Event Details
The USA was once world renowned for being the undisputed leader in innovation. Now, in fashion, cars, electronics, architecture, TV shows, international trade, teamwork, and business management, the USA is lagging. Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have seized the lead and in job creation. Why?
Babs Ryan says this development is good news for some Americans. Can the U.S. regain its leadership position, and, if so, how can Booth alumni and students be part of it? Ryan will show how we can change the world and boost our careers by building the “global citizen” resume.
Drawing upon her experience as a global trends forecaster and international product developer, Babs Ryan’s book, “America’s Corporate Brain Drain,” forecast the collapse of U.S. big banks and businesses.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, visit www.braindrain.biz.
Registration
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Deadline: 9/17/2009
Program
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Networking
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: Presentation
8:00 PM-9:00 PM: Drinks at The Midway Club, Fifth Floor
Speaker Profiles
Babs Ryan (Speaker)
author, "America's Corporate Brain Drain," and global consumer trends forecaster + product developer, Sparks Worldwide LLC
http://www.braindrain.biz.
Babs Ryan has seven U.S. patent applications. As founder and president of Sparks Worldwide LLC, a Chicago-based enterprise, she helps multinational corporations bloom by forecasting global trends and translating those trends into improved, patentable products and relevant business solutions.
This Massachusetts native has a master’s degree in international business from Thunderbird. Her interests include Taekwondo (black belt), SCUBA, and alpine ski racing (A level). She is founder and former president of the Chicago Motorcycle Meetup (180 members), is a member of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and has been a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City.
Questions
Karl Buschmann
847.310.0412