Senior Executive Symposium – Where fresh air fosters fresh ideas. Senior Executive Symposium (SES) is a 4-day leadership immersion for senior managers. Co-developed by IAVM and Cornell University, the course inspires executives to lead their staff with creativity, collaboration and a well-rounded management philosophy. Attendees gain a broad perspective beyond business operations, exploring how to truly impact the culture of a facility. SES is designed for any individual who aspires to transcend from a manager to a great leader.
Set in the collegiate think-tank on the picturesque Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY, SES faculty guide attendees through focused training and intensive discussions on topics such as: the customer experience, risk taking, leadership styles, business strategy and the creative process.
SES creates an atmosphere where venue managers can immerse themselves alongside other professionals in both venue and executive management theory. The Symposium is truly a collaborative experience, and a rare opportunity to network, share industry expertise and define excellence in leadership.
The SES curriculum varies each year and can be attended regardless of which year you choose to begin attending. Read more about Senior Executive Symposium on IAVM’s Blog, Front Row News.
For more information about Senior Executive Symposium contact Rodney Williams, DBA, Vice President of Education at rodney.williams@iavm.org or call (972) 538.1019.
"SES provides an exceptional interactive and collaborative learning experience under the guidance of leaders in education and industry. The calibre of the curriculum and the instructors, combined with the chance to work with colleagues from within industry is an opportunity not to be missed."
Trish Macdonald
Vice President, Venue Management and Business Development
Northlands
Edmonton, AB
CANADA
**This Year's Program** Year 2: Strategic Planning for Leaders – 2013
Strategic Advantage, Risk and Competitive Advantage
Implementing Strategy
Competing on Customer Experiences
Leadership Styles & Assessment
Year 3: Leadership Culture For The Future – 2014
Diversity in the Workplace
Ethical Dimensions of Leadership
Loyalty & Brand Management
Applied HR Strategies
Year 1: Visionary Management for Leaders - 2015
Strategic Thinking
Creating Value
Value Analysis & Engineering
Facility Yield Management
Negotiation Skills
Service Management
Leading With Vision
The Senior Executive Symposium was founded, in part, from the generous support of the IAVM Foundation.
Developed by
Cornell University’s
World Class Program in
Executive Development
for the Hospitality
Industry.
