Future of People at Work Symposium 2025:
BETTER TOGETHER

Building on our groundbreaking Detroit symposium in 2024, we invite you to join the next chapter of the Future of People at Work (FPW) initiative. This immersive, collaborative experience connects people facing workplace challenges with those developing innovative solutions—creating opportunities that wouldn't happen otherwise.

June 26-27, 2025 · Salt Lake City, Utah

Hosted at O.C. Tanner

TRAVEL GUIDE & SITE INFO

IS THIS SYMPOSIUM FOR YOU?

The FPW Symposium 2025 is perfect if you...

Are working on improvement initiatives and seeking potential collaborators
Have specific workplace challenges that could benefit from diverse perspectives
Want to experience continuous improvement principles in action at a world-class organization
Believe in the power of collaborative problem-solving

THE POWER OF CONNECTION

People with Workplace Challenges + People with Creativity, Knowledge, and Initiative = Better Work

This simple equation drives our approach:

For Challenge Owners: Gain fresh perspectives from others who may see aspects of the problem you don't

For Improvement Practitioners: Test your ideas with people experiencing the very problems you're trying to solve

For Everyone: Discover potential partners who can extend the impact of your work

WHY BETTER TOGETHER?

Unlike traditional conferences, the FPW Symposium offers:

Immersive Learning:

Tour O.C. Tanner's facility to see real-world applications of continuous improvement.

Action-Oriented Outcomes:

Develop concrete plans with established follow-up mechanisms.

Structured Collaboration:

Structured Collaboration: Work with peers in guided sessions focused on specific workplace challenges.

Cross-Methodological Insights:

Cross-Methodological Insights: Learn how different improvement traditions can complement each other.

EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW

What the Future of People at Work DELIVERS

Day 1: Exploration & Problem Definition:

Morning networking and fishbowl panel with improvement leaders
Immersive O.C. Tanner workplace tour showcasing improvement principles in action
Afternoon collaboration sessions exploring challenges facing specific professional groups

Day 2: Collaboration & Commitment:

Continued exploration of professional challenges through structured sessions
Open Space Technology for self-organization around high-potential improvement initiatives
Development of action plans with clear follow-up mechanisms
Evening networking to solidify connections