memoQ talks
On memoQ talks we talk with localization industry leaders about best practices and important lessons learned related to all areas of localization including leadership, technology, security, data protection, vendor management, operations, quality assurance, business development, sales, marketing, human resources and more! Join us as we talk to and learn from our colleagues and peers in the localization industry.
memoQ talks
Professional Development & Leadership Skills with Karen Fowlie
Karen Fowlie is the VP, Product Services & Operations for Qlik. She has also held leadership positions at IBM and Cognos.
Karen talks about how she has transitioned into different roles in her career and explains how some of the pressures placed on localization teams have helped her professional development. Topics included transitioning into non-loc roles, the importance of demonstrating the value of loc across the enterprise, how to build a culture of continuous improvement, how to empower your team, developing professional relationships, and tips for maintaining a work-life balance. Karen also gives her book and movie recommendations and shares tips on how to survive a tornado.
Book Recommendation
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Dr. Brené Brown