THE LINKAGE 20 CONVERSATIONS

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1 THE LINKAGE 20 CONVERSATIONS EXCHANGING IDEAS EXPANDING MINDSETS EXPERIENCING BREAKTHROUGHS

2 T H E L I N K A G E 2 0 C O N V E R S A T I O N S N O M E A N I N G L E S S P O W E R P O I N T S The most impactful learning comes from powerful conversations, not classrooms. Conversations that will inspire new ideas, deliver keen insights and reinvent thought patterns to revolutionize the way you think and lead. The Linkage 20 Conversations distills the best of learning experiences in executive education, and eliminates boring classroom time and ineffective lectures. It is uniquely developed for CEOs and C-level executives who have done it all the MBA, the advanced management program, the leadership course, the immersion experience and still want more. Be prepared to engage in rich conversations with world-class faculty and practitioners on pressing world issues and organizational challenges. Draw breakthrough ideas for real-world applications. Look forward to twenty 90-minute conversations over 5 days, with undivided attention from world-class faculty from: SOAK IN THE ATMOSPHERE Classroom accommodations are located at the prestigious Harvard Faculty Club. The Faculty Club is a living example of New England charm and grace. It is a meeting ground for highest-ranking scholars, dignitaries and leaders. Participants may choose to stay at the Charles Hotel, the Harvard Square Hotel, or the Sheraton Commander Hotel, which are all steps away from the historic Harvard Square and Harvard University. Boston College Boston University Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Tufts University Leadership and learning are indispensible to each other. - John F. Kennedy Venue: Harvard Faculty Club

3 W H A T P A R T I C I P A N T S C A N E X P E C T O N L Y P O W E R F U L C O N V E R S A T I O N S The Linkage 20 Conversations is an exclusive by-invitation only program. The one-week program is uniquely designed for C-level executives looking to achieve breakthrough leadership by making a few paradigm changes to their thinking and approach. 18 years of Linkage research confirms that most CEO conversations revolve around 5 main areas of work Strategy, Execution, Systems, Growth and Leadership & Culture. STRATEGY Day 1: Strategy Unlocking the Power of Conversations Why We Matter How to Sort Through Strategy Options Leadership Judgment and Decision-making Day 2: Execution Top Team Effectiveness Execution at its Best Getting Things Done Well Driving Strategy into Action Connecting Goals and Go-to-Market Initiatives Day 3: Systems Systems Thinking The Judgment Deficit Talent Management Systems that Work Compensation Systems that Drive High Performance Day 4: Growth Driving Entrepreneurship for Growth The Future of Marketing: Applications from Neuroscience How Growth Affects Organizational Identity Micro-work: A New Path to Growth? Day 5: Leadership & Culture Getting Unstuck: How Dead Ends Become New Paths Women Leadership The Right Fight Responsible Leadership GROWTH Innovation Productivity LEADERSHIP & CULTURE SYSTEMS Effectiveness Efficiency EXECUTION KEY TAKEAWAYS The power of the program is derived from real conversations about real problems faced by real leaders. Previous program participants have: Drawn breakthrough ideas from some of the world s leading faculty and CEOs Tackled diverse organizational problems with like-minded professionals Challenged and enhanced their existing mental models on leadership Translated thought leadership into practical applications Learned to think critically about enterprise-wide and socioeconomic issues

4 THE LINKAGE 20 CONVERSATIONS LIST OF FACU LTY Samuel M Lam President Linkage Asia PROGRAM CHAIR Madelyn Yucht Principal Consultant Linkage, Inc. Felix Oberholzer-Gee Senior Associate Dean Chair, MBA Program Francesca Gino Michael Cusumano Management MIT Sloan School of Management Frank Cespedes Senior Lecturer of William Kerr Amar Bhidé Professor The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Tufts University Saj-nicole Joni Founder & CEO Cambridge International Group Mark Hannum Senior Vice President of Research and Development Linkage, Inc Richard Vietor Frank Dobbin Sociology, Department of Sociology Harvard University Thomas P. Flannery Senior Client Partner Korn Ferry D. Quinn Mills Business Administration, Emeritus Colin Pitt Managing Partner Linkage Australia N. Venkat Venkatraman Management; Chairman, IS Department, Questrom School of Business, Boston University Susan Fournier Marketing; Professor in Management; Senior Associate Dean, Faculty & Research, Questrom School of Business Mary Tripsas Associate Management & Organization Carroll School of Management Boston College Joseph Badaracco Business Ethics Robin J. Ely Business Administration and Faculty Chair, HBS Gender Initiative Barbara Kellerman Lecturer in Public Leadership Harvard Kennedy School

5 ABOUT LINKAGE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE ADVISORY WOMEN & INCLUSION CHANGE & TRANSITION TEAM EFFECTIVENESS Linkage is a global leadership consulting practice. For 30 years, Linkage has strengthened leaders and helped organizations to build cultures and teams that deliver superior results. By strategically aligning leadership, talent and culture, our expertise has helped organizations plan and create real results and change. Since 1988, we have worked with more than 10,000 organizations and touched more than one million leaders worldwide. Among our clients are Fortune 500 organizations and leaders, start-ups, and the public sector. We operate 11 offices worldwide and work with world-class coaches, consultants, and educators to deliver custom solutions via proven methodologies and action learning approaches. Asia 38 Amoy Street, Singapore Desley Khew, desley.khew@linkageasia.com North America 200 Summit Drive, Burlington, MA 01803, USA Reed Parker, rparker@linkageinc.com Australia Level 40, 100 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia Colin Pitt, colin.pitt@linkageanz.com.au ATHENS BOSTON BRUSSELS HONG KONG ISTANBUL KUWAIT CITY KUALA LUMPUR SEOUL SHANGHAI SINGAPORE SYDNEY

6 OTHER LINKAGE SIGNATURE PROGRAMS THE LINKAGE 20 CONVERSATIONS SERIES The Linkage 20 The Linkage 20 The Linkage 20 LINKAGE INSTITUTES AND SUMMITS The Global Institute for Leadership Development (GILD) The Women in Leadership Institute TM (WIL) For more information on our signature programs, please visit us at and