Nakedize founder Simon Hertnon enjoys the privilege of sharing his insights through speaking engagements, and has spoken at international conferences in the US and New Zealand. All Simon’s talks are tailored, but here are six popular topics.
| Talk | How the talk provides value | Dig deeper |
|---|---|---|
| What is Optimal Knowledge Working? | As many as 500 million people in the world are knowledge workers who ‘think for a living’. This talk clarifies who they are, what they (are supposed to) do, and the simple process they must follow to perform optimally. | Introduction to Optimal Knowledge Working (course) |
| Why is it essential to become an Essentialist? | Because time is limited, our achievements are shaped more by our choices than by our talents or accumulations. This talk clarifies the harsh reality of spreading yourself thinly, and the value of saying no to the things that don’t matter, so you can say yes to the things that do. | Essentialism |
| Are you leading breakthroughs or busyness? | Today, most leaders and managers advocate systems thinking, innovation, transformation, ‘Lean’-style efficiency, and work-life balance. This talk clarifies the gap between what leaders advocate and what they accommodate (siloed thinking, risk aversion, tweaking, inefficiency, and stressful workplaces), and how to turn it all around. | Optimal Goals (consultancy) |
| Improve or transform? | Almost every industry is talking about transformation while steadfastly improving out-of-date systems. This talk clarifies precisely what transformation is and isn’t, how it is fundamentally different from improvement, and why modern technology makes it essential to transform (not improve) almost every type of human activity. | Strategy Essentials (course) |
| Five levers for improving the performance of business writers | When leaders become frustrated with the quality of the documents they commission, it is easy to blame the writers rather than the system in which they work. This talk reminds leaders and managers that systems do indeed govern performance, and that they are the ones who can most easily lift performance by replacing the accumulated (undesigned) writing system with one designed for optimal effectiveness and efficiency. | Improving Document Production (course) |
Timing and fees
Simon can tailor the length of his talks from a TED-talk style 18 minutes right through to a keynote 75 minutes, plus question time. Fees are by negotiation. Contact us if you are interested in having Simon speak at your conference, organisation, or event.