Session: Can Technology Help Decode The Global Workplace At Every Level
CEOs, upper and middle level management as well as junior staff often struggle with the notion that a secret workplace shorthand or inherent knowledge of how to properly communicate is preventing them from finding success in their roles. Whether it's addressing the organization during a town hall, navigating office politics, giving constructive feedback, understanding plan revisions or asking for a raise, the idea of simply not knowing or understanding how to proceed can create conflict, mistrust, lack of confidence and issues amongst teams. Join Ebony Beckwith for an engaging and honest discussion on how to decode the global workplace and strategies for successfully engaging different audiences for specific outcomes that help accelerate your professional success.
Bio
Ebony Beckwith is the founder of The Beckwith Group (TBG), an advisory collective that partners with organizations and entrepreneurs to solve complex challenges with simple solutions. Lauded for her ability to decode global corporate culture honed through 20+ years at major technology and financial companies, Beckwith believes that by acting with empathy, wisdom, and nuance, we can bring enjoyment back to the global workplace and, in turn, foster organizational success.
Prior to founding TBG, Beckwith was Chief Business Officer of Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), Chief of Staff to Marc Benioff and CEO of the Salesforce Foundation, where she led global teams and business strategy, managing revenue performance and portfolios of more than $600M.
Gail Moody-Byrd is Vice President of Marketing at LinkedIn Sales Solutions, where she leads global marketing efforts to drive revenue growth, product adoption, and brand awareness. A seasoned marketing executive, Gail has held leadership roles at Noodle.ai, SAP, Palm, McKinsey & Co., Levi Strauss & Co., and Macy’s Inc.
With a strong commitment to community impact, she serves on the boards of Grocery Outlet, Inc. and Juma Ventures, and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. A frequent speaker on B2B marketing, innovation, and DEI in tech, Gail holds a BA from Spelman College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.