Bureaucracy & Bravery: Lessons from a Year in Public Service | Jane Egerton-Idehen | TEDxMambillaSt
Taking a leap of faith - leaving behind her family, a thriving corporate career, and the familiar world of multinational organizations, to step into the complexities of Nigeria’s public sector, a journey of unexpected lessons, resilience, and impact – that is Jane’s story. In this talk, Jane shares the stark realities of public sector work: the culture shocks, the bureaucratic hurdles, and the overlooked opportunities for transformation. She reflects on what it truly takes to drive lasting change, why top talent must consider public service and the mindset shifts necessary to lead effectively in this space. Jane Egerton-Idehen is a Tech Executive, Author, and Angel Investor. She is currently the MD/CEO of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited. She was the Head of Sales, Middle East and Africa, Meta and Country Manager & Regional Sales Director for the West African branch of Avanti Communications Group PLC.
She spent 13 years in Sales and Management at Ericsson and worked as a Cluster lead for Nokia Siemens Network in West Africa.
Jane has a degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka; a Master's Degree from Warwick Business School, US; and an executive education from Yale School of Management, US. She has worked in the telecommunications industry in Africa for more than 17 years. In March 2020, she published a book titled,
“Be Fearless: Give Yourself Permission To Be You.”Outside of work, she spends time with her amazing family and gives back to her younger women and girls via mentorship, her NGO (Women and Career), and other initiatives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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