C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture Series
FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Featuring keynote speeches on leadership topics
Hosted by the Dunwoody Alumni Association
7:30a.m. – First Thursday of every month
The Jackson Leadership Lecture Series features key executives in the business community speaking on a range of leadership topics. It is a breakfast lecture series held the first Thursday of every month for alumni, friends and students of Dunwoody College of Technology.
Each program features a 20 minute keynote speech by a leader in the business community, followed by a 10 minute Q&A session. A light breakfast is provided. Registration for the Jackson Lecture Series is free to students (though pre-registration is required) and the program is $20 for other guests.
The Jackson Lecture Series educates Dunwoody students, alumni and friends on leadership development and provides a networking opportunity for attendees.
The Lecture Series is named in honor of C. Charles Jackson, former Dunwoody College of Technology Board of Trustee member, leader in the Twin Cities business community and philanthropist. Through the C. Charles Jackson Foundation initial support for the lecture series became possible.
Leading through Innovation and Passion for Change
Speaker: Duane Hendricks
President & CEO of Egan Company
Phone: May 3 | 7:30 a.m.
Duane Hendricks believes that creativity in the construction business is key to developing new processes, establishing strategies and using different models to achieve goals.
Registration (RSVP requested):
- Students – Complimentary
- Alumni & Friends – $20 (Payment can be made at the door, or register online.)
- Register and Pay Online at https://alumni.dunwoody.edu/jackson
- Questions? E-mail alumni@dunwoody.edu, or call 612-381-3064.
Past Leadership Lectures
LESSONS LEARNED ON LEADERSHIP: THINGS I KNOW NOW, THAT I WISH I KNEW THEN
October 2017 – Charlie Westling
Charlie Westling, Chief Executive Officer of Computype, shares his leadership lessons, “Things I know now that I wish I knew then,” at the October 2017 Leadership Lecture at Dunwoody College of Technology.
LESSONS FOR ASPIRING LEADERS
February 2017 – Michael M. Sill II
The Chief Executive Officer of Road Machinery & Supplies Co., Michael M. Sill II, shared what he looks for in young leaders, how he built his business, and his formula for success at the February 2, 2017 C. Charles Jackson Leadership Lecture.