Charter Workplace Summit

Kevin Delaney, Co-Founder, CEO, Editor-in-chief, Charter

Erin Grau, Co-Founder, COO, Charter

Stewart Butterfield has a word or two to say about the current moment. In addition to founding the company behind one of the most ubiquitous business communication tools on the planet, he has learned much about building a culture that leverages the power of diversity to consistently innovate.

Stewart Butterfield, CEO and Founder, Slack 

Interviewed by Kevin Delaney, Co-Founder, CEO, Editor-in-chief, Charter

Edith Cooper and Jordan Taylor, the mother-daughter co-founders of Medley, a platform for personal and professional development, will welcome attendees to the Charter Workplace Summit—and share their assessment of the challenges leaders face today, and the opportunities leaders have to build a better future. 

Edith Cooper, Co-Founder, Medley

Jordan Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO, Medley 

Moderated by Kevin Delaney, Co-Founder, CEO, Editor-in-chief, Charter

Organizations are in the midst of making critical decisions about the experience of the office—from norms to real estate to technology—that will define the next era of working. Join this conversation to explore the short-term and long-term debates currently taking place, insights from the latest research about what to prioritize, and the implications for your organization.

Nicholas Bloom, Professor of Economics, Stanford University

Moderated by Joanne Lipman, Yale University Lecturer and CNBC Contributor

As we take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reset for better, leaders require new competencies, skills, and scripts to create more equitable, innovative, and human workplaces. This panel of practitioners and thought leaders will discuss how to lead through multidimensional challenges in the new era of business.

Anne Raimondi, COO, Asana

Kausik Rajgopal, EVP, CHRO, PayPal  

Moderated by S. Mitra Kalita, CEO, URL Media; Publisher, Epicenter-NYC; Columnist, Charter

GoFundMe—a 2021 Time100 Most Influential Company—is a case study for what happens when business and purpose intersect. The company's mission is to help people help each other and as CEO, Tim's leadership approach is to normalize asking for help. Join this conversation to dive deep on what leaders should know about navigating and shaping social impact in this new era.

Tim Cadogan, CEO, GoFundMe

Interviewed by John Simons, Executive Editor, TIME

In her book, Creative Acts for Curious People, Sarah Stein Greenberg offers techniques, frameworks, and exercises for bringing a creative approach to the most ambiguous challenges. Join for an engaging Q&A on how to foster creativity—and innovation—on your team and in your daily practices.

Sarah Stein Greenberg, Executive Director, Stanford d.school 

Moderated by Kevin Delaney, Co-Founder, CEO, Editor-in-chief, Charter

Empathy for your team members’ unique challenges and contexts is a pivotal managerial and personal skill set that is challenging to foster in an organizational setting. Join Curiosity Lab, a leader in experiential learning, for an exercise designed to help leaders strengthen empathy skills and apply them to their self-care/improvement, goal setting, and relationship building. 

Michael Tennant, Founder and CEO, Curiosity Lab

Moderated by Sara Haines, Co-Host of The View and The Chase

How can leaders listen to their employees in a way that empowers narratives, invites conversations about identity, and fosters the vital culture of inclusion? In their book, Did that Just Happen?!, Stephanie Pinder-Amaker and Lauren Wadsworth discuss the vital difference between Empowering Listening and Oppressive Listening—and their roles in creating a sustainable and inclusive culture in the workplace. Join this workshop to learn proven techniques. 

Dr. Stephanie Pinder-Amaker, Co-Owner, Twin Star Diversity Trainers, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School , author, Did That Just Happen?! Beyond “Diversity”—Creating Sustainable and Inclusive Organizations

Dr. Lauren Wadsworth, Co-Owner, Twin Star Diversity Trainers and author, Did That Just Happen?! Beyond “Diversity”—Creating Sustainable and Inclusive Organizations

Thank you for joining the first day of the Charter Workplace Summit. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow at 11am ET.

