Martha R.A. Fields - Speaker, Speeches, Booking Agent, Agency, Washington Speakers Bureau



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		Christensen, Clayton
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		Martha R.A. Fields Founder, Fields Associates

		Fee Code: 3 Travels from: Massachusetts

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Roadmap to Success " class="hdr_black"> Roadmap to Success
In this dynamic presentation, Fields talks about her book, Roadmap to Success, which she co-authored with business gurus Dr. Stephen Covey (7 Habits of Highly Effective People) and Ken Blanchard. She discusses time-tested tips on how to set and accomplish goals in life and at work. In addition, she provides current insights on how to achieve success despite tough economic times. She shares stories of people who have triumphed over tragedy and learned as much, if not more, from the downs as the ups in life. Fields uses the acronym ROADS to explore five rules for success in tough times. Her upbeat and enlightening speech includes a discussion of the five rules which are: Ready for Reality, Operate with Openness & Optimism, Age with Authenticity, Determination through Detours & Downturns and Sustain Success. Audiences will take away from her presentation 1) Time-tested tips on success that work in tough times; 2) Strategies to overcome life’s trials and tribulations; and 3) Actions you can take to sustain success even when others around you are down.

Indispensable Employees: How to Hire Them. How to Keep Them " class="hdr_black"> Indispensable Employees: How to Hire Them. How to Keep Them
Despite economic lows and high unemployment rates, the race to recruit and retain top talent is becoming more fierce and competitive. This presentation is based on Fields’ book, Indispensable Employees: How to Hire Them. How to Keep Them. While millions of people have lost their jobs, the United States is facing a serious skills shortage. Keeping your top talent is essential to organizational success, yet the number one reason people leave organizations is because of poor management. Successful managers know how to attract, keep and develop top talent. In this program, you’ll receive invaluable insights, tips and tools on how to recruit and retain indispensable employees. You will not only discover what award-winning organizations and leaders do, but how you can adapt similar initiatives to make your organization a best practice workplace. Audiences will take away from her presentation 1) An understanding of why it is of the utmost importance to hire and keep top talent even with high unemployment; 2) A model that outlines what is needed to retain, recruit and advance staff; and 3) Secrets to attract, retain, and develop staff. Best, interesting and radical practices are explored.

Diversity and Inclusion " class="hdr_black"> Diversity and Inclusion
Fields created the Diversity Leadership Program (Harvard ManageMentor 10 (HMM10) for Harvard Business School as part of their popular Harvard ManageMentor program. While diversity and globalization bring opportunity, unfortunately they also breed conflict. Now that we have elected an African American as president, we are in unchartered territory as we seek to better integrate our multicultural nation. This presentation is ideal for managers, executives and board of directors and staff who want to better understand how to use diversity and globalization as a competitive and to increase revenue, customer and employee satisfaction and retention. It also points out why research has shown that diverse teams generate more revenue, creativity and a competitive edge. She provides unique insights into diverse practices that will enhance your organization’s bottom line profitability. Audiences will take away 1) Practical information from Fields’ Harvard Business Press book, Managing Diversity, on how diversity and inclusion contributes to a positive bottom line and increases customer satisfaction; 2) How to handle explosive diversity workplace situations effectively and reduce conflicts and clashes; 3) Information on how to improve productivity and teamwork and successfully lead a diverse and multi-generational workforce; and 4) How to minimize offending people who are different and what to do if you make a mistake.

She also speaks on topics such as: " class="hdr_black"> She also speaks on topics such as:
Preparing Today for Tomorrow's Workforce
Love Your Work by Loving Your Life

About Martha R.A. Fields

Martha Fields' fresh, upbeat and practical approaches to the complex challenges of today’s world and workplace are reasons why many rate her as an exceptional speaker who leaves you “wanting more” and ready to take on the challenges and opportunities of life.

Fields is a highly respected consultant, entrepreneur and expert on management, human resources, healthcare, leadership, diversity and globalization. She was a vice-president at a Harvard Medical School affiliated teaching hospital and in 1994 founded her Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts management consulting firm, Fields Associates, Inc. Fields is the author of five books and her most recent was published by Harvard Business School, an organization to which she consults. She is an internationally recognized thought leader and appears as an expert on CNN, ABC, PBS and in FORTUNE and Forbes. She provides to audiences her insights gained from working with icons such as Maya Angelou and the late Coretta Scott King to presidents and leaders from leading FORTUNE 500 companies, Ivy-league Schools and world renown healthcare institutions. Her talks are relevant to those who watch MTV or are members of AARP. Fields’s personal mission is to make a positive, memorable difference in the world.

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