Maia Saps, founder and director of Iceberg Consultora, participated in the welcome event for the Class of 2025 at the School of Graduate and Continuing Education in Communication and Design at Universidad ORT Uruguay.
During the event, he presented his proposal for transformative work, focused on self-awareness and building high-performance teams.
Solid training and recognized leadership
Saps is a sociologist, high-performance coach, and holds a Master’s degree in Talent and Human Resources Management from IE Business School.
In addition to his solid academic background, he has an impressive international track record, having completed programs at institutions such as Harvard University (United States), where he graduated from the course “Innovation and Leadership in the New Digital Age.”
In addition, she is certified in change management and cultural transformation, and was named Uruguay’s #1 HR Influencer in 2022 and 2023.
Iceberg Consulting: From Team to Community
Iceberg leads in-company programs in areas such as emotional intelligence, coaching, empathetic communication, and the Enneagram for teams.
The program is centered on an experiential methodology that includes group activities, opportunities for self-assessment, peer coaching, and action plans that can be applied in everyday life.
“We are energized by fostering the human element in work teams, bringing each person’s strengths and limitations to the forefront to drive transformative change.”
The consulting firm proposes an approach that focuses on tangible results, building on psychological safety and strengthening relationships:“We transform companies into communities.”
A unique workshop for a new generation
During the welcome event at ORT, Iceberg led a workshop using the LEGO® Serious Play® methodology, which marked a turning point in the day’s proceedings.
“Our passion is helping people and companies become the best versions of themselves and develop their talents to the fullest,” Saps said when discussing the impact of these kinds of experiences.
Participants built models using LEGO® bricks, used metaphors to share personal and collective stories, and reflected on individual and team identity.
This exercise aimed to“foster interpersonal understanding, assess the team’s current state, and envision the ideal team.” From there, they identified gaps, developed an action plan, and reached agreements for the academic year.
Authenticity and leadership to embark on the academic journey
The session also covered personal topics such as values, hobbies, and challenges, allowing students to connect with their more human side and strengthen their leadership through authenticity.
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This event was key to starting the academic year with a collaborative, introspective, and human-centered approach to leadership.
Through meaningful activities, the students began to build authentic connections, laying the groundwork for a more mindful, participatory, and transformative learning process.