2009
THE NEW LEADERSHIP AMERICA

Agile Leadership in an Ever-Changing World
presented by
The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future
Fair Park, Dallas, Texas
THIRD SESSION
Washington, DC
Beijing & Shanghai, China
October 2009

AGILE LEADERSHIP—Navigating the World: Connecting the Global Economy
Washington, DC
October 11 - 13, 2009
Beijing & Shanghai, China
October 13 - 24, 2009

Whether continuing to China or ending the New Leadership America 2009 in Washington, DC., participants will gather valuable information from Washington officials on the state of the economy by the beginning of the fourth quarter. They will hear what is working and what is not working. Most importantly, they will have an intimate look at how the national and international financial and political climates affect the industries and organizations represented by the class members.

A presentation of The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future, this overseas session will feature an incisive look at China's economy and its ever-expanding impact in the global marketplace. The agenda will provide unequaled opportunity to connect with women leaders in a country whose destiny is inevitably intertwined with our own.

The interaction among women leaders in China and the US will heighten global awareness of where and how our agendas coincide, open opportunities for agile, connective leadership in a rapidly changing world forum, and create a global women's leadership network.

Agenda Highlights

Day One, October 11

• Optional Tour of a Smithsonian Museum
• Opening Reception, Small Table Networking with Collaborating Organizations
• Opening Dinner Followed by a Keynote Presentation "Our Leadership Journeys"
  Dr. Johnnetta Cole, Director, National Museum of African Art

Day Two, October 12, Columbus Day

• A day at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center - Capitol Hill (Tour included)
• A conversation with an Elected Official
• "It's A Woman's World - Or, Is it?" A Conversation with Laura Liswood, LA '90, Secretary General, Council of Women World Leaders
• "Welcome To Our World" A Conversation
• A visit to the State Department
• Dinner at the State Department (Special Guests Invited)

Day Three, October 13

• Visit to The Federal Reserve Bank
• Breakfast Briefing by Senior Economist
• Closing Ceremony

OPTIONAL PROGRAM

Leadership America will launch in the inaugural session of "Leadership America Abroad" with a trip to Beijing and Shanghai, China at the conclusion of 2009 Session III, October 11 - 13, in Washington, DC. The China excursion departs on Wednesday, October 14.

Prior to departure, a half day preparatory session will convene at The Omni Shoreham Hotel on Tuesday afternoon, October 13. This session is designed to prepare the participants for the trip to Beijing and Shanghai and will include briefings from State Department officials and economic policy leaders.

A presentation of The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future, this overseas session will feature an incisive look at China's economy and its ever-expanding impact in the global marketplace. The agenda will provide unequaled opportunity to connect with women leaders in a country whose destiny is inevitably intertwined with our own.

The interaction among women leaders in China and the US will heighten global awareness of where and how our agendas coincide, open opportunities for agile, connective leadership in a rapidly changing world forum, and create a global women's leadership network.

Day Three, October 13

• Briefing from Officials from China Division, US Department of State
• Depart for Chinese Embassy
• Reception and Early Dinner at Chinese Embassy

Day Four, October 14

• Those traveling to China depart the United States for Shanghai

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