The Americas
Founded in 1916 by a group of CEOs concerned about the impact of workplace issues on business, The Conference Board was originally located in Boston and moved to New York City four years later. We’ve operated at the intersection of business and society ever since.
In Latin America, The Conference Board established a joint venture in Mexico in 1995 and produces that country’s Leading Economic Index. Over a dozen Councils – ranging from the Human Resources Council – Mexico to the Customer Experience and Globalization Leadership Councils – help senior executives from member companies in Latin America to share best practices and develop approaches to the most challenging issues of the day. In addition, The Conference Board Review magazine regularly features articles of interest to Latin American business executives.
Products & Services
Conferences
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Corporate Governance Academy
30 - 31 May, 2013 (Brussels, Belgium) -
Summit on Sustainability
04 - 05 June, 2013 (New York, NY)
Peer Networks
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Council for Mid-Market Human Resources Executives
HR executives in mid-market and not-for-profit organizations are required to function both operationally and strategically. In these candid and confidential meetings members gain a broader perspective and shared experiences for unique issues in this role.
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Council on Executive Coaching
This Council, dedicated to sharing, creating and implementing best practices and protocols that will drive business results, helps senior leaders develop within their organizations. Members value the confidential meetings and expert speakers.
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Business/Education Council
Are new graduates ready to work? That question is the cornerstone of this collaborative group. Executives discuss issues in workforce readiness and the effectiveness of business and education partnerships. Members value the confidential discussions.
Publications
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Recent Changes in Europe’s Competitive Landscape and Medium-Term Perspectives:
How the Sources of Demand and Supply Are Shaping Up
by Bart van Ark, Vivian Chen, Bert Colijn, Kirsten Jaeger, Wim Overmeer, and Marcel Timmer
March 2013 - EPWP #13 – 05 (Economics Program Working Paper Series, May 2013) -
The Conference Board Economics Watch® United States View
Once again economic activity started off the year on strong footing, to only lose steam heading into springtime. In this issue we also examine the shale gas and oil revolution to see if it can really be a game changer. (Economics Watch Reports, April 2013) -
Globalization Revisited: Who Will Get the New Wave of Knowledge Process Jobs?
Offshoring is no longer the best or the only answer for management of knowledge process jobs, and many companies are investigating nearshore and onshore alternatives as the global competition for knowledge jobs intensifies. (Executive Action Report, April 2013)
Webcasts
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23 May, 2013 01:00 PM EST [13:00]
New Trends in Energy Markets and More Competitive Economies (Part 1)
While the rapid growth of emerging economies creates upward pressure on many energy and commodity prices, there is also considerable volatility in these markets depending on supply and demand conditions as well as short term shocks. -
28 May, 2013 12:00 PM EST [12:00]
New Trends in Energy Markets and More Competitive Economies (Part 2)
Despite concerns about the environment and macroeconomic impacts, shale gas is projected to make the Unites States less dependent on imported sources of energy and fuels.