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I love good meetings

Milena Tasic

Director of Innovation

Milena Tasic, Director of Innovation at Veterans Affairs Canada, emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience, incorporating icebreakers to foster engagement, and prioritizing listening as key components of successful meetings.This talk was presented at Design Leadership Summit 2024 (https://designleadership.io/), a two-day summit and one full-day workshop packed with incredible, relevant, and thought-provoking content for those practicing leadership at any level. __________ DesignX is one of the fastest growing global design communities, with members across Canada, US and Europe. We intend to bring together all design disciplines at the intersection of business, design and technology.Find out more on: https://designx.community/

Milena Tasic embodies the perfect convergence of the left and right brain. With a background in medical studies and a passion for French Literature, Milena defied convention to craft a distinctive perspective in the world of Design. She is creative, curious, and thoughtful.In the professional arena, Milena has worn many hats, navigating the realms of healthcare, digital advertising, and management consulting. Today, she finds her stride leading design teams with authenticity, offering strategic insights, and advocating for human-centered design within the Federal Government of Canada.Milena holds a Master of Design from OCAD U in Strategic Foresight and Innovation. She draws inspiration from her travels where she is keenly observing human behaviour and culture. She cherishes life’s simple pleasures: the sea, the sun, and good food!

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