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2003 /Program |
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Europe Asia Young Leaders Forum |
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"The Challenge of Uncertainty"
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Thursday, October 2, 2003 |
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18.30 |
Cocktail Reception
Kloster Irsee, Ballroom |
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Words of Welcome
Dr. Kai M. Schellhorn
Member of the Board of Directors, BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, Munich
Prof. Wong Poh Kam
Director, NUS Entrepreneurship Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore |
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19.00 |
Welcome Dinner
Kloster Irsee, Ballroom |
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Friday, October 3, 2003 |
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Breakfast
Kloster Irsee, Restaurant |
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9.00 |
SESSION 1
Kloster Irsee, Conference Hall
LIVING IN TURBULENT TIMES: HOW DO INDIVIDUALS COPE
WITH COMPLEX, CONFUSING SITUATIONS?
How do individuals make judgements and decisions under conditions of risk and uncertainty? To what extent does the dramatic increase in available information influence decision-making processes? What can we do to improve our decision-making?
Moderator:
Dr. Kai M. Schellhorn
Member of the Board of Directors, BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, Munich
Introductory Speaker:
Prof. Dietrich Dörner
Director, Institute of Theoretical Psychology, University of Bamberg, Bamberg |
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9.45 |
Discussion |
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10.30 |
SESSION 2
Kloster Irsee, Conference Hall
HOW TO LEAD IN TIMES OF CHANGE?
Which personal abilities and skills are necessary to work creatively and sustain focus in a complex work environment? What are the qualities of a leader who can deal with situations of crisis and unexpected changes?
Moderator:
Dr. Kai M. Schellhorn
Member of the Board of Directors, BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, Munich
Speakers:
Wong Ah Long
Chief Executive Officer, Suntec City Development Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Dr. Hilary Harris
Director, Centre for Research into the Management of Expatriation, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield |
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11.15 |
Discussion |
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12.00 |
Lunch
Kloster Irsee, Restaurant |
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13.30 |
"Networking in Nature"Programme
Outdoor |
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19.30 |
Barbecue Dinner
Katzbrui-Mühle, Apfeltrach-Köngetried |
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Saturday, October 4, 2003 |
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Breakfast
Kloster Irsee, Restaurant |
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8.30 |
Reports by the individual teams about their "Networking in Nature"
experience
Kloster Irsee, Conference Hall |
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9.30 |
SESSION 3
Kloster Irsee, Conference Hall
PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED: RISK AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE BUSINESS WORLD
How do companies assess risk when they are faced with an increasingly fast-changing unpredictable environment? How can they anticipate opportunities in time and ensure they are agile and innovative? How can businesses react appropriately to situations of crisis and times of change?
Moderator:
Prof. Wong Poh Kam
Director, NUS Entrepreneurship Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Speakers:
David Marsh
Partner and Director of London Office, Droege & Comp., London
Prof. Katherine R. Xin
Professor of Management, Michelin Chair in Leadership and Human Resource Management, China Europe International Business School, Shanghai
Thomas Sattelberger
Member of the Executive Board, Human Resources, Director of Personnel, Continental AG, Hanover
Mark Scully
Chief Actuary, Allianz Group, Munich |
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11.00 |
Discussion |
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12.00 |
Lunch
Kloster Irsee, Restaurant |
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13.30 |
SESSION 4
Kloster Irsee, Conference Hall
MANAGING UNCERTAINTY IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Which particular risks do companies encounter upon leaving a familiar culture? How can they ensure adequate risk management? Are there different approaches and strategies in dealing with uncertainty in Europe and Asia?
Moderator:
Prof. Wong Poh Kam
Director, NUS Entrepreneurship Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Speakers:
Stan Shih
Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Acer Group, Taipei
Karl-Heinz Kalbfell
Senior Vice President, Group Marketing, BMW Group, Munich
Koh Soo Boon
Founder and Managing Partner, iGlobe Partners Inc., Singapore |
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14.45 |
Discussion |
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15.30 |
End of Conference |
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16.00 |
Departure of participants for Neuschwanstein Castle |
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17.30 |
Cocktail Reception at Neuschwanstein Castle
Guided Tour |
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18.30 |
Departure of participants for the Festive Dinner |
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19.00 |
Festive Dinner
Bullachberg Castle
Dinner Speaker:
Prof. Liu Ji
Executive President, China Europe International Business School, Shanghai |
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Sunday, October 5, 2003 |
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Breakfast
Kloster Irsee, Restaurant
Individual departure of participants |
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10.00 |
Departure of participants for the optional programme:
Visit to the Oktoberfest |
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