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From Know-How to Know-Why: Introduction to Values-Oriented Leadership

December 18th 2014, 9:00 am to 10:30 am Delta Fredericton
Chapter:	Fredericton
Language:	English

Cost:

Members - $25.00
Non Members - $45.00
(CDN, HST included)

Presenters:
Thomas Mengel, PhD, PMP; Professor of Leadership Studies, University of New Brunswick, Renaissance College; Chief ValuesXplorer, ValuesXplorer Inc. Thomas has been teaching in the field of leadership for more than 30 years. He holds academic degrees in theology, adult education (minor in psychology), history, and computer science (minor in education and business administration). Before joining academia full-time in 2005, Thomas has held various project management and leadership positions and worked as an entrepreneur and consultant in different European and North American organizational contexts. His major focus in research, teaching and his professional and entrepreneurial practice is on the significance of motivation, values, and meaning in the context of project management, leadership, and leadership education. He is particularly interested in understanding and supporting personal and professional growth as well as leadership development.
Description:
Leadership is about motivating one-self and others to make a meaningful difference. This presentation is designed for practitioners who would like get a sense of how to be more effective in leading themselves and others. It will introduce participants to a new leadership approach resulting from the presenters’ research and practice. Values-oriented leadership focuses on and requires the ability to discover meaning in what we do and to jointly create a successful strategy for the future. The presenter will introduce participants to key elements of this approach to effective leadership in an engaging mix of theory and practice.
Special Notes:
This session would appeal to HR professionals, business leaders, managers / administrators, business owners, consultants and students. A delicious Buffet Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. Please note that individuals who register but are unable to attend will be invoiced if they do not cancel before the registration deadline.