Date: October 21, 2024
Time: 9:00-11:50 AM (CST/UTC+8)
Venue: LIB 2001 Lecture Hall
We are happy to organize a training session on leadership for faculty and administrators led by Prof. Shalom Saar, who is invited by EVC Quelch and is visiting us from University of Miami Business School (please see the bio below for more information).
This is entitled “Building High-Performance Teams in a Challenging Environment”, and those leading teams are particularly encouraged to attend. The following objectives are to be discussed:
- Explore the role of leadership in a changing environment
- Build an engaging culture driven by performance, creativity, and collaboration
- Balance between functional responsibilities and aspired leadership behaviors
- Understand the dynamic of change and how to help others embrace the change
- Learn how to motivate others
Dr. Shalom Saar’s Bio:
Executive Education Network Faculty, Duke Kunshan University; Associate Dean for Executive Education and Professor of Leadership Practice, University of Miami Business School
Dr. Shalom Saada Saar is a renowned thought leader in executive education, with over thirty years of experience in teaching, directing, and designing programs that transform leaders and organizations. A Harvard University graduate, Dr. Saar has dedicated his career to discovering and applying innovative learning methods that engage and empower adult learners.
Rejecting traditional lecture-based teaching, Dr. Saar centers his approach on the learner, facilitating rigorous and challenging discussions that enable participants to address real-world challenges. His classes are known for their use of meaningful simulations, relevant case studies, engaging scenarios, and role-playing exercises. Through the Socratic method, he fosters an environment of deep inquiry and collaborative problem-solving, helping participants develop strategies and solutions tailored to their unique workplace and personal challenges.
Dr. Saar’s extensive global teaching experience includes prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, MIT, SMU, University of Vienna, CEIBS, SAIF in Shanghai, and LUISS University in Rome. He has also served as the Director of Executive Education for major corporations such as Aetna and USFG (St. Paul Insurance Companies). His client roster features global powerhouses like IBM, GE, Baidu, LVMH, Alibaba, Marriott, and Johnson & Johnson, among others. Dr. Saar’s expertise covers a wide range of critical topics, including Leading Organizational Change, Leadership Agility, High-Performance Culture, Critical Thinking, and Conflict Management.
Dr. Saar believes in understanding the specific needs and expectations of his clients, collaborating closely with the client to design relevant curricula, and fostering a joy of learning through peer coaching and teamwork. His commitment to creating and sustaining a high-performance culture has made him a trusted advisor to senior executives, HR leaders, and intact teams across various sectors. Dr. Saar currently teaches Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. His contributions to the field of leadership are also reflected in his widely acclaimed book, Leading with Conviction, and numerous articles and case studies on organizational change and leadership.
Dr. Saar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Psychology from Swarthmore College and Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Organizational Behavior and Administration from Harvard University.