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Published by Communications and Public Affairs 519 824-4120, Ext. 56982 or 53338 News ReleaseApril 26, 2007 U of G Hosts International Leadership ConferencePublic-sector leadership in the 21st century is at the heart of an international leadership conference being hosted at the University of Guelph May 4 and 5 by the Centre for Studies in Leadership (CSL). "Leadership is an evolving field, and the body of knowledge is growing," said Michael Cox, director of the CSL. The conference also features keynote speaker Maria Barrados, president of the Public Service Commission of Canada, senior members of the Canadian Defence Academy, Toronto and regional police service units, decision-makers working in key federal and provincial government agencies, U of G faculty, and students from Guelph's MA in leadership program. The two-day forum will highlight a variety of topics for discussion and case analysis, including ethical leadership challenges in the 21st century. Other topics include ethics, accountability and culture change, managing relationships and citizenship engagement, and leadership education and knowledge transfer. Françoise Morissette, co-author of Made in Canada Leadership, will present findings of a nationwide study of the practice of leadership. In addition, University professor emeritus O.P. Dwivedi, Political Science, will present a case study based on the Air India tragedy and discuss the ethical leadership challenges it posed. A case study highlighting the military and the media is also planned. The CSL was created in 2003 to cultivate and advance the study of transformational ethical leadership and its application in the 21st century. For more information or to register for the conference, go to www.csl.uoguelph.ca or send e-mail to Carrie Herzog at cherzog@uoguelph.ca. For media questions, contact: |
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