A conference programme

A conference programme

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Preparation

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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 CKL on Tue, 01/07/2025 - 15:40

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I would like to attend Management styles by Helena Clark. I am interesting the different management style.

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Submitted by emadship on Sun, 22/06/2025 - 22:18

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I will go with Mornig  programme i find them intersting. 

Submitted by meesmeesmees on Sun, 22/06/2025 - 12:59

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Submitted by AmeeraAmeera on Fri, 20/06/2025 - 20:25

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Which of the conference sessions would you attend? Why?

I would like to attend with Akira Yoshia to know how to manage change, because it is an interesting subject for me. I think all of us have some changes, whether in our personal lives or professional lives, and we need to learn that tools, which we can see the positives of change.

Submitted by Geraldinne_SD on Wed, 18/06/2025 - 18:05

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I would like to attend the conference: Leading in uncertain times
with Omar Abboud. I think this session will helpful because in the difficult contexts all your teams could convert in a struggle situation for the company about the emotional than can be the employees during uncertain times.

Submitted by mohamed20266 on Wed, 18/06/2025 - 09:05

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I want to bring with Tracy ,because she will speak about conflict and how wo solve these problems 

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Submitted by cliqueker on Thu, 12/06/2025 - 18:34

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I would like to attend the conference Management Styles with Helena Clark. I think this session will give me more insights and options on how different management styles can work on individuals and teams to meet the goals required.

Submitted by Majfa on Wed, 11/06/2025 - 16:38

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I'll go with Tracy Edward cuz he discusses a major point, "conflict," which is a natural outcome of human nature; individuals will have the right to conflict with what others think, but being the leader of your team is to control their conflicts in the best way and discover ideals by their employees. 

Submitted by hazara_3 on Thu, 05/06/2025 - 00:48

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his conference schedule looks really interesting! It starts with an opening session by Dr Jon Martinez, followed by workshops on different management styles, giving feedback, and managing change. After a coffee break, there are sessions on using storytelling in leadership, leading small businesses, and leading in uncertain times. The afternoon includes lunch, workshops on managing international projects, developing creative thinking, and conflict management. The day wraps up with group discussions and a closing session by Dr Grace Moloney. It's a great opportunity to learn and improve leadership skills!

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