It was quite emotional for me, and at many points I was watching people, sessions and other things like a movie. More than anything, I feel proud of this AIESEC Norway. Of the path taken, of the people I see now. The focus, the passion, the priority. The will to be more - to do better.
The only thing left is the final sprint of the year as well as ensuring the sustainability of the organization for next year. 100 will be the milestone that will stay forever. That we will celebrate forever. I can't wait to see us succeed.
When I attended my first AIESEC conference in AIESEC Norway over 3 years ago, I had just been selected as Vice President of Talent Management of my Local Committee. My commitment was mediocre, my knowledge limited, my perspectives short term. As my later MCP told me this weekend - "You were a random member." Indeed.
For the last 3+ years my own path has followed that of AIESEC Norway hand in hand. As I have developed so has the organization. Or rather, as the organization has developed, I have had the opportunity to grow with it.
What is interesting for me is when people don't take certain opportunities because the external environment, f. ex. in the company is not so good. My AIESEC Norway, when random, when good, when distracted, when passionate, when structured and when not, has meant everything to me in terms of personal and professional development.
I have had the opportunity to formulate recruitment and talent policy in a local organization, and feel on my skin what happens when certain compromises are made. The processes were good - in theory - but that doesn't help much when the core is not. I have had the opportunity to develop, market, sell and deliver on products to some of the largest companies in Norway while sustaining the organization on a National level. I had the chance to lead an organization through fire and see impact in front of my eyes. I have been part of three executive boards, once as CEO of the whole organization. I have led three teams directly, one indirectly. I have been part of two virtual teams, one of which I have led. I have had the chance to manage and interact with our Board of Directors. I have had the pleasure of being the mentor of three amazing leaders on local level. I have done more or less everything that is possible in terms of an organization. Thank you AIESEC Norway.
But wait - I am still here. Still here with my heart and mind. And for the next weeks I will give it my all. The final sprint starts tomorrow morning.
Towards 100.
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