QUICK UPDATE
March 24th: Generous thanks for those that spoke, attended, and supported this event. We’re working on getting all the talks online now. Subscribe below to receive an update when all talks are live on YouTube and on http://academy.nobl.io/.
WHY WE GATHER
The future of work has arrived on the back of the coronavirus, COVID-19. On Friday, March 20th, NOBL is hosting a free, daylong virtual conference on the urgently changing nature of work. In a time of social distancing and global uncertainty we aim to offer the temporary antidote of virtual connection, joy, and community.
#ChangeAtWorkConf will explore three critical topics: leading in uncertain times, working remotely, and resilience.
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Our event will take place between 9am (EDT) to 4:30pm on Friday, March 20th via Zoom. Click the links below to hold time on your calendar.
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Conference Agenda
ALL TIMES IN EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME
OPENING
Section Begins at 9:00 AM EDT
Welcome and Introductions
Join Bud Caddell and Lucy Blair Chung of NOBL as we introduce ourselves and discuss why we gather in such strange and uncertain times.
Time: 9:00 AM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/448801882
LEADing IN UNCERTAINTY
Section Begins at 9:15 AM EDT
Leading in Times of Uncertainty: Behind the Scenes of “The Daily”
Speaker: Theo Balcomb, Executive Producer of "The Daily" at The New York Times
Time: 9:20 AM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/448801882
Learnings from the Travel Ban: How to Pivot under Pressure
Speaker: Becca Heller, Executive Director at International Refugee Assistance Project
Time: 9:40 AM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/448801882
Lessons from the Last 20 Years: How Leaders Respond in a Crisis
Speaker: Kerry J. Sulkowicz, M.D., Managing Principal of the Boswell Group
Time: 10:00 AM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/448801882
Fireside Chat: Thrown into the Unknown
Speaker: Jonathan McBride, Former Head of Inclusion & Diversity at BlackRock
Time: 10:20 AM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/448801882
Human Connections During Uncertainty
Speakers: Amy Matthews & Sarah Barnaby, Co-Founders of Developmental Movement Project - dba Babies Project
Time: 10:40 AM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/448801882
networking break #1
Section Begins at 10:50 AM EDT
During this break, you can choose between three breakout rooms:
Ask Me Anything: How We Relate During Uncertain Times, with Amy Matthews & Sarah Barnaby. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/477727217
Virtual Collisions: Randomized Networking and Discussion Groups. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/711570966
Guided Meditation: Embracing Space, with Laura Barron. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/310599236
remote culture
Section Begins at 11:20 AM EDT
Equity in the Wake of COVID-19
Speaker: Rachel Marcuse, COO at ReadySet
Time: 11:30 AM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/448801882
Catalyzing Creativity at a Distance
Speakers: James Hobbs (VP of Design) and Marie Gosal (Design Director) of MetaLab, interviewed by Kaz Brecher
Time: 11:50 AM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/448801882
Going Remote Overnight: Day 10
Speakers: Rachel Kaplowitz, CEO at Honey
Time: 12:10 PM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/448801882
At 12:40 PM, we offer four breakout options to choose from, all dedicated to practical tips for remote work:
Hiring and Onboarding on a 100% Remote Team, with Jordan Husney of Parabol. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/696801482
The Truth About Agile and Remote Working (It Can Work!), with Collin Lyons of UsTwo. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/860965904
How SMEs Can Adopt a Principles-Based Approach to Flexible Work, with Kate Rand of Beyond. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/934098437
Remote Work: Caregiving During Uncertain Times, with Amy Matthews & Sarah Barnaby. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/975207136
networking break #2
Section Begins at 1:00 PM EDT
During this break, you can choose between three breakout rooms:
The Furry Furst Fur-tual Dog Show, show off your work-from-home companion animal. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/609801893
Virtual Collisions: Randomized Networking and Discussion Groups. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/397976991
Movement & Yoga, with Nikki Costello. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/975207136
RESILIENCE
Section Begins at 1:30 PM EDT
Opening Discussion: How Did We Get Here?
Speakers: Rob Schuham, Co-Founder of Undercurrent
Time: 1:30 PM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/585087199
Resilience at the Intersection of the Individual, Community, and Collective
Speakers: Erin Raab (Co-Founder, REENVISIONED) & Annie Malcolm (Ph.D. Candidate in Anthropology at UC, Berkeley)
Time: 1:40 PM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/585087199
Emergency! How to Adapt & Respond
Speaker: Laura Seraydarian, Founder and Director of the Boulder Center for Resilience
Time: 2:10 PM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/585087199
The Secrets to Building Resilience at Scale at IBM
Speaker: Sallyanne Oettinger, Learning Design Leader/Resilience Offering Manager at IBM
Time: 2:40 PM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/585087199
Take Care: Helping Ourselves and Others in Challenging Times
Speaker: Vikki Mueller Espinosa, People Program Director and Career Strategist at Intel
Time: 3:00 PM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/585087199
Leading Leaders through Change
Speakers: Mark Eckhardt (CEO at COMMON) & Dr. Mark Goulston (Co-founder of Heartfelt Leadership)
Time: 3:20 PM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/585087199
Equality & Resilience: Making the Workplace Work for Everyone
Speaker: Michelle P. King, Director of Inclusion, Netflix
Time: 3:40 PM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/585087199
CLOSING
Section Begins at 4:00 PM EDT
Synthesis and Reflection
Join Bud Caddell and Lucy Blair Chung of NOBL as we close the day and reflect on major themes.
Time: 4:00 PM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/585087199
virtual happy hour
Section Begins at 4:10 PM EDT
To give everyone time to decompress and do one final round of reflection and connection, you can choose breakout rooms based on the day’s themes (and yes, you are encouraged to bring your beverage of choice):
Leading In Uncertainty, with Lucy from NOBL. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/467559022
Remote Work, with Jane from NOBL. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/656960795
Resilience, with Sarah from NOBL. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/274852173
AGENDA FAQ
Might the agenda shift around? Oh my, yes. This is an experiment in rapidly producing a totally virtual conference, so we’re expecting all manner of gremlins, snafus, and oh yeah, the coronavirus. We’ll try our best to keep this page updated during the day and will share changes via Twitter, as well.
Can I dial in to these sessions? Yes, Zoom provides dial-in numbers for over 90 countries. See the full list here. When it asks for the meeting ID, use the Zoom room code in the link related to the talk that’s happening at the moment.
Help, nothing is working! What do I do? Oh no, drop us an email and someone from our team will try to troubleshoot.
