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Speaker & moderator

David Lewis

David Lewis is an internationally recognised entrepreneur, management consultant and speaker who makes complex topics such as strategy, diversity and leadership accessible. With his sharp insights, humour and experience, he knows how to inspire and motivate both large and small audiences. His keynotes help leaders act authentically and with impact, and his stories stay with audiences long after the event.

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  • Languages: Dutch English

David Lewis is known for his unique ability to communicate complex topics such as strategy execution, diversity, inclusion and innovation in an accessible and engaging way. With an impressive combination of depth, humanity and insight, he knows how to inspire and motivate audiences. Whether speaking to a packed auditorium or in smaller settings, David has the ability to connect with and engage every individual in the audience.

 

David Lewis as a Speaker

David Lewis is a sought-after speaker and moderator, known for making complex management topics accessible and inspiring. Named one of the world’s leading management thinkers on the 2019 Thinkers50 Radar, he shares his expertise with business leaders around the world, from Europe and the US to China and Africa. His book Mavericks: How Bold Leadership Changes the World serves as a guide for those who want to push boundaries. David combines the emotional, philosophical and rational aspects of leadership in an engaging and practical way, leaving his audience motivated and better equipped to lead authentically and with impact.

 

Career

With 35 years of experience in business, consulting and academia, David has worked with leaders across a wide range of sectors worldwide, from IT and pharmaceuticals to government and defence. As a consultant, researcher, speaker and author, known for the Thinkers50 Radar, he combines practical experience as a managing director with academic expertise as Affiliate Faculty at London Business School. David is a co-developer of the Qi Index, has successfully helped grow several companies, and his research on cognitive diversity and psychological safety has been published in Harvard Business Review. His books, including Mavericks: How Bold Leadership Changes the World, inspire leaders to be authentic and impactful.

Sessions

In this interactive session, participants learn how to create value in times of uncertainty. The programme begins with a surprising activity in which participants arrange an empty space to create the optimal learning environment, followed by an introduction and discussion about the complexities they face. The session explores themes such as cognitive diversity, effective collaboration and breaking conventional patterns of thinking. Participants are challenged to generate new ideas through experimentation and develop behaviours that foster innovation. The afternoon focuses on overcoming cognitive barriers and strengthening emotional engagement to create value, and concludes with a creative “River of Life” exercise in which participants share their life stories in an informal setting.

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