Why STEM Leaders Must Develop Business Acumen

Why STEM Leaders Must Develop Business Acumen

Why STEM Leaders Must Develop Business AcumenSylke Chesterfield, CEC
Published on: 08/07/2025

Technical talent got you in the door. Business acumen moves you to the table. Want to lead with impact? Learn to speak both languages — and connect the dots between code and company.

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Vague Goals, Vague Results - Get Specific

Vague Goals, Vague Results - Get Specific

Vague Goals, Vague Results - Get SpecificSylke Chesterfield, CEC
Published on: 26/06/2025

Goals like “do better” or “work harder” won’t cut it. Want to lead with clarity? Start getting specific — and watch how results follow.

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𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱: 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱: 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱: 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠Sylke Chesterfield, CEC
Published on: 19/06/2025

Innovation isn't magic. It's a culture. Learn five ways to unlock creative thinking on your STEM team - without the fluff.

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How to Lead Your Boss (Without Them Knowing)

How to Lead Your Boss (Without Them Knowing)

How to Lead Your Boss (Without Them Knowing)Sylke Chesterfield, CEC
Published on: 17/06/2025

You don’t need a title to be a leader. Learn how to manage up with finesse, influence outcomes, and quietly become the person your boss relies on most.

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