Chad O Connor
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- School: Emerson College
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- Department: Communication
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Location:
120 Boylston St
Boston, MA - 02116 - Dates at Emerson College: November 2003 - January 2010
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Biography
Emerson College - Communication
Professor. Consultant. Writer. Editor. Thinker. Connector. Free Agent.
Higher Education
Chad
O'Connor
Greater Boston Area
Accomplished expert communicator with diverse experience in academic, corporate, nonprofit, political and consultative settings. Open to new business opportunities, consulting projects, and positions, globally.
The only known faculty to simultaneously teach in 3 different colleges within Northeastern University (DMSB, CAMD, and CPS).
Specialties: Communication Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Advice, Advisory Boards, Startup Advising, Accelerators, Training, Organizational Communication, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Internal Communications, Presentation Coaching, Public Speaking, Pitching, Speechwriting, Speech Coaching, Talking Points, Key Messages, Marketing, Social Media, Blogging, Crisis Communication, Public Relations, Media Interviews, Media Inquiries, Press Conferences, Community Relations, Community Outreach, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Copywriting, Content, Ghostwriting, Editing, Advertising, Branding, Integrated Brand, University Teaching
Experience
Northeastern University
Adjunct Professor of Communication Studies
• Included in BostInno’s 2012 13 Top Boston Area Professors, Deans, Directors & Presidents to Follow on Twitter & Why http://bostinno.com/2012/06/11/13-top-boston-area-professors-deans-directors-presidents-to-follow-on-twitter-why/
• 2x Northeastern University Excellence in Teaching Award nominee (AY 2011-2012; AY 2013-2014)
Teaching CAMD undergraduate courses in Organizational Communication, taking a practical and case study approach to effective internal and external business communication strategies. Subjects include building, maintaining and scaling organizational culture; recruiting and hiring practices to maintain high standards for organizational success; crisis communication; internal and external uses of social media; intervention in dysfunctional communication networks; pivotal executive decisions and announcements; and change management.
Teaching CAMD undergraduate courses in Advertising & Integrated Brand Promotion, including how effective advertising bought across a range of media (traditional TV, print, OOH, social, in-app) can leverage and reinforce other brand building techniques (sales promotion, PR opportunities, custom events).
Providing strategic communications advising, go-to-market advice, and cross-industry community connections to startups in NU IDEA, Northeastern's venture accelerator program.
Courses taught:
COMM 3451 Advertising Practices
COMM 2531 Applications of Organizational Communication
COMM 1231 Principles of Organizational CommunicationProdTo - Food for Life!
Advisor
Serving as advisor to ProdTo CEO Francisco Fonseca at the pre-launch stage on pitch and marketing materials, connections with relevant individuals in the US and Europe to explore opportunities to work together as the platform evolves, and ideas for improving the emerging E-Commerce PaaS business model.
Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Adjunct Professor of Communication
Teaching CPS grad courses in the MS in Corporate and Organizational Communication program, taking a practical and case study approach to effective internal and external business communication strategies. Subjects include building, maintaining and scaling organizational culture; recruiting and hiring practices to maintain high standards for organizational success; crisis communication; internal and external uses of social media; intervention in dysfunctional communication networks; pivotal executive decisions and announcements; and change management.
Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee AY 2018-2019
Courses taught:
CMN 6090 Organizational Climate, Culture, and Communication
CMN 6050 Crisis Communication
CMN 6010 Foundations of Organizational CommunicationMeshApp
Advisor
Serving as advisor to MeshApp founder and CEO Rodrigo Rato since the company's early stages in the BGI / MIT Portugal accelerator. This has included shepherding US visits for business development and partnership opportunity explorations, pitch and marketing material ghostwriting and revisions, representation at conferences, and strategic operations recommendations throughout a multi-year R&D project. This lead to a pivot from a social media aggregator into developing a hyperdynamic no-code Content Empowerment PaaS for news media publishers, content marketers, and membership organizations to quickly build websites.
