This two-day retreat will help fellows achieve greater self-awareness while bonding with their cohort. The session includes several workshops and exercises aimed at building comradery among
the fellows by breaking down barriers and deepening knowledge of other fellows in the cohort. Fellows will also spend time to define what they want from the program individually and
collectively. These exercises create a strong foundation for a meaningful overall experience over the ten-month period of the fellowship.
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 have a four-course dinner led by a gourmet
Chef, tour the farm, meet its remarkable Clydesdales, and learn about the farm’s global business operations from its owner.
Speaker:
Barry Wright, Highwire Improv
Jack Burke, General Manager, Winbak Farm
Highly interactive, the session blends Fellow exercises, case discussions, and personal development to help attendees clarify their leadership principles and goals and put them into practice. The session will expand fellows' capacity to think strategically, communicate persuasively, and present confidently to gain a competitive advantage and engage and influence audiences.
Speakers:
Gerry Sandusky, President & Founder of the Sandusky Group
Barbara Stewart, Executive Director and Trustee, Bowe Stewart Foundation; Retired CEO, AmeriCorps; Bowe Fellowship Visionary Founder
Peter Bowe, Founder and Trustee, Bowe Stewart Foundation; Publisher, DredgeWire; Former CEO, Ellicott Dredges; Bowe Fellowship Visionary Founder
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’s 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. At the end of the session fellows will be better equipped to negotiate more confidently, work towards “WIN-win” outcomes and understand and use the three Ps in negotiations (Prepare, Probe, Propose).
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As executives, having a strong grasp of the business environment through multiple angles is becoming more important to navigate today’s complex and ever-changing world. This session will start with a review of key global macro trends and risks affecting global business. Next, hear from Maryland State Secretary(s) who share state government’s strategies for preparing for and mitigating some of the effects of the macro trends, and finally, hear the corporate angle from a senior executive.
Speakers:
Bruce McIndoe, President, McIndoe Risk Advisory LLC
Heather Armentrout, US President and General Manager, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
Kevin Anderson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce
Kevin Atticks, Secretary, Maryland Department of Agriculture
This session builds on the global macro trends affecting the business environment shared in the prior session. This session will build a strong foundation of the global economy from the standing of key economic markets. Several key geographic markets will be discussed in more detail to provide an insight into go-to-market strategies, business and labor considerations and cultural nuances of those markets. Country experts will share lessons learned from their own corporate experience.
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Global marketing and branding strategies are continually evolving to respond to new trends in technologies, consumer preferences, changes in the industry and competitive landscapes, and so much more! Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies have transformed the way B2B and B2C marketing and sales are conducted. Marketers are finding new and innovative ways to reach consumers and businesses 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 considering 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.
Speakers:
Scott Johnson, Chief Human Resource Officer, Randa Apparel and Accessories
Raymone Jackson, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Companies continue to evaluate and respond to challenges driven by geopolitical tensions, climate change, and global market fluctuations. While making these strategic shifts, it is important to ensure these plans can be executed with excellence to ensure the delivery of corporate objectives. The last decade has seen great advances in technology, particularly AI. As companies seek to keep up with these advances, their supply chain and technology capabilities are getting even greater focus. In this session, company executives and consultants will share how they assess and manage these factors as they leverage these advances in their supply chain and technology capabilities.
Speakers:
To be announced
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.
Speakers:
To be announced
Fellows will first have a cohort-exclusive session that will discuss how leaders can leverage their passions and experiences to make a difference in their workplace and community. Corporations are ideally suited to play a pivotal role in uplifting communities, and this session on philanthropy will discuss the intersection of community involvement, employee engagement, and corporate giving in fostering impactful leadership.
The Closing Ceremony will be a fun and engaging way to thank fellowship stakeholders and provide a bridge between the Bowe fellowship cohorts.
Speaker:
To be announced
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