In Every Challenge, an Opportunity
We’ve been planning for Outsell’s 11th Signature Event at full throttle. Co-produced with JEGI, we are tickled pink about how the program is shaping up. Each year, we work hard to come up with just the right theme, and around it, we then build a world-class program with amazing speakers and content. This year’s theme is Driving Growth in the Data Economy, and Wilma and I are honored that Jim Smith, President and CEO at Thomson Reuters, is joining us to explore that theme by providing our annual View from the Top, which I blogged about here.
I spoke with Jim yesterday, and we discussed the amazing things going on in our world: machine learning, AI, and the current state of innovation, all of which are advancing at break-neck speed. We also talked about the talent imperative, the challenges today’s leaders face, and how to operate with the mindset that every challenge is an opportunity.
Believe me, some of the industry’s biggest deals have gone down in the quiet hallways and private terraces of this event and its myriad beautiful locations.
Jim is an amazing leader at an amazing time in Thomson Reuters’ history, and I’m always energized when I speak with glass-half-full executives. Thomson Reuters has just launched an innovation Lab (see our Competitive Response from Hugh Logue), and I’ve been vocal about Jim’s very public stance on ensuring women make up 40% of the firm’s leadership ranks by 2020. If there was ever a perfect leader to take the helm at this year’s View from the Top, it is Jim Smith. I’m sure his views will provoke us all.
Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear more about the program. This event has a reputation for great content and great networking, where leaders can come together to discuss the business of data and information and get deals done. Believe me, some of the industry’s biggest deals have gone down in the quiet hallways and private terraces of this event and its myriad beautiful locations.
To receive your invitation, contact Jeannine Bettencourt, send me a note, or register today. It’s an event not to be missed if you are a CEO, COO, MD or President driving Growth in the Data Economy. I look forward to seeing you there. Stay tuned for more!
Anthea C. Stratigos is Co-founder & CEO of Outsell, Inc., the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on data, media, information, and technology. Get professional and personal lessons from a career spent mentoring successful leaders. Tell your story or ask a question — confidentially. Ask Anthea!