D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University
Adjunct Professor Of Marketing
Teaching Brand & Advertising Management (MKTG 6223) for the DMSB full- and part-time MBA program, including how effective advertising bought across a range of media (traditional TV, print, OOH, social, in-app) can leverage and reinforce other brand building techniques (sales promotion, PR opportunities, custom events). Similarly focused for MKTG 4504 in the undergraduate program.
Providing strategic communications advising, go-to-market advice, and cross-industry community connections to startups in NU IDEA, Northeastern's venture accelerator program.
Courses taught:
MKTG 6223 Brand and Advertising Management
MKTG 4504 Advertising and Brand PromotionU.S. Department of State
http://www.gmfus.org/2019-ytili-mentors
http://www.gmfus.org/ytili-fellowship
"A Transatlantic Dialogue on Entrepreneurship & Innovation
The Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship is a flagship young European leaders program of the U.S. Department of State that is supported in its implementation by the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF).
During this year-long fellowship, young European entrepreneurs from 45 eligible countries will participate in a series of activities designed to strengthen their businesses and create a transatlantic innovation network.
YTILI fellows are young entrepreneurs between the ages of 24-35 with either commercial or social ventures that they are seeking to scale in their home countries. The YTILI experience is a professional development opportunity for innovators to become changemakers by developing the skills to be successful entrepreneurs. YTILI Fellows are given access to a network of professionals, mentors, and resources aligned to support the growth of their venture during the fellowship experience. By exploring entrepreneurship in the transatlantic context, YTILI fellows will also develop the expertise to better engage in policy conversations in their home countries, across Europe, and in the transatlantic sphere."Leading Cities
Assisting Leading Cities with strategy and insights for its AcceliCITY civic tech accelerator, sourcing smart cities solutions from multiple cities, and expansion of its global network to include new tiers of city participation.
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
BA x 2
Communication / Political Science
Attended in the period just after Marcus Camby, during the dark days known as the Bruiser Flint era. Began as a successful biology major, but found my calling in communication and political science.Emerson College
M.A.
Political Communication
Coursework included: Advanced Professional Communication, Negotiation, Leadership, Crisis Communication, Organizational Communication, Terrorism & Communication, Communication Theory, and Research Methods (Focus Groups)
Publications
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Emerging trend: Mass. debating tech community swells with events
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
"In the search for a creative twist on the standard panel discussion and networking event, it seems that great minds in Massachusetts have a convergent interest in flexing their mental muscle against each other on stage. While each format focuses on a specific theme for the night, the variety appears in how these events structure the rules of engagement for their opponents."
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Emerging trend: Mass. debating tech community swells with events
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
"In the search for a creative twist on the standard panel discussion and networking event, it seems that great minds in Massachusetts have a convergent interest in flexing their mental muscle against each other on stage. While each format focuses on a specific theme for the night, the variety appears in how these events structure the rules of engagement for their opponents."
How Driverless Cars Foretell the Future of Multicultural Marketing
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Driverless cars are more than a future strategic play for your multicultural marketing bandwidth; its a prism to view your global marketing operation.
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Emerging trend: Mass. debating tech community swells with events
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
"In the search for a creative twist on the standard panel discussion and networking event, it seems that great minds in Massachusetts have a convergent interest in flexing their mental muscle against each other on stage. While each format focuses on a specific theme for the night, the variety appears in how these events structure the rules of engagement for their opponents."
How Driverless Cars Foretell the Future of Multicultural Marketing
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Driverless cars are more than a future strategic play for your multicultural marketing bandwidth; its a prism to view your global marketing operation.
Will an Open Office Work Environment Help Your Employees Succeed?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
What is the right recipe for a modern work environment? Often debated, here we weigh benefits of open office design through the lens of productivity and collaboration.
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Emerging trend: Mass. debating tech community swells with events
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
"In the search for a creative twist on the standard panel discussion and networking event, it seems that great minds in Massachusetts have a convergent interest in flexing their mental muscle against each other on stage. While each format focuses on a specific theme for the night, the variety appears in how these events structure the rules of engagement for their opponents."
