Andrey Pyatakhin (CEO, Beeline Armenia) is encouraging the youth to prioritize efficient corporate culture and to design a flexible business model.
Friendly football competition for the youth
organized by: Embassy of Argentina, Embassy of Brazil, Football Federation of Armenia, Leadership School, United Nations Development Programme country office
Youth of different spheres (from business to NGOs to civil servants) are developing teamwork skills and building new connections & friendships.
Emil Tarasyan (Chief of the Presidential Administration) is encouraging strategic thinking & research of management models.
Leadership School student & alum group's visit to Artsakh (22-24.06.2019)
Grigory Martirosyan (State Minister of AR) is presenting perspectives for the development of Artsakh.
Narine Aghabalyan (Minister of Education, science and sport of AR) is emphasizing efficient professional orientation and development of comparative advantages.
Meeting with Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan (Prelate of the Diocese of Artsakh of the Armenian Apostolic Church)
Discussions with the youth & professionals
Educational camp for the youth and children of Nor Maragha village
Ashot Ghoulyan (Chairman of the National Assembly of AR) is analyzing new development perspectives of Artsakh.
Levon Grigoryan (Minister of Economy and Industrial Infrastructures of AR) is reflecting on specific development directions of Artsakh.
Artur Harutyunyan (Minister of Finance of AR) is showing advantages of developing a business in Artsakh.
Masis Mayilyan (Minister of Foreign Affairs of AR) is reviewing the international situation around Artsakh.
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Lady Rima Demirchyan is sharing memories about leader & statesman Karen Demirchyan (First Secretary of the ACP 1974-88).
Yulia Ustyugova (International Monetary Fund [IMF] resident representative in Armenia) is sharing research on the economic situation and perspectives of Armenia in the regional context.
Study visits for Leadership School students in Tbilisi
Innovative governmental services at the Tbilisi Public Service Hall
Co-working space, network for startups, and social entrepreneurship at Impact Hub Tbilisi
Study tour of Fabrika Tbilisi multi functional cultural & creative center
USAID regional center's long-term development projects
Entrepreneurship Development Agency's (Enterprise Georgia) efforts towards SME development and export-orientation
Acquaintance with Tech Park Georgia services and meetings with startup community representatives
Business dinner with Leadership School friends
Reception organized for discussions & networking by Tadaharu Uehara (Japanese Ambassador to Georgia) and Leadership School
Regional Economic Forum organized by Leadership School and the Embassy of Japan in Georgia
Akaki Saghirashvili (Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia) is emphasizing the importance of long-term vision.
Tadaharu Uehara (Japanese Ambassador to Georgia) is analyzing Japanese business mentality.
Catarina Hansen (Regional Director for the Caucasus, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [EBRD]) is showing how your business project can have positive social impact.
Hubert Knirsch (German Ambassador to Georgia) is sharing lessons from German failures & successes.
Arad Benko (Austrian Ambassador to Georgia) is reflecting on the experience from European Union for possible regional economic initiatives.
Seyed Javad Ghavam Shahidi (Iranian Ambassador to Georgia) is presenting business opportunities in and related to Iran.
Avtandil Kasradze (chairman, Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency [GITA]) is underlining the need for innovative development.
George Welton (executive director, American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia [AmCham]) is reviewing economic development components and challenges.
Hiroki Tachiiri (consultant, Leadership School) is sharing experience on collaborating with and entering the Japanese market.
QA session and networking
Mikayel Pashayan (Deputy Chairman, SRC of RA) is sharing organizational experience related to digital public services and specifics of implementation for critical projects.
Ashot Muradyan (Head of IT Department, SRC of RA) is presenting innovative projects architected for the taxpayers.
Alina Avetisyan (Deputy Head of IT Department, SRC of RA) is showing examples related to big data analysis.
Rafayel Grigoryan (Head of Risks Analysis and Management Division of IT Department, SRC of RA) is reflecting on risk management approaches.
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Karen Chshmaritian (former Minister of Economy) is reflecting on innovative socio-economic development perspectives taking into account Armenian specifics and continuity.
Marco Drost (CEO, SmartDocuments) is sharing his experience with multicultural differences.
Graduation event was held for the Leadership Development course 2018-2019.
How are you preparing to start your future achievements?
Last lecture by Dr. Bruce Boghosian (president emeritus, American University of Armenia)
Rafi Baghdjian (CEO, IDeA foundation) is congratulating the students and encouraging to initiate future-oriented changes.
We welcome the participation of gifted youth.
Certificate presentation ceremony
Student speeches
Friends of the Leadership School are delivering congratulatory speeches:
Pamela Karg (founder, Karg Communications) is sharing advice on effective communication as an executive.
Workshop on Business dinner etiquette
Graduation exams were held for the Leadership development course 2018-2019.
Todd Fabacher (IT entrepreneur) is encouraging with advice from his experience of developing business initiatives.
