Perspectives From Local Government on the Future of Work

Where: Online (link will be provided upon registration)

Time: 8:00pm-9:00pm EST (Reception Lobby 7:45-8:00)

Key Topics: Local Government, Future of Work, Leadership, Labor Policy, Workforce Development, Gig Economy

As so much of everyday life has rapidly shifted into the digital world, state and local government agencies have emerged as pillars of support providing resources, policy, and guidance to communities, schools, and organizations, both large and small. With local levels of government having such impact in facilitating the rapidly evolving nature of work, it is important to understand the perspectives coming from the public sector.

In a state whose diverse industries range from biotech to poultry farming or defense and aerospace to working watermen and seafood, Secretary Kelly M. Schulz from the Maryland Department of Commerce has a unique perspective and vantage point to watch the future of work unfold. Join us on Wednesday, February 17th at 8:00 pm ET for a conversation with Secretary Schulz, led by IKNS lecturer, Jordon Sims.

The conversation will center on the future of work and how government and industry have been responding, including:

• shifts in the core areas of work, workplace, and workforce;
• in-demand and emerging skills in the public sector workforce;
• the evolution in the nature of careers with the government; and
• the importance of intangible value drivers in performance

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Speaker:

Kelly M. Schulz

Secretary of Commerce

Maryland Department of Commerce

Kelly M. Schulz brings a wealth of knowledge to the Maryland Department of Commerce from her years of experience working in the government, in the private sector and as a small business owner. She had previously served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) since her confirmation in February 2015 and is also a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates.

Learn more about Kelly M. Schulz

Moderator:

Jordon Sims

IKNS Lecturer;

Founding Partner at Imperium Global Advisors

Jordon is a Lecturer for the Master of Science in Information and Knowledge Strategy (IKNS) and Founding Partner of Imperium Global Advisors and advising clients across cyber, tech, defense, startups, and non-profit associations. Jordon has many years of legislative, political and professional advocacy experience globally. Most recently in government, he was the Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), the senior Republican for the House Appropriations Committee and the most senior Republican woman in Congress.

Jordon is currently researching the future of work and co-teaches the IKNS course Navigating the Future of Work.

Learn more about Jordon Sims

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About the Conversations that Matter series

“One good conversation can shift the direction of change forever. “

Linda Lambert

Conversations that Matter is a series of public education events that bring the thinkers, doers, and experts of the IKNS community together with a broader audience of curious minds from across Columbia University and beyond. These conversations tackle topics that are not only timely and relevant, but also at the core of the Information and Knowledge Strategy discipline. Through the fruitful exchange of ideas and the sharing of knowledge by industry experts, distinguished academics, and thought innovators at the leading edge of their fields, we hope to ignite further discussion and action leading to positive change in organizations, communities, and industry.

This series is brought to you by Columbia University’s MS in Information and Knowledge Strategy (IKNS) program as part of the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge with the purpose of moving careers, communities, and markets forward.

For questions, please contact Michael Karbowiak at [email protected]

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