APPLY TO BE A SPEAKER

Being a speaker at The Great Game of Business Conference™ is a great opportunity to share innovative ideas, practical strategies and real-world experiences related to open-book management, financial transparency and creating a culture of ownership. To thank you for your time and contribution to the community, speakers also receive a free conference registration.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2024

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2024

Anyone wishing to speak at The Great Game of Business must submit a speaker application, which will be evaluated by the Practitioner Council. The Council will rate speaker applications based on the goals and objectives of the Conference, as well as speaker qualifications.

We would love to have associates, supervisors and middle managers involved in the presentations! Not only is that what The Great Game of Business is all about, but practitioners and 'tire kickers' alike want to hear from the people "on the front lines" that can give them insights and inspiration to help ignite engagement in their own organizations.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to share your ideas for a session, including a description.

If selected, a Great Game Coach or Trainer may help with the title and description of your session. This will ensure that your session is cohesive with the theme and objectives of the 2024 Conference.
We invite proposals for compelling presentations, interactive workshops and/or panel discussions on forward-thinking topics including, but not limited to:
- Great Game of Business basics: Financial Literacy, Huddles, Stake in the Outcome, High Involvement Planning
- Embracing emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT) to enhance open-book management practices
- Navigating the challenges and opportunities of a remote and distributed workforce
- Harnessing the power of big data and predictive analytics to drive strategic decision-making and employee engagement
- Exploring innovative practices to promote transparency, accountability and participation
- Adapting open-book management principles to address evolving market dynamics
- Fostering a culture of agility, resilience and continuous learning in the face of uncertainty
- Empowering the next generation of leaders through education, mentorship and experiential learning opportunities
- Charting a course for the future of open-book management: trends, challenges and opportunities on the horizon
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2024

Please read through this entire page before clicking the Start Your Submission button.

THE APPLICATION CAN BE COMPLETED IN 3 EASY STEPS:
1. ACCOUNT: You'll start by creating an account (click Start Your Submission below in blue).
2. SESSION DETAILS: Share your ideas for a session, including title and description (NOTE: this does NOT have to be the final info...if your session is chosen, we will work with you to ensure an engaging and inviting title and description).
3. PROFILE: To complete your profile, you will need to enter basic contact info, a short bio, and upload a headshot and company logo. The submission form will collect information about the speakers and the presentation being proposed.
*AFTER SUBMISSION, YOU MAY RETURN TO YOUR PROPOSAL ANY TIME UNTIL MARCH 31 TO MAKE EDITS. YOUR PROPOSAL WILL NOT BE EVALUATED UNTIL THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE.*

If you have any questions, please contact Janet Livingston (jlivingston@ggob.com)

SPEAKER BENEFITS

If chosen as a speaker, your registration fee for the Conference will be waived (value: $1,550). This complimentary registration does NOT include:

add-on Conference events such as the CEO Summit, Tuesday night networking reception, or deep-dive workshops
hotel accommodation or other expenses (travel, transportation, parking, meals or materials)
conference registration fees or expenses for any additional people

SPEAKER REQUIREMENTS

If chosen, you may be paired with a Great Game Coach or Trainer to develop a 70-minute session for The Conference. The team will need to work together to achieve the following requirements:

Develop an educational session that will fill a 70-minute time slot and include adequate time for participant sharing, questions and answers. The session should be interactive, hands-on (to the extent possible) and result in multiple take-aways.
Submit a PowerPoint presentation that adheres to Conference branding guidelines - a template will be provided and must be utilized.
Provide any necessary session handouts.
Grant The Great Game of Business, Inc. the right to audiotape, photograph and/or videotape your presentation, and reproduce and sell the materials as it sees fit.

SESSION REQUIREMENTS

You will have the opportunity to come back and update your submission before the 3/31 deadline, but note that there are a few items that will be required in order to initially submit/save it.

Sessions must be content-driven and educational. Sessions that appear to pitch a product or service will not be chosen.
Sessions presented by or co-presented with actual Great Game of Business practitioners are preferred. If you are a service provider and feel your product or service is complimentary to the principles and practices of The Great Game of Business, we recommend you co-present with a client.
Sessions that provide at least two tangible tools as a take-away for participants are preferred - consider what action the participants will be able to take after participating in your session.
Sessions that provide hands-on learning opportunities or interaction (such as small group activities) generally receive higher marks.
Sessions that are innovative and applicable to a broad audience are preferred.

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