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1 Jul 29, 2014 6:55 PM Ambassador

Deloitte team

1. What was your role at the 2014 Powerlist Foundation Leadership Programme?

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Mentor

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1 Aug 20, 2014 3:23 AM I was nominated for the Leadership Award

2 Aug 16, 2014 3:36 PM I heard about the programme through the African & Caribbean society at my University.

3 Aug 15, 2014 12:27 PM Friend

4 Aug 14, 2014 10:55 PM Recommendation from a friend. Annette Oppong, University of Birmingham

5 Aug 2, 2014 12:15 PM Through a friend

6 Aug 2, 2014 9:27 AM very educational and informative

7 Aug 1, 2014 11:03 PM Facebook, Vanguard Connest

8 Aug 1, 2014 9:38 PM Through a friend who participated last year

9 Aug 1, 2014 8:19 PM E-mail after I was involved with Googles top black talent mentorship programme

10 Aug 1, 2014 8:15 PM Future leaders magazine

11 Jul 31, 2014 12:33 AM Through a friend

12 Jul 30, 2014 11:36 PM Through friends who had completed the programme previously.

13 Jul 30, 2014 9:16 PM Through a friend who did it last year

14 Jul 30, 2014 8:33 PM Recommended by a few friends that participated last year

15 Jul 30, 2014 4:01 PM I was recommended to apply

16 Jul 30, 2014 2:47 PM Friend

17 Jul 30, 2014 1:34 PM Future Leader's interview

18 Jul 30, 2014 12:27 PM A friend doing internship at Powerlist

19 Jul 30, 2014 12:05 PM Friend

20 Jul 30, 2014 11:56 AM Through a friend

21 Jul 30, 2014 11:55 AM I am an ambassador for Powerful Media in my university so I found out from the company itself.

22 Jul 29, 2014 11:38 PM I was invited to it last year

23 Jul 29, 2014 6:55 PM Was told by a friend (in 2011)

24 Jul 29, 2014 1:39 PM Powerful Media

25 Jul 29, 2014 1:32 PM Through a friend - Adebola Akinlabi

26 Jul 29, 2014 12:15 PM Through my ACS at Imperial College London

27 Jul 29, 2014 10:52 AM Amazing

28 Jul 29, 2014 10:29 AM Vanguard Connect group + Alumni of the Programme

29 Jul 29, 2014 10:08 AM Fascinating, educational, empowering,

30 Jul 28, 2014 10:20 PM Contacted by Veronica

31 Jul 28, 2014 6:34 PM Powerful Media Publication/Student Rep at University of Birmingham

32 Jul 28, 2014 4:41 PM I undertook the programme in 2011

33 Jul 28, 2014 3:11 PM I did it last year

34 Jul 28, 2014 2:31 PM A friend forwarded me the link

35 Jul 28, 2014 2:30 PM I was nominated by a friend of mine.

36 Jul 28, 2014 2:26 PM Future Leaders Magazine Interview

37 Jul 28, 2014 9:28 AM I have been involved since the design of the first one in 2011

38 Jul 28, 2014 8:59 AM Having been involved in the 2011 Leadership Program, I rejoined as a buddy this year. I initially heard of the program by word of mouth -- through a relative

39 Jul 27, 2014 12:21 PM I was in the summer school 2013 set. A delegate in the summer school 2011 set informed me about the programme.

40 Jul 27, 2014 1:43 AM Powerlist

41 Jul 26, 2014 4:05 PM Through Powerful Media

42 Jul 26, 2014 11:38 AM Invited

43 Jul 26, 2014 10:36 AM Through Ken Olisa

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1 Aug 20, 2014 3:23 AM

To network, learn, encourage personal development (ie public speaking and teamwork) as well as self confidence. To explore the topic of corporate

diversity.

2 Aug 16, 2014 3:36 PM

I wanted to learn and develop critical skills that will benefit me now and in the future in pursuing my ambitions. I also wanted to expand my network of

contacts.

3 Aug 15, 2014 12:27 PM To gain more knowledge on leadership.

4 Aug 14, 2014 10:55 PM Fantastic opportunity to network and get a deeper understanding of how my skills could be utilised most in my career.

5 Aug 2, 2014 12:15 PM I thought that it would be a beneficial experience in learning more about myself in a professional setting.

6 Aug 2, 2014 9:27 AM I joined the program because I consider myself to be a future leader and wanted to network with people similar to myself

7 Aug 1, 2014 11:03 PM To meet people with similar ambitions and strengthen my leadership skills

8 Aug 1, 2014 9:38 PM

I thought it was an amazing once in a life time opportunity to work on my personal development skills and get insight into a variety of different industries with

the amazing line up of speakers/ mentors

9 Aug 1, 2014 8:19 PM To get inspired and more importantly to try and gain more of a clearer image on what career path I may want to go into.

