How Leaders Create Curious Organisations

During the expert session, Stefaan van Hooydonk engages the participants through interactive activities and discussions. The Mentimeter app or other tooling is used to share thoughts and learn from one another. 

• Impact of Managerial Influence: Understand how the shadow a manager casts affects team productivity, engagement, and well-being, and learn the importance of fostering a positive influence.
• Role of Curiosity in Leadership: Discover the different dimensions of curiosity (cognitive, empathic, and self-reflective) and how they contribute to effective task management and people leadership.
• Creating Psychological Safety: Learn how curious leaders create psychological safety, enabling teams to thrive, excel in the present, and embrace future challenges through continuous learning and adaptation.

The shadow a manager casts on the team is one of the biggest drivers for productivity, engagement, and the feeling of well-being within the team. Managers who do this well uplift their team, fostering an environment where members feel valued and motivated. Conversely, those who fail to cast a positive shadow can stifle the team, leading to decreased morale and productivity. The key to effective task management and people leadership lies in curiosity. Curious leaders excel in both operationalizing the present and securing the future. They create psychological safety, allowing team members to thrive and contribute their best.

Curious leaders exhibit a high level of cognitive, empathic, and self-reflective curiosity. They are deeply interested in the world around them, the people they work with, and their own internal conscious and unconscious drivers. By engaging with their team, especially during times of crisis, they build strong, resilient connections. These leaders challenge their teams to excel in the present while also preparing them to embrace future challenges. Their intentional curiosity fosters an environment of continuous learning and adaptation, crucial for the team's and organization's success.

In this interactive session, we will explore the concept of curiosity and its significance for leaders, teams, and organizations. Participants will learn about the different dimensions of curiosity and how they can be harnessed to improve leadership effectiveness. Through practical examples and engaging discussions, attendees will gain insights into how curious leadership can drive productivity, enhance team well-being, and create a culture of psychological safety. Join us to discover how to become a curious leader who uplifts their team and ensures long-term success.

How to Boost your Career with Intentional Curiosity

Every person is born with a healthy dose of curiosity. Some people can maintain this level through adulthood, many however see its original strength diminish over time. Curiosity is like a muscle. With intentional focus we can grow our curiosity and capacity to rise above ourselves as individuals and professionals. Research has shown that curious professionals make more money and progress faster through their career, are happier in life and are better at maintaining relationships. They also learn faster, are more open to change and benefit from a deeper self-awareness. In this interactive session we will explore what we know about curiosity, why it is important in our professional life and we will reflect on strategies to get better at it.