NEW
YORK, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Conference Board has been honored for its work in expanding the
public's knowledge of international affairs. On behalf of the
organization, President and CEO Steve
Odland accepted the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) Medal.
It is the highest honor bestowed by the FPA, with past recipients
including prime ministers, presidents, Federal Reserve chairs, and
leading CEOs.
As part of The Conference Board's commitment to deliver Trusted
Insights for What's Ahead™, a growing focus of its work is helping
business leaders, policymakers, and the public understand and
navigate the changing geopolitical landscape. The organization's
Geopolitics Hub features insights on the latest geopolitical
developments and disruptions, including the implications for the
economy, public policy, ESG, marketing, and human capital. Further
enhancing the analysis and commentary is the think tank's global
presence, including on-the-ground knowledge in business capitals
across the world—from Brussels to
Beijing.
In accepting the award on behalf of The Conference Board, Odland
spoke about cultivating global peace and prosperity by investing in
education, rejecting extremism, engaging leaders from all walks of
life, and fostering cross-cultural dialogue and understanding.
Highlights from the remarks include:
- At The Conference Board, we provide a forum for balanced
dialogue and nonpartisanship. When we have people from both sides
come together and actually share their views and listen to each
other, we find there is a great deal of common understanding and
agreement. We find that the objectives/goals are mostly aligned.
And when these people listen, they actually find
understanding.
- By immersing ourselves in the rich tapestry of global
cultures and histories, we gain insights that transcend superficial
stereotypes and biases, fostering genuine empathy and respect for
the dignity and sovereignty of other nations.
- Educators, businesspeople, elected officials, and leaders
from all walks of life need to engage in the public square in calm,
respectful discussion of the issues and contemplation of the way
forward. No business can go forward with two different plans. No
society can go forward with two different plans. We need to settle
on a path forward that leads to prosperity, well-being, and the
common good.
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the
member-driven think tank that delivers Trusted Insights for What's
Ahead™. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit
entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States.
www.ConferenceBoard.org
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