How Driverless Cars Foretell the Future of Multicultural Marketing
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Driverless cars are more than a future strategic play for your multicultural marketing bandwidth; its a prism to view your global marketing operation.
Will an Open Office Work Environment Help Your Employees Succeed?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
What is the right recipe for a modern work environment? Often debated, here we weigh benefits of open office design through the lens of productivity and collaboration.
MIT International Innovation Symposium showcases impressive European startups
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
Last summer I had the great fortune of visiting Portugal to get a better understanding of the startup ecosystem there. Since not everyone can go to Portugal to see it up close, thankfully MIT brought a portion of that ecosystem to Cambridge for Wednesday’s MIT International Innovation Symposium.
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Emerging trend: Mass. debating tech community swells with events
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
"In the search for a creative twist on the standard panel discussion and networking event, it seems that great minds in Massachusetts have a convergent interest in flexing their mental muscle against each other on stage. While each format focuses on a specific theme for the night, the variety appears in how these events structure the rules of engagement for their opponents."
How Driverless Cars Foretell the Future of Multicultural Marketing
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Driverless cars are more than a future strategic play for your multicultural marketing bandwidth; its a prism to view your global marketing operation.
Will an Open Office Work Environment Help Your Employees Succeed?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
What is the right recipe for a modern work environment? Often debated, here we weigh benefits of open office design through the lens of productivity and collaboration.
MIT International Innovation Symposium showcases impressive European startups
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
Last summer I had the great fortune of visiting Portugal to get a better understanding of the startup ecosystem there. Since not everyone can go to Portugal to see it up close, thankfully MIT brought a portion of that ecosystem to Cambridge for Wednesday’s MIT International Innovation Symposium.
If You’re Still Playing with Fear, You’re Playing with Fire
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
A management style based on fear negatively affects organizational culture; it decreases creative thinking, limits accountability, and ruins retention.
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Emerging trend: Mass. debating tech community swells with events
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
"In the search for a creative twist on the standard panel discussion and networking event, it seems that great minds in Massachusetts have a convergent interest in flexing their mental muscle against each other on stage. While each format focuses on a specific theme for the night, the variety appears in how these events structure the rules of engagement for their opponents."
How Driverless Cars Foretell the Future of Multicultural Marketing
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Driverless cars are more than a future strategic play for your multicultural marketing bandwidth; its a prism to view your global marketing operation.
Will an Open Office Work Environment Help Your Employees Succeed?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
What is the right recipe for a modern work environment? Often debated, here we weigh benefits of open office design through the lens of productivity and collaboration.
MIT International Innovation Symposium showcases impressive European startups
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
Last summer I had the great fortune of visiting Portugal to get a better understanding of the startup ecosystem there. Since not everyone can go to Portugal to see it up close, thankfully MIT brought a portion of that ecosystem to Cambridge for Wednesday’s MIT International Innovation Symposium.
If You’re Still Playing with Fear, You’re Playing with Fire
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
A management style based on fear negatively affects organizational culture; it decreases creative thinking, limits accountability, and ruins retention.
MITX names Amy Quigley, CMO of Myelin Health, as its next president
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
As MITX President, Quigley will oversee strategic planning, programming, operations and membership relations for the 7,500-member cross-industry organization. MITX’s mission is to grow and advance the digital marketing and Internet business community as part of the innovation economy in Massachusetts.
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Emerging trend: Mass. debating tech community swells with events
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
"In the search for a creative twist on the standard panel discussion and networking event, it seems that great minds in Massachusetts have a convergent interest in flexing their mental muscle against each other on stage. While each format focuses on a specific theme for the night, the variety appears in how these events structure the rules of engagement for their opponents."
How Driverless Cars Foretell the Future of Multicultural Marketing
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Driverless cars are more than a future strategic play for your multicultural marketing bandwidth; its a prism to view your global marketing operation.
