and Renmin University of China, and is based in the UK.
In this episode we talk about:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:24 Celebrating Female Founders
00:37 Conversation with Tom Hall from Lego Education International
01:06 Exploring Offsites and Team Building
01:28 Tom's Journey and Experiences
04:06 The Power of Offsites and Gatherings
11:52 The Impact of International Teams on Offsites
18:46 The Importance of Preparation and Follow-up for Offsites
25:00 Podcast and Book Recommendations
30:11 Conclusion and Farewell
30 min