10 Aug 1, 2014 8:15 PM

Saw the programme as a good source of inspiration and motivation as well as a chance to work on my skills and learn new things. Also, this was a good

opportunity to network with my fellow young leaders.

11 Jul 31, 2014 12:33 AM I saw it as a brilliant opportunity to gain vital advice and training to build my skills and equip me to be a leader of the future.

12 Jul 30, 2014 11:36 PM

I thought it would be a good way to meet other like minded university students from far ranging backgrounds. I also thought it would help me improve upon

skills necessary for a professional environment.

13 Jul 30, 2014 9:16 PM I was interested in meeting like minded, inspirational people.

14 Jul 30, 2014 8:33 PM I was encouraged by friends, I thought it could look good on my cv, I thought I would get the chance to network, I was told I'd learn a lot about myself

15 Jul 30, 2014 4:01 PM I wanted to gain inspiration, to drive me further to one becoming a very successful leader.

16 Jul 30, 2014 2:47 PM Looked like a great opportunity to learn and gain something new

17 Jul 30, 2014 2:35 PM To enhance my leadership skills and network with ambitious like minded peers.

18 Jul 30, 2014 1:34 PM To better my leadership skills

19 Jul 30, 2014 12:27 PM Network opportunity

20 Jul 30, 2014 12:05 PM To get exposure, make connections and for the experience

21 Jul 30, 2014 11:56 AM I thought it would be valuable and take me out my comfort zone

22 Jul 30, 2014 11:55 AM

I participated in the programme because I had heard such good things about it from previous delegates.

Though I didn't know exactly what to expect, I knew it would definitely be worth the time to network with successful people, work on my teamwork skills and

be around students in similar positions to me:

23 Jul 29, 2014 11:38 PM

I feel it had a very big impact on my life and so I wanted to be a part of helping it be so impactful for others this year aswell. It also was an opportunity to be

inspired again, reconnect with the charity and get to know the new delegates.

24 Jul 29, 2014 6:55 PM To give back.

25 Jul 29, 2014 1:39 PM Desire to help future leaders meet thier full potential by providing experiences and insights gained over my career.

26 Jul 29, 2014 1:32 PM

After watching the previous years video and speaking to delegates from the previous year, I knew I would gain a lot from the programme and decided it was

not an opportunity I should miss out on

27 Jul 29, 2014 12:15 PM

Initially, for the obvious reason that most will probably say which is that its good to have your CV.

Although looking past that I thought it would provide a good experience to meet like minded people from possibly similar circumstances to yourself.

Secondly, to be inspired by people that had similar experiences and were now successful.

28 Jul 29, 2014 10:52 AM I knew some people that took part last year and they all said it would be a great experience

29 Jul 29, 2014 10:29 AM I had heard great things about it and wanted to be a part of it

30 Jul 29, 2014 10:08 AM Knowing I have a lot to share, and would like to empower, educate, and give self confidence to our future leaders.

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31 Jul 28, 2014 10:20 PM I spend 33% of my time mentoring and offering my time to those organisations who specialise in working predominantly with BME students.

32 Jul 28, 2014 6:34 PM

I wanted to develop my leadership skills and learn what it means to be a true leader. Furthermore I wanted to meet new like minded young black individuals,

as I feel that it is important that we as a people connect. I could not pass down the opportunity to meet inspiring people such as Ken Olisa, nor could I pass

down an experience with Deloitte.

33 Jul 28, 2014 4:41 PM

It helped me so much, I just wanted to give back. Plus, it's such a pleasure to be around the foundation, alumni and promising delegates. It's a week of

inspiration.

34 Jul 28, 2014 3:11 PM

To give back to the Powerlist Foudation as I felt I learnt a great deal last year and am very grateful. I was also excited by the prospects of being able to learn

more and network with more people.

35 Jul 28, 2014 2:31 PM I thought the programme would be a good way to meet likeminded individuals

36 Jul 28, 2014 2:30 PM

I wanted to connect to with a range of like minded, talented ,black individuals in order for all of us to share our experiences and our journeys. I also wanted

to find out what it really takes to become a leader.

37 Jul 28, 2014 2:26 PM

To gain some insight into leadership skills, personal branding, listen to the keynote speakers, and network with like-minded success young black and those

of mixed black heritage.

38 Jul 28, 2014 9:28 AM I was asked to as the original Deloitte judge had to drop out but I keep tabs on what is going on with the programme in any event.

39 Jul 28, 2014 8:59 AM

It was initially curiosity -- I was unsure of what to expect, but excited at the prospect of meeting other ambitious African / Caribbean individuals, having

grown up around few role models / successful black individuals

40 Jul 27, 2014 12:21 PM Develop my skillsNetwork with peopleGive backRe-ignite my fire to succeed

41 Jul 27, 2014 1:43 AM Taken on several leadership positions and wanted to sharpen those skills further

42 Jul 26, 2014 4:05 PM To widen my network range and also to be inspired by those who have made it in their careers

43 Jul 26, 2014 11:38 AM Gain experience, and benefit from the potential learning

44 Jul 26, 2014 10:36 AM I was asked to take part by Veronica Martin

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1 Aug 20, 2014 3:23 AM It was an experience which will always stay with me!

