Cicy George

Macy's, Inc, United States

Title: How to Transform Your Team Dynamics: Harnessing the Power of Appreciative Inquiry For Highly Collaborative Teams

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Biography

Cicy George is an experienced leader in the field of leadership development, and leverages her passion for helping leaders of all levels become more effective and emotionally intelligent in her current role at Macy’s, Inc.

Previously, she led the mentoring efforts at Northwell Health, where she successfully launched a mentoring program for healthcare executives, implemented a peer coaching program, and developed learning experiences for leaders. Cicy’s dynamic career spans Retail, Finance, and Healthcare where she has worked in Human Resources, Quality Management, and Administration.

In 2024 Cicy launched the Leading Ladies Who Lunch Podcast, dedicated to empowering women on their leadership journey in corporate.

She is also a co-author of two publications on the impact of a humanistic mentoring curricula.

Cicy holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership. She is an engaging speaker, skilled facilitator and trainer, and is passionate about helping leaders reach their full potential.

Abstract

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In today’s vastly diverse but disconnected world, effective leadership demands tenacity, grit, and positivity to bring teams together in a way that fuels creativity and innovation. This speech proposal is to explore how leaders can use the principles of Appreciative Inquiry to empower and foster an environment of teamwork and collaboration, which is missing in the modern workplace. Topics will include providing an overview of Appreciative Inquiry, review of the core tenets, discuss the main principles which makeup the framework for this model, understand how to reframe problems into opportunities, practice having appreciative team discussions, and discuss strategies for applying this framework in a way that celebrates diversity and inclusion of all. This speech aims to demonstrate the power of using an Appreciative Inquiry mindset to fuel collaboration, respect, professionalism, and creating space for imaginative exploration among team members while harnessing strengths to achieve individual and collective goals. Participants will gain practical insights and actionable takeaways to enhance their leadership approach through this model rooted in positive psychology where every voice is heard and valued. Additionally, attendees will walk away with a renewed sense of purpose and motivation to lead with empathy, compassion, and altruism while developing high

performing teams. In a world that has become so detached, leaders need to bring teams together to build connections, stimulate creativity, and improve partnerships across organizations. Join me in exploring the transformative potential of Appreciative Inquiry in shaping a more spirited and brighter workplace where employee engagement flourishes and dynamic teams are born.