Disruption has become the catchall word to describe this period of transformative change. Today’s world speaks of “the fray.” Collaboration and solutions can be difficult. It seems everyone has gone to war, for one point of view or another!
Whatever language you use to describe the polarization we experience online, at work or in communities, the 2018 Strategic Summit is designed to enable you to thrive in the face of turbulence.
Staying above the fray doesn’t imply doing nothing. Doing things involves positive action, clarity of purpose, creating solutions, rising above situations and seeing them from a higher perspective.
Every year, our Summit speakers and panelists are chosen to share the ideas that no one else quite sees, or that groups don’t yet understand well enough. These are digital trends and strategies with the most potential to change the game. These are strategies we will share at the 2018 Strategic Summit!
Don’t let worries about groupthink dissuade you from engaging your peers in collaborative innovation. Attend the 2018 Strategic Summit and learn strategies for overcoming obstacles and implementing new ideas to help you and your organization grow.
The 9th National Summit on Strategic Communications is scheduled on May 7-8, 2018 in an exciting new venue, Constitution Hall, opened recently at American University in Washington, D.C. Please SAVE THE DATES, and check this space often for updates.
TAP EXPERTISE FROM DIVERSE SECTORS: Including CCOs from leading companies and NGOs, senior military officers and government communicators
EXPECT HIGH-QUALITY CONTENT: Delegates rate speakers and panelists 4.30/5.00 overall, with many plenary sessions receiving near-perfect scores
MAKE BUSINESS CONTACTS: A collegial atmosphere enables you to build career-enhancing relationships with people you normally would not meet
IDENTIFY TRENDS AND HOW THEY’RE IMPLEMENTED: Think ‘three years out’ at @StratCommSummit with forward-looking strategies and ‘how-to’ tactics
INTERACT AND ENGAGE: A hallmark of this Summit is the time allowed for Q&A with speakers and dialogue among attendees
RECEIVE EXCELLENT VALUE: Access 18+ hours of educational and keynote sessions, breakfasts, luncheons, and exclusive interactive events
Decision-making is tough, and it grows in complexity when there are groups involved. Yet, most of us live and work in teams, virtually or in offices without walls, in teams formed to solve problems and to make good decisions. However, groups can be prone to bad behaviors. Groupthink is one, when culture and structure emphasize rigid boundaries to thought and behavior.
An isolated group can define the internal and external world from its own viewpoint, and almost as a survival strategy, it can shut out external opinion and block ideas that are potentially threatening to their views. No doubt groupthink has shown up from time to time in your professional world.
Today’s world speaks of “the fray.” Collaboration and solutions can be difficult. It seems everyone has gone to war, for one point of view or another! Whatever language you use to describe the polarization we experience online, at work or in communities, the 2018 Strategic Summit is designed to enable you not just to live and work above the fray, but to thrive in the face of turbulence.
Staying above the fray doesn’t imply doing nothing. Doing things today involves positive action and words, clarity of purpose, creating solutions, rising above situations and seeing them from a higher perspective. These are the digital trends and strategies with the most potential to change the game. These are strategies we will share at the 2018 Strategic Summit!
Often, it’s the idea that no one else quite sees, that the group does not yet understand well enough to advocate, or ideas with the most potential to change the game. These are the digital trends and strategies we’re after at the Strategic Summit.
We identify speakers and panelists for this Summit who see the world differently, and develop strategies it in a totally different manner. Or they pick an idea that was not advocated by a group or selected by a client, and develop and launch it, and succeed.
Don’t let worries about groupthink at big conferences dissuade you from engaging your peers in collaborative innovation. Live and work above the fray! Attend the 2018 Strategic Summit and learn strategies for overcoming obstacles and implementing ideas to help you grow professionally.
“An excellent event providing an environment to greatly challenge traditional behaviors and increase knowledge.”
“Phenomenal takeaways that I can’t wait to implement to transform my career.”
“Very relevant, diverse and information.”
“I am so pleased that I attended this high-quality Summit.”
“Fabulous! I was supposed to be at another meeting, but I’m so glad I decided to attend this Summit instead.”
“Extremely thoughtful group of speakers.”
“Impressive, useful and thought provoking presentations and discussions.”
“Excellent, valuable content.”
“The Summit was invaluable! Amazing resonance across the broad spectrum of presenters on the theme of the Summit. I found some great networking opportunities too. Thank you!”
“Speakers and topics were outstanding. I learned A LOT of things I can bring back and incorporate into my classes. It was great connecting with senior leaders in communications. I had great ‘sidebar’ discussions.”
“This is my third Strategic Summit, and was the best one yet! The Summit is well-organized with a thoughtful agenda and great speakers. I enjoyed the opportunity for small-group discussions.”
“Very well organized and coordinated program! The Summit is relevant, offering new perspectives from various sectors with the additional opportunity for networking.”
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The 2018 Strategic Summit will take place in Constitution Hall on the newly built East Campus of American University in Washington, D.C. Click here for map.
There is not an ‘official’ Summit hotel. However, there are a number of hotels in the neighborhood of American University. Hotels offering discounts to AU guests include the following:
The Embassy Row Hotel – Dupont Circle offers a discount to guests at American University. When booking online at the Embassy Row, use corporate code AMERICAN for the discounted rate.
The Courtyard Marriott – Friendship Heights also offers a discount to AU guests. Book with code U5V or book over the phone and ask for the American University rate.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION: Delegate parking is available immediately adjacent to Constitution Hall in the Nebraska Avenue parking lot. The closest Washington Metro station is Tenleytown-AU on the Red line. From there you can walk approximately one mile, or take a taxi/Uber/Lyft, or take a free regular university shuttle at the Metro station. Details on shuttle schedules are here. Take either the Red or the Blue shuttle routes and exit right after passing Ward circle. City bus routes N2 and M4 are also available from Tenley Circle.
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Collaboration between international business, government and civil society requires accountable leadership. By Dr. Roger Hayes Teaching “Corporate Diplomacy” part of the year in Singapore and consulting with business and government in London and elsewhere the remainder, I have the best of both
By Robert Grupp, Director, National Summit on Strategic Communications Every year, high-level leaders come together for leadership summits. When executed well, these meetings are worth the time and expense. They can serve as a powerful catalyst to introduce new strategies, develop solutions
American University’s new East Campus gives delegates attending the 2018 Strategic Communications Summit (May 7–8, 2018) the advantages of a traditional college setting combined with unparalleled access to the energy, culture, and opportunities of America’s capital. Situated in a residential district of