Will an Open Office Work Environment Help Your Employees Succeed?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
What is the right recipe for a modern work environment? Often debated, here we weigh benefits of open office design through the lens of productivity and collaboration.
MIT International Innovation Symposium showcases impressive European startups
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
Last summer I had the great fortune of visiting Portugal to get a better understanding of the startup ecosystem there. Since not everyone can go to Portugal to see it up close, thankfully MIT brought a portion of that ecosystem to Cambridge for Wednesday’s MIT International Innovation Symposium.
If You’re Still Playing with Fear, You’re Playing with Fire
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
A management style based on fear negatively affects organizational culture; it decreases creative thinking, limits accountability, and ruins retention.
MITX names Amy Quigley, CMO of Myelin Health, as its next president
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
As MITX President, Quigley will oversee strategic planning, programming, operations and membership relations for the 7,500-member cross-industry organization. MITX’s mission is to grow and advance the digital marketing and Internet business community as part of the innovation economy in Massachusetts.
Lake Lt. Governor campaign kickoff brings out Governor Dukakis, grassroots supporters
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Speaking to a packed house at Ben Franklin Institute of Technology for his official campaign kickoff event, Clinton White House appointee, President & CEO of Leading Cities, and Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Mike Lake discussed his vision for the role as "Chief Marketing Officer" for the Commonwealth, noting that Massachusetts is in a global economy and "must be competitive in that global arena." Beyond discussing his international business credentials and his inspiring personal narrative of growing up the son of a high school-educated young widow, Lake discussed his campaign theme of what he refers to as the "Massachusetts Promise of opportunity that comes with high-quality education, job creation, and strong communities."
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Emerging trend: Mass. debating tech community swells with events
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
"In the search for a creative twist on the standard panel discussion and networking event, it seems that great minds in Massachusetts have a convergent interest in flexing their mental muscle against each other on stage. While each format focuses on a specific theme for the night, the variety appears in how these events structure the rules of engagement for their opponents."
How Driverless Cars Foretell the Future of Multicultural Marketing
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Driverless cars are more than a future strategic play for your multicultural marketing bandwidth; its a prism to view your global marketing operation.
Will an Open Office Work Environment Help Your Employees Succeed?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
What is the right recipe for a modern work environment? Often debated, here we weigh benefits of open office design through the lens of productivity and collaboration.
MIT International Innovation Symposium showcases impressive European startups
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
Last summer I had the great fortune of visiting Portugal to get a better understanding of the startup ecosystem there. Since not everyone can go to Portugal to see it up close, thankfully MIT brought a portion of that ecosystem to Cambridge for Wednesday’s MIT International Innovation Symposium.
If You’re Still Playing with Fear, You’re Playing with Fire
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
A management style based on fear negatively affects organizational culture; it decreases creative thinking, limits accountability, and ruins retention.
MITX names Amy Quigley, CMO of Myelin Health, as its next president
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
As MITX President, Quigley will oversee strategic planning, programming, operations and membership relations for the 7,500-member cross-industry organization. MITX’s mission is to grow and advance the digital marketing and Internet business community as part of the innovation economy in Massachusetts.
Lake Lt. Governor campaign kickoff brings out Governor Dukakis, grassroots supporters
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Speaking to a packed house at Ben Franklin Institute of Technology for his official campaign kickoff event, Clinton White House appointee, President & CEO of Leading Cities, and Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Mike Lake discussed his vision for the role as "Chief Marketing Officer" for the Commonwealth, noting that Massachusetts is in a global economy and "must be competitive in that global arena." Beyond discussing his international business credentials and his inspiring personal narrative of growing up the son of a high school-educated young widow, Lake discussed his campaign theme of what he refers to as the "Massachusetts Promise of opportunity that comes with high-quality education, job creation, and strong communities."
What’s the Real Value of Business Travel?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Declining quality of business travel questions its value. However, creative thinking about its benefits and strategic management of perks yields real wins.
