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"𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴... 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵." 💣 Imagine saying that to executives from leading global #realestate service providers & #technology companies, global consultants, advisors & Fortune 100 occupiers… the very people who are leading the way with the successes they’re delivering in technology & real estate… That was the theme of the opening keynote I was invited to give at PwC’s 2nd Annual Occupier Summit. The summit’s overall theme: "𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆", aligned perfectly with my experience & passion given my entire career has been focused on the intersection of the physical & digital worlds. With the theme of my keynote, I’d be remiss if I didn't admit that, historically, my self-worth would get triggered causing me to become a little defensive (OK, at times maybe a lot) when people would say something similar to me. Being told that in spite of all I & my team had accomplished on a specific initiative, was not enough… That even with a client’s & C-suite execs praising a success, I’d managed aspects of it incorrectly or should have approached something differently. PwC had promised attendees that we would discuss new ways of "harnessing the power of technology" & that “together we can unlock new opportunities & drive collective success in the real estate industry” & I realized the executives in attendance weren’t taking time out of their extraordinarily busy schedules for a day of ego-stroking (ok, maybe a little bit… we all like to hear our hard work & accomplishments acknowledged). They wanted to be challenged & inspired… and the summit attendees readily accepted the exhortation to go “on the offensive” rather than becoming defensive. Challenging my assertions, asking questions, sharing experiences & perspectives with people who, even if from other companies or competitors, were like-minded in what is needed for our industry. In the coming days, I will share why I think that “whatever you’re doing… it’s probably not enough.” While the summit was focused on the real estate industry, I believe you’ll find that the key points have relevance for every industry & technology initiative to unlock new opportunities and drive more success for your team, your business, your company & yourself. I was inspired, challenged & humbled by the engaging responses from the summit attendees & I invite them to share their additional perspectives & thoughts. While these posts reflect my thoughts & views, I would be remiss if I didn’t credit the others who provided the inspiration & #motivation:  IFMA’s Executive Summit series was the originating inspiration (more on that in the next post) and PwC’s Occupier Summit provided the motivation to put my proverbial pen to paper. Next Post: You want a Digital Transformation when you really need a REVOLUTION! Thanks to Brett Friedman for taking the below photo at the summit.

Embracing the evolving landscape of work in 2024! 🌐 Technological advancements, societal shifts, and environmental consciousness are continuing to reshape our traditional notions of work. This post serves as a heads-up for those looking to stay ahead, offering insights for organizations on where to focus efforts to prepare their workforce for the significant challenges ahead. 🚀 Nitin Dheer Anand J. Cherian Srayasi Ghosh Maya Rawabi

Check out this post on the future of work, featuring a preview of 2024 trends! 🔮 What are your thoughts on the factors that can shape the essence of work and organizational culture? #workplacetrends #2024trends #workplaceculture

Celebrating our team members is one of the things that brings us great joy. Our "Key to Purpose" awards are a way of celebrating team members who significantly impact both our teams and the firm. Judy Oh, a standout Senior Strategy Director at BCG BrightHouse, embodies this spirit through her exceptional commitment and boundary-pushing work. Her recognition comes in the "Conquering Complexity" category, which honors those with a passion for uncovering unique competitive advantages in challenging, dynamic systems. Judy's approach to summiting complex mountains exemplifies how perseverance is a key driver in personal development, making her an inspiration to our people. 🌟 How has overcoming complex issues at work helped shape you personally and professionally? “Overcoming complexity has challenged me to work on the art of simplicity. Whether it’s developing a project deliverable or getting my family of four out the door, it pushes me to drill down to the point, perspective, or priority that matters most. In a world where we’re constantly inundated by information, I am reminded that it takes simplicity to cut through the noise.” 🌟 Do you have any inspiration for people who may be facing complexity in their work? “Complexity can be intimating. But complexity doesn’t have to be a barrier – it can be a gateway to #creativity. Ecologist Eric Berlow inspired me to see complexity as a set of relationships and connections – just like the beautiful ecosystems in nature. When we take a step back to understand the meaning of those relationships, we can discover new paths that we’ve never thought of before.” Congratulations Judy!