Friendly football match was held between Leadership School students & Peace Corps Armenia volunteers.
Ashot Ghoulyan (Chairman of the National Assembly of Artsakh Republic) is sharing a vision of Artsakh's development perspectives.
Davit Amiryan (Ph.D. in Psychology) is analizing psychological specificities of leadership.
Reception organized for the Leadership School students by Matthias Kiesler (German Ambassador) and his wife
Aline Kamakian (founder & CEO, Fig Holding) is sharing insights from her experience of business development.
Shombi Sharp (UN Resident Coordinator & UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia) is analyzing sustainable development and regional cooperation opportunities for Armenia.
Dr. Bruce Boghosian (president emeritus, American University of Armenia) is sharing his insights and experience on effective relationship building in workplace.
Andres Valdes (diplomat, author, leadership coach) is sharing his thoughts about leaders by choice.
Agemar de Mendonça Sanctos (Brazilian Ambassador) is presenting Brazilian perspectives on leadership.
Edmon Marukyan (lawyer, MP [member of the National Assembly]) is emphasizing the importance of the rule of law for the leader
Workshop on the essential documents for startup development with Diana Esanlun (founder, Immortelle Essential Oil Factory)
Diran Bagdadian (founder, Gourmet Dourme) is sharing his experience of establishing & developing a business in Armenia.
Kirit Velani (director, FMD K&L Europe) is reflecting on emerging opportunities in the biotechnology sphere and encouraging students to innovate.
Leadership School students are encouraging the youth at Noyemberyan high school
R. Michael Cowgill (President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia [AmCham]) is sharing insights on investor expectations in developing countries.
Afzal Ravari (Chairman of ARIC Group) is reflecting on his experience of business development & encouraging the youth to dream about changing the world.
Bagrat Yengibaryan (director, Enterprise Incubator Foundation [EIF]) is analyzing innovative development perspectives & investment attraction specifics on the example of Armenian IT companies.
Study visit to PicsArt and meeting with Artavazd Mehrabyan (co-founder, PicsArt).
Judith Farnworth (British Ambassador) is analyzing British perspectives on leadership.
Adam Kablanian (entrepreneur & investor) is emphasizing the importance of business ethics.
Alex Shootman (CEO, Workfront) is encouraging the youth to define a vision and work hard towards its realization.
Nazareth Seferian (corporate responsibility expert) is presenting his analyses & thoughts on corporate citizenship for sustainable development.
Dr. Armen Orujyan (founding CEO, Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology [FAST]) is analyzing the nuances of innovation & entrepreneurship.
Arsen Manukyan (CEO, Armenian Helicopters) is presenting Armenian Helicopters' story and business model characteristics.
Jos Douma (Ambassador of the Netherlands) is reflecting on advantages of regional collaboration and giving advice from his work experience.
Vera Kobalia (adviser to governments; former Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia) is sharing leadership and career advice from her experience & research.
Vera Kobalia (adviser to governments; former Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia) is underscoring the importance of collaboration between the regional youth.
Dr. Christina Ahmadjian (professor, Hitotsubashi University [Japan]) is presenting her research on Japanese and Western models of corporate governance.
Nicholas Tawil (CEO, Sanitek) is sharing thoughts & experience on leadership during a crisis.
Aram Nikolyan (designer) & Faina Harutyunyan (designer) are sharing thoughts & insights on dress code nuances.
Armen Sarkissian (President of the Republic of Armenia) is emphasizing the participation of youth in addressing future challenges & opportunities of Armenians.
Leadership School and "Villeroy & Boch" organized an open workshop on business meal etiquette & table set up nuances.
Jun Yamada (Japanese Ambassador) is reflecting on Japanese perspectives of leadership.
Gonzalo Urriolabeitia (Argentinian Ambassador) is sharing his experience & thoughts on effective team management.
Arianne Caoili (entrepreneur; International Master of Chess) is presenting her experience & analyses on personal productivity.
Study visit to Beeline Armenia
Andrey Pyatakhin (CEO, Beeline Armenia) is analyzing Beeline's business model and corporate culture specifics.
Dr. Hrant Bagratyan (former Prime Minister of Armenia) is analyzing opportunities & challenges for the development of Armenia in the context of global trends.
Rafi Baghdjian (CEO, IDeA foundation) is sharing his experience of efficient negotiations & leadership nuances in different cultures.
Admission exams: Executive Leadership Development program
Jody Dosher (retired professional of educational sphere) is sharing his experience of organizing effective meetings.
Alexander Lapshin (blogger) is analyzing the importance & efficient usage of new media.
David Bequette (VP of Acceleration and Incubation, Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology [FAST]) is sharing his experience and thoughts on starting from zero and achieving success.
David Yeremyan (general director, Yeremyan Projects) is sharing his vision and experience of business development.
Exams were held for the first stage of the Leadership development course.
The results will be crucial to define the participants of the next stage.