EIL25. The Impact of Social Protection, Building a Just Future with ILO Deputy Director, Valérie Schmitt
08/24/23 • 6 min
Discover how international leaders are coming together to create a better future for society through the new global program of social protection floors.
By ensuring minimum levels of social protection for those in need, this program aims to uplift individuals out of poverty, provide access to healthcare, and offer support during unemployment, old age, and disability.
Valérie Schmitt is the Deputy Director, the Social Protection Department, ILO-Geneva. She is also leading ILO’s Flagship programme on building social protection floors for all.
Social protection ensures access to healthcare, lifts people out of poverty, and provides support during unemployment, old age, and disability. It's crucial for a fair and just society.
Discover ILO's mission and global program for social protection. Learn about its impact on poverty reduction and economic stability.
Why you have to check out today’s podcast:
- Understand the importance of social protection and its role in providing access to healthcare, poverty reduction, and support for unemployment, old age, and disability.
- Explore how international leaders navigate complex diplomatic relationships, secure resources, and implement strategies to make a tangible impact.
- Gain an understanding of the impact of social protection on poverty reduction, economic growth, and creating fair and just societies.
"Social protection is the protection that society as a whole provides to its members to ensure access to healthcare and poverty reduction." - Valérie Schmitt
Topics Covered:
00:30 - ILO's Mission and Social Protection: Learn about the International Labor Organization's goal of promoting work rights and social protection. Understand how social protection helps people access healthcare, escape poverty, and cope with challenges.
01:08 - Global Social Protection Program: Discover ILO's plan to create social protection systems worldwide. See how they're aiming to offer basic support where it's lacking and reduce inequalities.
02:06 - Challenges and Impact: Explore the challenges in choosing countries for support and securing funding. Understand how social protection benefits economies by reducing poverty and inequality.
03:06 - Women in Leadership: Hear about the experiences of women in leadership roles within international organizations like the UN and ILO.
03:53 - Future Plans and Challenges: Get insight into ILO's program launch and the communication challenges they face. Understand the importance of achieving tangible results.
Connect with Valerie:
- https://ideas4development.org/en/auteur/valerie-schmitt-2/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/val%C3%A9rie-schmitt-9550235/
More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/
Discover how international leaders are coming together to create a better future for society through the new global program of social protection floors.
By ensuring minimum levels of social protection for those in need, this program aims to uplift individuals out of poverty, provide access to healthcare, and offer support during unemployment, old age, and disability.
Valérie Schmitt is the Deputy Director, the Social Protection Department, ILO-Geneva. She is also leading ILO’s Flagship programme on building social protection floors for all.
Social protection ensures access to healthcare, lifts people out of poverty, and provides support during unemployment, old age, and disability. It's crucial for a fair and just society.
Discover ILO's mission and global program for social protection. Learn about its impact on poverty reduction and economic stability.
Why you have to check out today’s podcast:
- Understand the importance of social protection and its role in providing access to healthcare, poverty reduction, and support for unemployment, old age, and disability.
- Explore how international leaders navigate complex diplomatic relationships, secure resources, and implement strategies to make a tangible impact.
- Gain an understanding of the impact of social protection on poverty reduction, economic growth, and creating fair and just societies.
"Social protection is the protection that society as a whole provides to its members to ensure access to healthcare and poverty reduction." - Valérie Schmitt
Topics Covered:
00:30 - ILO's Mission and Social Protection: Learn about the International Labor Organization's goal of promoting work rights and social protection. Understand how social protection helps people access healthcare, escape poverty, and cope with challenges.
01:08 - Global Social Protection Program: Discover ILO's plan to create social protection systems worldwide. See how they're aiming to offer basic support where it's lacking and reduce inequalities.
02:06 - Challenges and Impact: Explore the challenges in choosing countries for support and securing funding. Understand how social protection benefits economies by reducing poverty and inequality.
03:06 - Women in Leadership: Hear about the experiences of women in leadership roles within international organizations like the UN and ILO.
03:53 - Future Plans and Challenges: Get insight into ILO's program launch and the communication challenges they face. Understand the importance of achieving tangible results.
Connect with Valerie:
- https://ideas4development.org/en/auteur/valerie-schmitt-2/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/val%C3%A9rie-schmitt-9550235/
More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/
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EIL 24: From the Auction Block to the Boardroom: Unleashing International Leadership with Sotheby's Chairman-Switzerland Caroline Lang
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of success from a leader who has conquered the art world?
Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Caroline Lang, Chairman of Sotheby’s Switzerland.
Caroline Lang is internationally recognised for her in-depth knowledge of the art market and her longstanding expertise in Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary art.
