The Leadership Perspectives series is the SMF’s premier leadership event. It occurs on an annual basis with the inaugural event having been held in February 2014. Each event in the series brings together a range of esteemed business leaders from across the globe to discuss a particular topic in a panel discussion format.
The event was founded to give our members insight into how management and leadership theory converges with practice. Our speakers give an address on a topic with which they identify within the current year’s theme. A chairperson then facilitates a discussion between the panelists and the audience.
2023 - Navigating Uncertainty
2023’s Leadership Perspective was titled, Navigating Uncertainty.
This year’s conference will focus on the theme of “Navigating Uncertainty”. Recent years have presented organisations with a vast array of challenges, from the ongoing pandemic recovery to rising inflation and geopolitical tensions. Join us to hear our panel’s insights on steering organisations through an unprecedented time of change and the lessons in leadership that have emerged. Speakers include Colin Hunt, Dee Forbes, Laura Trimble, and Aongus Hegarty.
2022 - Driving Change
2022’s Leadership Perspective was titled, Driving Change.
Driving Change focused on driving organisational change, and included Fiona Gallagher, Domhnal Slattery, John Donohoe Fionnuala Meehan, and Julie Ryan whom all have first hand experience in this area.
2020 - The Power of Diversity
2020’s Leadership Perspective was titled, The Power of Diversity.
2019 - A World of Opportunities
2019’s Leadership Perspective was titled, A World of Opportunities.
2018 - Lessons in Leadership
2018’s Leadership Perspective was titled, Lessons in Leadership.
2017 - Guiding the Way into the 21st Century
2017’s Leadership Perspective was titled, Guiding the Way into the 21st Century.
2016 - Overcoming Adversity
2016’s Leadership Perspective was titled, Overcoming Adversity.
2015 - Leading Change: A Global Perspective
2015’s Leadership Perspective was titled, Leading Change- A Global Perspective.
2014 - Leading Women: Building Presence at the Top
2014’s Leadership Perspective was titled, Leading Women: Building Presence at the Top
