A conference programme

A conference programme

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

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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 Eltaib Elgharabawy on Tue, 02/12/2025 - 15:32

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As a team leader, it is splendid to know how to deal with management in your work. After reading this paragraph, I've maximized my thinking to deal with challenges every day. 

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Submitted by NazrinQ on Mon, 01/12/2025 - 06:10

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For me it is good to learn something about manage company

Submitted by Attou on Fri, 28/11/2025 - 11:41

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this is good topic for improving skills

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Submitted by Amin3648 on Wed, 26/11/2025 - 08:28

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It was my first day to start in there it is wonder excersize i like it. tese is talk about different ways management, how to giving feedback to workers, how to deal with change and etc. 

Submitted by Mila2703 on Tue, 25/11/2025 - 15:38

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In my opinion the most interesting lecture at this conference is about giving feedback. It is so important to tell another one when he or she is doing something well or not. Thanks to that this person could improve his or her behaviour. 

Submitted by Mary Jane on Mon, 24/11/2025 - 04:22

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In general, the program is quite long. If i can choose one of them to attend, i will pick Conflict management. Because of the problem in my business, I spent a lot of time but still resolve. I hope after the conference sessions, I can learn how to manage conflict.
 

Submitted by Nova_Pearl on Sat, 22/11/2025 - 01:48

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I want to take the Management styles program as I am interested in understanding the ways of management in leading my team.
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Submitted by kyawzeya on Wed, 19/11/2025 - 03:14

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If I can attend one of those sessions, I will attend the management styles, because I want to learn how I can change my management styles in different situations. 

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Submitted by Jennyfer.j on Wed, 19/11/2025 - 01:03

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All I can say is that I will attend the management areas because the topics mentioned are important for a business. btw, it's my first time practicing on this page. 

Submitted by moaz_shamekh on Wed, 12/11/2025 - 17:46

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All the sessions in this conference programme are really interesting, and if I can attend any of them, I'll attend giving feedback, development creative thinking, and conflict management sessions, and definitely I'll attend the coffee break and the lunch 😄.

Have a great day all✨

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