Cognitive Talent Solutions is excited to welcome Michael Arena to its Advisory Board. As a globally recognized thought leader in organizational network analysis (ONA), adaptive leadership, and workforce transformation, Michael’s expertise will be instrumental in shaping the next phase of our growth.
Michael has an impressive track record in driving enterprise-level innovation and organizational agility. As the former Chief Talent Officer at General Motors, he played a critical role in the company's cultural transformation, leveraging network-based approaches to accelerate learning and innovation. His work is widely respected in the industry, particularly for pioneering adaptive space theory, which he detailed in his acclaimed book, "Adaptive Space: How GM and Other Companies Are Positively Disrupting Themselves and Transforming into Agile Organizations."
In addition to his corporate leadership at GM, Michael also served as the Vice President of Talent & Development at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he played a key role in designing and implementing innovative talent strategies to support AWS’s continued growth. His work at AWS further reinforced his expertise in scaling organizational agility, driving workforce transformation, and optimizing collaboration at a global scale.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Michael has held esteemed academic positions at institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and the Biola University Crowell School of Business, contributing cutting-edge research on social capital, talent ecosystems, and innovation networks.
Driving the Future of ONA & Talent Development
Michael’s expertise aligns seamlessly with CTS’s vision of integrating ONA with Talent Development to help companies make data-driven decisions about collaboration, innovation, and workforce agility. His insights will help us continue to refine our solutions and expand the strategic applications of ONA across industries.
Francisco Marin, Founder & CEO of Cognitive Talent Solutions, shared his excitement about this collaboration:
"Michael is one of the world's leading experts in how organizations leverage networks to drive innovation and performance. His research and practical experience will be invaluable in expanding our ONA capabilities and delivering even greater impact to our clients."
We are honored to have Michael join our mission to spearhead a network-first future of work. Please join us in welcoming him to the CTS Advisory Board!
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