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The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving
502: Ex McKinsey and Founder of the LIS on How Interdisciplinary Learning Shapes Tomorrow's Leaders
Nov 20, 2024
Ed Fidoe, founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School, shares his remarkable journey from child actor to McKinsey consultant to education innovator. He discusses the limitations of traditional schooling and the need for an interdisciplinary approach to tackle complex global issues. Fidoe emphasizes the role of AI in reshaping education and the importance of broad intellectual curiosity for future leaders. He also unveils an innovative MBA program designed to address today's pressing challenges, fostering a new generation of thinkers.
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- Ed Fidoe's journey from arts to consulting underscores the importance of a non-linear career path in fostering innovative educational practices.
- The establishment of the London Interdisciplinary School highlights the challenges of navigating regulatory barriers while trying to innovate within the UK education system.
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Ed Fido's Journey and Vision for Education
Ed Fido's career exemplifies a non-linear, or 'squiggly,' trajectory leading him to establish the London Interdisciplinary School, aimed at addressing pressing global challenges. Initially drawn to the arts, he pursued a career in mechanical engineering before shifting to consulting at McKinsey, which provided him with valuable insights and a network that eventually facilitated his educational ambitions. His vision for education emerged from his experiences in both traditional schooling and the limitations he observed within the system, particularly its singular focus on exam results at the expense of creativity and broader skill development. Fido's desire to create a more meaningful, interdisciplinary approach to education is rooted in his belief that students should be equipped to tackle complex issues like inequality and sustainability through collaborative and design-thinking methodologies.
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