How to Make Diversity and Inclusion Real by: Douglas Conant

BigSpeak’s Douglas Conant recently wrote the below HBR Blog entry which explains how he made diversity and inclusion real inside a Fortune 300 company.

HBR piece – http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/07/how_to_make_diversity_and_incl.html

Bio, Book, Video – http://www.bigspeak.com/douglas-conant.html

Google’s Quest to Build a Better Boss

Per my line of work, I found this article interesting and worth sharing:  http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/business/13hire.html?_r=1

On a similar note, BigSpeak’s anthropologist, explorer and leadership expert, Dr. Jeff Salz spoke to Google’s Top Managers a few months ago and was well received. Here is more information on that event and Dr. Jeff Salz - http://blog.bigspeak.com/2010/11/mountain-view-ascent-salz-tapped-to.html

” Standing Ovations “

BigSpeak’s Mark Thompson simply says, “If you want to receive a standing ovation for your work. Forget your canned pitch! Do your homework. Focus 100% on your audience’s goals, their aspirations & THEIR customers. It’s not about you, it’s about them.”

We completely agree with Mark’s point of view and highly recommend him to each of our clients. Especially those who are looking to achieve specific objectives and meaningful results from their important meetings. BigSpeak’s valueable client had this to say after Mark’s presentation http://tinyurl.com/65xg8yg

Thank you Mark!

Barrett

How a Whistle-Blower Conquered Countrywide

BigSpeak is proud to represent a true leader, who stood up for his values and principles. If you haven’t heard this latest news definitely read this refreshing article about one person making a big difference in a toxic organization - NYT Article Feb 2011 - http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/business/20gret.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=country%20wide%20michael%20winston&st=cse

Michael Winston’s Bio, Speaking Topics and More - http://www.bigspeak.com/michael-winston.html

3D printing: Three-dimensional printing from digital designs will transform manufacturing and allow more people to start making things

Here comes the next major development in manufacturing. Surely this invention will transform business. Here is the cover story from this months issue of the economist - http://www.economist.com/node/18114221

Memorable Keynote Speakers

Is there a genius in all of us?

Some think so - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12140064 - (Be sure to read the side section about MRI’s taken of London’s Taxi drivers.)