With globalization, how to lead companies into positions of strategic advantage has become a top priority for corporate executives. The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business will address this challenge with the 2008 Global Leadership Conference on June 5-7 at the
Shanghai Hilton Hotel. The Smith School will co-host the event with the University of San Diego and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL).
The theme of this year's conference is "Leadership transformation in a Global Economy," referring to the rich and varied theories and approaches to the study and practice of leadership, with the end goal the same across the globe – excellence in leadership.
Conference Overview
Dates: June 5-7, 2008
Venue:
Shanghai Hilton Hotel, Shanghai, China
Theme: "Leadership transformation in a Global Economy"
Attendee: Managers, directors, and corporate executives interested in acquiring leadership knowledge and practical skills for working in the global economy;
HR professionals entrusted with the development, training and coaching of executives within their organizations;
Academicians and researchers dedicated to advancing leadership studies in higher education.
Keynote Speakers: Being the third year of Global Leadership Conference to be held in Shanghai, we invite world's top experts in leadership development to delivery keynote speeches:
Dr. Anil K. Gupta, Smith School Ralph J. Tyser Professor of Strategy and Organization and a renowned thought leader on strategy and globalization. "Top 20 North American Superstars" for research in strategy and organization by Management International Review;
Dr. Chris Ernst, research director on global leadership for the Center for Creative Leadership, Asia. He'd address speech on Global Leadership in the Context of Difference;
Dr. Xiaozhi Liu, CEO of NeoTek China and former GM executive in China, Taiwan and U.S.. She's an expert in woman leadership in global human reengineering;
Dr. Nicholas Barker, a researcher from Leadership Education at the East West Center and an expert in indigenous models of leadership in Asia Pacific;
Ms. Sandy Brue, a successful woman entrepreneur, the founder and CEO of Sandicast. She'd share her insight into Woman Entrepreneur Leadership
Conference Registration: Before April 30 After April 30
US$ 695 US$ 795
Agenda
Date Time Theme
June 5 (Thu.) 9:00 - 9:30
Opening Ceremonies, Introductions
9:30 - 10:45 Opening Keynote - General Session I
10:45 - 11:00 Coffee/Tea Break
11:00 - 12:15 Second Keynote - General Session II
12:15 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:40 Break Out Sessions
15:40 - 16:00 Coffee/Tea Break
16:00 - 17:00 Break Out Sessions
June 6 (Fri.) 9:00 - 10:30
Keynote - General Session III
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee/Tea Break
10:45 - 12:15 Keynote - General Session IV
12:15 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:40 Break Out Sessions
15:40 - 16:00 Coffee/Tea Break
16:00 - 17:00 Break Out Sessions
June 7 (Sat.) 9:00 - 12:00
Workshops
14:00 - 17:00 Workshops
