Claremont McKenna College

 

When Near is Far and Far is Near: Distance in Leader-Follower Relationships

Saturday, March 6, 2010
8:30 am - 5:30 pm

  • How far can a leader be from his or her followers and retain influence?
  • Does 21st century technology actually shrink the distance between leaders and followers, or just fool us into thinking so?
  • In what ways is the road to leadership still longer for women than for men—and where are the shortcuts?
  • What shrinks or widens the gap between a leader’s actions and how they are perceived?
  • How does leading vast group with many members differ from leading an intimate group? 

Leaders face new challenges as they cope with changes in culture, technology, and the workplace. The 2010 24th Annual Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology will examine the breadth of these changes and what models might be adopted for effective leader-follower relations. This conference brings together some of the most widely-read scholars in the field of leadership studies. Scholars from three continents will come together in Claremont to discuss the latest psychological research on interpersonal leader-follower relations. Our theme tackles the impact of distance—physical, interpersonal, and social—on our organizations, our governments, and our societies.

Registration

Early registration is now open. Generous collaboration with the Claremont Leadership Roundtable and the Kravis Leadership Institute has allowed us to offer this insightful day of learning and discussion at recession-conscious prices:

$25 for students
$50 for early registration (academics and professionals)
$75 for psychologists seeking continuing education units*

Follow this link to register today!

Date and Location

March 6, 2010
8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Albrecht Auditorium, the John Stauffer Hall of Learning
Claremont Graduate University
921 N. Dartmouth Avenue, Claremont CA 91711

Speakers and Schedule

Abstracts may be viewed by clicking on the talk titles below.

8:30-9:00 am - Continental breakfast and check-in/registration

 

 

9:00-9:15 am

Joseph Hough, Interim President, Claremont Graduate University

Welcoming remarks

 

 

9:15-10:00 am

John Antonakis, University of Lausanne, Switzerland

"The Far Side of Leadership"
(Speaking remotely from Switzerland)

 

 

10:00-10:45 am

Boas Shamir, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

"Distance from the Leader: Psychological and Follower-Centered Consideration"


10:45-11:00 am - Break

 

11:00-11:45 am

Birgit Schyns, University of Portsmouth

"The Role of Distance in Leader-Member Exchange (LMX)"


11:45 am-1:30 pm - Lunch Break.
Local area maps with suggestions of nearby restaurants will be made available.

 

1:30-2:15 pm

Surinder Kahai, Binghamton University

"Leading in a Digital Age: What's Different, Issues Raised, and What We Know"

 

 

2:15-3:00 pm

Suzanne Weisband, University of Arizona

"Creating Awareness Among Followers of Leaders at a Distance"


3:00-3:15 pm - Break

 

3:15-4:00 pm

Alice Eagly, Northwestern University

"Women As Leaders: Negotiating the Labyrinth"


4:00-5:00 pm - Discussion Panel

5:00-6:00 pm - Wine and Cheese Reception with the Presenters


Conference Organizers

  Michelle Bligh, Claremont Graduate University

 

  Ronald Riggio, Director, Kravis Leadership Institute, Claremont McKenna College

 

Kravis Leadership Institute
Kravis Leadership Institute, Claremont McKenna College, 850 Columbia Avenue, Claremont CA 91711-6420 :: 909-621-8743
kravis.institute@cmc.edu

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