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Events - 2008 Symposium    About the Symposium | Symposium Programs | Post-Symposium Workshop | Sponsors | Supporting Organizations | About Co-hosts | Registration


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Join us to unlock your leadership potential.

 Don't let this opportunity pass you by....

 
Learn to become a new type of leadership who can demonstrate "Impact Leadership".
Learn the importance of diverse perspectives and skills required to be successful 21st century global leaders
Explore strategies for developing a professional network across the Pacific
Be inspired by and learn from the experience of other participants

 

"Impact Leadership"

 

“Impact Leadership” calls for a new type of leader – one who understands him/herself well and takes responsibilities and initiative to create a positive impact on others, organizations and society as well as bottom line results.

“Impact Leadership” encourages multiple viewpoints and becoming comfortable with sharing leadership.

 

When

Tuesday, October 21st 2008

Time

Registration 9:00 a.m.

Program        9:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m.

Networking Reception

                        6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Where

Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka

Tokyo, Japan

Cost

Early bird      ¥40,000

(payment made on or before July 31)

Regular         ¥50,000

(after August 1)

About the Symposium (Simultaneous Interpreting will be provided)   

The Symposium will showcase successful and respected corporate executives, business leaders, educators and non-profit organizations from Japan and the U.S.
 

Who should attend

Corporate, business, academic, non-profit and entrepreneurial current and future leaders from Japan and the U.S. who wish to strength their leadership skills and expand their networks through Japan and U.S. collaboration.

 
Symposium Program
The symposium offers educational programs, interactive seminars and keynote speakers addressing "Impact Leadership" from three points of view: Leadership, Diversity and Culture, and Business Economic Opportunities. Click here to view program details.
 
Program  Participants
 
Keynote Speakers
 

Atsutoshi Nishida

President and CEO
Toshiba, Japan


Maria Contreras-Sweet

Founder and Chairwoman of the Board,
Promerica Bank
Former Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing Agency for the State of California

 
Opening General Session
 
"Exploring Unconscious Bias: How Do We Know Bias When Are Unable To See it in Ourselves?"
 

Presenter: Howard Ross

President & Chief Learning Officer, Cook Ross, Inc.

Professor of Diversity, Bennett College for Women

Diversity training practitioners are discovering that people have no idea about the unconscious process that they used to make decisions about others. You will gain a better understanding of unconscious bias and how it impacts your decisions.

.....Plus Many More Business, Academic and Community Leaders Click here to view a list of program participants
 
Post-Symposium Workshop - October 22nd and 23rd (English Only)
21 Century Leadership Development Program
Presented by LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc.)
More information
 

Seating is limited. Register Now!

Hotel Accommodation

Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka in Tokyo is the official symposium hotel. To make reservations, click here to download the reservation form and fax or e-mail it to the hotel directly no later than October 15, 2008.