Upskilling the Romanian IT Industry – Challenging the Mindset (A Psychological View)
Upskilling the Romanian IT Industry – Challenging the Mindset (A Psychological View)
The Romanian IT industry is one of the fastest-growing in Europe, with strong technical expertise and global outsourcing contracts. But while talent is abundant, innovation still struggles to take the lead.
To go to market with original products and bold ideas, we need to overcome deep-rooted cultural and psychological barriers – fear of authority, risk aversion, lack of trust, and an overreliance on external motivation.
That’s why we’re launching a brand-new program, together with Anne Dumitrache (Trainer, Coach, Psychologist).
This initiative brings together IT professionals, leaders, and psychologists in a unique learning journey designed to spark innovation, build resilience, and grow self-leadership across the industry.
And we’re inviting you together at the Kick-off Event (hosted by Lenovo Romania) that will open this transformative journey!
Agenda:
Welcome and context: “Why mindset change matters for Romanian IT”
Keynote: Ileana Petrisor (Director Lenovo Romania) and Anne Dumitrache (Trainer, Coach, Psychologist)
Interactive workshop introducing the 3 tracks of the program
Networking session
Speakers:
Anne Dumitrache is an experienced trainer, organizational, cognitive-behavioral and clinical psychologist, and internationally certified coach. With 18 years in the IT industry — from developer to program manager for Fortune 500 companies — and over 14 years in leadership, she brings deep expertise in people management and organizational growth. Anne is the creator of the Build Better Leaders Academy, now at its 40th edition with nearly 200 leaders trained, and has designed impactful programs on leadership, the future of soft skills, mental health, diversity and inclusion, hybrid working, mentoring, and personal development.
Ileana Petrișor is a dedicated tech leader at Lenovo, where she leads a team of 100 engineers building an innovative cloud management platform that simplifies datacenter operations. Passionate about open source and innovation, she is known for her authentic leadership style that empowers people, fosters trust, and inspires future tech leaders. A natural speaker and lifelong learner, Ileana makes complex technology accessible and engaging, whether on stage, in workshops, or driving new projects.
We promise you an exceptional experience, with inspiring keynotes, interactive learning, and great networking opportunities!🌟