Thought Leaders to Explore Fresh Approaches to Talent Management in a Tech-Driven, Hyper-Connected World

WESTLAKE, Texas, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A diverse group of thought leaders will convene at Deloitte University June 11-12 to explore one of the hottest topics in business today: the emerging talent and leadership agenda for companies in our increasingly complex, global, technology enabled environment.

The scientists, academics, journalists and business leaders will discuss how technology and social media are transforming the way we lead, learn, innovate and collaborate. The by-invitation-only roundtable, titled "The New Attraction: Talent Technology and Connectedness in the Post-Digital Workplace," will include:

• Beth Axelrod, senior vice president, human resources, eBay Inc.
• Cathy Benko, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP, and co-author of The Corporate Lattice
• Tom Davenport, President's Distinguished Professor of IT and Management, Babson College, analytics and decision-making expert and co-author of Judgment Calls
• John Hagel, Director, Deloitte's Center for the Edge and co-author, The Power of Pull
• Sylvia Ann Hewlett, president and CEO, Center for Talent Innovation
• Alexandra Levit, president, Inspiration at Work
• Ellen Levy, managing director, Silicon Valley Connect
• Dimitra Manis, senior vice president, Global Head of People, Thomson Reuters
• Annmarie Neal, founder, Center for Leadership Innovation
• Jeff Schwartz, global co-leader, Talent, Performance and Rewards, Deloitte Consulting LLP,  and event chair
• Senior HR executives and talent officers from technology, life sciences, financial services and consumer products companies

ON Talent is the second event in the ON series at Deloitte University, the new learning and leadership center aimed at fostering meaningful discussions and debate to generate breakthrough ideas to improve business. The inaugural session, ON Social, examined the growing impact of social data on business and society. That discussion convened top thought leaders on topics ranging from building data-driven organizations to re-imagining the role of management. ON Talent is the next phase in Deloitte University's discourse on strategies for managing talent in today's business environment.

"Continuing the ON series with an event focused on talent captures the very heart of what Deloitte University is all about – investing in and developing people," said Diana O'Brien, managing principal, Deloitte University. "Deloitte University is also a perfect setting for fostering ideas.  As we saw with ON Social, people can focus on having deep discussions here and get inspired by their surroundings. Convening thought leaders at Deloitte University is a highly productive way to cultivate new ideas that impact business and society."

ON Talent will include roundtable and deep-dive discussions on the future of talent and its intersection with technology, social media, analytics, and brand and reputational markets. The conversations will explore three themes:

• The relationship between the employee and organization
• The changes enabled by technology
• The rise of analytics as both an unprecedented tool and cultural challenge and the competition for market, brand and reputation in complex and global talent and customer markets

"We may need a completely fresh approach to talent and leadership as a result of the new workplace changing business dynamics and the work styles of today's global employees," said Jeff Schwartz, ON Talent chair.  "ON Talent will bring together thought leaders to advance new talent strategies in a world transformed by technology, social media and the squeeze companies face in meeting the expectations of both their customers and employees."

In conjunction with the June roundtable, Deloitte University Press is also releasing a new e-book, The Talent Paradox: A new agenda for talent and leadership, which collects research and writings on talent and work previously published in Deloitte Review. To view the e-book, please visit www.deloitte.com/ontalent.

To follow the event, visit us at www.deloitte.com/ontalent and on Facebook.  Follow our Twitter hashtag at #ONTalent.

About Deloitte University
Deloitte is committed to growing leadership skills at every level of the organization. Investment in Deloitte University, The Leadership Center, is the embodiment of this commitment to provide enriching experiences for our people and to ensure Deloitte remains "a place where leaders thrive." We understand that today's leaders must consistently enhance their skills to deliver quality in a rapidly changing environment. By transforming how we develop leaders, we are proving our commitment to both our people and our clients.

Deloitte University is also a place where ideas prosper.  It brings together our best and brightest minds, inspires creative thinking and encourages thoughtful collaboration. Deloitte University is a source for innovative solutions and ideas that propel our people, clients, organization, and profession forward. Deloitte University is an extraordinary investment in people and ideas.  For more information about Deloitte University, The Leadership Center, please visit www.deloitteuniversity.com.

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