Steve Cadigan

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

• Embracing AI: Shaping the Next Era of People-Centered Growth

  Every organization today is facing an onslaught of pressure to master Artificial Intelligence strategies across their enterprises. Never before have we witnessed such a steep expectation for how a “technology” can transform a business, and never before has leadership been expected to leverage a technology so quickly and so completely.

  There is no denying AI presents perhaps the opportunity of a lifetime to transform and improve operations, but to date few plans or roadmaps on how to unlock the promise of AI exist. In this session, Steve Cadigan, a globally renowned future of work expert, will present a practical plan on how to build your own AI strategy and thrive in the AI revolution.

• Future of Work: Experience Matters

  The modern workplace has experienced a radical transformation over the past 30 years. There are many forces that have driven this transformation, and today we find ourselves faced with the new reality: we have the most fluid and disengaged workforce in history, and we have a massive skills gap.

  What it takes to attract, hire, and create value in an organization is vastly different than it used to be, and the skills and abilities needed to thrive in this new reality of work have changed substantially. Steve Cadigan has built some of the most successful cultures in business at LinkedIn and Cisco and today he advises some of the most dynamic organizations in the world on how to build a talent strategy and culture to thrive in this constantly evolving new world of work.

  In this keynote, Steve reveals and offers unique ideas and solutions on a compelling path forward.

  • How to build a talent strategy with an increasingly disloyal and fluid workforce.
  • The new workforce demands many things from employers – what are they and how can you leverage this to win?
  • How to build a company when the skills you need are constantly changing?

• Acquisition, Retention, Engagement: Your Most Valuable Asset

  At a time when employment is at record high, engagement is at an all-time low. Retention is becoming harder and harder. Organizations that want to thrive need to rethink their entire talent strategy — including how they attract, retain and engage top talent. They need to build a new model.

  In this frank, actionable keynote, Steve reveals what’s really going on in the job market today and how organizations need to rethink how they attract and retain top talent. The talent pool of today is changing rapidly and those who expect to survive will be forced to change their approach or be left behind.

  Takeaways include:

  • Properly positioned employee development trumps salaries and bonuses.
  • Simple systems of awareness and fast action plan foster engagement.
  • Discover how to utilize alumni as a major asset in recruiting and retention.

• World-Class Culture: The New Deal

  In a world where employees have more choice about where they work than ever before, companies must become the place where the best talent wants to be. This is all about culture.

  Steve helped create one of the most valuable cultures in the modern era of business at LinkedIn and since then, he has advised dozens of leaders and organizations around the world on how to turn culture into a competitive advantage. In this engaging, story-packed keynote, Steve offers new insights and practical measures to fully leverage culture, hire world-class teams, and realize world-class results.

  Takeaways include:

  • Having a great culture does not mean your culture is right for everyone.
  • Culture is the most critical force available when it comes to recruiting and retention.
  • Building culture today requires engaging your team in the ongoing effort vs. telling everyone what the culture is.