If we were corporate board directors, our chief concern would be spending an inordinate amount of our lives in sterile, overly air conditioned conference rooms. As for the people who actually sit on public company boards, their active priorities are fortunately a bit more global. Earlier this summer, Agenda and Charter teamed up to survey the US boardroom crowd on their organization’s most pressing needs. Perhaps unsurprisingly, especially during a week rife with economic turbulence like this one, the most-common shared priority was sailing their companies through choppy economic waters. When they turn inward, executives are fretting over how to retain top talent and keep their employees both productive and engaged (those concerns were also atop Chief Executive’s January 2024 survey). AI, refreshingly, narrowly missed out on the urgent-priorities medal stand, but Lord knows there are plenty of other places you can turn to if you’re desperate for executive sentiment about the emerging tech.

GLOBAL BOARD SURVEY 2024 JUST RELEASED: InterSearch – Worldwide Organization of Executive Search Firms and Board Network - The Danish Professional Directors Association have once again jointly performed our annual Global Board Survey. The survey covers global board directors’ view on megatrends, governance trends, economic outlook, board composition, diversity, remuneration, recruitment, succession, board dynamics, board effectiveness, board evaluations, and much more. The 2024-edition was conducted in January and February 2024 and received input from 2,246 corporate chairmen and board members from 78 different countries and legal jurisdictions on all populated continents. The regional distribution of our respondents was 43% from EMEA, 33% from Americas and 24% from APAC. Respondents represent every imaginable industry, all sizes of companies from small startups to heritage organizations with turnovers of more than USD 20 billion per year, and all kinds of ownership structures. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all the 2,246 global survey participants who volunteered their time, effort and nuanced insight into the board leadership and corporate governance agenda at the highest level. We hope you find the presented collection of visuals, discussions and conclusions from the Global Board Survey 2024 valuable and relevant. You are of course more than welcome to continue the dialogue with us, and please also feel free to quote the analysis with a clear reference to ‘Global Board Survey 2024 – Boards in a Darwinistic Age, by InterSearch and Board Network’. The report can be found and downloaded on https://lnkd.in/dpr2KEMq Happy reading! 😃 Case Rose | InterSearch #caserose #intersearch #boardnetwork #globalboardsurvey #boards #corpgov

Join the Chicago CIO Executive Summit, on December 12th, for a single-day of keynotes, breakouts, round-tables, networking and reconnecting with your Chicago IT peers. Here is one of the many great sessions you can expect: Leading with Digital Sustainability — A Strategy Led by Technology 🌎 Enterprises are under pressure to address multiple challenges impacting the planet, their people and profitability. This is all happening while a recession is looming, quiet quitting is real and climate change is a top concern. ⏰ Now is the time to position technology leaders as key partners in tackling these issues maximizes sustainable value across the business. Join Google Chrome and Loren Hudziak at this session to explore sustainable strategies for: 1️⃣ environmental sustainability, 2️⃣ social sustainability, 3️⃣ financial sustainability. See the full agenda and register here: https://bit.ly/46BtdXS #evantacio #sustainability #digitalsustainability #esg

Interesting read for you that are in the global mobility space!

If we were corporate board directors, our chief concern would be spending an inordinate amount of our lives in sterile, overly air conditioned conference rooms. As for the people who actually sit on public company boards, their active priorities are fortunately a bit more global. Earlier this summer, Agenda and Charter teamed up to survey the US boardroom crowd on their organization’s most pressing needs. Perhaps unsurprisingly, especially during a week rife with economic turbulence like this one, the most-common shared priority was sailing their companies through choppy economic waters. When they turn inward, executives are fretting over how to retain top talent and keep their employees both productive and engaged (those concerns were also atop Chief Executive’s January 2024 survey). AI, refreshingly, narrowly missed out on the urgent-priorities medal stand, but Lord knows there are plenty of other places you can turn to if you’re desperate for executive sentiment about the emerging tech.

Embrace the future with 'New world. Be brave.' 💢 Part I of our three-part series dives deep into the insights of Global Mobility professionals from KPMG member firms worldwide. Join us as we explore innovative strategies for navigating today's challenges and shaping tomorrow's successes. 🌟