MEET DAVID ALLISON
Human Resources
Keynote Speaker
Recruit, engage, and retain the right people – with the revolutionary science of shared human values.
Human Resources Keynote
The diversity and flexibility of the modern workplace is a sign of incredible progress and exciting possibilities. But it can also lead to dissonance and confusion around engagement, team cohesion, organizational alignment, and overall culture.
Companies everywhere are struggling to create a culture that attracts top talent, deeply engages them, and builds meaningful relationships that last. It’s not just about workplace satisfaction; it's about people that feel intrinsically connected to the company's mission, becoming ambassadors who are deeply invested in its success.
Workplace culture keynote speaker David Allison, the world’s leading authority on human values and 2x bestselling author, has cracked the code on what really inspires people and creates a culture of engagement: our shared human values.
After conducting nearly a million surveys in 152 languages featuring hundreds of millions of data points, he’s bringing his findings — and his captivating delivery — to stages across the world.
David’s revolutionary research, delivered through an engaging and high-energy keynote customized for your audience, will show you how shared values are the key to inspiring your people — no matter where they’re from, what they do, or where they work.
Values are the answer, and David will show you how to put them to work.
Who is it for
HR professionals
People & culture leaders
Executives and managers
Audience takeaways
The specific Power Values that will empower you to engage people and influence outcomes.
Creative, detailed strategies to immediately put the Power Values to use.
David’s revolutionary Values Thinking Process that turns shared values into actionable tactics.
The Three Telltale Questions that will identify the shared values of anyone you want to engage and inspire.
Human Resources Insights
Mapping Organizational Values
Discover how to identify the shared values that can act as the cornerstone for your organizational culture.
Aligning Mission and People
Learn how to seamlessly integrate the values of your people into everyday practices to meet long-term goals.
The Culture of Performance
Understand how a values-aligned culture naturally fosters a higher degree of productivity, collaboration, and innovation.
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He took the time to understand us, and show us how to apply the research. Outstanding!
DAVE O’BRIEN
NAPFA Board Chair
About David
David Allison is the world's leading authority on human values, renowned for his transformative and dynamic keynote speeches on Human Resources and People & Culture.
His groundbreaking research spans multiple sectors, including technology employees, the financial services sector workforce, medical technology talent, and tourism and hospitality employees. His work has established him as a pivotal figure in understanding and motivating diverse workforces, and his valuegraphic profiling has been discussed in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, INC Magazine, and textbooks used on campuses worldwide.
David has shared his insights at notable events and with a wide-range of organizations including Tech Talent North, SIRVA Worldwide Relocation Services, and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Additionally, his presence in numerous podcasts and industry journals further cements his status as a thought leader in the field.
With a focus on leveraging core human values to drive engagement, retention, and transformation within organizations, David Allison is uniquely positioned to deliver memorable and impactful presentations. His approach not only enlightens but also provides practical strategies for fostering a values-driven workplace culture, making him an invaluable asset to any HR or People & Culture event.
Work with David
Values are the answer.
Let’s put them to work.
Human Resources Keynote Speaker David Allison will transform how you think about yourself, the people around you, and those you hope to impact with your work. Because we are all values-driven.