Andrew Kirsch
Former Spy | National Bestselling Canadian Author
Linda Nazareth
Author, Economorphics: The Trends Turning Today into Tomorrow | Senior Fellow for Economics – Macdonald-Laurier Institute
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Linda Nazareth is an economist, a futurist and a respected authority on the future of work. As a newspaper columnist and an author, she knows how to frame things in ways that both educate and entertain, and as the Senior Fellow for Economics and Population Change at think-tank the Macdonald Laurier Institute, she knows what she is talking about. She is also the host of Work and the Future, a podcast that explores trends around the labor force and the workplace.
Linda’s career has taken some non-traditional turns for someone in her field and her career has spanned government, finance and media including a decade spent on-air at Bloomberg/BNN. During her time on BNN, Linda started writing books and giving keynote presentations, and eventually left daily broadcasting to give those passions her full-time attention. Her clients have included everyone from American Express through to The Economist Magazine, and all have benefitted from her ability to take big ideals and distil them into information that they can use for their own strategic plans.
Linda’s new book, Working it Out: Getting Ready for the Redesigned World of Work draws on the research she has been building for years as well as the insights gained from interacting with audiences across a range of sectors. With it, she is eager to engage people in thinking about what the world might look like in the wake of the pandemic as we make conscious decisions about what we want the next phase of work to look like.
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The End of Entry Level: The Challenges for Leaders in the Age of AI and the Next Economy 
In this thought-provoking keynote based on her book of the same name, economist and futurist Linda Nazareth challenges leaders to fight against the economic tides and make the conscious effort building talent now.
With artificial intelligence technology widely available and the economic environment challenging, the temptation is to reduce payrolls in a bid to improve the bottom line. That is short-term thinking however, and will eventually leave us with talent shortages, societal issues and an inability to be competitive. Real leadership is about seeing the flaws in that thinking and acting decisively now to build strong organizations and resilient economies.
With artificial intelligence technology widely available and the economic environment challenging, the temptation is to reduce payrolls in a bid to improve the bottom line. That is short-term thinking however, and will eventually leave us with talent shortages, societal issues and an inability to be competitive. Real leadership is about seeing the flaws in that thinking and acting decisively now to build strong organizations and resilient economies.
Work Is Not A Place: Our Lives And Our Organizations In The Post-Jobs Economy
The world is changing and so is the very notion of ‘work’. For years we have been told that our ageing workforce will mean a shortage of workers in many industries. More recently, the narrative has changed to one where robots do everyone’s work and there are not enough jobs to go around. Which view of the future is correct? More importantly, how will our lives and organizations change as we navigate the changing realities.
In this much-requested presentation based on her book of the same title, Linda Nazareth casts an economist’s eye to the way the big trends are changing our realities. From looking at the way global change, demographics, and technology are coming together to reshape the work world through to examining the challenges for individuals, businesses, and governments, she sketches a world that is both unsettling and exciting. How can you best prepare for a world where work is not a place? Start with Linda’s presentation and feel like you can meet the future head-on.
Leadership In The Age Of Disruption
Enter content hereThe next decade will be a time of unprecedented transformation, a time when waves of disruption rock the economy and the world that we know. The leadership challenge ahead will be unprecedented: decision-makers will face a never-ending need to think quickly and adapt instantaneously to change while at the same time crafting the best long-term path and inspiring confidence in those around them.
In this inspiring presentation, economist Linda Nazareth talks about the forces that will re-make the economy in the years ahead and the challenge that they will pose in terms of leadership. Using examples of how companies have coped with previous disruptions she will look both at the lessons from the past as well as how and why leaders must make their own history as they deal with what lies ahead.
In this inspiring presentation, economist Linda Nazareth talks about the forces that will re-make the economy in the years ahead and the challenge that they will pose in terms of leadership. Using examples of how companies have coped with previous disruptions she will look both at the lessons from the past as well as how and why leaders must make their own history as they deal with what lies ahead.
Economorphics: The Economic Trends Changing Today Into Tomorrow
From globalization to urbanization to dealing with demographic change, the world we know is morphing into a different planet with different economic opportunities and challenges. What are the trends taking today into tomorrow, and what are the trends that are resulting from the shift? In ‘Economorphics’, Linda Nazareth talks about the dozens of things she sees happening, and the challenges – and opportunities they present to the economy, the labour market and the financial markets – and to your industry as well.
The Global Economy In Context
Europe, the U.S., oil prices, interest rates, population change, currency markets, the markets and more – what is the big picture and how do you make the right decisions to stay ahead of the curve? How does North America fit into the mix – and how do you plan for your own industry and investments? In this presentation, Linda Nazareth looks at the economic outlook, the opportunities in the face of challenges, and the way that the larger picture will affect your own business interests.
Your Place In The Big World: A Kick-Off To Your Strategic Planning Exercises
Is your organization looking to the future with an eye to re-thinking strategy? As a kick-off to your strategic planning sessions, let Linda Nazareth give you a big picture view of the world with an eye to where your organization fits with the future. Presentations will be tailored to your organization, incorporating your specific demographic and economic concerns.
Resilience In A Time Of Economic Disruption
Bouncing back has always been important, but has there ever been a time when businesses got jolted in the way that is true today? Megatrends like climate change and the fourth industrial revolution are rocking our world, and every business has to adjust, and quickly. Throw in some economic and political shocks and you have a world that must change on a dime. Only the resilient will survive.
In Resilience in a Time of Disruption, economist Linda Nazareth explores the concept of resilience, looking at why it is suddenly one of the most important characteristics for companies and their workers to acquire. How are successful organizations dealing with the accelerated pace of change that is becoming the norm? How should companies plan for a time for the possibility that their well-crafted plans have to be scrapped, again? And how do you develop a workforce that thrives in a time of disruption? It is a brave new world, but with this presentation, you will feel that you are ready to deal with whatever it brings.
In Resilience in a Time of Disruption, economist Linda Nazareth explores the concept of resilience, looking at why it is suddenly one of the most important characteristics for companies and their workers to acquire. How are successful organizations dealing with the accelerated pace of change that is becoming the norm? How should companies plan for a time for the possibility that their well-crafted plans have to be scrapped, again? And how do you develop a workforce that thrives in a time of disruption? It is a brave new world, but with this presentation, you will feel that you are ready to deal with whatever it brings.
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Linda is also an experienced and skilled event moderator who can draw on her own expertise to the degree required to help your organization and its leaders tell their own story.
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