Are pioneers better at learning or unlearning? With Jasmine Robinson and Alice John
OCT 20, 202638 MIN
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Description
When does 'tried and tested' fall short?
Experience and expertise can get us far. But in a world that's constantly moving, what has worked before might not always work in the future.
So, is knowing when to question what we know an underrated skill we need to get better at? Is being open to thinking beyond our comfort zone what sets pioneers apart?
Co-founder and managing partner at Monarch Collective, Jasmine Robinson, joined Alice John, director in Deloitte's Sports Business Group to question whether knowledge always leads to better outcomes, in this episode recorded at Leaders Week London 2026.
Listen to find out:
If experience is always an advantage
How unlearning can fuel progress
When to pivot or persist
Why innovation needs the right culture
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Guests: Jasmine Robinson and Alice John Hosts: Oli Carpenter and Jenny Haskel Recorded: Leaders Week London 2026, 07.10.26


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