2 Aug 16, 2014 3:36 PM It was simply amazing.

3 Aug 1, 2014 8:19 PM

The speakers were extremely inspiring and their personal stories were very interesting. As were the mentors. Whilst the opportunity to network with other

people of a similar age on a similar wavelength was great. The speakers and networking was the best part for me personally.

4 Jul 31, 2014 12:33 AM I found the key note speakers to be extremely insightful and motivating. The personal branding workshop was also very helpful.

5 Jul 30, 2014 11:36 PM I'm so grateful I had the chance to participate. I honestly can't express how useful the programme has been.

6 Jul 30, 2014 8:33 PM I believe I achieved all of my goals

7 Jul 30, 2014 4:01 PM Amazing speakers

8 Jul 30, 2014 1:34 PM Being taught by those who were experts in their field was amazing

9 Jul 30, 2014 12:05 PM

It was simply amazing! Meeting people who could offer advice and are helpful for future plans and aspirations was wonderful. Also enjoyed the team

challenge, love working with like minded people

10 Jul 30, 2014 11:55 AM I met so many amazing people, learnt about myself and my learning style and had the chance to build on my team skills. It was amazing!

11 Jul 29, 2014 1:39 PM

A great program, I am sure that the impact on the delegates will extend over their entire careers/lives. I got as much out of the program as the delegates,

their intelligence enthusiasm and insightfulness was truly inspiring.

12 Jul 29, 2014 1:32 PM I learnt a lot but most of all I was inspired by the key note speakers and my mentor

13 Jul 29, 2014 12:15 PM

I think it was one of the few if not only programme where the lessons actually became ingrained within me. So now, I actually will be able to network without

being shy etc.

The environment created by the follow delegates and speakers was supportive enough that I was able to push myself out of my comfort zone. For example I

volunteered to present during the group challenge something I would normally never do.

14 Jul 29, 2014 10:08 AM As above and also gave the external validation of what I am doing and thinking is the right thing

15 Jul 28, 2014 6:34 PM

I truly believe that I have become a better leader as a result of my participation. The business chemistry was one aspect which I will use for the rest of my

life.

16 Jul 28, 2014 9:28 AM

I was not at all surprised by the outstanding standard of the content and delivery of the presentations. I can see that this programme is a great precursor to

the students choosing their next steps after finishing their degrees. And I hope that it shows some of them that a career in professional services is not bad

either!!

17 Jul 28, 2014 8:59 AM

Not only expanding my network; I have found this program fantastic for helping to sculpt me into who I am today. It is an invaluable learning experience and

allows individuals to gain exposure to a variety of different individuals & experiences. Most importantly, at its core it has helped to equip me with the tools I

need to navigate the working environment, and to aspire to give back to my community.

18 Jul 27, 2014 12:21 PM Even though I attended it last year. it was still very insightful for me. I learnt new things, got reinspired and most importantly for me. I made new friends.

19 Jul 27, 2014 1:43 AM Fantastic speakers and team challenge

20 Jul 26, 2014 4:05 PM The programme has changed my way of thinking and also boosted my confidence. Now I have a "winner" mentality

21 Jul 26, 2014 10:36 AM It's always inspiring to hear speakers f similar backgrounds succeed as well as hearing the practical advice and learning about yourself in the workshops.

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5. How well did the programme meet your expectations?

4. How useful did you find the Programme?

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1 Aug 20, 2014 3:23 AM It exceeded, even!

2 Aug 2, 2014 12:15 PM I didn't really know what to expect so it was quite great

3 Aug 2, 2014 9:27 AM I particularly enjoyed the keynote speakers as they gave very good advice

4 Aug 1, 2014 9:38 PM I did not know what to expect when I attended the programme but it did not just meet my expectations, it exceeded them.

5 Aug 1, 2014 8:19 PM Exceeded largely, as the speakers were very personal and interesting rather than mundane

6 Jul 30, 2014 11:36 PM I didn't really know what to expect from the programme but it completely blew me away.

7 Jul 30, 2014 9:16 PM It exceeded what my expectations would be!

8 Jul 29, 2014 1:39 PM Great venueGracious hostsEngaging agendaOutstanding speakers, buddies and mentorsMotivated delegates

9 Jul 29, 2014 1:32 PM

I wasn't quite sure what I was expecting, especially after completing the list of things to do before the programme but it superseded any expectations I did

have

10 Jul 29, 2014 10:08 AM Lots I would have done differently - but its a great place to start. Happy to share sperately

11 Jul 28, 2014 3:11 PM Would have been nice to take part in the team challenge and business chemistry workshops.

12 Jul 28, 2014 2:31 PM

Despite having watched the youtube video and spoken with Adenike about what the programme would entail it completely surpassed my expectations and

has become the highlight of my summer

13 Jul 28, 2014 2:30 PM The programme exceeded my expectations, I learnt a lot from everyone who participated in the programme, be it delegates, mentors or buddies.

