John Boudreau
Future of Work pioneer John Boudreau helps leaders align talent strategy with competitive advantage. Trusted by Microsoft, Pfizer, and the U.S. Navy
Why book John Boudreau for your next event
- Dr. John Boudreau has advised leading global organizations like Microsoft, Shell, GE, Merck, and Citigroup, as well as government agencies and institutions such as the U.S. Navy, the United Nations, and the World Bank, trusted for turning cutting-edge research into practical human capital strategy.
- With more than 10 influential books and over 200 published works, Dr. Boudreau is one of the most prolific and impactful voices in the world of work and human capital. His titles including Work Without Jobs and Retooling HR, have become essential reading for forward-thinking leaders navigating the evolving employment landscape.
- A recipient of the Michael Losey Award from the Society for Human Resource Management, the Heneman Career Achievement Award from the Academy of Management, and the Chairman’s Award from IHRIM, Dr. Boudreau is widely celebrated for his lasting contributions to the field of HR.
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Designing Work for a Boundaryless Future
Globally recognized as a pioneering expert on the future of work, John Boudreau delivers high-impact, evidence-based keynotes that empower organizations to redesign jobs, elevate talent strategy, and unlock human capital as a source of lasting competitive advantage. With decades of research, Fortune 500 advisory experience, and groundbreaking publications, his insights enable business leaders to navigate workforce transformation with confidence, clarity, and measurable results.
Keynote Speaker John Boudreau is internationally recognized as one of the foremost experts on the future of work, human capital strategy, and organizational transformation. With over 200 publications and more than 10 influential books, including Work Without Jobs and Reinventing Jobs, Dr. Boudreau has reshaped the global conversation around how organizations design work, deploy talent, and create sustainable competitive advantage.
As Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and a Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Effective Organizations, he brings decades of academic rigor blended with real-world application. His advisory work spans Fortune 500 companies, global institutions, and government agencies, helping leaders adapt to automation, AI, workforce agility, and evolving job architectures.
Organizations book John Boudreau for their events to gain strategic foresight, evidence-based insights, and practical frameworks that drive measurable impact. His keynotes equip executive audiences with the tools to rethink traditional roles, future-proof talent systems, and lead through disruption with confidence.
Whether you're navigating digital transformation, reimagining workforce models, or aligning HR with business strategy, John Boudreau delivers unmatched value and clarity. Book John Boudreau for your event to bring world-class thought leadership and actionable innovation to your stage, trusted by companies like Microsoft, Shell, and the U.S. Navy.
Keynotes
Keynote by John Boudreau:
Redesigning Work for the Age of AI and Automation
Is your organization prepared for a future where jobs no longer define work?
In an era dominated by AI, automation, and rapid disruption, traditional job models are breaking down, leaving companies struggling to stay agile and competitive. Keynote Speaker John Boudreau delivers powerful, research-driven insights that help business leaders rethink the very foundation of how work is designed and executed. Drawing on his groundbreaking concept of “Work Without Jobs,” Boudreau introduces practical frameworks to redeploy talent, unlock hidden capabilities, and transform rigid job structures into dynamic systems of human potential.
His keynotes equip executives with the foresight and tools to navigate the AI-driven future of work, not just survive it, but lead it.
Book John Boudreau for your event and give your leadership team the strategic advantage to evolve faster, smarter, and more effectively in a boundaryless world of work.
Keynote by John Boudreau:
Reinventing HR for a Future of Constant Disruption
Is your HR team struggling to adapt in a world of constant change and uncertainty?
Traditional HR models often fall short when rapid transformation demands agile responses. In today’s volatile environment, static systems and rigid talent strategies can stall growth and innovation. Through dynamic and evidence-based keynotes, John Boudreau introduces a powerful approach to Work Design in Uncertainty Through Agile Experimentation, empowering HR leaders to test, learn, and scale what works in real time.
These insights redefine the future of the HR profession, positioning it not as a support function, but as a strategic engine for adaptability and business resilience. Audiences leave with actionable tools to embrace experimentation, challenge outdated structures, and build HR functions equipped for continuous reinvention.
Book John Boudreau for your event and give your organization the competitive edge to lead through disruption with confidence and strategic clarity.
Keynote by John Boudreau:
Activating Untapped HR Platforms That Deliver Impact
Are you overlooking the critical talent levers that could unlock your organization’s full strategic potential?
Many leaders invest in talent broadly, but fail to pinpoint the specific roles, skills, and platforms that truly drive impact. In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, knowing where and how talent delivers the greatest value is a game-changer. In his powerful keynotes, John Boudreau reveals how to identify the talent pivot-points that accelerate business success, and how to activate untapped platforms for HR leadership that amplify influence across the organization. His research-backed insights help leaders make smarter talent investments, align HR with core business outcomes, and turn hidden capability into enterprise-wide advantage.
Book John Boudreau for your event to equip your leadership with the tools to target high-value talent opportunities and position HR as a strategic powerhouse in times of transformation.
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JOHN BOUDREAU ON REINVENTING JOBS AND APPLYING AUTOMATION TO WORK
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