Sharon Robson
Sharon is a Co-founding Partner at Sora Strategies, a consultancy that works closely with clients to mobilise their passions for embracing modern working practices, high-impact leadership and exponential thinking, maximising their ability to meet market demands whilst maintaining a nimble and flexible approach.
Specialising in business resilience, crisis preparation, leadership, productivity and portfolio optimisation, Sharon focuses on strategic thinking, continuous improvement approaches and growth strategies. Sharon applies lean and agile principles and collaborative-based approaches to problem-solving and risk management. Sharon works with leadership teams to transform organisations, optimise delivery approaches, and build high-performing teams.
Presentation: Why is working in the modern environment so hard?
This session explores the evolving dynamics of the modern working environment, emphasising the shift towards hybrid and remote working models, particularly for knowledge workers in the business analysis field. It explores the impact of tight time frames, constrained budgets, and inflated expectations on productivity and job satisfaction. The study addresses the inherent challenges of collaboration in dispersed teams, exacerbated by digital communication and project management complexities. Through a leadership lens, the talk proposes strategies to navigate these challenges, fostering effective teamwork and ensuring project success despite the geographical and operational divides. Approaches that advocate for adaptive leadership to enhance resilience and agility in business analysis practices, enabling professionals to thrive in a landscape marked by rapid change and uncertainty. The aim is to equip leaders and analysts with insights to optimise team performance and drive organisational success in the contemporary, digitally connected workplace.