The Persuasive Change Leader

Ljubljana Executive Summer School

15 - 19 July 2013

This unique programme has been developed to respond to the major challenge facing managers in organisations today - leading change. By exploring current research and best practice in change management, participants will develop a critical understanding of a number of models and tools that can help them lead and manage change. They will also develop a greatly enhanced awareness of their own leadership style and capabilities in a changing environment, much of which will come through working with an international peer group. It is expected that participants will leave the programme not only with new knowledge and capabilities, but also with a renewed confidence in their own ability to lead change in their organisations.

This programme will benefit those who currently have, or plan to take on,
a change leadership role in an organisational setting.

This programme adopts a strong practitioner perspective and will be highly interactive. A variety of teaching methods will be utilised throughout including discussions, group exercises, case study analysis, readings, videos and multi-media material. Participants will be supported in developing a strong international network by working with a range of other participants during exercises and assignments. Preparation of assigned readings and case studies will be expected.

Patrick C. Flood

is professor of Organizational Behaviour at Dublin City University. He completed his PhD at the London School of Economics and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. He is Honorary Professor of Management at Northeastern University, China and Academic Fellow at the Centre for International HRM, Judge Business School and University of Cambridge. He has taught on MBA and executive education programmes and consulted with over thirty companies in Europe. His two most recent books on leadership and change include Persuasive Leadership: Lessons from the Arts and Leadership in Ireland.

John Mc Mackin

is a lecturer and consultant on change management, strategy and human resource management. He has taught on Executive programmes at a number of business schools in Ireland, Europe and the USA. As a consultant he has worked for over a decade with major organisations including Aegon International, Accenture, AIB Group, Bertelsmann Group, Citigroup, and Pirelli Tyres. He previously enjoyed a successful banking career in London and New York. John holds an MBA from Columbia University, New York, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon, and his research has been published in major academic journals on HRM, psychology and economics.

PROGRAMME

Monday, 15 July (afternoon)

Tuesday, 16 July

Wednesday, 17 July

Thursday, 18 July

Friday, 19 July

Fee

Study fee: EUR 1.100; includes tuition and study materials, use of the Faculty library, computer rooms, free wireless internet access, reception and farewell gathering and a welcome package.

Accommodation

Details about accommodation in Ljubljana are available on request.