FEI25: Day 1Monday, 19 May 2025 - ET (Eastern Time, GMT-05:00)

The approach currently defines ROGUE as:

• R – Resilience and Adaptability
• O – Openness to Unconventional Ideas
• G – Grit and Determination
• U – Unwavering Curiosity
• E – Empowerment and Communication

In a Chatham House Rules environment, these Roundtables put the Rogue Mindset Approach to work. After reviewing the Approach on the app in advance of the event, you and your interdisciplinary colleagues share thoughts, use cases and case studies of the current state of the applied Rogue Mindset.

PROXY MEETING 1 ALPHA
Transformational Task Force Lessons Learned
Vivian Tsaklanganos, Global H2/H3 Innovation Director, Colgate-Palmolive
Leveraging her expertise in driving disruptive global initiatives, Vivian shares practical insights on the process to follow for H2/H3 innovation, including standardizing the innovation funnel phases (Discovery, Incubation, GTM-Test, and Scale), streamlining value chain processes, and achieving optimal ways of working and team resourcing. Participants will gain actionable strategies for forming agile distributed teams, defining clear roles & responsibilities and deploying resources effectively, ultimately enhancing their organizations' ability to translate innovative ideas into successful market outcomes. Key discussion points include:

• Standardizing the funnel
• Optimizing value chain processes
• Realizing optimal team resourcing and ways of working

PROXY MEETING 1 BETA
AI as a Thinking Partner: Your Companion for Innovation and Creativity
Prapti Jha, Former Design Strategy & Research | Design Thinking & Innovation, Harvard

Generative AI has the potential to be one of the most powerful creative partners you could ever imagine. AI as a Thinking Partner is designed for professionals who want to make AI a practical part of their daily work. Imagine having a mentor, experienced friend, or colleague at your side, supporting you in ways that align with your unique goals.

• Focusing on how Human Intelligence guides and refines AI Outcomes
• Breaking down AI concepts into simple, approachable terms
• Demonstrating how AI can enhance creative thinking and decision-making.
• Using AI as more than just a task automation tool; it can be a collaborator that sparks new ideas, identifies patterns, and offers fresh perspectives on challenges.
• Learning how to use AI as a creative and strategic partner in innovation
• Exploring the fundamentals of merging HI+AI to unlock Collective Intelligence in your everyday work

By the end, the most important takeaway is—You can do it!

PROXY MEETING 1 GAMMA
Leveraging Your Personal Strengths for Success
Minh Minh Garner, Trainer and Talent Alchemist, CliftonStrenghts

This discussion focuses on self-awareness, strategic application of strengths in diverse teams, and leveraging raw potential to transform into value and impact. She discusses a holistic approach, that considers both individual and collective dynamics.

• Identifying core strengths: This includes recognizing individual talents and capabilities.
• Strategic application: Understanding how to effectively use those strengths within organizational contexts
• Interpersonal dynamics: Navigating and leveraging strengths in interactions with diverse personality types
• Transformative storytelling: Crafting authentic narratives, that connect with others