A conference programme

A conference programme

Read the programme for a management conference to practise and improve your reading skills.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.

Preparation

Reading text

Morning programme

9.00–9.30

Conference opening
Dr Jon Martinez

9.30–10.45

Management styles
with Helena Clark

Consider the different management styles and how you can adapt yours to suit your team.

Giving feedback
with Amelia Novak

Explore the different ways to give feedback to maximise development.

Managing change
with Akira Yoshida

Help your employees deal with change and to see the positives change can bring.

10.45–11.15 Coffee break
11.15–12.30

Using storytelling in leadership communication
with Antoine Martin

Sometimes, the best way to communicate with your team is by telling stories. Find out how to do this in this workshop.

Leading small businesses
with Cheng Wei

How is leading small businesses different and how can leaders of small businesses bring success to their team?

Leading in uncertain times
with Omar Abboud

Uncertainty can affect the success of your team. Learn to bring confidence to your team in a time of uncertainty.

Afternoon programme

12.30–2.00 Lunch
2.00–3.15

Managing international projects
with Alisa Petrov

Consider how to ensure successful intercultural communication in your international teams.

 

Developing creative thinking in your team
with Mariana Silva

How can you get your team to think more creatively? Explore the different ideas that can help your team see things in a new way.

Conflict management
with Tracy Edwards

Conflict can create problems in your team, but managing conflict well can bring about development. Learn how to manage conflict in this workshop.

3.15–4.15 Group discussions
4.15–5.00 Conference closing
Dr Grace Moloney

 

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Submitted by Jajah on Wed, 03/09/2025 - 08:36

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I'm really interested in attending a conflict management session. Conflict may lead our team member to a negative way; however, when we manage it well, it will help us think more creatively.

 

 

Submitted by debad on Mon, 01/09/2025 - 08:27

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I would attend to the marketing technology session because it is highly relevant to my future career. It would not only help me develops practical skills but also broaden my understanding of the latest trends in the field of  technology.

Submitted by Orliana on Wed, 27/08/2025 - 22:28

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I will attend the Giving Feedback conference because, in my personal experience, it's one of the most important tasks a leader must perform. I truly believe that employees can improve their skills and teams can develop more effectively when they understand their successes and failures. This really keeps them motivated and focused.

Submitted by me_urspal on Sat, 23/08/2025 - 15:57

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I would attend Management styles conference by Helena Clark. Considering the different management styles can be useful for a team to success in their goal.Same kind of management style for long time can be monotonous and unsuccessful , it needs to be changed with the circumstances.

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Submitted by odett3 on Fri, 22/08/2025 - 02:48

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In my personal opinion, the conference with Omar A. Is one of the most important in the business management, due to empathize with your coworkers about the situation brings security and a sense of belonging that is necessary for to keep your company.

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Submitted by Htin Nyi Nyi Htike on Thu, 21/08/2025 - 09:20

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When I read this passage, I got some ideas and how to control, handle in real life situation. And then we got the knowledge about management , leadership skills and business English also. So Thank you so much.

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Submitted by Mujahid on Wed, 20/08/2025 - 15:16

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I would lile to attend business development to gain ideas in how to build a new business because I want to create my own business later. 

Submitted by Alaaalkhayyat on Mon, 18/08/2025 - 18:42

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I want to attend the Leading Small Businesses Conference by Cheng Wei, since the model for the big firms can be complicated to understand and apply, or modify the knowledge to the small startup businesses, thus it is important to be educated on how to manage and create a successful model for the small businesses as an entrepreneur.  

Submitted by saab2001 on Mon, 18/08/2025 - 12:36

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For me would it be really interesting attending the programm of "Using storytelling in leadership coummunication", cause I was always wondering why some leaders sometimes tell stories in their speaches but I did not know that it is  a technique and it could be helpful in the context of managing.