Relevant Topics for Executive Leaders

The 2009 Conference will explore key perspectives and skills that participants need to lead effectively in today's uncertain times:

• Competing as a 21st Century business among 20th Century giants: the necessity of a new organizational structure
• Leading through organized chaos: staying true to your mission while adapting for change and uncertainty
• Cultivating a culture of right and left-brained thinkers: building a united workforce of creative and technical employees
• Leading the creative enterprise: generating progressive ideas and utilizing innovative technologies
• Leading the next generation of workers and customers: leveraging the power of social media and social networks

The format of this interactive conference includes keynote and plenary sessions featuring over 15 leaders across various industries including finance, consulting, sports, entertainment, government, and technology. All sessions are moderated by Duke faculty and scholars, and are designed to allow participants to easily learn and interact with the speakers and from one another.

Please see the conference highlights page for examples of programs from past years.

 

Monday, October 19, 2009
5:30 PM - 7:45 PM   The Fuqua School of Business (Kirby Reading Room)	Welcome Reception and Keynote Session   Welcome by Sim Sitkin, Professor of Management and Faculty Director, Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) and Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Duke Men's Basketball and Executive-in-Residence, Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE)     Keynote Address   How to Lead in Tough Times Bob Seelert, Chairman, Saatchi & Saatchi   Introduced by Wendy Kuran, Associate Dean for Centers, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM   The Fuqua School of Business (Kirby Reading Room)	Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM   Geneen Auditorium The Fuqua School of Business	Opening Session   Blair Sheppard, Dean, The Fuqua School of Business
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Geneen Auditorium	Leading through the Financial Crisis   Brian L. Derksen, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte LLP Abigail P. Johnson, President, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Investing Business Unit & Vice Chairman, FMR   Moderated by Sim Sitkin, Professor of Management and Faculty Director, Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE)
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM	Break
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Geneen Auditorium	Leading Through Organized Chaos   Howard Lerman, Chief Executive Officer, Yext Tom Rizk, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MediTract  Shannon Wallis, Global Director of Leadership Programs, Microsoft
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Geneen Auditorium	Leading the Creative Enterprise   John Seely Brown, Advisor to the Provost, University of Southern California and Independent Co-Chairman Deloitte Center for the Edge Michael Capps, President, EPIC Games, Inc.   Moderated by Aaron Chatterji, Assistant Professor, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM     The Fuqua School of Business (Kirby Reading Room)	Lunch
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM	Break
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM   Cameron Indoor Stadium	Duke Men’s Basketball Practice Session   Led by Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski Head Basketball Coach, Duke Men’s Basketball and Executive-in-Residence, Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE)
6:00 PM - 9:15 PM   Michael W. Krzyzewski Center for Academic & Athletic Excellence (Scharf Hall)	Gala Dinner and Keynote Session Keynote Address     Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski Head Basketball Coach, Duke Men’s Basketball and Executive-in-Residence, Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE)   Introduced by Blair Sheppard, Dean, The Fuqua School of Business
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM   The Fuqua School of Business (Kirby Reading Room)	Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   Geneen Auditorium The Fuqua School of Business	Keynote Address   Competing as a 21st Century Enterprise among 20th Century Giants   Jim Whitehurst, President & Chief Executive Officer, Red Hat   Introduced by Jonathan N. Cummings, Associate Professor of Management, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Break
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM   Geneen Auditorium	Leading the Next Generation of Workers and Customers – Leveraging the Social Network   IIieva Ageenko, Senior Vice President, eCommerce Channel Executive, Bank of America Sandy Carter, Vice President, Software Group Channels, IBM Corporation Tammy Johns, Senior Vice President, Global Workforce Strategy, Manpower, Inc.   Moderated by Tony O'Driscoll, Professor of the Practice, Fuqua School of Business, Duke Univerrsity
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Geneen Auditorium	Keynote Address     Leadership in a Technology Disrupted Organization   James F. McCaffrey, Executive Vice President, Operations & Strategy and Chief Strategy Officer, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.   Introduced by Bill Boulding, J.B. Fuqua Professor of Business Administration and Deputy Dean, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM Geneen Auditorium	Closing Summary Remarks   Sim Sitkin , Professor of Management and Faculty Director, Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE)
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM   The Fuqua School of Business (Kirby Reading Room)	Lunch