Appointed Chairman of the Swiss Department of Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary Art in 2012, this consummate polyglot has advised some of the most important collectors in Switzerland and worldwide.
Discover the out-of-the-box thinking and global perspective that has propelled her to the top of her field.
Get ready to be inspired and take your leadership to the next level!
Why you have to check out today’s podcast:
- Learn how to be an out-of-the-box thinker and understand the needs of people within and outside of the organization.
- Understand the changes in the art business since the year 2000, including the impact of the internet and globalization.
- Discover the importance of seizing opportunities and serving the wave of change.
"Every change brings great opportunity." - Caroline Lang
Topics Covered:
- 00:01 - What has made you successful as a leader? The key factors that have contributed to Caroline’s success as a leader.
- 02:09 - What has made Caroline successful in her career?Caroline shares her career journey, starting with her decision to pursue an internship at Sotheby's at the age of 18.
- 03:28 - Changes in the art business today Caroline on the significant changes that have occurred in the art business since the year 2000. S
- 04:07 - Caroline's biggest failure and what she learned from it
- 05:21 - Caroline's biggest "aha" moment in life. Caroline recounts a significant moment in her life when she lost her father and took her first auction in the Impressionist and Modern Art fields in London.
Key Takeaways:
- "I think having worked in eight different positions within the company and between different countries has definitely helped for a greater understanding and seeing a bigger picture."
- "I'm kind of an out-of-the-box thinker and understand the needs of people within and outside of the organization pretty well."
- "All you need to do is keep on going and learn from your failures."
- "Every change brings great opportunity."
Connect with Caroline Lang
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EIL26:The Influence of International Experience on Leadership and Politics with Former Swiss Ambasador and GPHG President Raymond Loretan
Raymond Loretan, former Swiss ambassador and active member of numerous boards shares his insights on the competencies required as a board member and board president, emphasizing the importance of independence, listening, and representing diverse viewpoints.
As a board chairman, Raymond Loretan, highlights the need to balance the interests of shareholders with the long-term vision of the company, acting as a mediator and negotiator to reach decisions that align with common interests.
As a board chairman, Raymond Loretan, highlights the need to balance the interests of shareholders with the long-term vision of the company, acting as a mediator and negotiator to reach decisions that align with common interests.
Drawing from his international experience as a diplomat and ambassador, he emphasizes the value of a global perspective, the ability to negotiate with different mentalities, and the importance of finding common ground and respect for minorities.
What You’ll Learn from this episode:
- Learn about the important skills needed for leadership in politics and on boards.
- Find out the key role of a board chairman in balancing what shareholders want with the company's long-term plans, and how they actively help resolve disagreements to make decisions that benefit everyone.
- Gain insights into why learning from international experience is crucial for leadership and how it directly influences both politics and corporate governance.
Topics Covered
00:24 - Meet Raymond Loretan, a diplomat turned politician and board member, as he shares a brief overview of his diverse background and holistic approach to life.
00:51 - Competencies for board members and politicians
02:15 - The value of diverse perspectives on boards
02:48 - Balancing shareholder interests and long-term vision
03:08 - Influences on monsieur raymond Loretan's career:
04:30 - The impact of international experience on leadership
05:57 - The future of media and public broadcasting
07:26 - Challenges for Switzerland
08:22 -Tips for young leaders,, encouraging them to be leaders of themselves, know what they want, take risks, and step out of their comfort zones.
Connect with Raymond Loretan:More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/
Problems of an international leader answered in this episode:In this episode, Raymond Loretan, who has extensive experience as a Swiss ambassador and leader on various boards, discusses the challenges and competencies required for leadership in politics and on boards. Some of the problems of an international leader that are addressed in this episode include:
- Balancing different viewpoints: As a member of the board, it is important to be independent, have your own opinion, and be able to defend your point even if the majority is against you.
- Mediating and negotiating: The role of a board chairman involves facilitating discussions, negotiating between different parties, and ultimately making decisions that lead the way for the board.
- Understanding different cultural perspectives: Loretan's emphasizes the importance of having international experience, as it provides a global view of life and business. It helps leaders understand that different parts of the world have different approaches to values and viewpoints.
- Adapting to the changing media landscape: Loretan's experience as the president of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation highlights the challenges faced by public broadcasting in the era of globalization and digital media. Public broadcasters need to transform their traditional broadcasting methods to adapt to the digital society and collaborate with private actors in the broadcasting field. They also need to navigate the tension between public broadcasting and publishers in the online space.
- Managing the impact of foreign resources: Loretan mentions that a large part of Switzerland's success is due to the contributions of foreigners. The challenge for Switzerland is to remain open to foreign resources and find satisfactory solutions, such as the free movement of persons with the European Union, to maintain its economic success.
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