Bowe Fellowship

Having a strong grasp of the business environment through multiple angles is becoming increasingly important to navigate today’s complex and ever-changing world. This thought-provoking session will review several global macro trends and the resulting risks and opportunities affecting global business – globalization/nationalism; demographic dynamics; climate change; technology innovation; and resource scarcity. A Senior Executive in the defense industry will share practical approaches to navigating these trends. The panel will be supplemented by an experienced space executive who will help us uncover the new boundaries of low-Earth orbit (LEO) and the potential it holds for business and life on Earth.

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This session will build a strong foundation of current global macroeconomic indicators and trends and will review recent economic dynamics affecting major US trading partners. Links will be drawn to the megatrends discussed in the prior session and their impact on organizations worldwide. Fellows will gain insight from practitioners and from each other into go-to-market strategies, business and labor considerations, risk considerations and mitigation, and cultural nuances of those markets. 

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The session will start with a mid-program reflection, when fellows will pause to consider their experiences, key learnings, and how the Bowe Fellowship is shaping their leadership perspectives and goals so far.  

The main session will focus on change management. Change is a constant in today’s business environment, but leading people through change requires more than a well-designed strategy—it requires understanding the human response to uncertainty, creating a compelling vision for what is possible, and taking deliberate action to move people forward. Drawing on his extensive experience leading acquisitions, integrations, organizational restructurings, and AI adoption, the session facilitator will explore practical approaches to leading change and navigating the different stages of the change journey. The session will also examine the forces driving change today, from AI and evolving workplace models to economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

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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’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 on decision-making, will use real-world examples, and will include practical exercises to illustrate 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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A company has a range of stakeholders – both external and internal. The marketing function focuses on the company’s external stakeholders, such as customers and suppliers, to ensure the organization’s brand and value proposition are known and differentiated.  As a leader, a key focus area is influencing internal stakeholders. This requires identifying key relationships and developing strategies to cultivate them. In this session, fellows will hear from a senior marketing executive on their approach to influencing external and internal stakeholders to drive growth in their organization. We will then hear from a leadership consultant to formalize these ideas and help fellows develop a stakeholder management and engagement plan for their key relationships.  

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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, through a visit to Tradepoint Atlantic. During this behind-the-scenes tour and presentations, fellows will learn about expansion projects at the port and airport and the state’s competitiveness as measured by people and goods activity through its transportation hubs. In the process, fellows will increase their understanding of and appreciation for the state as an attractive business destination. 

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