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Columbus, Ohio - On Tuesday, Aug. 17, Franklin University will host its next Change Leadership Symposium, an event designed to bring together community and organization leaders addressing change initiatives. This diverse group of process leaders will work together to create a knowledge-sharing network of transformers that united will create a greater level of change.
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The Change Leadership Symposium will explore a number of topics within the structure of the greater change process currently in existence by seeking to build a holistic comprehension that integrates leading-edge thinking about change processes.
The symposium will include two breakout sessions:
Breakout #1: Building an Innovative Culture
Today’s leaders need to become more attentive to the role an organization’s culture performs in influencing performance. The interaction between leadership, culture, and performance shows a significant linkage between these three organizational variables. Ideally, leaders will develop and work with an adaptive or innovative culture that allows continuous organizational transformation change and innovation. This session will highlight the relationship of transformational leadership and an innovative culture with a focus on the elements necessary to facilitate a culture of true innovation. This active discussion will be led by Dr. Tim Reymann.
Breakout #2: Articulating a Compelling Vision
Successful change efforts attain alignment around a common understanding of where the organization is Going - a “shared vision.” Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done. In this session, led by Dr. Ross Wirth, various techniques for moving to a shared vision will be discussed, along with characteristics of an effective vision. The discussion will conclude with insights on how the vision might adapt over time to changing conditions.
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Franklin University Presents
Change Leadership Symposium
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010
6-8 pm
Franklin University
Main Campus, downtown
Ross Auditorium, Alumni Hall
301 E. Rich St.
Columbus, Ohio
Registration: $15
(Fee includes light dinner and supplies)
To register, email wirthr@franklin.edu or call 614.947.6128
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The symposium is open to anyone actively involved in leading change in their community or organization who wishes to discuss innovative topics. The event is planned as a symposium for dialogue and will not have a formal, prepared presentation. Instead, attendees will be provided short summary papers to establish a baseline for dialogue that will be facilitated by Franklin University faculty members.
To register: RSVP to Dr. Ross Wirth at wirthr@franklin.edu or 614.947.6128. The $15 registration fee is payable at the door and includes light dinner and symposium supplies.
The opening activity is scheduled to start at 6 pm and the closing activity should conclude around 8 pm followed by networking and ad hoc problem-solving.
Mark your calendar for future change leadership symposiums:
- Tuesday, September 14 (6-8 PM)
- Tuesday, October 12 (6-8PM)
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About Franklin University
Founded in 1902, Franklin University is one of the leading and most experienced educators of adult students. Annually, more than 11,000 students attend Franklin, both at its Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, three Central Ohio locations, and at its newest location in Indianapolis, in addition to online. Franklin offers 27 undergraduate majors (including three new available Fall 2010) as well as three graduate programs and graduates more than 1,500 students annually. The University’s MBA Program is offered internationally through agreements with institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Further information regarding Franklin University can be found at www.franklin.edu.
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