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Time-zone (GMT+02:00) Vilnius

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16:00-18:30

Pre-Conference Tour: Nicosia Walking Tour

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18:00-19:00

Online Welcome and Training Session

Online Only
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Tamsyn Gilbert, Research Network Producer, Common Ground Research Networks, United States
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Online Session

Asynchronous Session
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08:30-09:00

Conference Registration Desk Open and Welcome Coffee

University of Nicosia Μακεδονίτισσης 46 (Makedonitissis) Nicosia 2417, Cyprus
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09:00-09:30

Conference Opening

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William Cope, Professor, College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, United States
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José Luis Ortega-Martín, Full Professor, University of Granada, Scientific Director, Common Ground Research Networks, Granada, Spain
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Eugenia Arvanitis, Professor, Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Education, University of Patras, Greece
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Mari Ángeles Medina Sánchez, Profesor, Estadística y Ciencia de los Datos, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Spain
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Carmen Miguel Vicente, Docente y Delegada de la Decana para la Diversidad y Sostenibilidad de la Facultad de Trabajo Social, Facultad de Trabajo Social. Departamento de Trabajo Social y Servicios Sociales, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Panayiotis Angelides, Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs, Professor, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
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Christina Hadjisoteriou, Associate Professor, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
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09:30-10:30

Plenary Session and Discussion (In English) with Mary Kalantzis

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Mary Kalantzis, Professor, College of Education, University of Illinois, United States
Moderator
Christina Hadjisoteriou, Associate Professor, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
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Evolving Experiences

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Promoting the Organizational Evaluation Capacity of Nongovernmental Organizations: The Experience of the Jockey Club MEL Institute Project

Steven Sek-yum Ngai, Professor, Social Work, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China

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Beyond Structure: - the Critical Role of Culture in Organizational Adaptability: A Holistic Framework for Cultural Transformation

Claudia Santin, Emeritus Professor of Business and Leadership, College of Business, Concordia University Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Exploring the Four-Day Workweek as a Social Innovation in Germany’s Healthcare System: Balancing Efficiency, Well-being, and Gender Equality

Katharina Hast, PhD Student, Social Sciences, TU Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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10:30-11:00

Coffee Break

11:00-11:45

Talking Circle: 2025 Special Focus—Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity: Navigating Intercultural Leadership

Room 1 (Talking Circle)
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Online Poster Session

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A Comprehensive View Into Employee Competencies and Its Value in Human Resources Management Practices : A Literature Synthesis

Melanie Shaw, Professor, Sanford College of Education, National University, United States

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11:45-11:50

Transition Break

11:50-13:05

Leading Change

Room 7
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Observations on Cultural Leadership Through the Lens of United Nations Peacekeepers from Ecuador

Sandra Dennis, Consultant, Sandra Dennis Global Consulting, British Columbia, Canada

11:50
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13:05-14:15

Lunch

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14:15-15:30

Innovation Showcases

Room 7
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Designing Resilience in Large Multinational Organizations Across Cultural Boundaries: Driving Innovations at Ford Motor Company

Nabil Raad, Director Analytics, Enterprise Data and Information Services, Michigan Medicine, Michigan, United States

14:15
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15:30-15:40

Transition Break

15:40-16:55

Workshops

Room 7
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Navigating Crucial Conversations: Empowering Leaders through Circle Facilitation for Community Building and Conflict Resolution

Didi Matthews, Vice Chair of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, California, United States
Chimene Tucker, Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs, Communication & Journalism Gender and LGBT Studies Librarian, USC Libraries, University of Southern California, California, United States

15:40
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08:30-09:00

Conference Registration Desk Open

University of Nicosia Μακεδονίτισσης 46 (Makedonitissis) Nicosia 2417, Cyprus
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09:05-09:15

Daily Update

Plenary Room
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09:15-10:15

Plenary Session and Discussion (In English) with Christina Hadjisoteriou

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Christina Hadjisoteriou, Associate Professor, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Moderator
Eugenia Arvanitis, Professor, Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Education, University of Patras, Greece
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10:15-10:45

Coffee Break

10:45-12:00

Politics of Knowledge

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Intercultural Leadership and the Politics of Knowledge: Teaching Religion in an Era of Global Complexity

Sherie Gayle, Student, Ph.D. Candidate, Georgetown University Qatar, Ar Rayyan, Qatar

10:45
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12:00-12:05

Transition Break

12:05-12:50

Poster Session

Room 7
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Enhancing Website Functionality for Sustainable Development in Digital Consumer Engagement

Antanas Usas, Lecturer, Sport and Tourism, Lithuanian Sports University, Kauno Apskritis, Lithuania

12:05
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12:50-14:00

Lunch

14:00-15:15

Parallel Session

Room 7
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15:15-15:25

Transition Break

15:25-17:05

Parallel Session

Room 7
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18:00-19:00

Online Talking Circle

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Tamsyn Gilbert, Research Network Producer, Common Ground Research Networks, United States
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19:30-21:30

Conference Dinner (Extra)

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09:30-09:50

Conference Registration Desk Open

University of Nicosia Μακεδονίτισσης 46 (Makedonitissis) Nicosia 2417, Cyprus
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09:50-10:00

Daily Update

Plenary Room
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10:00-11:00

Plenary Session and Discussion (In English) with Mel Ainscow

"Promoting Inclusion and Equity in Education: Lessons from International Experiences"
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Mel Ainscow, Emeritus Professor, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Moderator
Panayiotis Angelides, Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs, Professor, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
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11:00-11:30

Coffee Break

11:30-13:00

Case Study

"Engagement with the Community: UNIC Medical School’s Mobile Clinic"
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13:00-14:20

Lunch

14:20-15:35

Raise Your Voice

Room 7
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A New Century, the Same Old Master Discourse of Translation - from Arabic

Said Faiq, Professor, CAS, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

14:20
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15:35-16:00

Conference Close and Award Ceremony

Speaker
William Cope, Professor, College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, United States
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José Luis Ortega-Martín, Full Professor, University of Granada, Scientific Director, Common Ground Research Networks, Granada, Spain
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Eugenia Arvanitis, Professor, Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Education, University of Patras, Greece
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Mari Ángeles Medina Sánchez, Profesor, Estadística y Ciencia de los Datos, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Spain
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Carmen Miguel Vicente, Docente y Delegada de la Decana para la Diversidad y Sostenibilidad de la Facultad de Trabajo Social, Facultad de Trabajo Social. Departamento de Trabajo Social y Servicios Sociales, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Panayiotis Angelides, Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs, Professor, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
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Christina Hadjisoteriou, Associate Professor, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Plenary Room
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16:00-17:00

Conference Closing Reception

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