2021 National Workplace Summit Digital Program

AGENDA SUMMIT

1:00 PM

SESSION 1 SUMMIT KICK-OFF: MARIAN HEARD, founding board member, Massachusetts Conference for Women @masswomen

GUEST SPEAKER: FRANCINE KATSOUDAS, EVP and chief people, policy and purpose officer, Cisco @cisco

THE FUTURE OF WORK: MANAGING IN A POST-PANDEMIC PARADIGM 2020 ushered in dramatic changes and left us questioning what the future holds for individuals, businesses and society-at-large. Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman will bring clarity around the complex issues shaping our world today, and explore how these issues will affect the future of work. After his remarks, CNN analyst and author Rana Forhoorar will lead a conversation to discuss the challenges and the opportunities this presents for leaders in navigating a virtual team, leading through change, being agile, and ensuring equity across race and gender. Arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to help you lead in a post-pandemic paradigm. KEYNOTE featuring THOMAS FRIEDMAN, three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist @tomfriedman followed by A CONVERSATION with THOMAS FRIEDMAN, moderated by RANA FOROOHAR, CNN Analyst, Financial Times columnist and author @ranaforoohar EXECUTIVE SPOTLIGHT featuring NUHA ELKHIAMY, director, program management, legal works, Google @google

LIVE SPEAKER Q&A with THOMAS FRIEDMAN

DON’T FORGET TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE CHAT THROUGHOUT THE SESSIONS.

MARIAN HEARD

FRANCINE KATSOUDAS

THOMAS FRIEDMAN

RANA FOROOHAR

NUHA ELKHIAMY

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