#15 RadEO with Petra Rees from Why Toyz

In this episode of RadEO Ross chats to Petra Rees from Why Toyz. They explore the concepts and methods of learning through play with kids and connect how one would implement these learning methods in your workspace. They talk the power of co-creation both in toys and in business with your clients. Petra shares her thoughts on performance management and the CEOs role in taking ownership of your client experience. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) About Petra - Petra Knezu Rees was born in Prague, Czech Republic. She started her career in Czech Telecom where she headed several projects including enterprise development programmes. But her passion for travel and learning about new cultures resulted in Petra working in many international locations, the longest of which was in Seychelles. Here she managed a private lodge and also developed new markets for the biggest domestic management agency. Petra started her own destination marketing agency and came to Johannesburg in 2006 to consult on a tourism project in Seychelles for local developers. Petra is a co-founder of Lean Enterprise Acceleration Programmes (LEAP) focusing on accelerating the growth of small enterprises through meaningful business support and technology. Why Toyz - whytoyz.com Show notes- 00:46 - Petra’s elevator pitch 01:10 - The backstory 03:32 - Learning in the workspace 07:21 - How does Why Toyz and 3D printing tie together in learning our children? 10:58 - Ownership and Co-creation 13:05 - Learning through play 16:23 - Do you think learning through play has its place in the work environment? 18:43 - How would you implement these learning methods into your office culture? 21:13 - Did you end up in this industry because you are a parent? 26:14 - How did you recruit your new team and when do you outsource work? 28:06 - How would you performance manage people that aren’t sitting in your office? 35:28 - Having ownership and partnering with your clients 37:15 - How are you building out your client experience?