14 Jul 28, 2014 8:59 AM Surpassed.

15 Jul 27, 2014 1:43 AM Over and above what I was expecting - thank you!

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1 Aug 20, 2014 3:23 AM

I will be more confident in my actions, and use the network the programme has offered me to progress my own initiatives- I have already attended more

networking events as well as met up with companies who were involved.

2 Aug 16, 2014 3:36 PM

I will be more structured in my daily activities by doing things such as waking up early in order to be more productive during the day. I will also certainly take

networking more seriously.

3 Aug 15, 2014 12:27 PM I will create a LinkedIn profile so that I can stay connected with all the amazing people I have met during this programme.

4 Aug 14, 2014 10:55 PM Not be afraid to chase my dreams. Have courage and self belief

5 Aug 2, 2014 12:15 PM Utilise my professional networks more.

6 Aug 2, 2014 9:27 AM I will inspire others and focus on building a larger network

7 Aug 1, 2014 11:03 PM Act on my dreams and see failure as an opportunity to do better. Also, network and network some more

8 Aug 1, 2014 9:38 PM Be more confident in my approach to success

9 Aug 1, 2014 8:19 PM It inspired me to make better use of my time outside of study and get involved in more extra-curricular activities.

10 Aug 1, 2014 8:15 PM Be less shy and more outgoing.

11 Jul 31, 2014 12:33 AM I will make improvements to the way I approach and exit a networking situation.

12 Jul 30, 2014 11:36 PM Be less hesitant when approaching new people in a networking environment, as well as being more bold in my decision making.

13 Jul 30, 2014 9:16 PM The way I present myself when I am initially meeting someone will be different

14 Jul 30, 2014 8:33 PM By nature, I'm fairly bad at meeting new people, so the masterclass was very helpful. I'll try and network more. I'll try and maintain relationships more.

15 Jul 30, 2014 4:01 PM Engage a lot more

16 Jul 30, 2014 2:47 PM Prepare more for what I wanted out of the program

17 Jul 30, 2014 2:35 PM

As ACS President next year, I will alter my approach to leadership and delegation. I have also learnt the importance of following up after networking at an

event, something I will now do.

18 Jul 30, 2014 1:34 PM - start networking effectively - follow up people I've met in the past- make steps in planning my future from now

19 Jul 30, 2014 12:27 PM Build more links

20 Jul 30, 2014 12:05 PM Try and talk to EVERYONE

21 Jul 30, 2014 11:56 AM Work harder towards my goalKnow my personal brand and what I value and want out of life/my career

22 Jul 30, 2014 11:55 AM

I think as a result of participating I will definitely pay more attention to people's 'business chemistry' and ensure I use my skills in the best way possible.

Also I will try to network more and actually stay in touch with the people I have connected with.

23 Jul 29, 2014 11:38 PM Network more effectively, engage in more charitable work and build on team management experience and skills.

24 Jul 29, 2014 6:55 PM Be more organised to lead my team better.

25 Jul 29, 2014 1:39 PM NA

26 Jul 29, 2014 1:32 PM I WILL NETWORK MORE !!!

27 Jul 29, 2014 12:15 PM

Learn to utilize my available networks better by making the most of the brilliant minds I have around me everyday at university.

Become less risk adverse by taking more chances that are a bit less the norm and put myself out there more by sending emails and participating in more

programmes like this.

28 Jul 29, 2014 10:52 AM Read moreTake responsibility for my action i.e. lateness

29 Jul 29, 2014 10:29 AM Honing my leadership skills, collaborating with other alumni on projects and contributing to the foundation if possible

30 Jul 29, 2014 10:08 AM Be far more self confident

31 Jul 28, 2014 10:20 PM Be more involved next time around spending more time with the menthes

32 Jul 28, 2014 6:34 PM From now on I will utilise the Deloitte business chemistry in my interactions with people everyday, from team projects to networking events.

33 Jul 28, 2014 4:41 PM Keep focused on my career goal!

34 Jul 28, 2014 3:11 PM Follow through with ideas that I have now rather than waiting until I have finished university to start my own business.

35 Jul 28, 2014 2:31 PM

The masterclasses taught me the importance of recognising the different strengths that exist within a team, as well as the different stages that a team goes

through. Through the speakers I learned the importance of knowing oneself and will continue my journey of self discovery.

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36 Jul 28, 2014 2:30 PM

I will now make more of an effort to network with the individuals are come across. I will also try to look for other non-conventional ways of improving my

leadership skills ( rather of taking the traditional route of just completing internships).

