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Learning and developing skills applicable to the international environment can be challenging. At the Iacocca Institute, we develop programs and activities critical to global and local leadership centered on entrepreneurship skills, business and industry knowledge, and how to work with and leverage a diverse global network. One such program is The Global Village for Future Leaders of Business and Industry® (Global Village).

International applied management and cross-cultural training skills are at the center of the Global Village program. Worldwide professional candidates apply to train during the six-week summer program, with over 90 other high-potential managers from more than 40 countries. The program is focused on enhancing the participant's professional skill sets for positions in all manners of international business including entrepreneurial firms, family businesses, international conglomerates and government. Attendees participate in learning opportunities including 57 interactive, seminar-style courses and panels; company projects and multi-cultural teaming experiences; small-group executive meetings; international business development competitions; and on-site visits to local companies and organizations. (Full article)



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Upcoming Events Assessment Center for Professional Development October 2007 Project Management for the Construction Industry October '07 - April '08 Leadership Breakfast Series Innovate to Succeed Thursday, October 11, 2007 Is Your Iceberg Melting?: Leading Change Management in the Organization Thursday, November, 8, 2007 Demystifying Strategy Thursday, December 6, 2007 Professional Workshops and Seminar Programs Teamwork: Working Together for Results October 16, 2007 Effective Decision Making October 18, 2007 Essentials of Clear Communications October 25, 2007 Optimal Organization & Time Management Skills November 1, 2007 Developing Leadership Effectiveness November 6 & 7, 2007 Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Professional January 9th and 10th, 2008 Professional Education Iacocca Institute Lehigh University 111 Research Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015 610.758.5664 www.iacocca-lehigh.org professionaleducation@lehigh.edu		Registration Now Open! Assessment Center for Professional Development
		Spaces still available for October 2007
		In last month's newsletter, an overview of Assessment Centers was provided. To recap, an assessment center is not a physical place, but rather an approach to skills development used by professionals who recognize the opportunity for improvement in their workplace performance. Various techniques are used to evaluate individuals while they perform activities in the workplace simulation. Participants' skills evaluated include: planning and organizing, communication, leadership initiative, decision-making, and teamwork. A feedback report is provided so participants can use their results to develop skills that may lead to improved productivity and possibly future promotion. Benefits of Participating in an Assessment Center Specific benefits of the Assessment Center for Professional Development through the Iacocca Institute include: Relevant, valuable and objective feedback Results that are strictly confidential and for individual reference A 360 tool that provides feedback from peers, subordinates and other colleagues A debrief session that is complete with a self-development template for career planning Optional training sessions that are targeted directly to competencies measured (available on an a la carte basis) Benefits to both the individual and the organization Registration – NOW OPEN!!! Spaces are limited and there has already been a favorable response. Plan to register early to hold your space. Click here for additional information about the Iacocca Institute Assessment Center for Professional Development , or contact Carol Ham at 610-758-3467 or csh205@lehigh.edu . Lehigh University staff and faculty contact Vicki Kocis in Human Resources at 610-758-5165 or vik306@lehigh.edu for registration. SPECIAL OFFER FOR HR SPECIALISTS

		Professional Development in the Global Arena
		Learning and developing skills applicable to the international environment can be challenging. At the Iacocca Institute, we develop programs and activities critical to global and local leadership centered on entrepreneurship skills, business and industry knowledge, and how to work with and leverage a diverse global network. One such program is The Global Village for Future Leaders of Business and Industry® (Global Village). International applied management and cross-cultural training skills are at the center of the Global Village program. Worldwide professional candidates apply to train during the six-week summer program, with over 90 other high-potential managers from more than 40 countries. The program is focused on enhancing the participant's professional skill sets for positions in all manners of international business including entrepreneurial firms, family businesses, international conglomerates and government. Attendees participate in learning opportunities including 57 interactive, seminar-style courses and panels; company projects and multi-cultural teaming experiences; small-group executive meetings; international business development competitions; and on-site visits to local companies and organizations. (Full article)