Kevin Delaney, Co-Founder, CEO, Editor-in-chief, Charter

Co-Chair: Jordan Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO, Medley

There is an unprecedented talent reshuffle happening globally. As of September, 54% more LinkedIn members have changed jobs than this time last year. This striking phenomenon is causing leaders and organizations around the world to reflect on their working models, cultures, and values —as what has worked in the past will not necessarily work in the future to attract, retain, and motivate teams.

Ryan Roslansky, CEO, LinkedIn  

Interviewed by John Simons, Executive Editor, TIME

We’ve experienced tremendous loss of lives, livelihoods, and business over the past 19 months, and historically marginalized communities have seen an exacerbation of inequities at work and in their communities. As we return to offices and re-imagine work, how can we heal, encourage rest within peak performance cycles, and build a world where all workers can thrive? 

Dr. Angel Acosta, Healing-Centered Educator and Principal Consultant, Acosta Consulting

Moderated by Kevin Delaney, Co-Founder, CEO, Editor-in-Chief, Charter

Just Work and Radical Candor author and co-founder Kim Scott and CEO Trier Bryant break down the problem of workplace injustice into its component parts: bias, prejudice, bullying, discrimination, harassment and physical violations, and provide a framework and a shared vocabulary to help everyone Just Work.

Kim Scott, author, and Co-Founder of Radical Candor and Just Work

Trier Bryant, Co-Founder, CEO, Just Work

Moderated by John Simons, Executive Editor, TIME

Talent strategy and transformation will continue to dominate the CEO agenda for the foreseeable future—which means that the CEO/CHRO relationship is more important than ever. This conversation will spotlight the impact of that vital partnership at The New York Times, and explore the best practices, challenges, and lessons learned as the duo navigates the new ways of working, the “great resignation” and a tight labor market, the rise of employee activism, and more.

Meredith Kopit Levien, CEO, The New York Times Company

Jacqueline M. Welch, EVP, CHRO, The New York Times Company

Interviewed by Kevin Delaney, Co-Founder, CEO, Editor-in-Chief, Charter

Most agree that now is the time for transformational change at organizations, both out of pandemic-era necessity and opportunity to seize the moment. The reality, however, is that most corporate transformations fail. Join McKinsey & Company to hear what distinguishes successful transformations from those that fail. Where is most value lost in a transformation? Which areas of a transformation need the greatest focus? How can you best involve those who can contribute most to the success of your transformation?  

Bill Schaninger, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Brooke Weddle, Partner, McKinsey & Company

Moderated by Kevin Delaney, Co-Founder, CEO, Editor-in-Chief, Charter

The pandemic has brought to the forefront issues that have long affected caregivers in the workplace—a lack of flexibility, inadequate parental leave policies, a high cost of child care, and work cultures hostile to the responsibilities of caregiving. Join experts and caregivers to discuss what a better future for caregivers in the workplace could look like—and how companies can seize this moment to deliver it.

Charles Bonello, CEO, Co-Founder, Vivvi

Lauren Smith Brody,  founder of The Fifth Trimester and author of The Fifth Trimester

Dr. Christin Drake, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Health

Moderated by Sara Haines, Co-Host of The View and The Chase

“Future of work” was a top contender for “most overused buzzwords” for the summer of 2021—but there is very little consensus about what it actually means. Join Derek Thompson and Kevin Delaney to discuss what really has changed, what is ahead, and what it all means for your organization. 

Derek Thompson, Staff Writer, The Atlantic 

Kevin Delaney, Co-Founder, CEO, Editor-in-Chief, Charter

In this time of transition and transformation, all organizations must navigate the multi-dimensional—and often lengthy—challenge of change management. In this mini-workshop, LifeLabs Learning will share strategies to help your managers and teams accept change faster. We’ll discuss the psychology of change, how to best message it, and actionable tips for more effective communication. 

Vanessa Tanicien, Director of Product Strategy & Operations and Facilitator, LifeLabs Learning

Introduction by LeeAnn Renninger, Co-Founder, LifeLabs Learning

Thank you for joining the Charter Workplace Summit