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Over 100 graduate students from GA State, UGA, GA Tech, RCB alumni, faculty and representatives of the Atlanta business community gathered at the Rialto Center for the Performing Arts for the GBA Inaugural Speaker Series. The event was titled “What Are Workers Worth?” and focused on one of the most controversial topics in business today –human capital and outsourcing.

Mr. Jim Copeland, Jr., CEO Deloitte & Touche (ret), was the keynote speaker. Mr. Copeland, Jr. shared with the audience his thoughts on the role knowledge workers play in the success of every organization, as well as the importance of proper valuation of human capital as it pertains to outsourcing decisions.

The event featured remarks by Dr. John Cook, a retired Georgia State University professor and former instructor to Jim Copeland, and Dr. Don Ratajczak, the former Director of the Economic Forecasting Center.

“What Are Workers Worth?” marked the beginning of a new tradition at Robinson College of Business. The Graduate Business Association plans to sponsor a number of similar events in the future. The Speaker Series will provide students with access to the knowledge and expertise of outstanding business leaders and help them gain valuable insight on burning business issues.

After a dynamic question and answer session, Mr. Copeland joined students and faculty members for an after-event party at The Mark.

To view video clips clips from the event, please click on one of the links below:

Mr. Copeland's Speech

Question & Answer Session

Closing Remarks

For a text manuscript of the speech in Adobe PDF, click here

To view pictures from the event, click on the arrows below to scroll through the slideshow.

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