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Speaker news: June 2008

IN THIS ISSUE:
Sue Gardner of Wikimedia signs, Matt Bai of the NYTimes Magazine on the future of politics...

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NEW EXCLUSIVE SPEAKER

Sue Gardner: Executive Director of Wikimedia

Meet the woman in charge of ten wiki projects -- including Wikipedia

The Lavin Agency is pleased to announce the signing of Sue Gardner, the new Executive Director of the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. Gardner oversees ten free-knowledge wikis, including Wikipedia, a pioneer in user-generated content and one of the world's top ten most popular websites. Since her arrival, this former pop, social, and media journalist has introduced major initiatives in developing organizational maturity and long-term sustainability, and increasing the participation, reach, and quality of the content.

Sue Gardner Speaker Profile

2008 ELECTION

The Internet Age of Politics (and the Rebirth of the Democrats)

How new technologies are changing Liberal America

With The Argument, Matt Bai of The New York Times Magazine has written an important, incisive and very fun book on how websites (such as MoveOn.org) and blogs (such as Daily Kos) have profoundly changed American politics. At the same time, he follows the Democrats as they struggle to articulate a bold new vision for government in the age of the global economy. One of America's most engaging political speakers, Bai discusses the 2008 election (and the future of politics) -- filtering his talk through the complex intersection of politics, technology, journalism and activism.

Matt Bai Speaker Profile

NEW TALK

Why Innovation is Not a

One of America's leading business journalists on everyday innovation

In a brand new speech, Fast Company senior writer Charles Fishman (The Wal-Mart Effect) draws on examples from giants such as Toyota and Amazon -- companies he has covered closely -- to show you that innovation is not a single masterstroke. It is, rather, something that is produced, systematically, incrementally, and daily, from employees, customers, even competitors. With his trademark wit, Fishman delivers practical insights into how you can -- and why you must -- infuse every aspect of your daily work with innovation and creativity.

Charles Fishman Speaker Profile

THE OFFICE

Improving Interactions at Work

How Amy Sutherland's famous take on human behavior can change the workplace

In a recent article, Chip and Dan Heath wrote of Amy Sutherland’s practical work on human behavior -- and what it means for the office. Sutherland worked with exotic animal trainers for a year, then used their techniques to improve her human relationships (her story will soon be a movie). By enacting simple, friendly techniques, she opened up communication and understanding, reduced stress levels, and, more times than not, got what she wanted. Read the Fast Company article on Sutherland, below, then contact us to invite her to talk about the fun and effective ways you can improve human interaction at your company.

Amy Sutherland Speaker Profile

GLOBAL ECONOMY

Chimerica: the Meeting of China and America

Zach Karabell on what this means for the economy -- and on the opportunities for your business

Based on his hotly anticipated book, Chimerica, Zach Karabell shows us how the Chinese and US economies are becoming one system -- and what this means for American businesses and consumers. What are the challenges of doing business -- and prospering -- in China? What are your competitors already up to? What can you learn from American companies who have reinvented themselves to unprecedented success in China? Karabell, a CNBC regular, answers these questions, and more, showing you how to penetrate and succeed in the new Chinese market, with its 1.3 billion potential customers.

Zachary Karabell Speaker Profile

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