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!