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Emerging trend: Mass. debating tech community swells with events
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
"In the search for a creative twist on the standard panel discussion and networking event, it seems that great minds in Massachusetts have a convergent interest in flexing their mental muscle against each other on stage. While each format focuses on a specific theme for the night, the variety appears in how these events structure the rules of engagement for their opponents."
How Driverless Cars Foretell the Future of Multicultural Marketing
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Driverless cars are more than a future strategic play for your multicultural marketing bandwidth; its a prism to view your global marketing operation.
Will an Open Office Work Environment Help Your Employees Succeed?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
What is the right recipe for a modern work environment? Often debated, here we weigh benefits of open office design through the lens of productivity and collaboration.
MIT International Innovation Symposium showcases impressive European startups
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
Last summer I had the great fortune of visiting Portugal to get a better understanding of the startup ecosystem there. Since not everyone can go to Portugal to see it up close, thankfully MIT brought a portion of that ecosystem to Cambridge for Wednesday’s MIT International Innovation Symposium.
If You’re Still Playing with Fear, You’re Playing with Fire
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
A management style based on fear negatively affects organizational culture; it decreases creative thinking, limits accountability, and ruins retention.
MITX names Amy Quigley, CMO of Myelin Health, as its next president
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
As MITX President, Quigley will oversee strategic planning, programming, operations and membership relations for the 7,500-member cross-industry organization. MITX’s mission is to grow and advance the digital marketing and Internet business community as part of the innovation economy in Massachusetts.
Lake Lt. Governor campaign kickoff brings out Governor Dukakis, grassroots supporters
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Speaking to a packed house at Ben Franklin Institute of Technology for his official campaign kickoff event, Clinton White House appointee, President & CEO of Leading Cities, and Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Mike Lake discussed his vision for the role as "Chief Marketing Officer" for the Commonwealth, noting that Massachusetts is in a global economy and "must be competitive in that global arena." Beyond discussing his international business credentials and his inspiring personal narrative of growing up the son of a high school-educated young widow, Lake discussed his campaign theme of what he refers to as the "Massachusetts Promise of opportunity that comes with high-quality education, job creation, and strong communities."
What’s the Real Value of Business Travel?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Declining quality of business travel questions its value. However, creative thinking about its benefits and strategic management of perks yields real wins.
Social Collaboration panel (moderator)
ViewDo Labs
Panel on social collaboration technology including Sue Bergamo, David Carr, Reid Nuttall, and Tom O'Keefe
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Emerging trend: Mass. debating tech community swells with events
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
"In the search for a creative twist on the standard panel discussion and networking event, it seems that great minds in Massachusetts have a convergent interest in flexing their mental muscle against each other on stage. While each format focuses on a specific theme for the night, the variety appears in how these events structure the rules of engagement for their opponents."
How Driverless Cars Foretell the Future of Multicultural Marketing
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Driverless cars are more than a future strategic play for your multicultural marketing bandwidth; its a prism to view your global marketing operation.
Will an Open Office Work Environment Help Your Employees Succeed?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
What is the right recipe for a modern work environment? Often debated, here we weigh benefits of open office design through the lens of productivity and collaboration.
MIT International Innovation Symposium showcases impressive European startups
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
Last summer I had the great fortune of visiting Portugal to get a better understanding of the startup ecosystem there. Since not everyone can go to Portugal to see it up close, thankfully MIT brought a portion of that ecosystem to Cambridge for Wednesday’s MIT International Innovation Symposium.
If You’re Still Playing with Fear, You’re Playing with Fire
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
A management style based on fear negatively affects organizational culture; it decreases creative thinking, limits accountability, and ruins retention.
MITX names Amy Quigley, CMO of Myelin Health, as its next president
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
As MITX President, Quigley will oversee strategic planning, programming, operations and membership relations for the 7,500-member cross-industry organization. MITX’s mission is to grow and advance the digital marketing and Internet business community as part of the innovation economy in Massachusetts.
