Author Archives: elenapianinz

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AI, identity, and the future of what makes us human

Yuval Noah Harari’s recent reflections at the World Economic Forum (https://www.youtube.com/live/VoRbPxyo2uU) invite us to pause and think deeply about how we are integrating AI into our lives — not only technologically, but culturally, ethically, and existentially.

One idea particularly stayed with me:

AI does not just serve humans — it begins to define us as “the watchers.”

Those who observe, interpret, and decide.

All which we are delegating to AI agents.

This raises a profound question:

Will we one day allow AI “immigrants” to exist as legal persons?

And if so, what does that say about how we define personhood, responsibility, and rights?

Our identities, after all, are built on words — narratives, laws, values, and shared meanings. Language has always shaped who belongs, who decides, and who is accountable.

So the real challenge may not be technological at all.

It may be human.

How do we reframe and protect a human identity in an age where intelligence is no longer uniquely ours?

How do we ensure that empathy, responsibility, and moral agency remain human anchors — not outsourced attributes?

AI forces us to confront ourselves:

what we value

what we delegate

and what we must never abdicate

The future of AI governance will depend less on algorithms, and more on the stories we tell about who we are.

And perhaps the most important question is not whether AI will become “like us,” but whether we are ready to redefine what it means to be human.

#AI #Words #Agency #Humanity #Values


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Women In Tech: FISM Training Agency & EVAC for EU Mobility Empowerment

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One of my professions is that of #EVAC – Evaluator of Learning and Competencies Regione Toscana, for Fismformazione I contribute to designing the architecture of examinations and I also work as a trainer.

Today, I’m especially delighted to share the story of Cinzia Trupia. At 50 years old, she chose to put herself back in the role of a #student. With a background in #marketing and a strong passion for #coding, she successfully obtained the #IFTS qualification as Software Designer and Developer Specializing in techniques for the design and development of computer applications #WomenInTech #SoftwareDevelopment.

Cinzia is a true example of what #lifelong, #lifedeep and #lifewide #learning means in practice. Her journey reminds us that:

* learning has #noage, it is #formal, #nonformal, #informal and #embedded.

* #upskilling and #reskilling are strategic choices, not emergencies.

* #curiosity and #courage are key drivers of transformation.

This is how we prepare for #change. This is how we stay #competitive, #resilient, and #forward-looking in our #digitaltransformation and #sustainabledevelopment.

Please join me in congratulating Cinzia and wishing her the very best for what comes next. Because this is the way forward: we #neverstoplearning.

Check out Fismformazione training offer https://lnkd.in/dcdrNahx. Many courses are open for enrollment and you have access to EU #qualifications. #EU #Mobility #LearningAndDevelopment.

#LifelongLearning #Upskilling #Reskilling #DigitalTransformation #WomenInTech #AdultLearning #IFTS #CompetenceDevelopment #FutureSkills #LearningCulture #ActiveAging


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Intercultural Training: Emotions in Motion!

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When we live as #expatriates, a wide flow of #emotions naturally emerges.

Emotions are not obstacles — they are powerful #signals and #tools for #learning, #growth, and #connection.

During a recent #intercultural #workshop I facilitated, participants explored their current experience of living in a different country. What quickly became visible was something important: the highlights of their international life often outweigh the challenges, yet the challenges tend to absorb a disproportionate amount of emotional #energy #attention.

Through an #intention and #mindset-focused exercise, participants identified the internal shifts needed to make their international experience not only manageable, but meaningful and transformative.

One powerful learning practice is #journaling. Writing creates space for reflection, emotional regulation, and #awareness. It allows us to #reframe experiences and #transform discomfort into insight.

he group opened up, another realization emerged: no one was alone in feeling uncomfortable, uncertain, or “in transition.” Naming these emotions collectively reduced isolation and strengthened connection.

#Training plays a crucial role in creating #safe spaces for #dialogue, where fears can be acknowledged and new scenarios for #wellbeing, #belonging, and growth can be co-created.

I’ll leave you with a question: What experience have you had in transforming a negative emotion into a positive source of learning?

