VIVA NOLA October 2018
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT<br />
Dialogue as A Tool for Economic<br />
Progress<br />
by Alejandr a Guzm an<br />
@aleguzm an<br />
Too many, if not every economic and social issue of our<br />
time, is multidimensional in nature. This requires that<br />
those leaders that attempt to solve them are open to<br />
dialogue and to understanding different points of views.<br />
Many organizations, including the Aspen Institute<br />
recognize this. This organization is dedicated to foster a<br />
good society and bring people together to promote<br />
dialogue and exchange of ideas. This is done through<br />
different programs including the Socrates Salon. Named<br />
after the Socratic method of discussion, participants of this<br />
program go through expert moderated dialogue and are<br />
able to discover their beliefs about specific topics and<br />
understand the position of others.<br />
Recognizing the value of this program, the New Orleans<br />
Business Alliance (<strong>NOLA</strong>BA) partnered with the Aspen<br />
Institute Socrates Program to co-host a Socrates Salon<br />
?The Future of Work and Learning? on <strong>October</strong> 11-12th.<br />
Together they will bring expert leaders to explore how<br />
emerging technology trends are impacting education,<br />
business and society.<br />
This topic was selected considering that in the last<br />
decades technology has dramatically and very quickly<br />
changed the way people live, work, and learn all over the<br />
world. With this we have also seen challenges around<br />
public policy, education, and workforce. At the same time<br />
it is important to recognize that innovation around<br />
technology is what is driving many economies' future<br />
growth.<br />
Overall it is important for every community to consider the<br />
opportunities and challenges presented by an increasingly<br />
digital world. Also, leaders need to be thoughtful about<br />
how to embrace the benefits that come with new<br />
technology while making sure communities stay true to<br />
their culture and offers opportunities for all.<br />
New Orleans is no stranger to technology related growth.<br />
Our city has increasingly been recognized as one that is<br />
home to creators and technology companies such as DXC<br />
Technology. Other companies that have chosen our city<br />
include Accruent, GE Digital, IBM, Align, and iMerit. This<br />
makes New Orleans a great location for the Salon ?The<br />
Future of Work and Learning? this <strong>October</strong>.<br />
The Salon will examine the ways this city has reinvented<br />
itself to welcome inclusive technology companies,<br />
entrepreneurship and innovation while being intentional to<br />
stay true to its history, culture and people. The moderation<br />
will be lead by Dr. Connie Yowel, CEO of Collective Shifts,<br />
a former policy analyst for the U.S. Department of<br />
Education during Bill Clinton´s administration and a former<br />
associate professor at the University of Illinois.<br />
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I?m excited that New Orleans will be host of this event and<br />
that as a community we have recognized the value of<br />
dialogue as a tool for economic progress.<br />
Until next time!
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