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In a crisis, what is critical? The answer: nurture the spirit, stay calm and be sharp in thinking. Today, business leaders are well aware that to survive in today's intensely competitive environment, there is only one choice- to continuously innovate and challenge the norms. Staying ahead of your competitors requires not only good marketing and products, but a clear and strategic mindset. In this leadership workshop, we bring to you TWO internationally renowned thought leaders to unleash the potent combination of the best of Western management disciplines with the most profound of ancient Chinese strategy.
By immersing in key stratagems and teaching embedded in over 2,500 years' of Sun Tze Art of War Thesis, Dr Foo and Professor McKiernan will bring to you a strategic development mind tool, designed specifically to unlock your critical and strategic thinking capabilities, opening your eyes to a whole new perspectives on the competitive business landscape and sharpening your business acumens for make speedier and accurate business decision
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The workshop highlights the importance of leadership within any organizations and its multiplier impact on the growth potential of the business. The goal of this uniquely-designed session is for participants to gain a deep sense of the approach towards strategy thinking and the inter-disciplinary thinking. Also, it serves as a platform for business leaders to exchange views and business ideas across different industries. We will also be taking this opportunity to launch Professor Peter McKiernan's latest Strategic Leadership book.
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This book offers a thought-provoking and innovative approach to strategy which provides an engaging, relevant alternative to standard texts. It addresses the key issues of leadership, governance and sustainability facing business CEOs. Professor McKiernan's reputation add credibility to this project. This is a concise, thematic strategy text which will help students to see organizations from the perspective of the Chief Executive and to understand and debate the challenges, opportunities and issues which constitute the role of the CEO.
1st 20 participants who register for the event will received a complimentary copy of the book personally autographed by Professor McKiernan.
In this enhanced Leadership workshop, we will take you through a mind blowing journey to unlock the "strategic capabilities" in you. Gain insights to how ancient Chinese strategists develop "Winning strategies" against all odds. By developing your strategic mindset and sharpening your business acumen, this Leadership Workshop is a must for business leaders and aspiring professionals seeking to improve their effectiveness in difficult times. This practical- oriented workshop explores:
- Key insights into strategic thinking & business leadership
- Challenges embedded in your organisation as an opportunity for real-life executions
- The exploration of effective solutions
- The enhancement of leadership and organisational development skills
- Hands-on knowledge and frameworks which can be applied across sectors
- The development of WIN-WIN relationships with your stakeholders and business partners
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- Public Sector: Senior Officers, Head of Department and Deputy Directors, Directors from both Government Agencies with supervisory responsibilities
- Private Sector: CEOs, CFOs, COO, Board of Directors, VPs Business leaders and professionals including corporate lawyers, accountants and engineers. Business owners and entrepreneurs, professionals involved in business development and strategic planning. Academics, educators Trainers and industry leaders
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This course has been designed to maximize learning by using the latest in technology and learning. The strategies implemented are:
- Facilitator Presentations
- Case Studies
- Group Discussion
- Class Participation
- Professional Reflection
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Professor Peter McKiernan
- Fellow, British Academy of Management
- Fellow, Royal Society of Arts
- Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences
- Companion of the Association of Business Schools
- Member, Chartered Institute of Management
- PhD Strategic Management | MA Business Analysis | BA Economics
 Professor Peter McKiernan is Professor of Management and Dean of the top-rated Management School at the University of St Andrews-Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English speaking world. He is prize-winning and active researcher engaged in cutting edge analysis of changing political, economic and social trends, their impact on strategic formulation and implementation for businesses.
After degrees in economics, business analysis and a doctorate in strategic management, Peter gained extensive business experience on every continent. He has acted as strategy coach and trainer to Aegon UK, AT&T, BT, BP, Bertelsmann-Random House, Corus, Deloitte-Touche, Ford of Europe, GEC, ICI, IBM, Marks & Spencer, Nynas, Philips, Reed Elsevier, Scottish Equitable, Shell and a host of SMEs. This blend of global business experience along with active academic research has won him acclaim as an inspiring keynote speaker at international conferences. Peter has sat on and chaired the boards of several private and public sector bodies. He is best known for his work on organisational turnaround and scenario thinking, where he has directed scenario projects for national governments, multi-national corporations, universities, country regions, cities and voluntary sector agencies. His latest book on 'Strategic Leadership' has been adopted widely on MBA programmes and he is engaged currently in research projects on the future of digital cities', 'the future of city regions', 'competitive advantage in industry maturity and end-games', 'the future of sustainable communities' and 'the anticipation and management of change in the European Automobile Sector to 2025'.
