Open Forums

2009 Fall Open Discussion Series

The Fall series of discussions features three themes centering around leadership:

Balancing between trust and control

November 16, 2009, 18:00 - 19:30
Striking a balance between trust and control is difficult. In some organizations, there is too much trust, and too much left for the individual judgment of employees, which has led to major ethical and behavioral problems. On the other hand, some organizations create rigid control systems and structures that make employees resentful. How do we find a perfect balance between trust and control?

Balancing between creativity and structure

November 23, 2009, 18:00 - 19:30
The most challenging aspect of the manager's job is to know how to give the right amount of structure and guidance to help employees make the right decisions without getting in the way of the creativity that inspires growth. Organizations need structure, but too much structure inevitably crushes the creative spirit of the business. What is a healthy mix between creativity and structure in an organization?

The darker side of leadership: leading versus manipulating

November 30, 2009, 18:00 - 19:30
Leading equals manipulation? Leaders and manipulators rely heavily on persuasion that sometimes creates a sense of confusion about the intentions of a manager. Ineffective leaders can easily fall to temptation to use manipulation as an instrument of influence. Effective leadership creates meaning and significance. What does manipulation create?

Discussion participants*:
Vytautas Lygnugaris, Limarko Group
Jan Hyttel, JSC Joresco
Aleksandr Pigarev, Garant Group
Mark Uribe, British Honorary Consulate
John McQuaig, LCC International University, McQuaig & Welk, PLLC
O.P. Mishra, Orion Global PET
Ingrida Elijošiūtė, Bitė Group
Dr. Kyle Usrey, LCC International University

*The participants listed here will participate in at least one of the discussions.

To participate please register by sending us an email at info@lcc.lt. Places are limited.

For more information on this open discussion series, please visit Q10 website.