Program Development and Leadership Training Committee
In today’s fast paced, dynamic business, leaders need to have vision and maintain awareness of the ever changing environment. We want to help leaders build their critical skills to enhance their communication and listening proficiency, build connections and alliances, strengthen problem solving skills, motivate teams for the most effective performance, and to contribute to the success of their organization and company.
The 2009 Leadership Training program is sponsored by the following groups: Texas Instruments Chinese Initiative, Diodes Incorporated, Nortel Diversity Group, and Raytheon Asian Pacific Association.
There are six sessions in the monthly leadership seminar series. A Certificate of Graduation will be awarded to those who attend at least 4 of 6 sessions. Lunch sandwiches will be provided free of charge. More details are provided below.
- Who:
- Leaders from DFW area companies and community organizations.
- What:
- Leadership Seminar Series
- How:
- Participation via registration and monthly RSVP.
- When:
- Friday 11:00am – 1:00pm once a month, from April to September
- Where:
- Nortel Auditorium, Richardson, Texas
- Chair:
- Marian Gallemore

This year we have again invited the following speakers who have vast experience and influence in the corporate world and local communities.
Lothar Katz, President of Leadership Crossroads and AACC Leadership program advisor.
Art George, Senior VP with Texas Instruments
Darren Smith, President of CIMA Strategic.
Helen Liu, Past Toastmasters District 50 Governor.
Kevin Hayata, System Engineering Director with Raytheon Network Centric Systems (NCS).
Jack Miao, owner of Jack Miao & Associates and past VP with Nortel Global Customer Care.
They will present the following topics which can inspire us in the continuous growth we all experience in our professional and personal life:
- 04/24/2009
- Knowing Yourself – Know your talents, interests, your personal goals, and work toward your goals with a mental roadmap.
- Speaker: Lothar Katz, President, Leadership Crossroads.
- 05/29/2009
- Career Development & Mentoring – How to promote yourself at work.
- Speaker: Art George, Senior VP, Texas Instruments.
- 06/26/2009
- Effective Networking for Professional Success – Working through the connectors and make the most of your personal contact.
- Speaker: Darren Smith, Founder/CEO of CIMA Strategic Services.
- 07/17/2009
- Effective Interview Skills – How to prepare yourself and acing the interview.
- Speaker: Helen Liu, Past Toast master of District 50 Governor.
- 08/21/2009
- How to turn difficulties/crisis into opportunities.
- Speaker: Kevin Hayata, System Engineering Director with Raytheon Network Centric Systems.
- 09/11/2009
- Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship – What are the basics to start a small business.
- Speaker: Jack Miao, Principal Partner of Jack Miao & Associates.