Diversity
Real Inclusion, for Productivity and Growth
The immortal line from Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, ‘It’s the Economy, stupid’, is as true today as it was then. But in the new digital, information and knowledge economy, human capital replaces natural resources as the basis for growth. Technology is replacing lower-skilled jobs. The threat to growth comes from a shortage of high-skilled… more -->
Seeking Common Ground
If you were offered a choice between snacking on Cheerios versus Graham Crackers, which would you pick? Frankly, neither is very appealing to me, but, between the two, I’d have to come down firmly on the side of a nice crunchy Graham Cracker. As an adult, that choice has little significance, but, if I were… more -->
In the Search for Talent, Women Present as Much Opportunity as China or India
Companies are often focused on the big opportunities. In the talent marketplace, that equates to a desire to tap into the billion-plus populations of China and India, both attractive options to augment the future workforce. During the past year, the number of global employers who believe talent shortages will negatively affect their business increased by… more -->
Real Inclusion Helps Create the Right Employer Brand and Reputation
In February 2013 I spoke with a class of Harvard undergraduates who were about to graduate. They were seeking career advice. My supposition going into the meeting was that I would offer some thoughts from my career and answer their concerns about the ‘real world’. The reality was that they were much more in touch… more -->
Speakers / Writers
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An expert in innovation and change management, Frans Johannson is in demand for speaking engagements throughout the world. Raised in Sweden by an African-American/Cherokee mother and Swedish father, he lives his life ... more -->
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Championship poker player, Annie Duke draws from her twenty-year poker career and cognitive psychology studies to teach people how to make smart decisions in high stakes situations. From her PhD studies at the Univers ... more -->
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The chair of the Medicine Track at Singularity University since its inception, Dr. Daniel Kraft has more than two decades of experience in clinical practice, biomedical research and healthcare innovation. He is the fo ... more -->
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Executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group and director of its research team, Dr. Mark Mobius is a globalization expert with particular expertise in investing and doing business with China.
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Perhaps the most influential health professional in the country, Dr. Mehmet Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon and the charismatic host of the Emmy-award-winning television talk show, The Dr. Oz Show. Nicknamed “Am
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Actor, improviser, singer and dancer, renowned for his work on television, film and the stage, multi-Emmy winner Wayne Brady is a true Renaissance celebrity of the modern entertainment world.
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Comedy legend Dana Carvey has been making the world laugh since the 1980’s. Credited with originating some of Saturday Night Live's most memorable characters such as the Church Lady, Carvey is also known for his ext ... more -->
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Senior partner and managing director at the consulting firm BCG, Roselinde Torres leads the firm in the areas of “people and organization." A lifelong student of leadership, she is the firm's resident expert in the ... more -->
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Tech savvy Jennifer Pahlka is leading the campaign to upgrade the U.S. government. Her non-profit organization Code America uses technological innovation to make it easier for citizens to access and connect with governme
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