37 Jul 28, 2014 2:26 PM

Take personal branding and the importance of USP (Unique Selling Point) more seriously.

Be proactive as you have to carve your own career-path. The importance of networking.

38 Jul 28, 2014 9:28 AM n/a

39 Jul 28, 2014 8:59 AM

I have begun participating in more events celebrating the achievements of our young future. I will be promoting these achievements more strongly in my

company...and in in my direct community.

40 Jul 27, 2014 12:21 PM

The buddies were great but I think they could be more organised in terms of moving the delegates from one block to another, from one room to lunch etc.

I think the speakers were great. I think more time should be allocated for the delegates to ask questions and less for the speakers to speak. I believe

learning is most effective when questions are asked.

41 Jul 27, 2014 1:43 AM Understand business chemistry and how to use the different traits to my advantage in dealing with individuals

42 Jul 26, 2014 4:05 PM Take networking seriously and also keep in touch with my mentors and those I met at the programme

43 Jul 26, 2014 11:38 AM Network More!

44 Jul 26, 2014 10:36 AM Continue to network, collaborate with other and strive to become the best person I can be

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1 Aug 20, 2014 3:23 AM

The COSVentures talk- who I have since met up with

The buddies were awesome, and have since become unofficial mentors

The final panel discussion was also a highlight

2 Aug 16, 2014 3:36 PM

Dr Gbadebo Ogunlami. He gave advice about approaching life and developing one's character which I see as important advise to my development as a

leader. He also had a very good sense of humour which I liked.

3 Aug 15, 2014 12:27 PM All

4 Aug 14, 2014 10:55 PM

Sophie Chandauka

And Debo (the final speaker, cannot remember his name)

The talks as a whole along with the business chemistry sessions were amazing.

5 Aug 2, 2014 12:15 PM Tunde Bello- My mentor- very useful to see someone in a similar field and their progressDr DeboPam Hutchinso

6 Aug 2, 2014 9:27 AM Charles as I feel he was genuine and offered excellent advice

7 Aug 1, 2014 11:03 PM Dr. Gbadebo Ogunlami

8 Aug 1, 2014 9:38 PM Dr Gbadebo Ogunlami because I found his story extremely inspirational

9 Aug 1, 2014 8:19 PM

Dr. Gbadebo Ogunlami - as he focused a lot on the importance of the non-business life (health, happiness and so on) which was very refreshing. Whilst his

open-minded views, charisma and willingness to share his personal stories was also very inspiring.

10 Aug 1, 2014 8:15 PM Ken. Felt like he was leading a way to the top.

11 Jul 31, 2014 12:33 AM

I found all the speakers to be extremely insightful, however; I think Ken Olisa made the biggest impact on me. This was due to the fact that I felt his talk

helped me to put my life into perspective.

12 Jul 30, 2014 11:36 PM

I think the buddies role had a huge impact on me, as you could see how much it had helped all of them in their varying lives now. In addition to this I believe

Dr. Ogunlami was a huge inspiration (cliche I know) purely for the fact that he defined success as a personal measure rather than being status or monetarily

led.

13 Jul 30, 2014 9:16 PM Dr Gbadebo Ogunlami was a very good speaker, and hit the core of a lot of issues

and i loved the group challenge

14 Jul 30, 2014 8:33 PM

Professor Ogunlami, I felt that I had the most in common with him, and I feel that he could give me the best and most tailored advice to me given my

background and upbringing

15 Jul 30, 2014 4:01 PM The final speaker Depo, recognized and appreciated the most important aspects of life.

16 Jul 30, 2014 2:47 PM My mentor Tunde, as related most to him

17 Jul 30, 2014 2:35 PM

Sophie Chaunduka/ mentor programme.

As an aspiring solicitors of Southern-African decent, having Sophie as my mentor was extremely helpful. Since the event, I have spoken to Sophie regarding

the possibility of meeting for a coffee. To this end, the mentor and buddy system of the Conference was the most impactful aspect for me.

18 Jul 30, 2014 1:34 PM When all the mentors spoke about their journey. It was humbling listening to how far they had come along in life despite their different struggles.

19 Jul 30, 2014 12:27 PM Ken Olisa because of the heights that he has reached throughout his life

20 Jul 30, 2014 12:05 PM

The networking and working in teams for the challenge. Got to make connections with people I can now always go and seek advice from and made some

lovely friends

21 Jul 30, 2014 11:56 AM Ken, dr ogunlami and also Gabrielle

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22 Jul 30, 2014 11:55 AM

I think the team challenge had the most impact on me because I had 2 days to merge into a team with people I had never met and had the best time doing it.

I learnt so much from that.

I'd say the speaker who touched me most was Debo, I liked that he came from the angle of life and family rather than academic achievement or business. He

emphasized what all the other speakers has touched on about paying attention to the person you are becoming, being kind and giving back.

