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(VIDEO) Global Insights from a World Forum

(VIDEO) Global Insights from a World Forum

by Barri Rafferty| January 29, 2016

Before attending the World Economic Forum, I spent a lot of time thinking about which sessions to attend and tried to cover diverse topics relevant to our clients and staff. I published a series of blog posts and hosted a webinar, yet there were still many questions left unanswered. As the delegate representing our agency, […]

WEF: The Imperfect Perfect Leader

WEF: The Imperfect Perfect Leader

by Barri Rafferty| January 25, 2016

At Davos, it is sometimes the event you walk into alone with no expectations that turns out to be the most thought-provoking, and last week’s Harvard Business Review dinner at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting was just that. I signed up for the event because I truly enjoyed Bill George’s book, “True North.” Little […]

24 Hours in Davos

24 Hours in Davos

by Barri Rafferty| January 21, 2016

As Seen In… PRWeek Day one in Davos has come to an end and I can say with certainty that I’ve walked away with some important learnings – some that make me optimistic for the future, others that are more concerning, writes Barri Rafferty at Ketchum.

When a Communicator Struggles to Make Meaning

When a Communicator Struggles to Make Meaning

by Mindy Rubinstein| January 20, 2016

Someone I work with often says that as leaders and communicators our job is to help make meaning out of what is happening for others. I agree and strive to do my best to do just that. But yesterday – after learning what can only be described as some, incredibly difficult, shocking news – I […]

WEF: Why it Matters

WEF: Why it Matters

by Barri Rafferty| January 17, 2016

The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting begins tomorrow in Davos, Switzerland. With a mission to improve the state of the world, the Annual Meeting often shapes the agenda of the political, economic and social landscape for the year ahead. This year’s theme, Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution, promises to be one of the most compelling […]

Refugees, Robotics and Revolutions: A Look Ahead at Davos 2016

Refugees, Robotics and Revolutions: A Look Ahead at Davos 2016

by Barri Rafferty| January 13, 2016

As you would expect at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, a major economic gathering of world leaders, the topics of discussion include Asia in the digital age, understanding Islam, Europe at tipping point, the future of Russia, and Sub-Saharan Africa in transformation. But to me, what is even more telling about where the world […]