Leading People Job Shadowing and Beyond: Anna Mitelman on Transforming Leadership at the EU
Dec 7, 2024
Anna Mitelman, Head of the European School of Administration, dives into the transformation of leadership within EU institutions. She emphasizes the importance of 'unlearning' and how job shadowing enhances talent development. Explore decentralized leadership's role in fostering innovation and collaboration among teams. Mitelman also discusses adapting leadership strategies to navigate technological and societal changes post-pandemic, ensuring they remain relevant and effective for a diverse workforce.
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From Committee Of The Regions To The School
- Anna moved from HR at the Committee of the Regions into the European School of Administration after running inter-institutional L&D work there.
- She joined the School because of the vibrant training network and natural fit with her experience.
A Shared Corporate University For The EU
- The European School of Administration acts as an inter-institutional 'corporate university' aligning leadership, induction and talent programs across EU bodies.
- Its role is to design cross‑institutional training and promote a shared leadership culture rather than replace single institutions' L&D services.
Use Light Job Shadowing For 70% Learning
- Run lightweight, cost‑free job shadowing to expand networks and transfer knowledge across units and institutions.
- Keep the process unbureaucratic so people can quickly pair up, observe, and learn without heavy admin.
