Josh Drean

Josh Drean
Born
Josh Drean
Citizenship USA
Occupationauthor
OrganizationWork3 Institute

Josh Drean is an American author, futurist, people analytics expert, and co-founder of the Work3 Institute.[1]

Education

Drean earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in business management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is often a guest lecturer at universities across the globe, including MIT, London Business School, and Harvard Business School.[2]

Career

Drean began his journey as a youth speaker, where he spent ten years inspiring young audiences to overcome life’s challenges with resilience and optimism.[3] This foundation laid the groundwork for his later work as a web3 and workforce advisor to emerging companies,[4] and now, as Co-founder of the Work3 Institute, where he continues to influence the evolution of work in meaningful ways.[5]

With over a decade of experience, Josh has helped organizations across industries understand and adapt to the unique needs of millennials and GenZ employees.[6] His expertise lies in bridging generational divides, fostering inclusive and innovative work environments, and empowering employees to drive organizational success.[7]

He co-founded the Work3 Institute, where he enhances workforce strategies through innovative approaches.[8] He also serves as a Workforce Advisor at the Harvard Innovation Labs.[9] Drean developed an AI-based HR tech startup at Harvard, which was recognized for its real-time sentiment analysis capabilities.[10]

He has been featured in publications such as Harvard Business Review,[11] Forbes, Fast Company, and The Economist, and he has appeared on The Today Show, NBC, and FOX Business.[12][13] He addresses complex topics like people analytics and workforce experience, aiming to make them relatable and actionable for digital-first leaders.[14]

Publications

Drean is the co-author of a book titled Employment is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work.[15][16]

References

  1. ^ "Book Josh Drean for Speaking, Events and Appearances". APB Speakers. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  2. ^ "Josh Drean". Harvard Extension School. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  3. ^ "Speaker Details: Enabling the industrial metaverse". event.technologyreview.com. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  4. ^ Piscione, Deborah Perry; Drean, Josh (2023-10-16). "4 Forces That Are Fundamentally Changing How We Work". Harvard Business Review. ISSN 0017-8012. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  5. ^ "Speaker Info". Future Workforce Conference. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  6. ^ Le'cand-Harwood, Chris (2024-07-11). "Engaging a Gen Z Workforce in 2024, with Josh Drean". NGTU Group. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  7. ^ Cottle, Frank (2023-09-25). "Josh Drean - Co-founder & Director of Employee Experience at The Work3 Institute|Creating a Purposeful Work Experience: The Role". Allwork.Space. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  8. ^ "Josh Drean - ASC (Association for Survey Computing)". 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  9. ^ "Josh Drean". Harvard Extension School. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  10. ^ "AWE USA 2023 - Josh Drean". www.awexr.com. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  11. ^ Piscione, Deborah Perry; Drean, Josh (2023-05-12). "Yes, the Metaverse Is Still Happening". Harvard Business Review. ISSN 0017-8012. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  12. ^ "4 Forces That Are Fundamentally Changing How We Work". American Association for Physician Leadership - Inspiring Change. Together. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  13. ^ "Josh Drean". Key Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  14. ^ "Van Buren School District". www.vbsd.us. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  15. ^ https://www.waterstones.com/author/josh-drean/8151814
  16. ^ https://www.amazon.com/Employment-Dead-Disruptive-Technologies-Revolutionizing-ebook/dp/B0CT6L8Q1L