by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Sharad KC Talent shortage is an existing problem for businesses, site selection consultants, and economic development agencies, especially with growing economies and an aging population like that of the U.S. According to a recent Talent Shortage Survey from... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana Last month, I had the opportunity to travel to China for Shape China, a meet-up of young global change makers who are part of Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum. This was my first visit to China. I’d like to share my... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson …3…2…1…silence. As I was beginning our Pro Learning Lab webinar last week, dead air hung between me and the 40+ attendees on the call. In my five years presenting webinars, I had never encountered this issue before. Despite... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker While attending the IAMC forum this Fall, I heard three outstanding speakers. Never, Ever, Give Up! Diana Nyad, a long distance swimmer, gave an inspiring talk about her four attempts, and eventual success, to swim from Cuba to Key West, Florida. Her... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker One of the biggest challenges facing economic development today is staffing growing companies with the talent and skilled workers they need. During this month’s Professional Learning Lab webinar we heard Rajeev Thakur, Managing Director of Consulting...