With globalization, how to lead companies into positions of strategic advantage has become a top priority for corporate executives. The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business will address this challenge with the 2008 Global Leadership Conference on June 5-7 at the Shanghai Hilton Hotel. The Smith School will co-host the event with the University of San Diego and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL).

The theme of this year's conference is "Leadership transformation in a Global Economy," referring to the rich and varied theories and approaches to the study and practice of leadership, with the end goal the same across the globe ¨C excellence in leadership.

Conference Overview

• Managers, directors, and corporate executives interested in acquiring leadership knowledge and practical skills for working in the global economy;
• HR professionals entrusted with the development, training and coaching of executives within their organizations;
• Academicians and researchers dedicated to advancing leadership studies in higher education.

Being the third year of Global Leadership Conference to be held in Shanghai, we invite world's top experts in leadership development to delivery keynote speeches:

• Dr. Anil K. Gupta, Smith School Ralph J. Tyser Professor of Strategy and Organization and a renowned thought leader on strategy and globalization. "Top 20 North American Superstars" for research in strategy and organization by Management International Review;
• Dr. Chris Ernst, research director on global leadership for the Center for Creative Leadership, Asia. He'd address speech on Global Leadership in the Context of Difference;
• Dr. Xiaozhi Liu, CEO of NeoTek China and former GM executive in China, Taiwan and U.S.. She's an expert in woman leadership in global human reengineering;
• Dr. Nicholas Barker, a researcher from Leadership Education at the East West Center and an expert in indigenous models of leadership in Asia Pacific;
• Ms. Sandy Brue, a successful woman entrepreneur, the founder and CEO of Sandicast. She'd share her insight into Woman Entrepreneur Leadership

9:00 - 9:30

Opening Ceremonies, Introductions

9:00 - 10:30

Keynote - General Session III

Break Out Sessions

9:00 - 12:00

Workshops

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The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 14 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and part-time MBA, executive MBA, executive MS, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations on three continents ¡ª North America, Europe and Asia.

The Smith School's Executive MBA in China provides China's future business leaders with a unique opportunity to learn from the school's world- class business management faculty. Like the Smith School's domestic executive MBA program, the executive MBA delivered in China prepares graduates to lead organizations in an economy fueled by technology, globalization and new venture opportunity.

The University of San Diego's MBA program was ranked in the top 100 programs worldwide for integrating social and environmental issues, according to the Aspen Institute's 2007-2008 edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes. USD's MBA program ranked 36th in the world and is the highest ranking program in southern California.

The School of Business Administration's mission states that we are, "committed to developing socially responsible leaders and improving global business practice through innovative, personalized education and applied research." Our faculty and staff are dedicated to blending academic rigor with the development of relevant skills within a values-based educational experience. This "artful" approach is recognized as distinguishing and differentiating the students who graduate from USD.

CCL is the leading nonprofit institution dedicated exclusively to leadership. CCL integrates cutting-edge research with innovative training, coaching, assessment and publishing to create proven impact for leaders and organizations around the world.

The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) offers what no one else can: an exclusive focus on leadership education and research and unparalleled expertise in solving the leadership challenges of individuals and organizations everywhere. We equip clients around the world with the skills and insight to achieve more than they thought possible through creative leadership.

Welcome to Join 2008 Global Leadership Conference!

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