Dr. John P. Keenan to address meeting

The forum is co-sponsored by Translogistique - Canada and the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE).

Dr. Keenan will reinforce that today's leaders must adopt new, more dynamic mind-sets and develop new skills and competencies for continued success. As an example of a good leader, he will point out that his Highness Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan has continued to bring the country from being a nomadic tribal society to a modern civilized world class city and country through his ability to provide vision, build consensus through a team approach, and exhibit zeal and commitment to realize his vision. Dr. Keenan will also point out that leadership competencies exhibited by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed also provide a good model for current leaders to emulate. For example, Sheikh Mohammed has helped Dubai become the commercial leader of the region through his focus on "manufacturing opportunities" and developing its Vision 2010.

This challenging and engaging forum will have an alternative "futures" focus, providing all participants an opportunity to engage in critical and break-through thinking, dialogue, and a chance to examine best practices. Issues addressed will include the need to develop leaders in business, government, education, tourism, healthcare, logistics, as well as the special needs of young Arab leaders and the emerging the role of women as leaders of the future of the region.

Dr. Keenan is President of the Institute for Leadership and Global Education (ILGE), a Division of John P. Keenan and Associates International (JPKAI) which has been in existence for 17 years as an internationally recognized consulting business. ILGE is an international and interdisciplinary-based , non-denominational institution of higher education focused on becoming the recognized global leader in meeting the leadership challenges of the 21st century. It's Dubai office will focus on providing to business, government, education, social agencies, and diverse organizations:
- custom-designed leadership, management, and professional development programs,
+executive-level coaching and counseling, dynamic and engaging presentations, retreats, and
keynotes to both small and large groups,
- individual, unit, and organization-wide assessments and needs analysis
- research studies and publications
- facilitation and guidance on strategic planning and organizational change initiatives
- succession planning, position evaluations, appraisal and reward systems
- conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaborative problem-solving