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Kevin Oakes

Founder & Chief Strategy Officer · Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)

Kevin Oakes is founder and chief strategy officer of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), a human capital research firm he co-founded. He is the author of "Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company." He previously founded SumTotal Systems and led Click2learn (later SumTotal) as chairman and CEO.

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Who is Kevin Oakes?

Kevin Oakes is founder and chief strategy officer of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), a human capital research firm he co-founded. He is the author of "Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company." He previously founded SumTotal Systems and led Click2learn (later SumTotal)…

What is Kevin Oakes's role?

Kevin Oakes is Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).

What is Kevin Oakes recognized for?

Kevin Oakes has been recognized as Top 100 HR Influencer by Engagedly (2026).

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