Chicago Camps hosts irregularly scheduled Tent Talks with people from all across the User Experience Design community, and beyond. Who really likes limits, anyway–If it’s a cool idea, we’d love to hear about it and share it!
What is a Tent Talk? That’s a great question, we’d love to tell you. Tent Talks are short-form in nature, generally lasting from 10-20 minutes (ish) in a recorded format–we like to think of them as “S’mores-sized content” because that’s pretty on-brand. Tent Talks can be a presentation on a topic, a live Q&A session about the work we do, or the work around the work we do, or really just about anything–we don’t want to limit ourselves, or you.
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Chicago Camps hosts irregularly scheduled Tent Talks with people from all across the User Experience Design community, and beyond. Who really likes limits, anyway–If it’s a cool idea, we’d love to hear about it and share it!
What is a Tent Talk? That’s a great question, we’d love to tell you. Tent Talks are short-form in nature, generally lasting from 10-20 minutes (ish) in a recorded format–we like to think of them as “S’mores-sized content” because that’s pretty on-brand. Tent Talks can be a presentation on a topic, a live Q&A session about the work we do, or the work around the work we do, or really just about anything–we don’t want to limit ourselves, or you.
In this Tent Talks session, Helen Keighron, a seasoned leader, shared her expertise on keeping teams aligned and focused through effective leadership. The discussion explored the importance of defining alignment, understanding strategic priorities, and overcoming common pitfalls that leaders face. Helen emphasized the necessity of clear communication, psychological safety, and shared understanding within teams to achieve alignment. She provided practical strategies for simplifying complex messages and maintaining focus as projects evolve. Helen also shared personal experiences and insights on navigating challenging alignment issues in high-stakes environments.
Helen highlighted the importance of flexibility in execution, the role of psychological safety in fostering open dialogue, and the need for leaders to create environments where diverse viewpoints are encouraged. She also stressed the significance of clear and repetitive messaging, the value of written communication plans, and the need for leaders to constantly engage with their teams to identify and address misalignment. By sharing her experiences and strategies, Helen provided valuable insights for leaders looking to keep their teams cohesive and aligned in dynamic and complex project environments.
Tent Talks by Chicago Camps
Chicago Camps hosts irregularly scheduled Tent Talks with people from all across the User Experience Design community, and beyond. Who really likes limits, anyway–If it’s a cool idea, we’d love to hear about it and share it!
What is a Tent Talk? That’s a great question, we’d love to tell you. Tent Talks are short-form in nature, generally lasting from 10-20 minutes (ish) in a recorded format–we like to think of them as “S’mores-sized content” because that’s pretty on-brand. Tent Talks can be a presentation on a topic, a live Q&A session about the work we do, or the work around the work we do, or really just about anything–we don’t want to limit ourselves, or you.
