Discover big ideas for thoughtful leaders at the ThoughtLeadership@Smith Speaker Series. The Smith School’s world-class faculty discuss their latest research on topics of broad interest and importance.

Each presentation is followed by an opportunity to network with alumni and regional business leaders at one of Smith’s convenient local campuses in Washington, D.C., or Baltimore, Md.

Breakfast begins at 8 a.m.; presentations begin at 8:30 a.m. and are followed by a Q&A period concluding at 10 a.m. Cost is $25 for the general public, $15 for Smith School alumni and $10 for current students unless otherwise noted (includes continental breakfast). Attend two sessions and receive $5 off the total price; attend three sessions and receive $10 off the total price.

Washington, D.C.
Ronald Reagan Federal Building
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Federal Triangle Metro stop
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September 18, 2009 Lemma Senbet, William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance Executive Compensation and Public Policy READ MORE & WATCH VIDEO

Do high-powered incentives in executive compensation really motivate performance, or do they just provide CEOs with an incentive to manipulate performance? In view of current debate in academic and policy circles, Senbet discusses the reform of executive compensation and its role in the governance of financial institutions.

October 16, 2009 Michel Wedel, Pepsico Professor of Consumer Science Evaluating Visual Marketing READ MORE & WATCH VIDEO

What draws your attention when you’re shopping? When you’re online? When you’re looking at a print ad? Does that attention-grabber build or destroy brand value? Wedel will discuss latest research techniques for studying the impact of visuals in advertising, website design and shelf lay-out, and will discuss the impact of findings on brands.

November 20 Ritu Agarwal, Robert H. Smith Dean’s Chair of Information Systems Transforming Healthcare through IT READ MORE & WATCH VIDEO

Will digitization help alleviate the healthcare system's quality and efficiency shortcomings? How do we evolve toward a more consumer-centric healthcare system? Agarwal discusses the challenges and opportunities offered by health information technologies.

Baltimore, MD
Baltimore BioPark
University of Maryland-Baltimore
801 W. Baltimore St.
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October 9 Ritu Agarwal, Robert H. Smith Dean’s Chair of Information Systems Transforming Healthcare through IT READ MORE & WATCH VIDEO

Will digitization help alleviate the healthcare system's quality and efficiency shortcomings? How do we evolve toward a more consumer-centric healthcare system? Agarwal discusses the challenges and opportunities offered by health information technologies.

November 6 Albert “Pete” Kyle, Smith Chair Professor of Finance Can the Financial System Support Growth? READ MORE & WATCH VIDEO

The financial crisis eroded the market capitalization of companies like Citigroup and Bank of America, but sustained economic growth requires a healthy banking system. Kyle considers whether the current regulatory infrastructure and capitalization of the finance industry are able to support economic growth.

December 11 Hugh Courtney, Professor of the Practice of Strategy, Associate Dean of Executive Education Creating Success From Uncertainty READ MORE & WATCH VIDEO

Learn how to successfully navigate through uncertain times to ensure your organization survives the current downturn and is positioned to thrive in the next upturn. Courtney examines lessons learned from previous downturns and shares insights from the latest thinking on strategic planning and decision-making.