Public Appearances: Bringing M² Expertise to You
On Wednesday, May 7th, 2008, Kimball Norup, Chief Marketing Officer for M Squared Consulting was the opening general session speaker for the Western Independent Bankers HR & Training forum in Newport Beach, CA presenting to a group of 75 senior HR executives from community banks across the western U.S. He gave a thorough overview of the dynamic forces behind the talent shortage, particularly amongst knowledge workers. Mr. Norup went on to explain how the evolving workforce is bringing with it a new style of working, which in turn calls for new workforce strategies for those companies that hope to effectively compete for talent. In addition to sharing how innovative companies like M Squared are helping to deliver this seasoned, expert talent on-demand, he also discussed a number of strategies and tactics for developing employee value propositions, retention, and recruiting. For more information on this event visit: http://www.wib.org/conferences__education/HR__training_forum/08_hr_program.html
On March 6th, 2008 M Squared’s CEO, Alex Dodd, was one of a dozen Silicon Valley CEO’s who participated in an interview and roundtable discussion with Gavin Newsom, the mayor of San Francisco. The event was hosted by Carl Guardino, who is CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, and aired on 1590AM KLIV in San Jose.
The unscripted and in-depth discussion on a full range of topics revealed a thoughtful leader with a command of facts and figures that was impressive for both its substance and style. With remarks ranging from bold plans for green tech, to homelessness, high-speed rail and the plight of the poor in Hunters Point, his regional leadership was refreshing. To hear the podcast:
http://svlg.net/blog/post/index/14/Gavin-Newsom-San-Francisco-Mayor
On October 4th, 2007, Alex Dodd, CEO of M Squared Consulting was an executive panelist at UCLA's Anderson School of Management. The program was titled: "Getting to the Top - CEOs at the Top" and featured four chief executives fielding a variety of questions on what it takes to become a CEO and how to successfully lead a company. The panel consisted of Mr. Dodd, Mark Amin, Vice Chairman of Lions Gate Entertainment, Larraine Segil, former CEO of Citizens Communications, and Greg Waldorf, CEO of eHarmony, and was moderated by Kathryn Ullrich. For more information on this event visit: http://www.ullrichassociates.com/events.html#CEO_UCLA
On June 6th, 2007, M Squared Consulting hosted the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California (HBSA/NC) for a career evening including MBA alumni from Harvard, Stanford, Haas, Wharton, Yale, Columbia and Cornell. The topic of discussion was "Is Independent Consulting a Viable Career Option?". HBSA/NC Alumni manager Chuck Taylor facilitated the event, and managed the interaction of the audience with a panel made up of M Squared CEO, Alex Dodd, M Squared VP of Sales, Mitch Zenger, and two experienced M Squared Consultants, Tracey Weatherby and Susi Watson.
The panel was able to share some real life anecdotes and tips of making the transition from a structured work environment into a career in Independent Consulting. For more information on this event visit:
http://www.hbsanc.org/events/06062007.asp
As an innovator in the consulting field, M² offers expertise in the theory and practice of tapping independent talent, how it has become a key to success for businesses of all kinds and sizes, and how to do it most effectively. We can provide seminar leaders, keynote speakers, meeting facilitators, and other resources on a range of workplace and consulting issues. For ideas, see our Articles and Information section. For more information on engaging an M² expert for your next event, please contact:
Kimball Norup
Chief Marketing Officer
knorup@msquared.com
415-391-1038
