Leadership, Business and Innovation

LBI at ESCRS 2025 in Copenhagen

The LBI track at the Copenhagen Annual Congress is called the LBI Bootcamp, happening on Sunday 14 September from 09:00-16:00. A key speaker, Matt Jensen, is contributing to the three sessions as detailed below.  Mr. Jensen is Senior Vice President of Client Services at RightSourcing by Magnit, a company specializing in healthcare staffing solutions. He brings over 23 years of experience in operations and programme management within the healthcare industry. His leadership style is collaborative and hands-on, often working closely with clients and teams to drive strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

LBI Bootcamp: Mastering the Art of Presentation

Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025
Time: 09:00 – 10:55 CEST
Chairs/Moderators: Artemis Matsou (UK), Basak Bostanci (Türkiye), David Lockington (UK)

This engaging session within the LBI programme focuses on elevating presentation skills for ophthalmology professionals. Through a series of rapid, high-impact talks and interactive discussions, participants will explore with the 3 session chairs:

• The value of strong presentation skills and how to tailor content to your audience.
• Techniques for rapid-fire presentations and handling Q&A with confidence.
• Crafting prize-winning presentations and using social media to extend impact.
• Avoiding common pitfalls like “Death by PowerPoint.”
• Overcoming imposter syndrome, using body language and humor effectively.

The session concludes with a practical workshop, where selected delegates deliver short presentations and receive real-time feedback in small groups—an excellent opportunity for hands-on learning and peer exchange.

LBI Session: Building and Leading High-Performing Teams

Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025
Time: 11:30 – 12:50 CEST
Chairs/Moderators: Christina Grupcheva (Bulgaria), Vincent Qin (Belgium), Matt Jensen (USA)

This session dives into the strategic and human aspects of team leadership in ophthalmic practice. With a focus on real-world insights and practical strategies, the session chairs will explore:

• Selecting and forming effective teams, led by Lawrence Willis (UK), highlighting the foundations of team dynamics.
• Developing team potential, presented by Andreia Rosa (Portugal), with a focus on growth, mentorship, and performance.
• Managing and incentivising teams to foster motivation, accountability, and long-term engagement.

Each presentation is followed by a panel discussion, offering attendees the chance to hear diverse perspectives and engage with the speakers. This session is ideal for clinic leaders, managers, and anyone looking to strengthen their leadership toolkit in a clinical setting.

LBI Session: Defining Success in Ophthalmic Practice

Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:55 CEST
Chairs/Moderators: David Lockington (UK), Matt Jensen (USA), Artemis Matsou (UK)

This thought-provoking session explores the multifaceted nature of success in ophthalmology, from clinical excellence to ethical leadership. Through a series of concise presentations and interactive panels, the session addresses:

• What makes a practice successful, with insights from Amanda Cardwell Carones (Italy).
• Effective marketing strategies in ophthalmology, presented by Matt Jensen (USA).
• Leadership in clinical settings, with Celine Reibel (France) sharing her perspective.
• Balancing ethics and business, a compelling discussion led by Kieren Darcy (UK).
• The traits of a successful ophthalmologist, presented by Ben Lahood (Australia).

The session concludes with an “Ask Me Anything” segment featuring David Lockington and Artemis Matsou, followed by an open audience discussion, encouraging candid dialogue and shared learning.