Thinking Globally, Leading Locally with Professor Chris Bartlett

For executives and senior managers seeking to meet the challenges of a global environment.

Program Director: Professor Chris Bartlett, Harvard Business School
Chris is the Thomas D. Casserly, Jr. Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. He received an economics degree from the University of Queensland, Australia (1964), and both the masters and doctorate degrees in business administration from Harvard University (1971 and 1979).

Prior to joining the faculty of Harvard Business School, he was a marketing manager with Alcoa in Australia, a management consultant in McKinsey and Company’s London office, and general manager at Baxter Laboratories’ subsidiary company in France.

As a consultant, Professor Chris Bartlett has worked closely with some of the world’s largest organisations, to assist them in transformation programs. Most notably, Chris was an advisor to Jack Welch at GE for many years as that organisation transformed into an icon of the modern business world.

Program Date: half-day workshop
     28 October 2008
     1.30–5.30pm
     Networking drinks 5.30–6.30pm

Why Attend?
Growth remains the primary imperative for organisational success. These times of uncertainty further compound an already complex operating environment. This half day interactive session is designed to provide senior managers and executives with concepts and tools to assist them unleash the potential for growth in times of uncertainty and increasing complexity.

Workshop Overview
     Learn from the experience of the leading organisations who have managed the tensions in growing across borders
     Identify the key levers to organise for growth in a complex environment
     Lead a responsive and flexible organisation – locally and globally
     Recognise the essential skills required of senior managers and executives to realise the potential for growth

Workshop Outcomes
     Introduction to frameworks for harnessing the skill and experience of senior leaders in diverse roles for a common purpose
     Exploration of practical processes to improve the balance between efficiency, responsiveness and innovation in your organisation based on Professor Chris Bartlett’s research and consulting work

Fee:
     $764.50 incl. GST

Venue:
     Sydney: CBD campus - Map

For more information please view the flyer or contact Client Services on +61 2 9931 9333 or enquiries@agsm.edu.au.

To register please download the registration form and fax to Client Services on +61 2 9931 9370.