Prague, Czech Republic - International Leadership Association

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Preconference
Experiential Sessions
and Special Events
preconference experienTiaL sessions
Take pLace Wednesday, november 11.
pc1: Prague’s Jewish History: A Journey
of Personal and Cultural Leadership
this Ila preconference will feature prague native and
holocaust survivor, helga hoskova. during the first element
of this preconference, Mrs. hoskova will share her moving life
story, through discussion and the viewing of a documentary
film on her inspirational life, Draw as Long as You Can see.
the film focuses on Mrs. hoskova’s imprisonment at the
theresienstadt concentration camp in czechoslovakia.
during her confinement as a child she created over 100
drawings. following the film and discussion, attendees
will experience the second element of the preconference
by having the great opportunity to view Mrs. hoskova’s
drawings at the robert guttmann gallery, which will be
exhibiting Mrs. hoskova’s work commemorating her 80th
birthday. the third and final element of this preconference
is a sightseeing tour of prague’s Jewish Quarter, Josefov.
participants will be guided through historic Josefov,
experiencing three of its most important sites: the oldnew
synagogue, the old Jewish cemetery, and the pinkas
synagogue. Join us for this truly special, intimate, and
incredible opportunity.
pc2: Leading Transformation: Sights, Sounds,
and Stories of the Velvet Revolution
the 11th annual Ila conference will be held as prague
celebrates the 20th anniversary of the velvet revolution—
a six-week series of demonstrations that overthrew the
communist government at the end of 1989. this Ila
preconference will provide participants with an introspective
account of the events of the velvet revolution told from the
people involved and at the places where the events took
place. the preconference will begin with an incredible panel
discussion about the events of 1989. Moderated by acclaimed
czech television journalist nora fridrichová, this panel will
feature two influential leaders who were a part of the velvet
revolution, Jan urban and simon panek. the panel will share
their experiences of leadership during the velvet revolution,
the event that transformed the czech republic. participants
will then take part in a guided tour of the key locations where
the events of the velvet revolution took place.
experience the velvet revolution, learning from individuals
who took part in the events, walking the same steps that the
democratic reformists courageously took, and immersing
yourself in true transformational leadership.
speciaL evenTs
World Café Europe: Dialogue with Local Czech
Leaders on Corporate Social Responsibility
In partnership with the czech chapter of the business
leaders forum, world café europe is providing the
opportunity to discuss leadership topics that matter with
regional leaders. the business leaders forum has invited 100
members from its network to participate in the conversation.
Ila conference participants can join this unique opportunity
to exchange views with czech leaders. this participatory
dialogue session will explore the topic of corporate social
responsibility and its meaning for social transformation.
This event will take place on Thursday, november 12, from
17:00 – 20:00. The location of this event is the prague Hhalol Choir
building. Kindly meet in InterContinental praha lobby at 16:35
for a guided walk or assistance with tram to venue.
Collaborative Leadership:
A Transformative Musical Performance
Join harvey seifter and a group of prague's finest musicians
on an extraordinary journey into the collaborative leadership
process of chamber music—a process that engages the talent,
vision, and creativity of each participant by putting power
and responsibility in the hands of the people doing the work;
sharing and rotating leadership roles; and settling the inevitable
disputes between players without resorting to compromise.
this is a rare opportunity to experience the inner workings of
a world where individual responsibility, workplace democracy,
and high performance teamwork combine to create richly
expressive, technically brilliant and joyously harmonious musical
performances. the performance location will be the historic and
beautiful lichtenstein palace. the first large baroque building in
prague, lichtenstein palace was built at the beginning of the 16th
century, and is the home of the academy of performing arts.
This event will take place on Friday, november 13, from 20:30 –
21:30. The location of this event is Lichtenstein palace. Kindly meet
in the InterContinental praha Lobby by 19:45 for transportation
to the venue. Walking directions and address available at ILA
registration Desk. Tickets are required for this event.
Young Leaders Dialogue
on tuesday november 10th, a group of high school age persons
met to discuss their views of leadership for transformation. the
dialogue was hosted by the gymnázium nad alejí in prague.
as transformation is about the future, and the future
challenges us to make space for young people to lead, this
dialogue provided an opportunity for a group of young
people to share what they have learned and experienced
of leadership in their communities.