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Management guru Peter Drucker called the creation of the computer the birth of a new basic civilization in which managers would take on entirely new roles and work would be organized in unforeseen ways. His predictions are coming true as the organization and management of companies such as Google, Cisco and Yahoo! retool their structures aimed at achieving a new level of efficacy. After covering all the major technology players in globally and Silicon Valley, Quentin Hardy provides insights on:
What efforts have worked and what has been a dead end
Pointers on how communications technologies are used to market internally and externally, winning loyalty and inspiring people
A look ahead to what management approaches to expect next from the technology leaders
The communications revolution has not just sped up our lives; it has changed the way we think about politics, companies and even national power. If you are under the impression that this type of revolution is a new experience for humanity, think again. Comparisons with the distant past are important as we try to make sense of the ever-evolving role of technology in our lives and use communication tools and resources from Twitter, Facebook and Skype. Quentin Hardy shares:
A comparative look at todays revolution with those of our past
His take on what is happening today, drawn from his university lectures to late-night conversations with CEOs
He readies audiences for the coming Concierge World where custom business relationships, consumer goods and entertainment dominate
In todays business climate every business, institution and household faces the same problem: Whom should I trust and how do I get people to trust me? In the age of Bernie Madoff and the derivatives debacle, it seems like everyone on Wall Street is suspect. Meanwhile, good businesses cannot get loansthanks to the credit crunchwhile a culture of cynicism is fed by gotcha journalists and quick-hit bloggers. This should, can and will end. Quentin Hardy has reported on Japanese financial collapses, the dotcom bubble and todays financial woes. He shares:
His perspective on the technological roots of the problem
Insights on the universal practices of trust that must be re-invented
How to build better management and business structures that avoid historical repetition
In addition to keynoting, Quentin Hardy often serves as discussion leader, moderator and/or emcee for senior executive events. He has covered topics as far-ranging as corporate reform; the global economy; catastrophe preparedness and lessons from Hurricane Katrina; innovation and the impact of social media. Versatile and skilled, Hardy has interviewed rising entrepreneurs, top CEOs and political leaders alike. He possesses the rare ability to ask the right questions and turn high-level ideas into critical information audiences can readily use.
Quentin Hardy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Managing that Matters: Lessons from Planet Google, Community, Contagion and Capitalism: Technology and the Future of Society, The Way Ahead: Rebuilding Three Circles of Trust and A Skilled Moderator or Host. The estimated speaking fee range to book Quentin Hardy for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Quentin Hardy generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Walsh, Geoffrey Moore, Gary Hamel, Jim Carroll and James Canton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Quentin Hardy for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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