I look forward to reading your reflections, love Elena


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Humanitization through Intergenerational Dialogue

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I absolutely loved Tim Ingold perspective and happy to share learnings in a nutshell in this video
Our past is in front of us. Our future is behind us. How do we value #time #presence #generations? When we bring #durability into the conversation about #innovation, we are invited to slow down and rethink our relationship with time itself. Sustainability is not only about speed, efficiency, or novelty — it is about #continuity, #tradition, and #respons-ability. As sustainability managers and leaders, part of our role is precisely this: to re-anchor innovation in time, not detach it from it. Anthropologist Tim #Ingold offers a powerful perspective on #GenNow and life. Rather than seeing “them” as a straight line/layer, he invites us to see us as a whole. To be with life and not on, a #meshwork of relationships, where we walk with those who came before us and alongside those who will come after us. #Longing and #belonging are not opposites. They are conditions for #continuity. The #future cannot exist without the shared, often invisible #undercommonality of life — the practices, values, and care that bind generations together. Innovation that forgets this becomes extractive. #Innovation that remembers becomes #regenerative. To #humanize progress is not a one-off action. It is a process. A process of listening, reconnecting, and choosing to live — not just to produce, perform, or accelerate. So I leave you with a question: Are you ready to truly live life — and to #design a future that honours both those who came before us and those who are yet to arrive? If you are ready to explore this #humanization journey, I would be glad to walk it together! 

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Compassionate Leadership & Workplace learning

#Compassion is not a soft skill. It is a strategic #leadership capability.

In this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoxUWeqHdbk

Tramuto reminds us that leadership grounded in #empathy, #listening, and #human connection is not only ethical — it is essential to building #trust, #resilience, and #long-term #performance in #organizations.

In a world shaped by uncertainty, rapid change, and burnout, compassionate leadership:
*Creates psychologically safe work environments;
*Enables empowered learning and continuous development;
*Strengthens engagement, accountability, and purpose;
*Supports inclusive and sustainable organizational cultures.

This book reinforces something I see daily in my work: people learn, grow, and perform better when they feel seen, respected, and valued.

If you are interested in developing training programs focused on #compassionate #leadership, #empowered #learning, and #human-centred #development at #work, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to explore how to support your #teams and #leaders on this journey. DM me or contact me directly.

What does #compassionate #leadership mean in your organization today?


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Stepping into Master’s Degree in Adult Education Training & Management Sciences for Sustainable Development

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Very happy to be back in research and to bring years of informal education and professional practice into a renewed path of formal learning at Università degli Studi di Firenze (UNIFI), LM57/85 SCIENZE PEDAGOGICHE E MANAGEMENT DELLA FORMAZIONE PER LO SVILUPPO SOSTENIBILE. http://Course Catalogue https://share.google/5PEALUCbeNeDzDbya

Education is a true game changer for sustainable development. It allows us not only to acquire knowledge, but to question assumptions, connect disciplines, and translate experience into impact.

I’m looking forward to learning, developing, contributing, and participating in this journey — with curiosity, humility, and a strong sense of responsibility toward present and future generations.

Lifelong learning is not a slogan.
It is a commitment.

Coming up Pedagogy of Work, Organizational Ethics, Evaluation of Projects, Adult Education


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Esperta di Settore Regione Toscana ERES + EVAC e Presidente Commissione d’Esame

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Con il decreto 24955 del 28 novembre 2025 sono inserita nell’elenco ERES Regione Toscana in qualità di Esperta di Settore (1) Competenze Trasversali (2) Educazione e Formazione

Elenco iscritti https://www301.regione.toscana.it/bancadati/atti/Contenuto.xml?id=5492711&nomeFile=Decreto+n.24955+del+28-11-2025-+Allegato+E+

Questa certificazione si aggiunge a quella di EVAC conseguita nel 2018 (Valutatrice degli Apprendimenti e Competenze) e Presidente di Commissione d’Esame.

https://www.regione.toscana.it/-/requisiti-per-l-iscrizione-in-elenco-evac

Esami sostenuti Corsi su piattaforma TRIO Regione Toscana

• 5029-SCO-W: La certificazione delle competenze

• 5030-SCO-W: Il ruolo degli esperti di settore e gli standard professionali

• 5418-SCO-W: Il ruolo dei presidenti di commissione e la certificazione delle competenze

