John Coné

John Coné joined Dell in 1995 as vice president of education and president of Dell University. In that role, he has been responsible for the education of all Dell employees worldwide. Since joining Dell, Coné has implemented a philosophy and created an infrastructure aimed at leveraging technology, putting the learner in control, and making learning an integral part of working. Today, nontraditional methods represent more than half of all learning in the company. Coné currently serves as the 2001 chair-elect on the board of the American Society for Training and Development.

Is learning:

• Lessons on how to integrate technology-enabled learning with the realities of human performance systems.
• The similarities and differences in leadership between for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
• How much more you can do with your digital video recorder if you actually read the instructions.

Wrote about:

• Can Leadership Be Taught?

Is reading:

• If You Want to Make God Really Laugh, Show Him Your Business Plan: The 101 Universal Laws of Business
  By Barry J. Gibbons
• The Human Side of High-Tech: Lessons from the Technology Frontier
  By Carol Kinsey Goman
• Net Ready: Strategies for Success in the E-conomy
  By Amir Hartman and John Sifonis

Kevin Connelly

Kevin Connelly has a BA in political science from Marquette University and an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He has served as a member of the board of directors of several corporations and a community bank. He is a member of the worldwide board of Spencer Stuart Management Consultants NV.

Wrote about:

• Can Leadership Be Taught?

Is learning:

• Connelly is working on learning how to snowboard, exercising more regularly, and helping his daughter select a college.

Coordinates: kconnelly@spencerstuart.com

Ellen Rudnick

Ellen Rudnick serves as executive director and clinical professor of the Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Prior to this appointment, she spent 25 years in business management and entrepreneurial activities, primarily in healthcare and information-services industries. She has won numerous community honors and is a member of the Chicago Network, the International Women's Forum, the Economic Club of Chicago, and a past member of YPO.

Wrote about: Can Leadership Be Taught?