EL1/TM1 Insights of the Perennials: Lessons from Enduring Organizations (Abridged Version) Opening Keynote What do Procter & Gamble, IBM, McDonald’s, and Caterpillar have in common? They have all discovered the path to longevity in an ever-changing world: talent management. Talent is essence, not just advantage. And since a talent shortfall may loom ahead, what can we learn from enduring organizations? This keynote highlights their secrets: the key avenues to corporate success, the soul of effective management, the smart cultivation of leaders, mastery of the three learning tiers, and the care and feeding of systems. (Javascript is required to view Mediasite content)