23 Jul 29, 2014 11:38 PM Working with the team of delegates was rewarding because I could see how my actions would motivate the team.

24 Jul 29, 2014 6:55 PM N/A

25 Jul 29, 2014 1:39 PM All speakers were outstanding

26 Jul 29, 2014 1:32 PM

ALL speakers had an impact but if I had to choose I would say Gbadebo Ogunlami, he was very inspiring and also Sophia.

Ad most of all the time with my team ad Mentor- Yvonne Thompson had the biggest impact to me

27 Jul 29, 2014 12:15 PM

I couldn't specify one speaker in particular because I think they all appealed to different aspects of me.

Pamela Hutchingson on being a confident enough woman to make her workforce adapt to her not the other way round. Ken Olisa and his focus on work, life,

ego, health and God balance. Tunde Bello's interest in the Biological Chemistry field completely crossover with mine so his experiences were particularly

interesting to me.

Not to mention people like Claude, Nadia and Charles who were all brave enough to become entrepreneurs in their own right.

28 Jul 29, 2014 10:52 AM Business Chemistry

29 Jul 29, 2014 10:29 AM Ken Olisa, because I was motivated by his interesting speech.

30 Jul 29, 2014 10:08 AM Did not get to see so can't comment

31 Jul 28, 2014 10:20 PM The presentations at the end with the students

32 Jul 28, 2014 6:34 PM

There are two speakers which impacted on me the most. Tunde Bello and Debo Ogunlami. All speakers were fantastic but the two I have chosen spoke with

such passion and really seemed to be pleased to meet people like us. Despite being amongst the oldest speakers I felt that they had the most energy and

enthusiasm, especially in personal discussions. Two massive characters that I will never forget.

33 Jul 28, 2014 4:41 PM Q&A with the Future Leaders - just very honest and informative conversation

34 Jul 28, 2014 3:11 PM Dr. Gbadebo as he was very relatable and inspiring.

35 Jul 28, 2014 2:31 PM

Ken Olisa's speech had the greatest impact on me as recently I had been sadly coming to the conclusion that the majority of business leaders were devoid

of a social conscience. Hearing the story of his work and his motto has given me renewed confidence in the upper echelons of business society and by

consequence humanity.

36 Jul 28, 2014 2:30 PM I really liked Kurt Burling's speech, I thought it's content was very insightful and he communicated really well .

37 Jul 28, 2014 2:26 PM

Pamela Hutchinson:

She was the most quoted keynote speakers in the team challenge presentations. Her honesty and positivity is what captured my attention. She was very

inspiring and I think her person determination illustrated this.

38 Jul 28, 2014 9:28 AM n/a

39 Jul 28, 2014 8:59 AM

Akintunde Bello / Dr. Gbadebo -- both speakers spoke with a confident honesty that I found easy to resonate with. The humility and drive shown by all

speakers was fantastic, but these two stood out clearly to me.

40 Jul 27, 2014 12:21 PM

I loved the panel disscusion, It was great to hear from young people who are doing wonderful things in society. I think that was the most interactive part of

the summer school. I felt everyone getting involved.

41 Jul 27, 2014 1:43 AM Gbadebo OgunlamiSophie ChanduakaPamela Hutchinson

42 Jul 26, 2014 4:05 PM The business chemistry because it made me realise some of my strengths and weaknesses that I paid less attention to.

43 Jul 26, 2014 11:38 AM

Ayo- mainly due to experiencing a more close knit learning experience. As the interaction was more personal when we interacted with him, when we first

met him.

However, all speakers were exceptionally of a high standard.. i was just being specific, to help you understand the most impact.

44 Jul 26, 2014 10:36 AM

I think all of the speaker sessions were great because you would pick up at least one useful tip which you can apply to your own life. I think just the general

atmosphere of having high achieving black students around you is very inspiring within itself.

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1 Aug 1, 2014 9:38 PM

I found them absolutely amazing. I had Kyomi and Senyo for my buddies and they were very friendly, offered us advice on structuring our group discussions

etc and out two mentors Ayo and Sophie were invaluable!

2 Aug 1, 2014 8:19 PM Very helpful and hopefully will be very helpful in the future too as they're good links to have

3 Jul 30, 2014 11:36 PM They helped to polish and refine all the ideas we had as a group as they were able to look at the presentations almost objectively.

4 Jul 30, 2014 8:33 PM Piers was largely absent unfortunately and seemed largely disinterested. Charles, ife and Rachel however were great and contributed a lot

5 Jul 30, 2014 4:01 PM it was good guidance throughout the programme

6 Jul 30, 2014 11:55 AM

I found my mentors and buddies extremely useful. My buddy in particular, Leandra, was from my university so we connected on that level and she had lots of

advice about the application process, numerical tests etc and how to make the most out of 3rd year!

