This event will consist of a half day workshop for researchers and sponsoring organizations following a full day event for interested community members.

In the year 2000, acclaimed business futurist and consultant Peter Drucker commented that the corporation as we know it would not survive the next 20 years. Specifically, he noted that it would need to fundamentally change structurally and economically. Organizations face an imperative to become agile.

Dr. David Alberts, a chief strategist with the Department of Defense and originator of the concept of the "Agility Imperative" ( PPT : PDF of some of his recent work) will give the keynote on Friday.

Other participants include individuals involved with World Bank operations, Project Management Strategy at IBM, emerging technologies at Gartner, the former Chief Knowledge officer of the US Navy, a co-author of NATO's standards for cooperative engagement, and others. Our goal is to have equal representation among partners from industry, government, acedemia, and non-profit sectors. If you would like to suggest ...See All

Schedule for Friday March 18
8:30am – 9:00am Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00am – 9:15am Welcome
9:15am – 10:00am Keynote Presentation: David Alberts
10:00am – 10:15am Break
10:15am – 11:45am Panel: The Future of the Organization
11:45am – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm Panel: Crossing Barriers: Coordination & Standards
2:30pm – 2:45pm Break
2:45pm – 4:15pm Panel: Knowledge, Networks & Advanced Technologies
4:15pm – 4:30pm Closing Remarks
4:30pm – 5:15pm Reception
6:00pm – Private Dinner for Second Day participants and sponsors
Schedule for Saturday March 19
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