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HONG KONG, MAINLAND CHINA & THE WORLD:
Leadership and Entrepreneurship for the Future Executive Seminar Series


3/10/2014


Hong Kong, one of the most dynamic cities in the world, is in a state of transition. Its relationship with mainland China is multi-faceted and constantly shifting as the Mainland enters a new period of economic and political change. In order to succeed, leaders have to be prepared for the uncertainties of the future with a positive outlook and equipped with the skill sets for a fast-moving professional environment.

The Hong Kong Management Association cooperates with The Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT) to launch the HONG KONG, MAINLAND CHINA & THE WORLD: Leadership and Entrepreneurship for the Future Executive Seminar Series. In the seminar, executives will discuss issues from various perspectives, and thus challenge conventional thinking. They will develop awareness of cultural differences and entrepreneurial thinking, while learning to form logical arguments and form sensible decisions.

Programme Content
1) Hong Kong in Transition
2) Why the 21st Century will be Different?
3) Asia`s World City: All eyes on China or the Asia Pacific Region?
4) Business, Society and the Role of the State: The changing social contract
5) The Crisis of Public Policy Making and its Impact on Hong Kong Society

Facilitated by the Mr Chandran Nair, Founder and CEO of GIFT, the seminar will include two prominent Keynote Speakers:

Ronnie Chan
Chairman, Hang Lung Group
Co-Chairman, Asia Society
Convener, the Hong Kong Development Forum

The HonourableMrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee, GBS, JP
Member of Executive Council and Legislative Council
Chairperson of the New People`s Party and the Savantas Policy Institute

The programme is now open for application. Program details are as follows:

Date

Monday & Tuesday, 3 - 4 November 2014

Time

8:30am - 5:30pm

Venue

Hong Kong Football Club
3 Sports Road
Happy Valley
Hong Kong

Deadline for Application

Friday, 10 October 2014

Enquiries

Ms Natalie Ning (Tel: 2774 8536)
Customer Service (Tel: 2774 8501 / Fax: 2774 8503)

About GIFT
The Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT) is an independent Hong Kong based pan-Asian think tank focused on advancing a deeper understanding of international issues. GIFT has run 36 programmes across 9 countries, serving over 50 client organizations in 10 project sectors. The methodology of GIFT is internationally recognized, it has been presented as an Innovation in Leadership Development for the United Nations and has been featured in Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.

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Issued by The Hong Kong Management Association on 3 October 2014.

For enquiries, please contact:
Ms Sunnie Ma Manager Tel: 2774 8579 Email: sunniema@hkma.org.hk
Ms Pearlie So Executive Officer Tel: 2774 8547 Email: pearlieso@hkma.org.hk