Introduction
Theme Statement:
Create, Embrace, & Thrive: In The New Economy
Corporate Real Estate executives, economic developers, facility service providers, and other organizations are both anxious and concerned about the new challenges, opportunities, and risks that will emerge in 2012. We are reminded of the dark underbelly of the previous decade's financial boom which exposed the world's global economy and how it continues to force leaders to rethink their strategy in the competitive global marketplace. We are also reminded that in 2011, on the brink of a fragile US recovery, Standards & Poor downgraded the US as well as nine (9) European countries, thusly resulting in public concern over the fate of the US dollar and the Euro as well as their impact on the world.
Analogously, the demand for the integration of technologies in the workplace and our personal lives has been explosive and in one word, a contagion. People are using social media as an outlet to access information, educate others, network, and share knowledge instantly, in Real-Time. Globalization and the rapid change in demographics are driving the demand for newer, faster, technologies. The demand for brick and mortar buildings is declining while the outcry for virtual offices continues to increase.
As we embark on yet another year, leaders have the opportunity to develop innovative business strategies that will help create a new, powerful, and prosperous economy. Leaders will be called upon to embrace new ideas and emerging technologies, while simultaneously maximizing human capital. In order to thrive and prevail in the 21st century, leaders must turn obstacles into opportunities. As stated by Mary Kay Ash, "it is better to be exhausted from success than be rested from failure". How will you lead in 2012? Will you be exhausted or rested? How will you differentiate yourself from other organizations?
Our 2012 CoreNet Global Atlanta Chapter Education Forum will explore the leadership strategies of organizations that have transcended and are creating opportunities while effectively managing the associated risks and challenges. Join us as we are inspired by those who are using innovative strategies to succeed in these unsettling times and to prepare for the ambivalences of the new economy.
Purpose
The purpose of this Call for Content is to identify potential content for breakout sessions at the CoreNet Global Atlanta Chapter Education Forum 23 August 2012.
We are seeking subject-matter expert presentations and case studies that will showcase leadership strategies and innovative processes which have successfully transformed the challenges of our uncertain times into business opportunities.
Submissions that incorporate this forward-thinking viewpoint will be given priority consideration.
Furthermore, we continue to encourage subject-matter expert presentations and case studies that explore a variety of corporate real estate industry issues from one or more network partner perspectives - service provider, economic developer, consultant, developer, landlord, as well as human resources, information technology, and risk management.
Please contact Andrea Dalton-Lay dalt7516@bellsouth.net or Donna Cline corenetatlanta@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
Getting Started
About Speaking at CoreNet Global Atlanta Chapter Education Forums:
Sharing your professional experience at a CoreNet Global Atlanta Chapter Education Forum provides quality exposure for you and your company while creating a learning opportunity for Forum delegates. As you consider making a submission, please be aware that the following applies should you be accepted:
1. All invited speakers, whose presentations are selected for the breakout sessions, will be the guests of CoreNet Global Atlanta Chapter, which will pay the registration fees for the speakers to attend all sessions of the Education Forum.
2. All invited speakers will be asked to participate in a one-hour session planning conference call.
3. All invited speakers will be asked to use an Atlanta Chapter Education Forum Microsoft Office PowerPoint template for his/her presentation. The template will include a prominent space for your company logo.
4. All invited speakers will be asked to submit his/her final, completed presentation at least two (2) weeks prior to the Education Forum.
5. CoreNet Global Atlanta Chapter requests that copies of all presentations made at the Education Forum be submitted to CoreNet Global for the Knowledge Center.
6. CoreNet Global does understand that certain proprietary information may be removed from the final version of any presentation posted in the Knowledge Center.
Deadline for Submission
Deadline for submission is February 24, 2012. Acceptance of late entries will be based upon an on need basis. The listed topics are related to the Education Forum learning theme, Create, Embrace, & Thrive in the New Economy. Please use them as thought-starters for your content submissions.
Call for Content Evaluation and Selection
CoreNet Global Atlanta Chapter will review all nominations and applicants will be notified of the status of your submissions, via e-mail, no later than March 26, 2012. Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Alignment with the overall theme and topics of the Forum
Creativity, innovation or best practice
Models or tools that might be useful for other corporate real estate professionals
If a case study, how it created value for the corporation or organization
Lessons learned or guidelines for others
Quality, clarity and completeness of the submission
Submittal Instructions
Follow the link provided below and complete the required information then press the submit button. You will receive an immediate web confirmation of your submission.
ONLINE SUBMISSION LINK
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