7 Jul 29, 2014 12:15 PM Great in getting constant insight into how they found the programme and what they gained from it and steering us in the right direction. Especially Peter!

8 Jul 29, 2014 10:52 AM

The buddies were great but I feel sometimes the mentor was counterproductive as we were unable to make much headway with the task when the mentor

was around

9 Jul 29, 2014 10:08 AM More for the mentees to have confidence that if someone else their age has done it so can they

10 Jul 28, 2014 6:34 PM

Buddies were great in helping to consolidate the experience and give useful tips. The mentors were also fantastic but I felt that they could perhaps have

offered a little more in terms of getting to know us. I do respect that they are all exceptional very busy individuals which might have been why.

11 Jul 28, 2014 2:31 PM

The wealth of experience brought to our team by the mentors and buddies was evident by the work we produced. Furthermore have buddies and mentors

from other groups around the programme that we could talk to during the day provided us with a variety of insights into different professions and

experiences.

12 Jul 28, 2014 2:30 PM The mentors and buddies were able to share the experiences they had when they were our age, therefore they were able to give us relevant advice.

13 Jul 28, 2014 8:59 AM Of course...I may be slightly biased.

14 Jul 27, 2014 1:43 AM Necessary

15 Jul 26, 2014 4:05 PM It gave me the opportunity to have a one-on-one chat with these mentors and buddies. Now I can keep in touch with them

16 Jul 26, 2014 11:38 AM

It was a bit unfortunate, that Sophie never interacted with her group as much, as we only managed to speak to her for like 45 mins over the four days. I

understand she had work commitments, however.

Ayo, senyo and kymoni were great.

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1 Aug 20, 2014 3:23 AM Some people noted that for the past two years the winning team were the last to present. But I thought the judging was fair.

2 Aug 16, 2014 3:36 PM Nothing I can think of.

3 Aug 15, 2014 12:27 PM Give real food (jollof rice and chicken). That was the main issue.

4 Aug 14, 2014 10:55 PM Better food (cheeky I know :-) )

5 Aug 2, 2014 12:15 PM Just the food, perhaps hot food :)

6 Aug 2, 2014 9:27 AM To make the program longer and to improve the food service

7 Aug 1, 2014 11:03 PM The Business Chemistry was amazing, the other workshop on team work however, was not.

8 Aug 1, 2014 9:38 PM Quite honestly, none. I think it was amazing!

9 Aug 1, 2014 8:19 PM

Lunch (not a big issue), and the team forming/building activity was a bit boring. However everything else was amazing and there were no major issues,

these are just minor and not too serious.

10 Aug 1, 2014 8:15 PM Nothing. Maybe the food if possible.

11 Jul 31, 2014 12:33 AM I think the lunch could have been better.

12 Jul 30, 2014 11:36 PM I think having a few buddies speak at the opening e.g Claud would allow the delegates to understand a lot more about how the course shapes you.

13 Jul 30, 2014 9:16 PM to have hot food for lunch

14 Jul 30, 2014 8:33 PM

My only real gripe was the lunch. I'd either improve the lunch, or allow delegates to go out for lunch. I didn't understand why delegates were encouraged to

buy domain names. I was also a bit unsure of the effectiveness of delegates business cards when most have LinkedIn, Facebook and phones that they're

constantly on

15 Jul 30, 2014 4:01 PM none. very amazing event

16 Jul 30, 2014 2:47 PM Not much the program was great, but the food could've been improved

17 Jul 30, 2014 2:35 PM Readjustment of the Leadership skills session on Day 3. It was a very long session and at times unengaging.

18 Jul 30, 2014 1:34 PM

Earlier start on the first day so that there's a time slot for getting to know your mentor on a personal level than just having them help you on the project.

- better choice of lunch

19 Jul 30, 2014 12:27 PM Create more awareness of the event

20 Jul 30, 2014 12:05 PM None. Keep up the good work.

21 Jul 30, 2014 11:56 AM

A bit more organised in transitions from one building to another

Better refreshments

More speakers from different fields, for example more speakers in media

22 Jul 30, 2014 11:55 AM

Food! I understand it needed to be light to keep us awake but I think safer choices like ham sandwiches etc would have been better.

Apart from that it was amazing. The range of speakers we had was great and I think having previous delegates/recent graduates speak to us was very

useful. I think to improve maybe a bigger panel of recent grads who are successful would be great!

23 Jul 29, 2014 11:38 PM

I think some delegates were worried about their websites and business cards and what they should've included in them. It may have been good to highlight

that it was more for personal branding or to enhance their netwrking and would not be used directly within a session.

24 Jul 29, 2014 6:55 PM Having all the information need displayed on the website.

25 Jul 29, 2014 1:39 PM Can not think of any.

26 Jul 29, 2014 1:32 PM

Everything was great, but maybe for delegates to be a little more informed for whats in store for them. I feel like I showed up still wondering what the week

would have in store

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27 Jul 29, 2014 12:15 PM

The food selection.

