Event Speakers

Michelle Lee

Michelle has worked in the financial technology (fintech) space for several years, most recently as the Data Operations Lead at Bloomberg in San Francisco. She founded Young Tech Leaders of the Middle East in 2020, a virtual technology leadership program to connect refugee and conflict-affected youth to opportunities in tech.

About the event

In job ads companies are always asking for ‘team players’, but what skills do you really need to be one, why is it so important and how do you show it?

In this webinar with Michelle Lee, the founder of Young Tech Leaders of the Middle East we learn from her experience and insights from working in one of the biggest companies in the world as former Data Operations Lead at Bloomberg.

Overview of Topics

Team success

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Here we'll introduce the #1 predictor of any team's success and what it means to be a high-achieving team.

Why do teams matter?

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Whether you're a lone wolf or a social butterfly, teams are necessary for your work life. Find out why they matter.

The Marshmallow Challenge

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We dive into a common team-building exercise: the Marshmallow challenge. You'll find out what it reveals and builds in teams.

The Bad Apple Study

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We'll dive into a team dynamics study, the Bad Apple Study, and what it reveals about negative co-workers and their rippling impact on others.

Becoming a better team player

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Using lessons from the previous examples, we'll share exactly what it takes to become a conventionally "good" team player and the skills you can work on.

Creating safety as a leader

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Here we'll talk about creating safe spaces for other team members. We'll dive into why safety is important and small actions you can invest in to cultivate a safe environment.

Defining moment in a team

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Being a team should be a positive experience. Here we explore why traditionally negative experiences like vulnerable moments or disagreements are actually positive.

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Event Speakers

Michelle Lee

Michelle has worked in the financial technology (fintech) space for several years, most recently as the Data Operations Lead at Bloomberg in San Francisco. She founded Young Tech Leaders of the Middle East in 2020, a virtual technology leadership program to connect refugee and conflict-affected youth to opportunities in tech.

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