Barry Winkless is a renowned strategic design and change expert, recognized as a thought leader in innovation and engagement. With over 23 years of cross-functional expertise, Barry has worked globally with leading organizations, focusing on how societal shifts impact the world of work.
Currently, Barry leads the Future of Work Institute, part of Cpl & Outsourcing Inc., a global talent organization. In this role, he spearheads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exploring and designing future work solutions for organizations worldwide. Beyond speaking engagements, Barry actively shapes the future of work in real-world scenarios, positioning himself as more than just a speaker but a catalyst for organizational transformation.
One of Barry’s notable keynotes is “The Future of Work: The Next Competitive Advantage,” which delves into the evolving landscape of work and its implications for leadership. Drawing from the latest research, including the ‘Future of Work Land’ program, Barry emphasizes the importance of experience design as a critical competency for HR leaders. He introduces the 3W FOW model as a decision-making tool for connected leadership, offering insights that help organizations navigate the complexities of the future of work.
Barry Winkless continues to be a sought-after speaker, author, and strategic advisor, driving conversations and actions that shape the future of work globally.
To book Strategic Design & Change Expert Barry Winkless for your event, contact Front Row Speakers on +353 1 485 3991 or email welcome@frontrowspeakers.com.
‘Even on a very early, grey rainy morning, Barry’s fascinating and impassioned talk took hold of our group and the attention span quickly. His unique anecdotal style interspersed with theory and facts showing the depth of his own research in these interconnected areas means that he is accessible to all types of personalities and thinkers that make up a large group and department. If anything tops that, it is Barry’s lived experience and openness together with his professional acumen that made this talk so effective and unexpectedly meaningful. Barry and his seminar work give so much more back to us than they take in time we allocate for them. What better ROI is there?’
– Linda Ni Chualladh, Chief Privacy Officer at Citi
‘Barry Winkless is a fantastic speaker. We have had the privilege of having Barry speak at France Ireland Chamber of Commerce events on this topic and always very insightful. Merci Barry’
– Cliona McGowan, Director of France Ireland Chamber
‘Barry is a like a breath of fresh air as he communicates and inspires people of all ages and backgrounds to think about our changing society and the future of work. He recently provided a keynote address for TYTalks21 attended by 16,000 transition year students during Covid, telling them that they hold the keys to a better future and inviting them to think like designers – designers of their own future. The quality of his thinking along with his ability to engage with a young audience were instrumental in making the event a huge success.’
– Sharon Higgins, Director at Ibec.
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