Inventure Academy, a leading international school located in Bangalore, has been a regular participant & presenters in 21st Century Learning (21CL) events, including conferences in Hong Kong and Bangkok. This year, they attended the Lead to Succeed Conference for the first time, and their experience highlighted the unique value this leadership-focused event offers compared to larger, more general conferences. Sowmya Ramesh and Meenakshi, leaders from Inventure Academy, shared their insights on how Lead to Succeed stood out and provided actionable takeaways for their leadership journey.

“This conference offered something different—an intimate, reflective setting where we could engage deeply with ideas and connect with other leaders,”

Sowmya

Unlike the larger-scale 21CL conferences that Inventure Academy had attended in the past, Lead to Succeed offered a smaller, more focused environment tailored specifically to leadership development. Sowmya described the event as

“a great networking opportunity because the group was small, which gave us more time to connect with people.”

For Meenakshi, the smaller size of the conference fostered meaningful connections and in-depth discussions. She emphasized the value of

“interacting with leaders at different stages of their journey, which opened up new perspectives and ideas.”

Practical Takeaways for Dynamic Leadership

As the No. 1 Day school in India, Inventure Academy is known for its innovative approach and has focused on managing change and driving innovation within a large and diverse team. Sowmya and Meenakshi found the conference’s focus on leadership development particularly relevant to their needs.
Sowmya emphasized the importance of guidance on change management.

“One of the challenges we face is how to take our team along during periods of rapid change and innovation. Flossie’s sessions provided practical tools for managing these transitions effectively.”

Conclusion

For Inventure Academy, Lead to Succeed was a valuable experience that provided actionable insights and opportunities for growth. Sowmya and Meenakshi left the conference feeling energized and equipped to tackle the challenges of leadership in a dynamic school environment.

“This conference offered something different—an intimate, reflective setting where we could engage deeply with ideas and connect with other leaders,” Sowmya reflected.