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Jim Carroll was invited to keynote the Minnesota Hospital Association's Annual Meeting, held September 22–24, 2010,
PPG, Pittsburgh : Aligning to the Reality of the World of Edge-Driven R&D
What's the future of research & development? That's what the global paints, coatings and materials firm PPG brought
Utah League of Cities & Towns, Salt Lake City : Driving the Future of Economic Development
What do you get when you bring 700 mayors and elected officials for small, medium and large sized towns from the State
Keynote: Allied Solutions – The Future of Financial Protection: Innovation for Credit Unions and Community Lenders
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Allied Solutions in August 2010. As digital banking and shifting member
Consumer Electronics Association CEO Summit: Brand Innovation At the Speed of Twitter.
Jim put into perspective the impact of social networks upon branding, consumer relationships and marketing for
Consumers Electronic Association CEO Summit, Ojai, CA : Brand Innovation At the Speed of Twitter!
Life is weird when *you* are asked to keynote one of the worlds' largest technology organizations - they sponsor the
Keynote: PMA Fresh Summit General Session – Are You Guilty of Future Crimes? Innovation in Fresh Produce
Jim Carroll delivered the general session keynote at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit in
Keynote: Heinz – The Future of Consumer Brands: Innovation on the Global Shelf
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Heinz in May 2010. As emerging markets and changing consumer habits reshaped the
Keynote: First Interstate BancSystem – The Future of Community Banking: Innovation in a Changing Financial Landscape
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for First Interstate BancSystem in May 2010. As the industry emerged from the financial
Keynote: FMC BioPolymer – The Future of Specialty Materials: Innovation in Biopolymers
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for FMC BioPolymer in May 2010. As pharmaceutical and food industries demanded more
Keynote: Midwest ISO – The Future of the Grid: Innovation in Energy and Infrastructure
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Midwest ISO in April 2010. As renewable energy integration and smart grid
Walt Disney Corporation, Hollywood, CA – Innovation in the World of Upside Down Trends
Considered as one of the most innovative organizations in the world, Disney invited Jim to address a senior
Keynote: International Assoc of Conference Centers – The Future of Meetings: Innovation in the Conference Industry
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for International Assoc of Conference Centers in March 2010. As virtual meeting
Keynote: National Human Capital Summit – The Future of Work: Innovation in Talent and Human Capital
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for National Human Capital Summit in March 2010. As the economy emerged from recession
Ingram Micro
What do world class innovators do that others don't do? When I delivered that topic for Deloitte South Africa, it soon
Keynote: Illinois Council of Conference & Visitors Bureaus – The Future of Tourism: Innovation in Destination Marketing
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Illinois Council of Conference & Visitors Bureaus in February 2010. As digital and
Keynote: Joint Navy and Air Force Child & Youth Programs Conference – Future Trends for Military Families
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Joint Navy and Air Force Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Conference, held
US Air Force & Navy Child Youth Programs, Dallas: Aligning To The Future of Counselling & Recreation
Michelle Obama believed that a big challenge existed with military families, and specifically, that not enough was
World Health Care Innovation and Technology Congress, Washington, DC – The Future of Health Care
Held in Washington, DC, it’s one of the world’s most prestigious health care events. Jim spoke about the
Keynote: Financial Directors Annual Meeting – Future Trends for Finance Executives
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Financial Directors Annual Meeting in May 2009, addressing senior finance
Keynote: Canadian Financial Services Biennial Conference – Business Trends in Canada
Jim Carroll delivered two sessions at a Canadian financial services biennial conference in April 2009 — an
Keynote: National Dairy Convention – Greener Dairies: Breaking the Carbon Habit Without Breaking the Bank
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the National Dairy Convention in 2009, delivering a session titled
Keynote: Texas Credit Union League Annual Meeting – Future Trends for Credit Unions
Jim Carroll was a featured keynote speaker at the Texas Credit Union League (TCUL) Annual Meeting in 2009, speaking to
Yum! Brands (KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut), Las Vegas, Nevada: Global Franchise Meeting
Held in Las Vegas, Jim’s keynote focused on innovation and growth strategies in a challenging global economy,
Keynote: CMA Ontario Winter Conference – Future Trends, Creativity and Innovation
Jim Carroll was the featured keynote speaker at the CMA Ontario Winter Conference in early 2009, speaking to management
Keynote: PDMA 14th Annual Portfolio Management Conference – Future Trends in Product Development & Innovation
Jim Carroll was a keynote speaker at the Product Development and Management Association’s (PDMA) 14th Annual
Keynote: ANLA Management Clinic, Louisville – Future Trends for the Landscape & Nursery Industry
Jim Carroll was a keynote speaker at the American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) Management Clinic, held
Keynote: CMA Canada Strategic Management Conference – Future Trends for Financial Professionals
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the CMA Canada Strategic Management Conference in 2008, addressing one of the
Keynote: RDA Food & Entertaining ‘Setting the Table’ Consumer Food Symposium – New York City
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote at RDA Food & Entertaining’s ‘Setting the Table’ Consumer Food
Keynote: World Health Care Congress – Future Trends & Innovation in Healthcare
Jim Carroll was a featured speaker at the World Health Care Congress in September 2008, joining a prestigious lineup of
National Australia Bank, Sydney, Australia: Innovation Strategies for Financial Advisors & Financial Organizations
A keynote that looked at the key trends and opportunities in the areas of personal financial planning, investment,
Toshiba, Sydney Australia: Mobile Technology and Business Disruption
This keynote for 500+ senior executives in Sydney, Australia, looked at innovation trends in the global economy,
Pearson PLC: The Future of Media
This keynote for the leadership meeting for the world’s largest publisher in New York, examined the future
Keynote: Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America Conference – Adapting in Today’s Fast-Paced Global Economy
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) Conference in April
Fidelity Bank (Cayman): Competing in the Global Economy
Jim opened a conference of leading financial, banking and investment professionals, at an event attended by the
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association: The Future of Recreation
Jim delivered a dinner keynote for dozens of CEOs of some of the world’s largest sporting goods companies,
Caterpillar: Moving Upscale – Partnership Strategies and Avoiding Commoditzation
Jim addressed their global dealers meeting to provide insight into the unique and innovative ways that they could
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): The Future of Media
The BBC had Jim in for two keynotes focused on the future of broadcasting and
Keynote – Swiss Innovation Forum, Zurich, Switzerland: Global Innovation Strategies
Jim was the closing speaker for this prestigious international event. He encouraged the audience of 600 CEO’s
The US Army Corps of Engineers: Creativity and Innovation
The US Army Corps had Jim kickoff an annual conference, specifically focusing on how to instill a culture of
The World Congress on Quality, Orlando, Florida – The Future of Risk
Jim provided an opening keynote to an audience of 3,000, opening with the observation that “the high velocity economy
Parker Hannifin: Innovation and High Performance Sales teams
With $10 billion in sales to the industrial, aerospace and other markets, Parker Hannifin are a global leader in
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Behind the Books: A New Chapter for Oblio Press and a Long-Overdue Tribute to Christa
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