Subjects and Speakers
Each session’s topic seeks to promote an exchange of knowledge and
experiences amongst participants, and to inspire new lines of research
across borders.
The speakers are prestigious professors who have extensive teaching and
research experience and whose work has been widely published in their
respective fields.
Leadership in a Complex World
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Critical Thinking: Beyond the Boundaries
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Effective Communication and Active Listening

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Doris Sommer
Ira Jewell Williams Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures, Director of Graduate Studies in Spanish
Harvard University |
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Negotiation and Interpersonal Conflict Management

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James Antony
Dean of the Graduate Division and Education Studies Professor
University of California San Diego |
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Human Centered Design and Innovation I & II

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Matthew Kressy
Founding Director, MIT Integrated Design & Management (IDM) Master’s Program
Founder, Designturn
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Systems Leadership: Addressing Complex Challenges through Collaboration

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Lisa Dreider
Non-Resident Senior Program Fellow, Corporate Responsibility Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
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Communication Workshop: Participants’ Presentations and Discussions I & II
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*Information is subject to change
*Sessions are conducted in English and require active participation of all attendees. Required readings are also in English.
For more details or questions, write to: iap.symposia@uam.es |