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Dr. David DeLong Biography

Dr. David DeLong is president of Smart Workforce Strategies, a consulting firm that helps organizations improve performance by solving tough problems created by the changing workforce. He is also a research fellow at the MIT AgeLab and has been an adjunct professor at Babson College, where he teaches "Leading & Managing Organizational Change."

An acclaimed keynote speaker, Dr. DeLong is the author of "Lost Knowledge: Confronting the Threat of an Aging Workforce" from Oxford University Press and "The Executive Guide to High-Impact Talent Management" from McGraw-Hill. He has also written "Graduate to a Great Job: Make Your College Degree Pay Off in Today’s Market," addressing challenges faced by recent graduates in the workforce. His forthcoming book, "Hidden Talent: Lessons From Training and Employing Marginalized Workers," explores case studies of employers committed to hiring overlooked talent.

Dr. DeLong has spent more than a decade studying the strategic impacts of changing workforce demographics and the costs of knowledge loss on organizational performance. His work emphasizes practical solutions for workforce challenges, including knowledge retention, leadership development, and the integration of marginalized workers. His research is widely cited by major publications such as The New York Times, Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and he has appeared on NPR's "Morning Edition" and "Talk of the Nation." Dr. DeLong's work has also been featured in Harvard Business Review, Newsweek International, and Inc. magazine. A former researcher at both Harvard Business School and MIT's Sloan School, he holds a doctorate in organizational behavior from Boston University and an MPA from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.

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Dr. David DeLong Speaking Topics

Graduate to a Great Job: How to Make Your College Degree Pay Off.

With 50% of college grads working in jobs that don’t require a college degree, it’s more critical than ever to understand what works and what doesn’t in today’s job market. Learn six keys to landing a good job faster in the post-recession economy.
Using the “Skills Gap” to Solve the “Jobs Gap”: Creative Solutions for Critical Workforce Challenges.

The U.S. faces a paradoxical crisis. More than 80% of companies report they can’t find the skilled employees needed to drive grow, while 50% of today’s college grads are underemployed. This talk shows how innovative solutions can address both problems simultaneously.

Closing the “Skills Gap:” Innovative Talent Management Solutions For a Changing Workforce.

Top executives can no longer be complacent when it comes to recruiting, developing and retaining high potential employees and future leaders. This talk shows how to prioritize talent-related risks, identify the seven talent problems that kill profits, and how to accelerate knowledge transfer in the multigenerational workplace.

Buddy, Can You Spare a Job? The New Realities of the Job Market for Aging Baby Boomers

Millions of Baby Boomers, who are healthier than previous generations, want and need to work longer. One survey before the recent recession reported 77% of today’s workers expect to work for pay even after they retire. But beyond the slow economy there are seven false assumptions that keep older job seekers unemployed. Based on 50 interviews with leading experts, this talk shows everyone who is likely to stay in the workforce longer than their parents how to succeed in the new market for talent. Participants will leave knowing:

How to avoid seven mistakes that keep boomers unemployeed
Five specific steps that promise a more effective job search strategy
What organizations must do to maximize the performance of a veteran talent pool

The High Costs of Coming and Going: Accelerating Knowledge Transfer Across Generations

More Baby Boomer retirements and onboarding of new hires greatly increases the organizational costs of lower productivity, lost knowledge, and ineffective promotions. This presentation teaches managers how to reduce the risks of poor transitions, disillusioned young employees, and critical capability loss as many organizations go through seismic shifts in the make up of their workforce. Specific tools and techniques introduced will include:

Using the Knowledge Silo Matrix to prioritize talent-related risks
Creating a skill development plan to accelerate knowledge transfer
Using culture diagnostics to identify barriers to knowledge sharing
Tricks to immediately improve the mentoring capabilities of your staff

Confronting the Threats and Opportunities of a Changing Workforce: A Framework for Action

The changing workforce -• aging baby boomers, restless mid-careers, and unpredictable Millennials -• poses a serious challenge for improving performance in organizations. What should you be doing today to invest in leadership, workforce development and knowledge retention initiatives that support strategic business objectives? This talk shows how to:

Diagnose the strategic impacts of a changing workforce in your organization
Prioritize specific talent-related risks that will hurt performance
Create a more integrated approach to developing future workforce & leadership capabilities
Address the latest challenges that are threatening workforce & leadership development

Dr. David DeLong Videos

INTERVIEW: David DeLong - Post Pandemic Work Trends - YouTube

Today we explore: What trends are you seeing in the workplace now due to the year-long pandemic? and What can career coaches do to help ...
Building Tomorrow's Workforce in the Covid-19 Recession - YouTube

Dr. David DeLong breaks down three challenges businesses face during the COVID-19 recession, and offers tips on how to overcome them.
David DeLong Virtual Speaker Reel 2020 - YouTube

In the Covid-19 recession, speaker, author and advisor Dr. David DeLong helps organizations improve performance by implementing practical ...

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Dr. David DeLong Books

Graduate to a Great Job: Make Your College Degree Pay Off in Today's Market
The Executive Guide to High-Impact Talent Management: Powerful Tools for Leveraging a Changing Workforce
Lost Knowledge: Confronting the Threat of an Aging Workforce

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How do I book Dr. David DeLong to speak at my event?

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What are the speaker fees for Dr. David DeLong

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What topics does Dr. David DeLong speak about?

Dr. David DeLong is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Aging, Authors, Business, Business Growth, Business Leadership, Change Management, College, Corporate Culture, Corporate Strategy, Customer Experience, Entrepreneurship, Futurism, Health, Human Resources, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding.
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Who is Dr. David DeLong’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Dr. David DeLong for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. David DeLong for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. David DeLong or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Dr. David DeLong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Graduate to a Great Job: How to Make Your College Degree Pay Off., Using the “Skills Gap” to Solve the “Jobs Gap”: Creative Solutions for Critical Workforce Challenges., Closing the “Skills Gap:” Innovative Talent Management Solutions For a Changing Workforce., Buddy, Can You Spare a Job? The New Realities of the Job Market for Aging Baby Boomers, The High Costs of Coming and Going: Accelerating Knowledge Transfer Across Generations and Confronting the Threats and Opportunities of a Changing Workforce: A Framework for Action. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. David DeLong for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Dr. David DeLong generally travels from Concord, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Richard Florida, Dr. Michael Time, Tim Sanders, Libby Gill and Dr. Jackie Freiberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. David DeLong for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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