Leuty Parker

Tag: #MSc

  • The Black Swan Effect

    The Black Swan effect refers to rare, unexpected events that have huge impacts, and only seem obvious in hindsight. It’s like the butterfly effect; small or unpredictable triggers lead to dramatic, far-reaching consequences.

    In short, it explains how humans underestimate the likelihood of extreme situations, but rely heavily on past data.

    Important attributes include unpredictability; nothing in the past clearly points defined the future.

    It concludes to really big consequences; PESTLE (as learned in my MSc: Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental) or cultural. It’s only afterwards when it becomes obvious and should have been expected.

    Black Swanevents can instantly transform entire industries, markets, technologies, and even society itself.

  • CV structure

    To rewrite my updated CV, reflecting life after partially dying, followed by a nine-month coma, extended rehabilitation (as shared in this blog), and the completion of my MSc (with a dissertation focused on SWTs [smart wearable technology] my revised structure showcasing my full experience is outlined below.

    Part 1. Experience → What’s Shaped You

    – At Victoria Beckham, what part of the work felt most rewarding or natural?

    – At Li & Fung, which aspects gave you energy, and which were hardest for you?

    – During your MSc, what kind of work did you find yourself strongest in — research, analysis, planning, presenting?

    – How has your recovery shaped the way you approach work, creativity, or problem-solving?

    → Output: Clear sense of your  strongest experiences and transferable skills.

    Part 2. Strengths & Style → How You Work Best

    – When you’re at your best, are you more of a creator, strategist, or improver?

    – Do you prefer to work in depth on one project/brand, or move across different projects and clients?

    – What kind of pace and intensity feels sustainable for you?

    – What do others usually notice and value in the way you work?

    → Output: A picture of your natural role and ideal working conditions.

    Part 3. Teams & Collaboration → What Environment You Need

    – In a team, which role comes most naturally to you: idea generator, organiser/bridge-builder, or refiner/finisher?

    – Do you work better in structured, clearly led teams or in collaborative, flexible ones?

    – What kind of colleagues and managers bring out your best?

    – How important is independence versus being part of a close team?

    → Output: Insight into what team setups and cultures will help you succeed.

    Part 4. Future Direction → Where You Want to Go

    – if you could launch one fashion-tech or wearable product, what would it be — and why?

    – Which type of organisation excites you more: a large luxury group, a focused brand, a consultancy, or a startup?

    – What impact matters most to you: setting new standards in luxury, driving sustainability/inclusivity, or inventing new products?

    – Five years from now, what would you want to be able to say about your work?

     → Output: A shortlist of directions (e.g.fashion brand, tech company, brand innovation team, wearable tech startup, consultancy role etc). 

     

     

  • Blogging

    As per usual, I’m at the gym (I can walk! Mission accomplished. Now the stair machine. It’s horrible/exhausting/important to my progress), and I’m listening to this podcast:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-american-life/id201671138?i=1000697170696

    And this really spoke to me. I need to use this platform better. To express myself, to blog about what I’m passionate about. To read audiences.

    I’m writing my dissertation for my MSc now. This takes a lot of “finding myself”… what I want to write about.

    Soooo what am I really passionate about?

    The future. Fashion. Design. Evolution Technology avancement. Trends.

    So, with this, my dissertation is focused on the evolution of wearable tech.

    It’s clear throughout industries, the “digitisation” of various products. So while researching, I’ll hopefully blog my findings.

    Let’s see how this goes…