Ross Dawson

Ross Dawson is globally recognised as a leading futurist, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, strategy advisor, social media, social networking expert and bestselling author.

He is Founding Chairman of four companies: international consulting and ventures firm Advanced Human Technologies, futures think-tank Future Exploration Network, leading events firm The Insight Exchange, and influence ratings start-up Repyoot.

Strong demand for Ross's expertise has seen him deliver keynote speeches across six continents and consult to leading organizations worldwide such as Ernst & Young, Macquarie Bank, Microsoft, News Corporation, Procter & Gamble and many others.

He is author of the bestseller Developing Knowledge-Based Client Relationships, now out in its second edition, and the acclaimed book Living Networks, which foresaw the social networking revolution. He also writes the highly influential Trends in the Living Networks blog, has written White Papers for organizations including SAP and Microsoft, and has published over 100 articles in leading publications worldwide.

Ross's frequent media appearances include CNN, Bloomberg TV, SkyNews, European Business Network, Channel News Asia, ABC TV, Today and Sunrise shows, Washington Post, CIO, Australian Financial Review, BRW and many others. Ross was recently named by Digital Media magazine as one of the 40 biggest players in Australia's digital age.

Ross has run executive education programs and lectured at numerous top-tier academic institutions around the world, including Australian Graduate School of Management and the University of Virginia

Previously Ross worked in senior positions in London, Tokyo and Sydney with organizations including Merrill Lynch, NCR and most recently Thomson Financial as Global Director - Capital Markets. He holds a B.Sc (Hons) from Bristol University and a Grad.Dip in Applied Finance from Macquarie University, and is certified as a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). He has extensive international business experience, and speaks five languages.

Ross's new book Getting Results From Crowds provides practical, pragmatic, clear guidance on how you can draw on the power of crowds to grow your business. Filled with real-life case studies and useful examples, it gives you everything you need to know to create success in a world where talent can be anywhere.

Ross Dawson is sought after worldwide for his provocative and insightful keynote speeches at internal conferences, offsite meetings, and marketing events.

Most Popular Keynote Topics:  all topics are tailored to the client and the situation.

Australia's Future
Within the next 5 to 10 years, many aspects of Australian business and society will look very different to today. Demographic trends are shaping cities and regional areas and swelling the ranks of retirees. Extraordinary emerging technologies will transform how we socialize, interact with brands, buy, and engage with media. Much work will flow overseas and be automated, but many new jobs will replace those lost. These and many other massive trends are shaping our nation. Looking ahead gives us powerful insights into what we must do today to create success tomorrow. 
 
Creating Success in a Connected World
The spectacular rise of today's hyper-connected economy offers fabulous opportunities for those businesses ready to seize them. As bandwidth increases, smartphones and tablets take off, and social media such as Facebook become commonplace, there are new drivers to business success. In this compelling keynote Ross Dawson will provide practical insights and specific advice  on the six aspects of success in a connected world. Following these six core principles allows individuals to build their personal brands and companies to build powerful relationships and run their businesses efficiently.

More keynote Topics:

Success in the Global Economy
We live and work in a global economy, driven by communications, competition and outsourcing. The result is massive emerging opportunities, and new drivers of success.

Embracing the Future
A breath-taking tour through the future of business, giving insights that will enable managers to act more effectively today, and be better prepared for rapid change tomorrow.

The Web and Media Revolution
The next phase of the Internet is transforming how we work and play, as digital media explodes. There is an open landscape to profit from these fundamental shifts.

Building Powerful Networks and Business Relationships
In the global network economy, relationships are everything. The ability to develop strong personal networks and trust-based relationships with clients and partners will determine business success.

The Future of Financial Services
Each sector of the financial services industry is confronting challenges created by technology, competition and customer expectations. Beyond these challenges lie compelling opportunities.

Professional Leadership
All professionals must be leaders, both to their clients and inside their firms. Professionals and executives are shown the foundations of effective personal leadership in the 21st century.

Tapping Personal Networks to Drive Business Success
Research has repeatedly shown that an individual's success and work performance are driven by the quality of their personal networks. Today, six degrees of separation are rapidly shrinking. We still meet people and develop many relationships face-to-face, however online social networks are adding many ways to connect with people, build relationships, exchange ideas, and create an extraordinary life. Those who have the skills and character to create value with others will prosper the most. In this compelling and highly interactive keynote address, Dawson will show how you can plug into the living networks to liberate yourself and create more opportunities for yourself and others.

The Power of Social Media
In just the last five years, social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia, LinkedIn, blogs and far more have transformed how people communicate with friends, keep up with news, do business, and express their opinions on the companies they buy from. No organization can ignore the fact that their customers are talking about them with the world and large, and making decisions based on what they find on Internet, be it true or false. Many companies are discovering that social media in fact offers an extraordinary opportunity to market, build powerful customer relationships, and attract talented staff. Discover how you can make social media a driving force for your business success.

Thriving on Information Overload
We are not only swamped with email, messages, meetings, and must-read information, but we are also expected to keep up with the latest industry trends and new technologies, not to mention our Facebook and Twitter profiles. In a world of extraordinary information overload, there are a clear set of habits, approaches and technology tools that can help us to master the tide and keep on top of it all. Those who learn to thrive on overload will be true masters of the information age.

For general audience:
- Creating the Future of Business
- Leadership for Radical Times
- Profiting from Technology Trends
- Embracing the Future
- Competing in the Global Economy
- Harnessing the Power of Innovation
- Building Exceptional Client Relationships

Industry-specific topics:
- Creating the Future of Media
- The Future of Financial Services
- Leadership in Professional Services
- Influence is the Future of Marketing and PR
- 2020: The Future of Work and Organizations
- The Global Health Economy: Today and Tomorrow
- How Technology is Transforming Aged Care
- The Future of Libraries and Museums

 

Client Ovations: Ross Dawson has done a brilliant job of examining how businesses can... create new, immensely lucrative ways of doing business.

Editor, Harvard Business Review

Excellent. Our goal was to use a key note speaker to fill venues with senior management from an industry where we were not widely known. Ross Dawson delivered the audience and enabled us to position our company as a thought leader. We would definitely use Ovations and Ross Dawson again in our seminar programme.

Marketing Manager, StayinFront Group Australia Pty Ltd

Ross is an innovative thinker and has a practical and engaging approach to presenting his ideas and knowledge. His contribution to our offsite was one of the keys to making it such a success.

Chief Operating Officer - Services, ABN Amro Australia

Ross's opening keynote was a fantastic kick-off for the conference. His twin themes of the importance of networking and emerging technology trends set the scene for a great event. Feedback on his presentation was consistently excellent.

CEO, ANZA Technology Network

I would like to thank you for contributing to our Professional Services Executive Advisory Council meeting in Miami. As the keynote presentation, you got the summit off to a great start in helping SAP and global industry leaders present to develop and define a long-term vision for the industry.

Industry Marketing Director, SAP USA

Ross Dawson has achieved a remarkable synthesis of concepts that powerfully capture the zeitgeist of today's business environment. Executives should heed his words, to clarify their role in shaping the emerging living global network of business.

Co-Chairman, IBM Symposium on the Coevolution of Business-Technology Innovation

Ross did an excellent job. He interpreted the brief very well and facilitated the workshop in a very professional way. I am sure we will have the opportunity to use his services again.

Head of Treasury and Capital Markets, BNP Paribas Australia

I would like to express to you my personal thanks for your contribution to the Garrisons 'Invigorate' Conference. The feedback I have received from your presentation has been extremely positive and valuable to all who attended this year.

Managing Director, Garrisons Pty Ltd.