Pierluigi "Gigi" MeloniUTTERSKILLS
ON STAGE
As a rule, the person who can stand up and say what they think clearly takes on the leadership role.
These are the current topics for keynotes or conference talks.
Despite tech advancements, 70% of IT projects worldwide have been "unsuccessful" over the past 20 years. These issues stem from a lack of soft skills, not technology. Overemphasis on tech results in poorer outcomes and job frustration. The talk discusses the untapped potential of soft skills (or skills beyond code) and demonstrates the immense boost they have on careers and the success of IT projects.
Discover the essential Skills Beyond Code that complete an IT professional's profile in the tech industry. This hands-on talk provides practical, actionable tips in all critical areas such as self-organization, professional responsibility, communication, IT processes and ownership, collaboration, technical leadership and business acumen. The talks is variable and the focus can be adapted to the different topics and audiences.
Someone once said that my style was "like putting Steve Jobs, George Carlin and Dean Martin in a blender. Inspiring, thought-provoking, direct but charmingly garnished with stand-up comedy". Sounds fair, actually.
During a presentation, the audience gives you their full attention for about 40 minutes and only listens to you. Where else can you find that? You have to appreciate this situation and give people a great show. It's not the speaker who is the star, it's the audience.
I'm not a fan of bullsh*ting on stage. I don't like to convey theories and postcard wisdom, but authentic experiences that the audience can identify with. I believe that if you can't say something in an interesting and entertaining way, it's better not to say it at all. The ratings, satisfied listeners and my awards show that this philosophy is well received.
Some comments from magazines, blogs and public reviews.
For years, I have been giving keynotes, conference presentations, podium discussions and closing speeches at events such as WeAreDevelopers World Congress, DevDays Europe, CodeTalks, NFQ Summit, Shopware Community Day, E-Commerce Camp, OXID Commons & Partners Days and many more.
