We are pleased to provide details of the January edition of our C-Suite round table discussion where we will be addressing the topic of:

'What Makes a Successful Leader &

How to Meet the Needs of Multigenerational Teams'

Life Sciences entrepreneurs face unique leadership challenges as they grow their start-up company, with the natural evolution of leadership involving empowering people, delegating responsibilities whilst maintaining strategic control.

During this C-Suite Breakfast Discussion, we'll be introducing and leading a discussion around three key challenges of leadership:

• The power of vulnerability - how to encourage open communication & feedback from the wider team to foster a supportive work environment, essential for a thriving start-up.
• Creating a diverse team - a crucial factor to consider from the outset, ensuring varied and innovative perspectives are represented. Multi-generational teams add another layer of complexity, requiring an understanding of different work styles and motivations.
• Leadership should be a 'Team Sport' - collaboration is key, ensuring alignment on strategic questions and fostering a team-oriented approach to leadership can drive a company forward more effectively.

After two introductory keynotes, our host will open up the floor for questions and round-table discussion between guests in attendance, who will be invited to share their views on 'What Makes a Successful Leader', as well as their lived experiences with the challenges and opportunities or leading and working within multigenerational teams.

Programme:

08.30 Guest arrival, breakfast and networking

09.00 Welcome by OBN & Carole Le Page,​ Partner - Life Sciences, BDO​

Keynote one: Dr. Zsolt Szelecki​, Head & Melissa Bruno​, Partner of 'People Advisory Services' at BDO​

Keynote two: TBA

09.30 Round table discussion between all guests

10.30 Event close

Event format: OBN's round table C-Suite Discussions are designed exclusively for senior leaders (C-Suite or equivalent) from life sciences organisations, whether R&D or those involved in providing critical support services to the industry. The purpose of these events is to generate some interesting, useful, high-level and boundary pushing discussion and debate, that creates some practical thought-leadership output.

Please note that places are limited and will be offered on an approval only basis. Complimentary tickets available for OBN Members & Academics, non-OBN Member tickets available at £50.00 plus VAT.