In the context of the coronavirus pandemic and the new social dynamics we have had to adopt in the past months, companies across many industries have searched for insight into business practices to innovate and evolve as circumstances demand. In order to stay relevant and succeed in the new global marketplace, you also need knowledge, events and experiences focused on addressing the most important business, social and cultural issues of today.
Now more than ever before, companies need to look towards the future and invest their resources on a plan that will help them grow and develop new competencies needed for the “new normal”.
We have compiled a list of the top keynote speaking topics requested by companies for their conferences and corporate events in the past few months, which you can use as a guide for future events aimed to improve your company’s associates knowledge and skills, help the stay up to date with the latest trends and arm them with the tools needed to face the change and challenges of the new era.
Leadership
Any company needs to have great leaders in order to thrive. Nowadays, we also need leaders who are able to guide the company and help it navigate crises safely and efficiently. Social unrest and the current public health crisis have all contributed to creating an environment that is challenging and unpredictable. If you want to be a great leader, look up to the very best.
Team Building and Collaboration
The pandemic bulldozed the current structures around work that had been in place for many of years. Working as a team and collaborating while now everyone is working remotely has brought new challenges, and this is just the beginning. The shift to a hybrid workplace has meant relearning how to work together, both in person and online. Communication between teams needs to be more efficient than ever.
Innovation and Future Trends
Everyone wants to know how to navigate the pandemic and how to use it as an opportunity to innovate and become stronger after we leave it behind. If you want growth, success, staying on top of your industry via a competitive advantage and keeping your profits rising, you need innovation.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is also a business issue. Companies need to frequently reflect on their culture and leadership practices, making sure they’re as fair and as equitable as the world we’re hoping to build. With greater diversity across gender, race, disability, age, and numerous other factors within the workplace, businesses have reported greater productivity across the board.
Technology
Technology is what’s on everyone’s mind as we all go through a transformation of the way we work and as automation and artificial intelligence continue to move towards the center stage. Our futures will soon be radically transformed by technology; are you and your company ready?
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Workplace burnout is at an all time high. Too many organizations found themselves ill-prepared to handle the crises we witnessed in 2020, leaving their employees feeling unsupported and stressed out. You need tools to improve your and your employee’s wellbeing.
Retail
COVID-19 changed consumer behavior in many ways, including the very essence of why we shop. Some businesses thrive in brick-and-mortar locations, while others only exist online. But no matter if business is online, offline, or somewhere inbetween, everyone needs to improve the customer experience in order to grow the business.
Sustainability
The choices we make now are some of the most important the human race has ever had to make. Clients are looking towards changing the culture of their company to be more sustainable, and sustainability experts, environmentalists, and conservationists are ideal keynote speakers for educating companies on how to practice and implement sustainability in the workplace.
Keynote speakers who are part of the Smart Speakers family can provide valuable insights and information on these top keynote speaking topics and beyond. Get in touch with a representative today and let us show you how we can help you inspire and motivate your audience and achieve your business goals.
