Topic: Transformation in turbulent times
Presentation Description:
The unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest have catapulted the need for transformation. There isn't a single organization that doesn't need to transform in one way or the other. Though COVID-19 has accelerated most digital transformation efforts, we need to transform fully while charting a strategic roadmap for an unpredictable future. Think of transformation on steroids, the transformation that will remain as a constant among all the changes we experience. Join me in a discussion on how to successfully navigate through this transformation journey full of turns and twists.
Presenter: Shikha Parakh, PMP, CSM
Presenter Bio:
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Leaders describe Shikha as an entrepreneurial, human-centric, efficient, change leader who has the unique talent of taking abstract concepts and turning them into valuable deliverables all while influencing, motivating and bringing people together to encourage growth, innovation and resiliency.
She currently serves as Sr. Strategy Execution Manager for the office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (ODIE). In her current role, she is executing the strategic plan for a culture change strategy envisioned by C-suite.
Shikha holds a master’s degree in Physics. She is a certified Project Management Professional, certified Scrum Master and certified diversity facilitator. She gives back to the community through her organization AWEBA (Asian Women Entrepreneurs and Business Alliance) by assisting Asian women in reaching their full potential. She is also proud recipient of 2018 and 2019 Jump Start Grant from city of Charlotte. She graduated as class 8 of Emerging Business Leaders program conducted by Charlotte regional business alliance. She had the privilege of working in the Healthcare, Financial Services, Insurance industry enjoys lending her experience and expertise to non-profit organizations board where she can make a difference.
As a lifelong learner, she spends most of her free time enhancing knowledge through edutainment. She is a proud mother of 2 amazing daughters and a fur baby.