Convergence Conversation: Simplifying Complexity with Lisa Bodell

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Complexity is one of the most frequently used terms in today’s business environments. As advancements in technology allow us to connect and grow networks of people, both within and outside of our organizations, they also are increasing the complexity of our connections and growing our workloads. Lisa Bodell, founder and CEO of FutureThink, believes that…

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Convergence Conversation: My Favorite Futurist, Ian Khan

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There are people you meet in the course of your life with whom you feel an instant connection.  These special people tend to have incredible amounts of positive energy, so it is hard not to call them your friend, even if you have only known them for a short time. Ian Khan is one of…

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Convergence Conversation: Examining Diplomatic Leadership with Greg Miller

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Greg Miller is a thoughtful, diplomatic leader shaped by his diverse experiences across the hospitality and senior care industries. Greg and I met when he was Senior Vice President of Finance for Marriott’s global information technology group, supporting Marriott’s 4,000 hotels across 70 countries. This was 2013; a time of dynamic transition for IT that…

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