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Professional Development Event for Duke Alumni: Lessons in Leadership

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Date: Friday, September 27, 2024 | 08:30 am - 01:30 pm EDT

Price: $450

Location:  Washington Duke Inn
3001 Cameron Blvd.
Durham, North Carolina  27705
United States


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Leadership is a dynamic and evolving journey that involves constant learning, adaptation, and the application of lessons learned from reliable sources.  As leaders navigate their unique paths, the principles and insights gained from their experiences and those of others become essential guideposts, steering them toward effective and impactful leadership. During this half-day professional development session for experienced professionals, participants will engage in a series of educational sessions to hear from some of Duke’s world-class experts, connect with other leaders from the alumni community, and explore leadership themes that support their success, and the success of others.

Deepen your leadership skillset and build your Duke Alumni community.

Opening Plenary

  • Major General Michelle K. Donahue ’96, US Army
  • Mike Krzyzewski, P’93, P’03, GP’22, Professor of the Practice of Leadership, Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) and Executive-In-Residence, Fuqua School of Business
  • Charles Randolph-Wright ’78, Film, Television and Broadway Director and Producer

Moderator: Sanyin Siang ’96, M.B.A.’02, Executive Director, Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE), and Adjunct Associate Professor, Pratt School of Engineerin

Concurrent Sessions:

  • Concurrent Session #1: Leading in a Digital Age

Leading in a Digital World will explore opportunities to become thought leaders and ambassadors in your work and industry by leveraging TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other popular social media platforms. Open doors and embrace the digital landscape to take advantage of unprecedented opportunities for career and professional growth.

  • Aaron Dinin ‘05, Lecturing Fellow at Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship

 

  • Concurrent Session #2: Leading Innovation for Maximum Impact

Innovation is not only the lifeblood of organizational growth and longevity but also the key to solving pressing global problems and driving economic prosperity. However, leading organizations and teams to harness their innovative potential is challenging. This conversation will explore practical strategies and tools to inspire creativity, drive change, and achieve exceptional outcomes in today's dynamic business landscape.

  • Suresh Balu, Associate Dean for Innovation and Partnership, School of Medicine and Program Director, Duke Institute for Health Innovation (DIHI)
  • Jamie Jones, Director of Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E), and Associate Professor of the Practice of Management, Fuqua School of Business
  • Moderator: Richard Freishtat, Associate Dean, Duke Executive Education, Fuqua School of Business

 

  • Concurrent Session #3: Leading the Whole Person

Transformative leadership enables leaders to drive positive change, foster innovation and build resilient, ethical organizations that thrive in today's dynamic business environment. This session will dive into leadership beyond titles and roles, incorporating holistic leadership principles to ensure that leaders nurture and support all aspects of their team's well-being, fostering a balanced and fulfilled workforce.

  • Abdullah Antepli, Professor of the Practice and Director of Polis: Center for Politics, Sanford School of Public Policy
  • Luke Powery, Dean of Duke University Chapel, and Professor of Homiletics and African and African American Studies, Duke Divinity School and Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
  • Moderator: Yakut Gazi, Vice Provost for Learning Innovation and Digital Education and Professor of the Practice in the Social Science Research Institute

Closing Plenary

  • Sanyin Siang, ’96, M.B.A.’02, Executive Director, Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE), and Adjunct Associate Professor, Pratt School of Engineering
  • Sim Sitkin, Founding Faculty Director, Center on Leadership and Ethics (COLE), and Distinguished Professor in Leadership, Fuqua School of Business

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