Sentences with phrase «leadership in a complex world»

Since its founding in 1891, it has been committed to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.

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Old methods of leadership are losing effectiveness in today's complex world of speed, innovation, and the Millennial work force.

The reasons for the lack of diversity in leadership are complex, but Henry says that proactively encouraging it can only be a positive thing: «The experience of the secular world confirms that diversity around the board table adds great value and makes sense.

Graduates will be able to take on demanding leadership roles and drive complex, global multistakeholder initiatives, either at the World Economic Forum or in external public or private organizations.

High quality residential programmes develop: • confidence, optimism and a «can do» spirit • the ability to make decisions in the face of complex and daunting challenges • motivation and hence be more successful learners • positive attitude toward problem solving; • resilience, tenacity and determination • adaptability • understanding of risk, risk assessment and risk management • creativity both initiating and being receptive to innovation • knowledge and appreciation of healthier and more active lifestyles • ability to reflect on their own potential and contribution to society • appreciation of others, their place contribution and potential in the world • team work and strong communication skills • leadership qualities Such programmes are motivating, challenging; even fun.

These are the competencies every student around the world should gain in school in the 21st century, the blend of academic skills and character, of self - knowledge and leadership, of complex thinking, communications, creativity and capacity to solve problems which are essential to participate in complex societies and to face the rapidly evolving challenges of our times.

Professional educators need to provide leadership in creating the conditions necessary for all children to have access to high - quality education and to find their places in an increasingly complex world.

The program prepares students for leadership and entrepreneurial roles in a world that faces complex political, social and environmental challenges.

Past recipients of the J. Paul Getty Medal have included Harold Williams and Nancy Englander, who were honored for their leadership in creating today's Getty; Lord Jacob Rothschild, for his leadership in the preservation of built cultural heritage; Frank Gehry, for transforming the built landscape with buildings such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall; Yo - Yo Ma, for his efforts to further understanding of the world's diverse cultures; Ellsworth Kelly, for paintings and sculptures of the highest quality and originality; Anselm Kiefer, painter and sculptor noted for his powerful work and complex subject matter; and Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian writer, politician, journalist, college professor and recipient of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Lawyers who participate in these activities, law firms that participate, who become part of the thought leadership and who are seen by their clients as investing in thought leadership and partnering with law schools like ours to help to better train and educate the next generation of lawyers who are thought to be thinking seriously about the challenges facing not just lawyers of the legal profession but our clients, I think those kinds of lawyers will be rewarded because clients at all levels know that it's an increasingly complex and sophisticated and challenging world and they're looking for lawyers who understand that and can help them with their problems.