Events

Presenter: Mike Roberto

Many leaders claim that creativity is a top priority today because they desperately seek growth and renewal for their enterprises. However, creative individuals working in organizations often encounter resistance to new ideas, much as the path-breaking artists, scientists, and inventors have experienced throughout history. These firms do not lack talented people with original ideas. They lack an environment in which these people can flourish. Best-selling author and scholar Michael Roberto presents a thorough investigation of organizational obstacles to creative thought. Highly relevant to the growth crises many enterprises face in today's economic landscape, this session examines how to break barriers to spark creativity and foster new ideas.

Presenter: Erica Dhawan

If you haven't heard the term "connectional intelligence," you won't want to miss Erica Dhawan's event. She's the world's leading authority on connectional intelligence and the author of Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence. Erica will provide the rationale for how anyone, by developing connectional intelligence, can maximize personal potential and achieve breakthrough performance in the workplace.

Presenter: Dan Pink

Timing is everything! A perennial favorite, Daniel Pink, will be coming to learners live from Perspectives, our annual user conference. Daniel is the New York Times best-selling author of To Sell Is Human, Drive, and A Whole New Mind and he will bring his passion and insights to our stage in a session based on his latest book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. Daniel will show that timing is really a science - one that we can all use to make smarter decisions, enhance our productivity, and boost the performance of our organizations.

Presenter: Stew Friedman

By working with leading researchers from the best global business schools, we can tap into the latest understanding of research in timely topical areas such as mindfulness. Stew Friedman, University of Pennsylvania Wharton Business School professor and founding director of the Wharton Leadership Program, will refute the idea that the more we strive to win on one dimension, the more we sacrifice performance and satisfaction in the other three: family, community, and private self.

Presenter: Cal Newport

Most of us are rapidly becoming digital maximalists due to our inability to untether ourselves from the heavy use of devices such as smartphones. Cal Newport, associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and the author of five books, including Deep Work, will introduce the concept of digital minimalism, a philosophy for technology use that has already improved countless lives. Cal will explain how common-sense tips such as turning off notifications or occasional rituals like observing a digital sabbath don't go far enough in helping us take back control of our technological lives while the demands of family, friends and work complicate attempts to unplug completely.

Presenter: Dan Coyle

Every leader wants to build a great team and every employee wants to be a part of a great team. Dan Coyle, the award-winning, NY Times-bestselling author of several books on leadership and performance, including The Talent Code, The Little Book of Talent, and his newest book, The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups will provide the evidence for a simple yet valuable insight. Great groups don't just happen by chance; they are built according to three universal rules. No leader should miss this must-see event.