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    Tom Casey

    Managing Principal

    Discussion Partner Collaborative

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.As Managing Principal of Discussion Partner Collaborative, he provides global executive advisory services to CEOs.
    • 2.He is an authority on organizational transformation and leadership development in multinational corporations.
    • 3.He has authored over 500 articles and eight books, with five achieving bestseller status.
    • 4.His work addresses critical talent strategy issues, such as "Human Asset Instability," for a modern workforce.

    About Tom

    Who is Tom Casey?

    Tom Casey is the Managing Principal of Discussion Partner Collaborative, a global advisory firm. With over 200 consultants operating in 19 countries, Discussion Partner Collaborative specializes in providing executive advisory services to CEOs. Casey is also an expert faculty member at the Best Practice Institute, contributing to its research and thought leadership in best practices for business and leadership.

    His expertise lies in developing and implementing organizational transformation strategies for multinational and rapidly evolving organizations. He has extensive experience consulting across more than 20 countries and a broad spectrum of economic sectors, making him a recognized authority in global business dynamics and adaptation.

    What is Tom Casey known for?

    Tom Casey is widely recognized for his profound impact on organizational transformation and leadership development. He has authored over 500 articles, books, and blogs published across various platforms, including magazines, periodicals, and social media. His written works include eight books, five of which have achieved "best seller" status, with his recent title being "Leadership Development—The New Curve To Flatten!"

    His thought leadership extends to addressing critical business challenges. For instance, in a webinar for the Best Practice Institute, he explored "Human Asset Instability and its Effect on Talent Strategies." In this session, Casey identified a "Perfect Storm" of five forces rapidly reshaping the talent landscape, including the impending retirement of the Baby Boomer generation, and their implications for integrated talent management. He is also known for discussing leadership topics on podcasts such as the "Only Human Podcast" hosted by Dr. Tony Kern.

    What is Tom Casey's background and experience?

    Tom Casey has a distinguished career in consulting, holding senior partner and board-level positions at several prominent firms before founding Discussion Partner Collaborative. His professional journey includes significant roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Arthur D. Little, Harbridge House Inc., Buck Consultants, and The Concours Group. His international experience includes expatriate assignments in key global cities such as London, Prague, and Caracas, which have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of diverse business environments.

    Academically, Casey holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alaska. He furthered his education with M.A. and M.B.A. degrees from Rivier University. He is also a graduate of the Yale School of Management Executive Management Program, equipping him with a robust foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical executive leadership.

    What topics does Tom Casey speak and write about?

    Tom Casey's extensive portfolio of publications and presentations covers a wide range of topics central to modern business and leadership. His primary focus areas include leadership development, organizational development, and strategies for organizational transformation in complex, rapidly growing, or transitioning multinational companies. He frequently addresses the critical aspects of navigating change, fostering effective workplace cultures, and enhancing global advisory practices.

    Given his deep engagement with talent strategies, particularly in the context of "Human Asset Instability," Casey also delves into the dynamics of the evolving talent landscape. This includes discussing the impacts of demographic shifts, technological advancements, and other forces shaping the future of work and talent management. His insights are valuable to CEOs and executives seeking to understand and adapt to modern business challenges.

    How does Tom Casey contribute to the Best Practice Institute?

    As an expert faculty member at the Best Practice Institute, Tom Casey plays a pivotal role in advancing BPI's mission to identify and disseminate best practices in business and leadership. He contributes to BPI's knowledge base through webinars, discussions, and potentially other content formats, sharing his extensive experience and research findings with BPI's global audience of leaders and professionals.

    His participation in BPI roundtables, such as the Integrated Talent Management Roundtable, demonstrates his commitment to collaborative learning and sharing expert perspectives on critical issues like human capital and talent strategy. Through these contributions, Casey helps BPI provide cutting-edge insights and practical advice that enable organizations to improve their performance and adapt to the challenges of the modern marketplace.

    Background & Perspective

    Tom Casey is the Managing Principal of Discussion Partner Collaborative, a global advisory firm with over 200 consultants in 19 countries. As an expert faculty member at the Best Practice Institute, he contributes to research and thought leadership in business and leadership best practices.

    Background and Experience

    Prior to founding Discussion Partner Collaborative, Tom Casey held senior partner and board-level positions at several prominent consulting firms, including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Arthur D. Little, Harbridge House Inc., Buck Consultants, and The Concours Group. His international career includes expatriate assignments in London, Prague, and Caracas. Casey earned a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alaska, M.A. and M.B.A. degrees from Rivier University, and is a graduate of the Yale School of Management Executive Management Program.

    Areas of Expertise

    Casey's expertise lies in developing and implementing organizational transformation strategies for multinational and rapidly evolving organizations. He is a recognized authority in global business dynamics and adaptation, having consulted in more than 20 countries across a broad spectrum of economic sectors. His key specialties include leadership development, global advisory, talent strategies, workplace culture, and change management.

    Publications and Thought Leadership

    A prolific author and speaker, Tom Casey has produced over 500 articles, books, and blogs. His portfolio includes eight books, five of which are bestsellers, such as his recent title, "Leadership Development—The New Curve To Flatten!" He frequently addresses critical business challenges, such as the "Human Asset Instability and its Effect on Talent Strategies," a topic he explored in a webinar for the Best Practice Institute. Casey also shares his leadership insights on podcasts like the "Only Human Podcast."

    Areas of Expertise

    Organizational TransformationLeadership DevelopmentGlobal AdvisoryTalent StrategiesWorkplace CultureExecutive AdvisoryMultinational OrganizationsChange Management

    Research Topics

    LeadershipOrganizational DevelopmentTalent ManagementBusiness Strategy

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