EMBA 2001 Orientation
ORCHESTRATING WINNING PERFORMANCE

Expected Learning Results:
By the end of this orientation module the participants will
1. Learn contemporary modes and practices of "strategizing" so that they deepen their     understanding of their own managerial challenges.
2. Learn the basics on self management and its integral role in organizational and individual     renewal.
3. Clarify their personal learning objectives for the whole EMBA-program. An individual and     "Learning Partner"-team process will be orchestrated for meeting these objectives.
4. Be energized and anxious for meeting any challenges the following modules of the program     offers.

Date and Venue:
March 1-3, 2001, Naantali Spa Hotel

Program Schedule:
The learning process during the orientation module will be geared around the following themes:

Thursday, March 1, 2001

11:00-12:30          1. Welcome & Orientation
12:30-13:30               Luncheon
13:30-15:00          2. Contemporary and Emerging Modes of "Strategizing" in Unfolding                                          Business Environment - Mind-Stretching Elaboration
15:00-15:15               Coffee
15:15-16:45          3. Exploring Personal Managerial & Leadership Challenges
16:45-18:00          4. Problem Solving Styles for Learning: Introduction - orienting lecturette -                                   inspiring discussions - individual exercises
18:00-                       Self-Managed Exploration, (Light) Physical Exercise, Moody                                         Discussions Sealed With a Dinner

Friday, March 2, 2001

Breakfast
08:30- 10:15          5. Defining Personal Problem-Solving and Learning Styles - and Making                                   It Work
10:15- 10:30              Coffee
10:30- 12:30          6. Strategic Thinking in Practice: Case and Lessons
12:30- 13:30               Luncheon
13:30- 15:00          7. Towards Individualized Corporation - Caselette and Discussion
15:15- 15:15               Coffee
15:15- 17:00          8. Self Management and Mastery - Insights and Exercises
17:00-                    9. Get-Together Exercise & Intellectual Free-Wheeling Dinner & Insights

Saturday, March 3, 2001

08:00-10:00          10. Team Dynamics for Learning
10:00-10:15                Coffee
10:15-13:00          11. Forming Learning Partner Teams - An Exercise
                             12. (Re-)Defining Personal Learning Objectives and Processes - An                                           Exercise in Learning Partner Teams
                             13. Defining Learning Strategies
                             14. Conclusion: Taking Command of Oneself
                             15. End of the Program
13:00-                         Concluding Luncheon

Prework:
The following preparatory work is assigned for each participant:
1. A (light) package of readings (attached).
2. Reflection and specification of the 1-3 most important current or future managerial     challenges.

Instructor: Dr. Timo Santalainen, President, STRATNET (Geneva) and Adjunct Professor, HSE, will facilitate, spar and coach the "Orchestrating winning Performance"- module with Mme Hannele Järvenpää, the Program Director.

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