Alumni Career Talk I Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Diversity, Careers, and Technology
Seminars / Lectures / Workshops
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Date
26 Jul 2024
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Organiser
Department of English and Communication
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Time
19:30 - 21:00
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Venue
HJ304
Speaker
Professor Martin Szeto
Remarks
This event is jointly organised with the Department of English Alumni Association (DEAA), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Summary
This talk explores the importance of diversity, adaptability, and responsible technology use in achieving personal and professional success. Highlighting the speaker's own experience, the session delves into:
- Diversity & Inclusion: Why it matters for businesses and how empathy fosters innovation (including an anecdote from Dialogue in the Dark).
- Career Versatility: Embracing transitions and lifelong learning with a story about "asking good questions."
- The Role of AI in Writing: The ethical concerns and practical benefits of AI writing tools in education. The talk concludes with a call to action: lifelong learning for a more inclusive and innovative future.
Keynote Speaker
Professor Martin Szeto
Professor of Practice in Corporate Governance, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
CEO, Dialogue in the Dark (HK) Foundation
Prof. Martin Szeto is an executive and educator with decades of global experience driving innovation, growth, and meaningful change. He currently serves as Professor of Practice in Corporate Governance at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and CEO of the Dialogue in the Dark HK Foundation (DIDF), sharing insights on technology, strategy, and leadership. Prior to joining DIDF, Prof. Szeto held roles, including Chief Operating Officer at the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), where he led optimizations that tripled technology commercialization revenue. In corporate executive positions with multinationals, Prof. Szeto consistently drove double-digit global growth through strategic planning, market expansion, and building high-performance teams. His extensive C-suite and senior executive expertise make him a seasoned leader of multifaceted cross-cultural organizations.