One thing as well which I picked up on was that although obviously this cant be helped I found that many of the speakers kept on emphasizing the fact that if

you came from a poor background you could still make it. Whilst I understand that this is applicable for some people at times I felt that it enforced one of the

stereotypes of Afro-Caribbean people of being from lower socio-economic class although this isn't always the case. Whilst this didn't deter from the power

behind the speakers messages I think it would be nice to also include speakers from different socio-economic backgrounds. This may not be so easily

feasible but it would be a nice touch.

28 Jul 29, 2014 10:52 AM It would have been nice to do some general ice breakers with the group as a whole right at the start

29 Jul 29, 2014 10:29 AM The Quality of Food

30 Jul 29, 2014 10:08 AM Loads, but would want to discuss separately

31 Jul 28, 2014 10:20 PM

More brand involvement with a focus on a key topic or issue specific to a specific vertical

e.g. How is digital affecting the world of retail and how would you advise a fashion brand to change their approach

32 Jul 28, 2014 6:34 PM

Not necessarily an improvement, but I truly benefited from the question and answer session with previous year Powerful Media top students. This was done

very well this year, but I think that a slightly longer session would have been great.

33 Jul 28, 2014 4:41 PM

Some of the delegates said that the how to lead teams workshop wasn't as engaging as the other and that they didn't take much from it. Maybe revise for

next one.

34 Jul 28, 2014 3:11 PM

Ensure that all the mentors that sign up are available for as much as possible throughout so that every group has a fair chance. Also, we learnt about the

importance of networking but it would be interesting to learn how exactly we can keep that network.

35 Jul 28, 2014 2:31 PM

More variety at lunch. While the food provided may be representative of a 'corporate lunch' which we may have to experience when we embark on our career

journey, for the moment it was an unwelcome shock to the system which had detrimental effects on energy levels and alertness.

36 Jul 28, 2014 2:30 PM

Perhaps set up a group for the Powerlist Alumni before the leadership academy takes place. For example, for next year, a Powerlist Foundation, Deloitte

Leadership Academy 2015 Alumni Facebook group can be set up, giving delegates the opportunity to network with each other before the event.

37 Jul 28, 2014 2:26 PM

The Lunch was not filling.

Since the days are so long need to be kept adequately nourished.

Light biscuits and fruits with the tea/coffee and water breaks would be helpful too.

38 Jul 28, 2014 9:28 AM

I only saw the last part with the presentations but from the energy and quality of the output, I think the programme continues to build year on year to what we

created in 2011.

39 Jul 28, 2014 8:59 AM N/A

40 Jul 27, 2014 12:21 PM

The buddies were great but I think they could be more organised in terms of moving the delegates from one block to another, from one room to lunch etc.

I think the speakers were great. I think more time should be allocated for the delegates to ask questions and less for the speakers to speak. I believe

learning is most effective when questions are asked.

41 Jul 27, 2014 1:43 AM Food - allow delegates to eat out, even if it means the inconvenience of taking off security passes and redistributing them after.

42 Jul 26, 2014 4:05 PM The programme should be a bit longer than 3.5 days. Maybe a full week will be better

43 Jul 26, 2014 11:38 AM

If mentors assigned to the group attend all days with their teams. if they couldn't, i think they should be given another title such as 'advisor' so the mentees

wouldn't expect too much from them. But it would be great if anyone assigned as a 'mentor' attended all the days, as it helps the delegates build a real

relationship.

As i feel that i can only refer to sophie as a mentor only by title but not by the relationship. (However, i do appreciate she has other commitments)

44 Jul 26, 2014 10:36 AM

Not much the only issues I heard about were the food and how some of the delegates were hungry. If we are bringing them in early in the morning it would be

nice to have something for them during the day.

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1 Aug 15, 2014 12:27 PM The drinks for lunch were amazing.

2 Aug 2, 2014 12:15 PM Thank you very much for choosing me to be part of this experience

3 Aug 1, 2014 8:19 PM Thanks a lot for an amazing, inspiring event.

4 Jul 30, 2014 11:36 PM Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of the course, it honestly has been such a great experience.

5 Jul 30, 2014 8:33 PM I really enjoyed my time here, I'd certainly recommend it to others

6 Jul 29, 2014 1:39 PM It is an honour to be associated with such a great programme,

7 Jul 29, 2014 10:08 AM Excellent - well done and looking forward to input next year's

8 Jul 28, 2014 9:28 AM

I was so pleased to be able to contribute in a small way to the programme and it was great to see the culmination of all the effort which had been put in by so

many people.

9 Jul 28, 2014 8:59 AM Well done all!

10 Jul 27, 2014 12:21 PM It was great!! I hope it carries on forever and ever and ever.

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