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6th BMDA Annual Conference

WHEN
May 08, 2008 12:00 AM to
May 09, 2008 12:00 AM
LOCATION
ISM University of Management and Economics Vilnius, Lithuania

6th Annual BMDA Conference “If Ever…”: Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders May 8-9th 2008 ISM University of Management and Economics Vilnius, Lithuania Over the past decade the business environment has become increasingly dynamic, reflecting the global trend towards economic liberalisation. New geopolitical concerns, the gradual removal of international trade barriers, rapid technological advancements are just a few of the factors that have had a major effect on business management practices and on the role of leaders.

Over the past decade the business environment has become increasingly dynamic, reflecting the global trend towards economic liberalization. New geopolitical concerns, the gradual removal of international trade barriers, rapid technological advancements are just a few of the factors that have had a major effect on business management practices and on the role of leaders.

Bearing all this in mind, as well as recent developments in the labour market, the question of succession and sustainability is one of the key issues that are faced by today’s leaders. It takes smart leaders and excellent and diversified leadership skills to manage the ever-increasing expectations of different stakeholders (owners, employees etc). Leadership thus becomes and remains a topic of great significance for many countries in the Baltic Region.

Leaders are vital to the success of any organization. It is not just a question of being a “star”. It is also about building a solid foundation of honesty, integrity, and accountability. It is about working hard to build relationships and emphasising teamwork in everything you do… It is about focusing on the positive, eliminating the negative and creating the right atmosphere for winning attitudes…

What kind of leadership challenges are companies and academia currently facing in ensuring continuity and sustainability? What are the needs and expectations of today´s companies? What could and should be the role of business schools in educating the “new generation” of leaders to satisfy the expectations of companies and what should be the contribution of companies? What are the future models for partnership? What do we expect from the next generation and how do we attract, motivate and lead them? How do we find, develop and keep talented people? What are the key aspects leaders have to keep in mind to ensure that there will be suitable people to perpetuate the work of today’s leaders when their time is due?

These are just a few questions that were addressed during the conference. The conference was designed in such a manner that participants from both academia and the corporate world benefit from the contribution of keynote speakers with unrivalled leadership experience. Participants also contributed their invaluable knowledge and expertise, thereby enriching the discussion and ensuring that the topic is relevant for both the academic and corporate worlds.


This conference was a place for debate and dialogue, a platform for exchanging experience, and a meeting place for all parties involved in leadership development.

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