Research Working Groups

Benefits of Research Working Group Participation

The Conference Board's Research Working Groups provide a confidential, hands-on environment for companies to work with expert researchers to forge practical solutions for a specific, defined set of business challenges.
Members gain exposure to a select group of peer executives from global companies who are similarly situated in needing to tackle the same challenges.
Collectively, Research Working Group members work with subject matter experts to find actionable solutions through proven methodologies, practical tools, and templates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Knowledge Transfer in a Digital World: Using New Media Across Multiple Generations and Geographies
The group will also explore the specific topics of what is truly unique about Millennials, reverse mentoring, collaborative learning methods, and the cultural aspects of cross-generational knowledge transfer.

Economic Environment

Business Forecasting in Uncharted Territory I
This Working Group is designed to help these managers better identify economic trends and analyze the data most relevant to their own firms.

Business Forecasting in Uncharted Territory II
This Working Group is designed to help these managers better identify economic trends and analyze the data most relevant to their own firms.

HR and Talent Management

Engaging Your Critical Talent in Asia-Pacific
How do you engage and retain critical talent in your organization which are central to implementing business strategies during the economic recovery?

Engaging Your High-Performing Employees in Europe
This working group will examine the unique nature of what captures the imagination, passion, and discretionary effort of employees who will help your company weather the recession and leave the organization well-positioned for the eventual recovery.