He has served as Chairman, President and is, currently, Dean of the Fellows College of the British Academy of Management. In addition, he has been Vice President and is, currently, President of the European Academy of Management. Peter has published widely in strategic management, including two volumes on the historical development of the discipline, the best selling book on transformational change-'Sharpbenders' and books on 'Inside Fortress Europe', 'Strategies for Growth', 'Inside the Omani Corporate Culture' and 'Strategic Leadership'.
Professor Foo Check Teck
Professor & Honorary Chair of Competitive Strategy, School of Management, University of St Andrews
- Ph.D. in Strategy (University of St. Andrews, Scotland, 1990)
- M.B.A. in Finance (City of London)
- LL.B. (Hons., University of London, 1979) Barrister-at-Law
- Fellow Chartered Management Accountants, F.C.M.A. (UK)
- Fellow Chartered Institute of Marketing, F.C.I.M. (UK)
- Chartered Secretary, A.C.I.S. (UK)
- Certified Public Accountants, C.P.A
Professor Foo Check Teck is uniquely multi-talented and multi-disciplined visionary, (Name: Man of Renaissance by Straits Times). His diversity is reflected in qualifications, working experience and his extensive yet multi-faceted research interest. Coupled with his years of industry experience in MNCs, Professor Foo has developed the unique ability to translate on over 2,500 years old "Art of War" stratagems into business strategies to unlock the potential in all business leaders.
Prof Foo's credentials are impressive: Ph.D. (Strategy, St. Andrews), MBA in Finance (City University of London, postgraduate award winner), LLB (Hons, London), FCMA, FCIM, ACIS, Barrister-at-law, Advocate and Solicitor. His book Organizing Strategy: Sun Tzu Business Warcraft was chosen by Blackwell in Oxford as both Book-of-the-Month and Spring's Choice. Reminiscences of an Ancient Strategist: Mind of Sun Tzu was widely praised and was recommended by the prestigious London World Review. BBC also featured him in its Global Finance program. His research on corporate identity strategy won him an excellence award from the UK Literati Club.
He is also a Honorary Research Professor of International Business at Copenhagen Business College, Denmark, Visiting Professor of Technology Strategy with the New York Institute of Technology, US; a registered UN consultant, Coordinator for Asia for the International Center for Corporate Identity Studies based in Glasgow, UK. He was formerly an Honorary Senior Research Fellow in Strategic Management at Scotland's oldest and most established university, the University of St. Andrews. The author of several award winning books on Sun Tzu Stratagems, Prof Foo have trained over thousands of professionals from both government and private industries throughout the Asia Pacific Region. As a much demanded leadership & strategy trainer, his unique and entertaining style of delivery has won him numerous rave reviews.
Recently he was invited to as act as reviewer for Sweden's Knowledge Foundation and to be an expert on strategy for a US History Channel production on Sun Tzu Art of War. Last year he co-chaired at China Goes Global Conference at Harvard on the theme of China at crossroads.
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Register by 28th Feb 2009 to enjoy the following rebates
| Programme Fees (SGD) |
| No of Pax |
Early Bird (Per Pax) |
Savings per Pax |
Total Savings |
| 1 |
$1,088 |
$200 |
$200 |
| 2 to 4 |
$988 |
$300 |
$1,200 |
| 5 & above |
$888 |
$400 |
$2,000 |
| Usual Fees |
S1,288 |
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Registration is on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Register early to avoid disappointment. For more information, please contact Elsie @ 67363633 or training@aventisgroup.com.sg
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We deliver customized designed courses that are tailored to your organizational needs. Our professional trainers are domain experts with extensive international experience.
Do contact us today@ 6720 3333 / training@aventisgroup.com.sg for no-obligation training needs assessment, we will work in partnership with you to identify needs, develop training and find instructors that best fit your business environment.
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