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Terri Scandura, professor of management, academic director of the School’s Johnson A. Edosomwan Leadership Institute, and dean of the Graduate School will present at the Fourth Annual Leadership Best Practices Conference Washington, D.C. Nov. 5, 2009. Scandura’s presentation, “Leading Change in an Age of Uncertainty,” will explain that during times of economic uncertainty, leaders must act like leaders.  The session will also focus on how to keep your team engaged, aligned and committed through a downturn, as well as offer effective strategies for strategic focus, communication, and decision making.

This prestigious conference is sponsored by The Johnson A. Edosomwan Leadership Institute at the University of Miami, and JJA CONSULTANTS. Executives from the Intercontinental Hotel Group, Carilion Clinic, Leadership Excellence Magazine, Liberty Mutual Group, Microsoft, Best Practice Institute, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), The Johnson A. Edosomwan Leadership Institute at the University of Miami, and the US Army ARDEC will present results-driven techniques and strategies for human capital optimization through leadership best practices.

The conference is designed to assist public and private sector organizations in creating a strategic competitive advantage through identifying and implementing leadership best practices and will focus on tools, techniques, and principles to enhance leadership skills and decision-making competencies. The conference structure includes a variety of engaging, interactive elements including case studies, keynote addresses, and session summaries. Other conference focus areas include:

• Visionary Leadership and Coaching
• Leadership Engagement Techniques
• Quality, Team-Based, and Winning Leadership
• Leadership Development Programs and Tools
• Leadership and Mentoring Best Practices
• Engaging and Motivating the Workforce
• Human Capital And Succession Plan Alignment

The Organizing Committee of the Leadership Best Practices Conference invites interested parties to register for the Conference.

For a full copy of our brochure with pricing, and to learn more about the 2009 Leadership Best Practices Conference, visit the Web site www.leadershipbestpracticesconference.com. Group discounts are available. Contact 703-359-5969 directly to receive the reduced rates.


CONFERENCE PRESS CONTACT: Abigail Santmyer (P): 703.359.5969 (F): 703.359.5971