Lake Lt. Governor campaign kickoff brings out Governor Dukakis, grassroots supporters
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Speaking to a packed house at Ben Franklin Institute of Technology for his official campaign kickoff event, Clinton White House appointee, President & CEO of Leading Cities, and Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Mike Lake discussed his vision for the role as "Chief Marketing Officer" for the Commonwealth, noting that Massachusetts is in a global economy and "must be competitive in that global arena." Beyond discussing his international business credentials and his inspiring personal narrative of growing up the son of a high school-educated young widow, Lake discussed his campaign theme of what he refers to as the "Massachusetts Promise of opportunity that comes with high-quality education, job creation, and strong communities."
What’s the Real Value of Business Travel?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Declining quality of business travel questions its value. However, creative thinking about its benefits and strategic management of perks yields real wins.
Social Collaboration panel (moderator)
ViewDo Labs
Panel on social collaboration technology including Sue Bergamo, David Carr, Reid Nuttall, and Tom O'Keefe
Europe in focus: Portugal progress toward startup success
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Portugal has a bright outlook, and it's not just because of the beautiful weather. In meeting with the business and government community here there was a decided tone of optimism in spite of the bad economic news that is frequently reported. Yes, unemployment here is high (even higher for the young) but that doesn't deter the Portuguese from talking about the startup focused sea change they see coming in the next few years. Here's a snapshot of what's going on at just 3 exciting startup centers:
Emerging trend: Mass. debating tech community swells with events
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
"In the search for a creative twist on the standard panel discussion and networking event, it seems that great minds in Massachusetts have a convergent interest in flexing their mental muscle against each other on stage. While each format focuses on a specific theme for the night, the variety appears in how these events structure the rules of engagement for their opponents."
How Driverless Cars Foretell the Future of Multicultural Marketing
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Driverless cars are more than a future strategic play for your multicultural marketing bandwidth; its a prism to view your global marketing operation.
Will an Open Office Work Environment Help Your Employees Succeed?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
What is the right recipe for a modern work environment? Often debated, here we weigh benefits of open office design through the lens of productivity and collaboration.
MIT International Innovation Symposium showcases impressive European startups
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
Last summer I had the great fortune of visiting Portugal to get a better understanding of the startup ecosystem there. Since not everyone can go to Portugal to see it up close, thankfully MIT brought a portion of that ecosystem to Cambridge for Wednesday’s MIT International Innovation Symposium.
If You’re Still Playing with Fear, You’re Playing with Fire
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
A management style based on fear negatively affects organizational culture; it decreases creative thinking, limits accountability, and ruins retention.
MITX names Amy Quigley, CMO of Myelin Health, as its next president
Global Business Hub on BetaBoston (Boston.com)
As MITX President, Quigley will oversee strategic planning, programming, operations and membership relations for the 7,500-member cross-industry organization. MITX’s mission is to grow and advance the digital marketing and Internet business community as part of the innovation economy in Massachusetts.
Lake Lt. Governor campaign kickoff brings out Governor Dukakis, grassroots supporters
Global Business Hub on Boston.com
Speaking to a packed house at Ben Franklin Institute of Technology for his official campaign kickoff event, Clinton White House appointee, President & CEO of Leading Cities, and Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Mike Lake discussed his vision for the role as "Chief Marketing Officer" for the Commonwealth, noting that Massachusetts is in a global economy and "must be competitive in that global arena." Beyond discussing his international business credentials and his inspiring personal narrative of growing up the son of a high school-educated young widow, Lake discussed his campaign theme of what he refers to as the "Massachusetts Promise of opportunity that comes with high-quality education, job creation, and strong communities."
What’s the Real Value of Business Travel?
Content Standard - Skyword Blog
Declining quality of business travel questions its value. However, creative thinking about its benefits and strategic management of perks yields real wins.
Social Collaboration panel (moderator)
ViewDo Labs
Panel on social collaboration technology including Sue Bergamo, David Carr, Reid Nuttall, and Tom O'Keefe
