Dr. Heidi K. Gardner recently led a masterclass for The WIE Suite, where she unpacked the core principles of smarter collaboration – an approach rooted in rigorous research and proven to drive real business performance.

On July 15 (8 - 9:30 PM ET), we’re hosting an online Level 1 Smarter Collaboration Certification for coaches and L&D professionals.

Q: When is it worthwhile to fly halfway across the world for just 2 half-hour sessions? A: When the event is the World Economic Forum’s “summer Davos” and the sessions attract innovators, CEOs, policymakers, government ministers, academics, and investors.

Dr. Heidi K. Gardner was delighted to be honored by the Financial Times as a “Market Shaper” during the FT Innovative Lawyers Global Summit.

What an extraordinary day to be working in the Middle East – leading a senior executive development program just hours after US bombs hit Iran. Kudos to the 50 Bahraini executives who powered through a full Sunday of learning about smarter collaboration, despite the geo-political tensions and resulting disruption (kids being sent home from school, 70% of local workers moving to remote, etc.).

Collaboration looks different in professional services. That’s why on Monday we’re launching the Smarter Collaboration 360 for PSFs™, designed specifically for the unique dynamics of professional services environments – where client service, collaboration, and leadership are essential.

The World Economic Forum countdown has begun! Next Thursday, Dr. Heidi K. Gardner will present two sessions at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China.

I was honored to join this esteemed panel at the Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Briefing in Pebble Beach with over 100 law firm Chairs and Managing Partners from around the world. I shared new findings on how AI can help legal leaders identify strategic risks in their firm's collaboration networks and pinpoint strategic moves to address them, driving both efficiency and innovation.

Speaking at Explorance World 2025 in Montreal was an energizing experience. I had the chance to contribute to two engaging sessions – a panel discussion on the power of 360 feedback tools and a book talk on Smarter Collaboration.

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