Barry Eustance talks to Eileen George about her NASA, JPL, Change and Leadership journey

Summary

 

Barry talks to Eileen George who shares her amazing journey from working at Clarkston Consulting to joining NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)!

 

Eileen emphasises the importance of continuous learning and good leadership skills in leading successful change.

 

She also highlights that JPL has a culture of change, innovation, and leadership, which is essential for accomplishing groundbreaking projects.

 

She suggests that organisations should invest in developing leadership skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning to effectively navigate constant change and innovation.

 

Eileen and Barry Eustance plan to discuss how organisations can prepare for and thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment in their next podcast.

 

Keywords

 

Eileen George, Clarkston Consulting, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL, change management, leadership skills, continuous learning, innovation, culture, organisational change, change leadership, change management skills, agile, adaptive, AI, technology, leading change, leading people, The Sixsess Consultancy, The Just Great People Podcast 

 

Takeaways

 

  • Continuous learning and good leadership skills are essential for leading successful change.

 

  • Organisations should invest in developing leadership skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

 

  • JPL has a culture of change, innovation, and leadership, which is crucial for accomplishing groundbreaking projects.

 

  • Organisations need to prepare for and thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment by being agile, adaptive, and stakeholder-focused.

 

Titles

 

  • Building a Culture of Change, Innovation, and Leadership at JPL

 

  • Preparing for and Thriving in a Dynamic and Rapidly Changing Environment

 

Sound Bites

 

  • “There aren’t many people who work for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab.”

 

  • “I had always known of JPL, an impossible dream to me.”

 

  • “I thank my lucky stars that even for that short period of time, my name is now a part of the JPL story.”

 

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction and Eileen George’s Journey

02:43 The Impossible Dream: Joining NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

05:28 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Taking a Leap

06:54 Change Management and Leadership Skills

09:04 Creating a Culture of Change and Innovation

21:03 Thriving in a Dynamic Environment: The Increasing Pace of Change

 

Useful Links:

Eileen George’s Website:

https://www.eileengeorgeconsulting.com/

 

Eileen George’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileengeorge/

 

The Sixsess Consultancy’s Website:

https://sixsess.org/

Barry’s LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/

 

The Oxford Review’s Website

https://oxford-review.com/invite-list/

 

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