Sola Adekanye
General Partner | African Innovation for Global Markets
Sola Adekanye
General Partner | African Innovation for Global Markets
Sola Adekanye is the Founder/CEO of OIA- Open innovation Access, an advocacy organization for African cultures and the official partner of the National Troupe of Nigeria, an agency of the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy.For the last 15+ years, Sola fostered distributed innovation for various startup ecosystems through necessary strategic private/public partnership. He believes that African young population is a valuable resource for attaining the desired global significance but access to infrastructure for cultivating human creativity is necessary. Sola loves to serve as a servant of Christ, when not traveling & consults the City of SF to support small businesses.
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Panelist: Driving Change - Collaboration, Commitment, Leadership, Trust, and Accountability in Innovation
Description
This discussion will address how collaboration, commitment, leadership, trust, and accountability collectively are pillars of successful innovation across various sectors. The session will explore these foundational principles within teams and broader business practices, entrepreneurial initiatives, and community projects.
Objective
Fostering Collaboration: Discuss the importance of collaborative efforts in creating innovative solutions and overcoming industry challenges.
Upholding Commitment: Explore the impact of steadfast commitment in driving projects to fruition and how it sustains long-term initiatives.
Inspiring through Leadership: Examine different leadership styles and their effectiveness in inspiring innovation and guiding change.
Cultivating Trust: Analyze the crucial role of trust in building solid partnerships and its influence on the success of collaborative ventures.
Ensuring Accountability: Delve into the necessity of accountability in maintaining integrity and transparency in innovative processes, enhancing outcomes and trust among stakeholders.
Expected Outcome
Attendees will gain comprehensive insights into how these five critical elements interact to foster a conducive environment for innovation. They will learn practical strategies for implementing these principles in their fields, thereby enhancing their ability to initiate and manage innovative projects effectively, ensuring sustainable progress and impactful results.