Highly interactive, the session blends Fellow exercises, case discussions, and personal development to help attendees clarify their principles and goals and put them into practice. The session will expand fellows’ capacity to think strategically, communicate persuasively, and present confidently.
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This two-day retreat will help fellows achieve greater self-awareness while bonding with their cohort. The session features an Emergenetics workshop that will help them better understand the ways that they prefer to learn and behave. The findings will help them identify their individual preferences and provide the necessary tools to effectively build higher-performing teams and workplaces.
The serene location of Winbak Farm is a perfect setting for both self-reflection and team-building. As a part of the experience, the group will tour the farm, meet its remarkable Claydsdales, and learn about the farm’s global business operations from its owner.
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Soft landing? Something harder? Whither inflation? This presentation will supply an in-depth analysis of the major factors shaping economic outcomes, including central bank policymaking, worker attitudes, business confidence, and geopolitics. It will then turn toward a forecast for the year to come, highlighting the major risks that economic stakeholders will likely encounter.
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The session focuses on implementing a systematic process that maximizes internal and external deals and helps maintain an ongoing relationship long after “the deal is done.” The training is based on The Power of Nice by Shapiro Negotiations Institute founder Ron Shapiro and Persuade: The 4-Step Process to Influence People and Decisions by Jeff Cochran. The workshop will be grounded in scientific research shedding light on the decision-making process, real-world examples, and practical exercises to illustrate the concepts that can be applied in virtually any situation.
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In our last session on Macro Trends, you heard about global macro trends that are affecting the business environment. In this session, we will build on those trends and gain a view of the overall global economic markets and then focus on several key geographic markets to understand their economic environment. Country experts will talk about the business and economic environment in those countries but also share lessons learned about cultural and other considerations that are equally important.
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Global marketing and branding strategies evolve with new trends in technologies, consumer preferences, changes in the industry and competition landscapes, and so much more! Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies have transformed the way B2B and B2C marketing and sales are conducted and the advent of innovations keeps business leaders on their toes. Marketers are finding ways to reach consumers at all levels and increase the personalization of offerings with groundbreaking precision. The fellows will hear first-hand experiences from senior marketing executives in leading corporations and will discuss issues of customer experience, productivity, and growth in light of recent innovations in their own businesses.
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To create a more agile workforce that can respond to fast-moving markets, leaders must understand and adapt to new trends in employee engagement and expectations as well as new corporate strategies better suited for the new reality. For most executives, managing change is unlike any other managerial task they have ever encountered. This session will provide Fellows with a better understanding of how companies manage change to build and lead successful global teams by developing strategies to navigate change while promoting unity and understanding across teams.
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Global supply chains continue to face challenges driven by geopolitical tensions, climate change, and global market fluctuations. In today’s competitive landscape, a robust and adaptable supply chain is the lifeline that ensures uninterrupted operations and customer satisfaction. Additionally, advanced technology, digitalization, and artificial intelligence offer new capabilities for achieving supply chain strategy.
Amidst these challenges and opportunities, there exists a pivotal moment for businesses to reassess and reshape their supply chain strategies. This session aims to delve into the intricacies, offering insights into how companies strategically transform challenges from the COVID years into opportunities. As we explore the current global supply chain environment, it is crucial to recognize that the interplay of geopolitics, sustainability, technology, and inflation management is paramount. The discussion will extend to pondering the future of global supply chains in a post-COVID world, underscoring the integral role played by these multifaceted factors in resilient and forward-looking supply chain management.
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During this ALL-DAY immersive experience, fellows will learn about Maryland’s major hubs of global travel, trade, and logistics – BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and the Baltimore Port. In the process, Fellows will learn about expansion projects and the state’s competitiveness as measured by people and goods activity through its transportation hubs, and get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Maryland an attractive business destination.
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Russell Williams, Vice President of Business Development, Tradepoint Atlantic
Tom Caso, Vice President of Development and Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project Manager, Tradepoint Atlantic
Aaron Tomarchio, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Tradepoint Atlantic
Aleah Ellis, Director of Strategy, Collins Aerospace
Wayne Canapp, General Manager, Phillips Foods
Paul Shank, Chief Engineer, BWI
Jordan Kayloe, Director, Air Service Development, BWI
Dan Favarulo, Director, Captial Programs & Financial Analysis, Maryland Aviation Administration
Ricky Smith, CEO, Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Fellows will first have a cohort-exclusive session that will discuss how leaders can leverage their passions and experiences to make an impact on their workplace and community. Corporations are ideally suited to play a pivotal role in uplifting communities, and this session will discuss the intersection of community involvement, employee engagement, and corporate giving in fostering impactful leadership.
After the session, Fellows will celebrate the completion of the program by reflecting on their growth, belonging and connections with other business leaders from the region. The Closing Ceremony will be a fun and engaging way to thank fellowship stakeholders and provide a bridge between the Bowe fellowship cohorts.
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