(All events are by invitation-only—except TweetChats and Webinars.)
Developing Leaders Across International Borders
Our speaker will be Raymond McConnell, co-founder of JR Global Training/Sandler Training Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as the founder of JRM Global Training in
North America.
In this briefing, we will be taking a deep dive into one of the greatest opportunities and challenges for organizations in the 21st Century: Global Leadership Development.
We will discuss:
- How can leaders span boundaries and foster collaboration across different groups?
- How effective are your leaders at crossing borders, and how high of a priority is it in your organization?
- What are the implications for cross-border leadership development, and why is it needed?
- What is the most critical cross-border leadership skill for the future?
- What are the specific challenges which require effective cross-border leadership?
- What are the five obstacles most commonly faced by organizations’ cross-border leaders?
- What specific skills are needed to be successful as a cross-border leader?
Raymond McConnell answers these questions and more during this briefing and shares his extensive global research from both his United States and international experience.
Research from conversations with CEOs and other senior leaders from Fortune 500, regional companies, government organizations and academic institutions in over 40 countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, UK, USA, Vietnam and more will be shared during the session.
As always, lunch will be served and attendees will earn 2 hours of PHR/CPHR/SPHR certification credit.
This event is by invitation only and there is no cost to our invited guests. As a reminder, attendees will earn two hours of PHR/SPHR/GPHR certification credit through the HRCI.
Take a look into the future of North Texas higher-level education as we welcome David E. Daniel, Ph.D., to lead our next Spotlight Series breakfast discussion.
Dr. Daniel is president of The University of Texas at Dallas, a top source of talented graduates for area companies that is on track to become the area’s first Tier One research university. The university’s Tier One initiative—spearheaded by Dr. Daniel—aims to transform UT Dallas into one of the nation’s best public research universities, deepening its resources, attracting the best students and educators, and driving innovation among area businesses.
Join us on September 9 as we discuss the future of Tier One education in Texas, and why incubating top talent is critical to drive innovation, growth and competitive advantage.
(This event is by invitation-only.)
Behavior and Performance, Part II:
How to Implement Behavioral Trait Analysis in Team Building.
Behavior and Performance, Part II:
How to Implement Behavioral Trait Analysis in Team Building
Featuring Adrian Wood. Co-Founder, Shadowmatch USA
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 11:30 a.m. CDT.
At our February HR Roundtable, we discussed how individual and team behaviors have a critical impact on overall performance. Join us on October 14 as we delve deeper into this topic, and learn how HR can use the information to more effectively coach their internal stakeholders. We will discuss several key topics using both behavioral research information and real-life examples of corporate teams.
• Success & failure factors that impact performance
• The critical link between performance and behavior
• The specific challenges found in different types of teams
• HR Coaching strategies for individuals and teams
As always, lunch will be served and attendees will earn 2 hours of PHR/CPHR/SPHR certification credit.
DATE: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Lunch will be served.
LOCATION: Pearson Partners International, 8080 North Central Expressway, Suite 1200, Dallas [Map] (SEC 75 and Caruth Haven, in the Compass Bank building. Parking is in the Visitors section of the garage on the north side of the building, and we’ll provide a gate token.)
RSVP: (if you haven’t already) by emailing , as seating is limited.
Questions? Call (214) 292-4130.
This event is by invitation only and there is no cost to our invited guests.
Adrian Wood is the co-founder of Shadowmatch USA. He is an experienced business leader with a passion for making companies of all sizes, from start-ups to global, successful through team development and unique leadership and management strategies across functions and divisions. He partner with major clients including Bimbo Bakeries, Cisco, Citrix, Sprint and others to make them even more successful by focusing on workplace excellence through team behaviors.
An Economic Forecast for 2015 and Beyond
Featuring Sean Donohue, Chief Executive Officer, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport
Every year, the world’s third-busiest and fastest-growing airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International, produces more than $31 billion in economic impact for the DFW region—hosting more than 60 million passengers a year, supporting more than 150,000 jobs and pumping $9 billion in payroll into the area’s economy. At our next Spotlight Series breakfast, led by Sean Donohue, chief executive officer of DFW International Airport, learn why international connectivity is critical to the economic viability and growth of the North Texas region.
As he leads a $2.7 billion terminal renewal and improvement program, Mr. Donohue will share his thoughts on the airport’s economic impact, its international service expansion plans and the future of airports as crucial links within the global city system.
Sean Donohue serves as Chief Executive Officer of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, the third-busiest airport in the world. In his role as CEO, Mr. Donohue is responsible for the management, operation and future development of the Airport. As the chief executive officer of DFW Airport, Mr. Donohue manages an organization comprised of more than 1700 employees, as well as an annual operating budget of over $650 million and a $3 billion capital improvement program. Under Mr. Donohue’s direction, DFW Airport produces more than $31 billion in annual economic impact for the Dallas/Fort Worth region, and hosts more than 60 million passengers each year. Mr. Donohue joined DFW International Airport in October of 2013, following a distinguished 28-year career in the airline industry.
This event is by invitation only.
