Dr. David Burkus

Best Team Ever: The Surprising Science Of High - Performing Teams

Why are some teams more motivated, more innovative, and more successful than others? Why do some groups of talented and seemingly compatible people fall short against lesser teams with less suitable members? And why are we still so surprised about which team members excel, and which ones fail?We know that high-performing teams deliver higher value results more consistently.But how do you build that high performing team? More often than not, great teams don’t become great because they recruit top talent or pay top dollar. Instead, building the best team ever is about shaping the habits and culture that bring out the best in each team member.In this highly interactive program, we’ll review what the of the most effective team in the world do differently, and how you can start doing the same on your team.Leaders will leave with a clear and concise understanding of how the culture of their team affects its performance, and a simple and practical blueprint for how to build the best team ever.

Key Takeaways:

• How to create clarity and dependability on any team.
• How to generate team cohesion and cooperation.
• How to build purpose and meaning into every role on a team.

Friend Of A Friend: Understanding The Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Career

What if the advice we’ve all heard about networking and developing relationships was wrong?

In this new and startling look at the art and science of networking, Dr.David Burkus Challenges many of our commonly shared beliefs about networking. Drawing on more than five decades of social science research into how networks work, Burkus has found that what the best networkers do looks a lot less like collecting business cards and making random introductions and a lot more like fostering authentic connections and seeking out diverse new voices. And he reveals how anyone can do the same.Participants will this leave this keynote with practical and proven strategies to grow their network and to make their current network work much harder for their success and tactics they can apply at that very event later in the day.

Key Takeaways:

• How to build a network when you’re just starting your career.
• Where the potential blind spots and weak points in your network are.
• How to effectively grow and strengthen your network.

Leading From Anywhere: How To Build High Performing Remote and Hybrid Teams

It’s undeniable that we’re entering a new era of remote and hybridwork. While many leaders seek to run business as usual, why settle for the usual when remote teams allow us to work even better? The research shows that employees are more productive and engaged when they have the freedom to work from anywhere.

Which means leaders need the skills to lead from anywhere.

In this meticulously researched, refreshingly practical workshop, top business thought leader David Burkus provides managers with a complete guide to leading remotely, packed with everyday examples and illuminating insights. Burkus tackles the key inflection points and challenges that remote managers face from taking the team remote and adding new members, to communicating effectively and quickly,managing performance, keeping the team engaged, and even helping them strike the right balance between work and life. This Workshop Provides everything you’ll need to survive and thrive as the leader of a remote team—which is something all leaders will need to consider themselves from now on.

Key Takeaways:

• How to create a thriving team culture remotely
• How to build bonds and increase engagement from afar
• How to help your team limit distractions and avoid burnout when working remotely