• 5419-SCO-W: Il Sistema Regionale delle Competenze e gli standard professionali

RINNOVO EVAC REGIONE TOSCANA nel 2022 (prima certificazione 2018) – ESAMI SU PIATTAFORMA E-LEARNING TRIO

LO 5631 – Le politiche europee per la trasparenza, il riconoscimento e la valorizzazione delle competenze formali, non formali e informali
LO 5632 – La strategia italiana per l’apprendimento permanente ed il Sistema Regionale delle Competenze
LO 5633 – Gli standard professionali ed il Repertorio Regionale delle Figure Professionali (RRFP)
LO 5634 – I servizi regionali per l’Individuazione, Validazione e Certificazione delle competenze
LO 5635 – Le attestazioni in esito ai servizi regionali per l’Individuazione, la Validazione e la Certificazione delle competenze
LO 5636 – La valutazione degli apprendimenti e delle competenze nei servizi regionali
LO 5637 – I ruoli chiave nei servizi di riconoscimento delle competenze
LO 5638 – Gli standard per la progettazione e la realizzazione dei percorsi formativi per competenze

 


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Teaching Impact Communication for NGOs Project Managers

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This month, I had the privilege of serving as a lecturer for COSPE (https://lnkd.in/dPv7Ahsu) delivering a module on impact communication methodologies for effective project reporting to multiple stakeholders.

One of the first steps was to clarify what communication truly means — especially within the context of NGOs and INGOs. For organizations like COSPE, aligning with the AICS https://lnkd.in/dNEZk74J guidelines and the European Union communication requirements is essential to ensure coherence, transparency, and compliance. https://lnkd.in/dAcYZDsq.

But today, effective communication goes far beyond technical guidelines.

We explored how to apply inclusive communication, acknowledging that the geopolitical landscape has evolved. It’s no longer about “North vs. South.” It’s about recognizing that we are one interconnected world, and our narratives must reflect that.

Throughout the course, students learned how to:

*Define clear communication objectives

*Identify and understand their target audiences

*Craft impactful and coherent key messages

*Select the right channels and tools

*Build realistic budgets and planning

Define and monitor KPIs to continuously improve communication efforts

All of these elements are fundamental to engaging diverse stakeholders and reporting on the meaningful impact NGOs generate every day.

COSPE is a powerful example of this commitment — and it was an honor to contribute to strengthening their communication capacity.

Let’s continue working together to make impact visible, measurable, and shared.

#NGOs #Training #Communication #Inclusivelanguage #communicationplan #management #stakeholder #engagement #impact #SDGs #COSPE


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Motivation & Mindset in Workability – Coaching for Inclusion

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The Power of Mindset to Transform the Work Environment

In my coaching work, I have the privilege of accompanying a young adult, Giovanni, who lives with a disability yet is deeply committed to contributing to society with all his abilities.

When he first came to me, he was ready to quit his job and review his CV. he wanted to quit not because he lacked motivation — but because of the environment around him.

He was not given meaningful work.

He was told, “You can’t do this,” “You’re useless.” He would arrive in the morning to find a chair placed at his desk — despite using a wheelchair and not needing one.

He was simply… unseen.

This should never happen.

Giovanni has extraordinary motivation, a strong work ethic, and the desire to learn and grow. He is doing everything we ask of any worker in today’s society — showing up, engaging, contributing.

So he made an investment in himself. We started coaching sessions together, and now — halfway through, after four sessions — the transformation is visible.

His motivation is back.

His self-esteem is rising.

He is learning how to express his needs confidently, build healthy relationships, and show his value in the workplace.

Because relationships — communication, empathy, emotional intelligence — are transferable skills that shape every work environment.

And when people feel seen, respected, and included, they thrive.

I am honored to walk this journey with him and eager to see how far we can go.

Inclusion is not a slogan. It’s a daily practice — made of small actions that restore dignity and unlock potential.

#Employability #Disability #Work #Environment #Ethics #Inclusion #Skills #Competence #Health #Coaching #Mindset