Speakers
2024 Keynote Speaker:
Matt Poepsel, PhD
The Godfather of Talent Optimization | Author | Speaker | Podcast Host | US Marine | Ironman | Philosopher
Matt Poepsel, PhD is the author of Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work and host of the Lead the People podcast. He serves as Vice President & Godfather of Talent Optimization at The Predictive Index. He holds a PhD in Psychology, an MBA, and a Harvard Business School Certificate of Management Excellence.
Matt has more than 25 years of leadership experience as a software executive and consultant. He’s also a US Marine, an Ironman triathlon finisher, and a student of Buddhist philosophy.
2024 Keynote: Optimal Output: Uniting Production, People, and Potential
The biggest determinant of success lies beyond any manufacturer’s plant, machinery, technology and processes. Human capital is the leading source of competitive advantage. Unfortunately, people are complex, and manufacturers are struggling to hire, deploy and retain them. The needs and expectations of the workforce have evolved. Are you keeping pace? In this inspiring yet pragmatic keynote session, Dr. Matt Poepsel will share the most common reasons manufacturers fail to realize their full potential and the shifts in mindset and execution required to unlock higher levels of value creation. After this energizing talk, participants will walk away with fresh ideas and tangible actions they can immediately implement.