Management Consulting Awards 2023 | Wealth & Finance 40. Sep23121 Most Influential Tech Events & Training Specialist 2023 - Australia Melbourne-based Michelle “MishManners” Mannering specialises in the facilitation of hackathons and workshops for a diverse range of clients, inclusive of corporate, government, start-ups, and universities. Some of the key areas of Mish’s specialist work are the pitching and developing of ideas, adopting a human-centred design, focusing on collaboration and teamwork, artificial intelligence, and the future of employment. Mish is known as the Hackathon Queen due to her extensive experience running these sessions, whereby participants work in collaboration to solve problems and develop creative, innovative solutions. We speak with Mish to find out more about the innovative work undertaken, helping clients to reach the next stage of their journey. Mish undertakes an array of work types, in addition to the hackathons and workshops, she crafts engaging and informative social media posts across a range of platforms, with a particular target of technical and business audiences. Some of the ways this is achieved is through writing blog posts, sharing industry insights, as well as starting discussions around various technologyrelated topics. This lends to Mish’s status as a social media influencer, leveraging her expertise to promote products, services, and technologies, offering credible advice and a unique voice to her audience. In order to succeed in these goals, Mish has adopted some choice values that feed into a wider business philosophy. These are innovation, a human-centric design, collaboration & teamwork, and adaptability. Through these values, Mish is able to significantly influence the business to succeed in its approach, guiding the choice of which clients to work with, which projects to take undertake, and the content and methods carried out during sessions. Further cementing this are the ethical considerations which govern Mish’s standards of work, and these are particularly prolific when it comes to matters of integrity. By promoting and advocating for products and technologies that are ethically responsible when it comes to new technologies, tricky to navigate fields such as AI are given clear parameters to make sure that the technology is unbiased and beneficial to society. Across this management and business consultancy field, it is vital to stay atop of industry movements and developments, as to continue providing valuable insight and effective solutions to clientele and partners. For Mish, it is important to be a pacesetter and forge her own path, which is achieved through a careful blend of continuous learning and research, networking and collaboration, professional development, technology adoption, thought leadership, and navigating the industry. A commitment to providing the best possible client experience is also of paramount importance for Mish, and this starts with asking “Why?” Finding out why a client wants a hackathon, to achieve change, or adopt a new technology, provides a key insight into where their thought-process is coming from. From there a tailored solution is offered, complete with clear communication, a timely delivery, and excellence throughout the process. Upon completion, post-service support is available, with Mish addressing any questions or concerns that may arise after the conclusion of a hackathon or workshop. With the industry shifting towards digitisation, Mish is excited for what the future of the sector will bring. By proactively adopting to digitisation and larger changes within the industry, Mish is able to remain a valuable and relevant asset to businesses, assisting them in navigating the challenges and opportunities presented through this digital transformation. Over the past 12 months, MishManners has continued to achieve great things, having delivered 49 talks including 4 keynotes, created 85 impactful videos, and worked on 19 hackathons for its clients. Moreover, Mish has invested in two local start-up companies through the Melbourne Accelerator Program, joined Google’s Women Techmakers Ambassador program, as well as continued work around diversity and inclusion as part of AngelHack and her role as an Xbox Community champion. As for the rest of 2023 and beyond, a few social media collaborations are in the pipeline, which will soon be shared with followers. Mish is also presenting at several big international conferences, with All Things Open in America, NDC Porto in Portugal, and Singapore FinTech Festival all on the cards. This is in addition to several hackathons taking place before the end of the year, as well as the orchestrating and running of several workshops. Ultimately, it is Mish’s motivation and curious compassion that have led to the success of MishManners. Through driving entrepreneurial culture forward, Mish now proudly stands as a frontrunner in Melbourne’s science, technology, esports, and start-up scenes, enjoying amazing experiences every single day as a leader in the industry. Contact: Michelle Mannering Company: MishManners Web Address: https://mishmanners.info/ Mish working remotely (Image: William Mannering)
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