Kate Vitasek Keynote Topics
- The Vested Way: Redefining Success in Business Relationships
Many business relationships are built on outdated zero-sum models – where one side’s gain is the other’s loss. In The Vested Way®, Kate Vitasek introduces five fundamental rules that turn transactional relationships into transformative, win-win partnerships, illustrated through real-world success stories.
- Getting to We: Five Steps to a Collaborative Business Culture
All too often, organizations operate with an “us versus them” mindset – leadership versus staff, buyer versus supplier. In Getting to We®, Kate presents five actionable steps to build a culture of collaboration. Drawing on the case of Island Health, she shows how even toxic environments can evolve into high-trust, high-performance teams.
- The Power of T: Choosing Trust and Transparency to Empower Teams
In today’s interconnected world, collaboration, trust, and transparency are critical. Yet, according to Gallup, only 21% of employees trust their leadership. In this keynote, Kate challenges outdated thinking and reveals how trust can be built from the outset – not earned over time.
- Vested Outsourcing: Five Rules to Transform Outsourcing Relationships
Traditional outsourcing models often fail due to misaligned incentives and rigid contracts. In her Vested Outsourcing keynote, Kate presents five rules to revolutionize outsourcing agreements – shifting from conflict to true collaboration, supported by compelling case studies.
Who is Vitasek?
Kate Vitasek has a rare ability to unlock leadership potential and inspire a spirit of community and collaboration. Her keynotes and workshops shift perspectives, challenge the status quo, and create lasting impact.
She is the author of seven books and over 400 articles published in leading outlets such as the Harvard Business Review, The Economist, Fast Company, Chief Executive Magazine, Information Week, and Supply Chain Management Review.
Kate has been inducted into both the Sourcing Industry Group Hall of Fame and the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Hall of Fame. She is a Fellow of World Commerce and Contracting and was named a “Power Influencer” by the World Financial Review.
Before joining the University of Tennessee, she held leadership roles at P&G, Microsoft, Accenture, and Stream International. She also founded the boutique consultancy Supply Chain Visions, recognized by ARC Advisory Group as one of the “Top 10 Coolest” niche firms.
