The American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana (AmCham Guyana) and the Guyana Development Initiative (GDI) recently hosted Professor Joseph Fuller of the Harvard Business School for two impactful engagements with the local private sector, aimed at addressing urgent workforce challenges and strengthening the implementation of strategies within organizations.
Professor Joseph Fuller, a globally recognized expert in management, workforce development, and economic competitiveness, served as the keynote speaker at a Symposium on “The Future of the Workforce” held on Wednesday, June 18. His visit also included a private roundtable discussion on “Strategic Implementation” on Thursday, June 19. Professor Fuller is widely respected for his extensive consulting experience, working with senior executives and policymakers on a variety of issues related to corporate strategy and national competitiveness. He co-heads the Managing the Future of Work Project at Harvard Business School.
Professor Joseph Fuller of the Harvard Business School with local private sector players
The symposium convened 150+ AmCham Guyana members, representatives of the private sector, government officials, and development partners to examine the transformative forces reshaping the world of work. Professor Fuller discussed the profound implications of demographic changes on global workforce dynamics, emphasizing the increasing importance of productivity and the competition for talent. He also highlighted the transformative potential of generative AI in enhancing productivity, while also providing insights on how to address key challenges as it relates to AI and workforce participation, such as the need for focusing on social skills and continuous learning to adapt to future work environments.
The private sector roundtable discussion featured a high-level group of senior business executives and leaders focused on the key elements of strategic implementation, specifically on why leaders have challenges implementing the strategies they formulate within their organizations and what they can do to bridge the gap between vision and action. This allowed executives to engage directly with Professor Fuller, sharing their perspectives and discussing practical solutions tailored to Guyana’s business environment on cultural shifts, structural labor shortages, employee motivation, and the integration of digital technologies.
The two business events are part of a broader initiative led by AmCham Guyana and the GDI to support capacity development in Guyana’s private sector by connecting local leaders with international expertise. AmCham Guyana and the GDI remain committed to fostering a collaborative partnership aimed at strategic business management and development in Guyana (AMCHAM press release)
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