On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and

On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and opportunities, focusing on strategies to enhance workforce skills for diverse demographics. Experts from the International Labour Organization (ILO), Stanford, and other organizations will discuss best practices for digital skills development.

The second session, "Industry perspective on skills needs," will feature leaders from companies like Microsoft, Huawei, and SAP. They will discuss core skills for digital transformation, identify growth sectors, and share how companies adapt through skilling programs and talent acquisition. This aims to inform policymakers and training institutions on market demands.

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often seen as negative, author Bob Sutton argues we can harness it for benefit.

In his book, "The Friction Project," Sutton emphasizes first determining if an action is "right" or "wrong." Right actions should be fast and relatively frictionless, possibly with constructive friction. Wrong actions, conversely, are often full of friction.

Learn two easy tricks to solve problems and make friction your secret weapon.

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We recently held an "out-of-town tryout" for my ClimateWeekNYC keynote, exploring a crucial question: What would it take for businesses to operate as if they truly belong to the living world,

We recently held an "out-of-town tryout" for my ClimateWeekNYC keynote, exploring a crucial question: What would it take for businesses to operate as if they truly belong to the living world, giving nature a voice in corporate boardrooms? This concept, while seemingly radical today, echoes ancient human wisdom.

We workshopped these ideas and invite you to review the conversation. Share your insights and join our next session, held every third Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30 pm Pacific. Register here: https://bit.ly/LivingBetweenWorlds. Our diverse community includes executives, activists, and entrepreneurs, all seeking meaningful dialogue.

In May, Oceana urged Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), Coca-Cola's largest bottler, in London to reduce plastic use by increasing reusable packaging.

Support this initiative and join

In May, Oceana urged Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), Coca-Cola's largest bottler, in London to reduce plastic use by increasing reusable packaging.

Support this initiative and join the #RefillAgain movement: https://oceana.ly/3LyVTZ6

Andrew Sullivan, President & CEO of the Internet Society, was interviewed at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event in Geneva, Switzerland.

Held from May 27-31, 2024, the event commemorated two

Andrew Sullivan, President & CEO of the Internet Society, was interviewed at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event in Geneva, Switzerland.

Held from May 27-31, 2024, the event commemorated two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society established a global framework for digital cooperation. Its aim is to foster inclusive, people-centric information societies.

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The AI for Good Global Summit 2024 Press Conference took place on May 31, 2024, at CICG in Geneva, Switzerland.

This event highlighted key discussions on leveraging artificial intelligence

The AI for Good Global Summit 2024 Press Conference took place on May 31, 2024, at CICG in Geneva, Switzerland.

This event highlighted key discussions on leveraging artificial intelligence for global benefit. #AI #AIForgood

Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), was interviewed at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.

This

Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), was interviewed at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.

This event, held from May 27-31, 2024, commemorated two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a global framework for digital cooperation. The forum aims to build inclusive, people-centric information societies.

Seiko One, Director of the ITU's Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB), was interviewed at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Held from May 27-31,

Seiko One, Director of the ITU's Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB), was interviewed at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Held from May 27-31, 2024, this event commemorates two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a global framework for digital cooperation. Its core aim is to build inclusive, people-centric information societies.