Lekan Olawoye

Lekan Olawoye

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Taking up my God-given space in the world! Nothing more and nothing less

I am a senior leader with cross-sector experience in growth strategy, talent development, policy and government relations. Track record in leading organizational and divisional growth with experience developing people and crushing strategy.

Articles by Lekan

  • Sacrificial leadership
    Oct 28, 2019

    Sacrificial leadership

    This picture is what most people see, the triumph, the victory, the win. After you "crush it" I am so moved by all the…

    22 Comments
  • Communities the innovation economy may leave behind
    Aug 1, 2017

    Communities the innovation economy may leave behind

    The transition from an industrial to a knowledge/innovation economy has begun. We are already seeing a sharp reduction…

    2 Comments
  • $15 is minimum to smooth Ontario’s transition to Gig economy
    Jul 24, 2017

    $15 is minimum to smooth Ontario’s transition to Gig economy

    As we enter the new world of work, which includes the Gig economy, we are required to update our labour laws to ensure…

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Experience

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    OBSIDI

    Toronto, Canada Area

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    Toronto, Canada Area

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    Toronto, Canada Area

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    Toronto, Canada Area

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    Toronto, Canada Area

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Education

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    The Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference was created to broaden the perspectives of future leaders in business, unions and public administration so that their decisions are based on a practical understanding of the influence of their organizations on the general welfare of the community.

    The mission of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference is to:

    • Improve decision-making abilities among young leaders likely to occupy high level positions in the near…

    The Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference was created to broaden the perspectives of future leaders in business, unions and public administration so that their decisions are based on a practical understanding of the influence of their organizations on the general welfare of the community.

    The mission of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference is to:

    • Improve decision-making abilities among young leaders likely to occupy high level positions in the near future;

    • Facilitate a more progressive era of interaction between leaders from business, labour, government and the broader community; and

    • Broaden understanding of Canada.


    Mandate

    Members of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference come from different regions of Canada, different perspectives and different careers. All members share one thing in common: they are high potential individuals expected to achieve senior leadership positions in their organizations and communities.

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    DiverseCity Fellows is a one-year action-oriented leadership development program that equips rising city-builders from the public, private and non-profit sectors with new knowledge, skills and connections to address issues that are critical to the future health and wealth of the greater Toronto region.

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Volunteer Experience

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    Board Member

    Humber College

    - Present 2 years 5 months

    Education

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    Board Member

    Black Opportunity Fund

    - Present 3 years 5 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

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    Board member, Telus Foundation

    TELUS

    - 4 years 1 month

    Social Services

    We give away millions of dollars each year to help support amazing community development projects for young people across the greater Toronto area

  • Board Member

    Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI)

    - 3 years 4 months

    Social Services

    OCASI’s objectives are:

    •To act as a collective voice for member agencies serving immigrants in all matters related to immigrants

    •To work to improve services provided to immigrants in Ontario

    •To act as an advisory and resource body for community service agencies, government and other stakeholders in regard to matters of immigrant services

    •To stimulate and conduct research on the needs of immigrants and the effectiveness of services being provided as well as…

    OCASI’s objectives are:

    •To act as a collective voice for member agencies serving immigrants in all matters related to immigrants

    •To work to improve services provided to immigrants in Ontario

    •To act as an advisory and resource body for community service agencies, government and other stakeholders in regard to matters of immigrant services

    •To stimulate and conduct research on the needs of immigrants and the effectiveness of services being provided as well as methods of delivery of services

    •To encourage the exchange of information among Member Agencies

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    Co-chair-Youth Research and Evaluation Exchange (YouthRex),

    York University

    - 4 years

    Education

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    Board Secretary

    MicroSkills

    - 4 years

    Social Services

     Served as the board Secretary and a member of the governance committee
     Worked with the Executive Director to develop policies and procedure
     Oversees the strategic plan as a member of the executive team

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    Minister's Income Security Reform Working Group Member

    Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

    - 1 year 1 month

    Poverty Alleviation

    To develop a roadmap for reform, the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS or the Ministry) convened the Income Security Reform Working Group to provide advice on an implementation plan that prioritizes opportunities for reform, including policy recommendations on the structure of a future social assistance system and the sequencing of implementation activities for both immediate and longer-term reform.


    Responsibilities:

    • Inform details of proposed changes for…

    To develop a roadmap for reform, the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS or the Ministry) convened the Income Security Reform Working Group to provide advice on an implementation plan that prioritizes opportunities for reform, including policy recommendations on the structure of a future social assistance system and the sequencing of implementation activities for both immediate and longer-term reform.


    Responsibilities:

    • Inform details of proposed changes for social assistance, in the context of the broader income security system;

    • Recommend and endorse a detailed roadmap and timeline for implementation that sequences change with the broader income security system in a manner that is effective in reducing poverty and fiscally realistic.

    • Consider all aspects of the current social assistance system, including policy, program design, and service delivery.

    • Confirm and prioritize opportunities for reform, including the sequencing and costs of various changes.

    • Consider opportunities for coordination and/or integration of social assistance programs with other government initiatives related to the broader income security system and human services

    • Consider what benefits should be available outside social assistance as broader income security measures and how to promote labour market attachment. Sequencing of implementation activities over a multi-year timeframe

Courses

  • Financial Management of Social Service Organizations

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  • Human Resource Management in Social Service Organizations

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  • Leadership Skills in Social Service Organizations

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  • Research and Quality Improvement in Human Service Organizations

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  • Research for Evidence Based Social Work Practice

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Honors & Awards

  • Ryerson University Alumni Achievement Award winner 2014

    Ryerson University

  • Toronto Community Foundation's 2012 Vital People award

    Toronto Community Foundation

  • United Way Toronto's Innovation and Creativity Award 2011

    United Way Toronto

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