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Transform workplace culture with Javier Bajer, speaker specialising in accelerated change and behavioural science. Javier works with global organisations to develop authentic leadership and purpose-driven cultures, delivering strategic insights for HSBC, Accenture, and Buckingham Palace.
Javier Bajer, Editor-in-Chief of Strategic HR Review and Founding CEO of The Talent Foundation, brings a wealth of experience from his time as a Senior Executive at Accenture in London. With expertise in accelerated change techniques, Javier has advised organizations such as HSBC and Buckingham Palace on developing their cultures.
He holds a PhD in Behavioural Change and an MSc in Neurosciences and is a respected fellow of the RSA and a professor of culture change at business schools in Europe and America. Javier frequently speaks at international conferences on topics like authentic leadership and accelerating cultural change and collaborates with global media outlets.
Javier offers thought-provoking speeches and workshops that inspire change.
In "Profit on Purpose," he highlights the importance of finding purpose at work and its direct impact on profit.
"Lead Between the Lines" focuses on developing a leadership attitude that adds value and brings positive change.
In "Beyond Sticks and Carrots," Javier explains how to engage today's workforce without bribery or flattery.
Lastly, "Change Culture, Fast" is a workshop for top teams seeking to rethink their culture and overcome obstacles to change.
Topics, sessions and talks
Renowned cultural architect, Javier Bajer, challenges scepticism by asserting that any culture can swiftly transform. Drawing from vast global experiences, Javier debunks the notion that change is slow and complex. With a knack for igniting change, Javier Bajer shares gripping anecdotes, like diffusing racial tensions in a Mozambique mine and fostering unity in disparate police forces. From intimate executive sessions to sprawling audiences, Javier imparts actionable insights on leadership and culture. Attendees glean invaluable lessons on rapid cultural evolution and effective leadership, poised to implement transformative change in their own spheres.
Javier brings unparalleled expertise in accelerating cultural change and leadership development, drawing from his extensive background in behavioral change and neurosciences. His engaging workshops and speeches, such as "Profit on Purpose" and "Change Culture, Fast," offer practical insights and strategies for driving meaningful change and enhancing organizational performance. Booking Javier will inspire your team to embrace change, foster a purpose-driven workplace, and achieve greater success.
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Javier Bajer uses case-based storytelling drawn from first-hand fieldwork, illustrating cultural transformation through specific real-world interventions such as resolving racial tensions in a Mozambique mine and building cohesion across divided police forces.
Dr Javier Bajer's sessions address cultural change, authentic leadership, workforce engagement, and the relationship between organisational purpose and performance. He holds a PhD in Behavioural Change and an MSc in Neurosciences, and has advised organisations including HSBC and Buckingham Palace in his role as Founding CEO of The Talent Foundation.
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