Lead City University (LCU), Ibadan will host the 2024 edition of the Corporate Charisma Conference targeted at leadership education and personality development.
The 2024 Corporate Charisma Conference is themed ”Investment In Leadership Education And Personality Development: A Valuable Asset, Timely Rescue Anchor, In A Depressed Economy.”
President of the Institute of Personality Development & Customer Relationship Management (IPDCRM), Dr. Ayobami Owolabi, stated this while addressing a media conference recently.
He said the Corporate Charisma Conference is a transformative event, aimed at exploring how strategic investment in leadership and personality development can serve as a powerful solution to Nigeria and global economic challenges.
The conference will seek to inspire the leadership for economic resurgence at a time Nigeria id navigating through the complexities of a depressed economy, he added.
“The 2024 Corporate Charisma Conference will bring together thought leaders, corporate executives, policy makers and innovators.
“They will delve into how the instrumentality of leadership education and personality development can provide a much-needed boost to economic recovery.
“The conference will feature a keynote speaker, lead paper presenters and speakers who are rich in leadership transformation agenda. They will share insights on human capital to drive innovation, growth and development,” Dr Owolabi stated.
The conference by the IPDCRM and to be hosted by LCU will feature the Corporate Charisma Awards (CCA) and the making of C500 organisations.
“The Corporate Charisma Award is designed as a meritorious recognition for a selected few organisations with agenda for organisational sustainability.
“The award celebrates organisations or brands that carefully considered, developed and nurtured businesses, products and services, to stay ahead of competitors and build a loyal, loving customer/client base,” he said.
He said IPDCRM, using the Organisational Performance Profile (OPP), which is quite historical, will leverages on the Grand Analytics Method (GAM), which basically adds the relevant data and shows the percentage, in accordance to the summation, to select the recipient organisations/brands in the various categories of awards.
“This is in our quest to build a prosperous, affluent and influential pool/list of 500 organisations/brands in Nigeria (our own “Fortune 500”).
“Organisations that are sources of international, national pride, that enjoy local and community recognition, acceptability, favourability and on the path of sustainable growth and development,” he added.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and Bellagio Airlines are two organisations, nominated and would be the recipients of the 2024 C500 Awards.
The conference and the Corporate Charisma Award will also feature the highly anticipated induction ceremony, welcoming a new cohort of professionals into the different categories of membership in the IPDCRM Community.
These individuals are recognised for their excellence in personality development, customer service mentality and commitment to leadership education and capabilities.
They will join a dynamic network of professionals, dedicated to reshaping Nigeria’s economic future through transformative leadership and personal growth dynamics.
The conference will also create timely collaborations and networking opportunities as the event will serve as a convergence point for professionals from diverse sectors to create a platform for strategic collaborations that will inspire change.
With an emphasis on leadership education as a critical tool for economic resilience, attendees will engage in fruitful discussions on how to nurture leadership qualities and foster a workforce capable of leading Nigeria into a new era of prosperity.
Dr Owolabi disclosed that the 2024 Corporate Charisma Conference will empower the next generation of leaders as its key focus will be on youth empowerment.
“Panel discussions will spotlight the importance of investing in the next generation of leaders, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and mindset to navigate and thrive in today’s challenging economic landscape.
“The goal is to highlight leadership education and personality development as investments that yield high returns- not just for individuals, but for corporate organisations, our nation, Nigeria and the world economies at large,” he said.
The conference will showcase innovation in leadership as it will feature an exhibition, showcasing innovative approaches and programs in leadership training and personality development.
“From cutting-edge tools for enhancing personal effectiveness to solutions for corporate leadership challenges, the exhibition will highlight the tangible benefits of prioritising leadership development in building a resilient organisation and national economy,” Dr Owolabi added.
He said, as Nigeria continues to confront economic uncertainty, the 2024 Corporate Charisma Conference is a call to action for leaders across sectors to invest in leadership education and personality development as vital assets for economic recovery.
“The commitment of IDPCRM to fostering a new generation of visionary leaders is clear and this event will serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, collaboration and long-term solutions.
“Join us at the 2024 Corporate Charisma Conference, where we will explore how investing in leadership education and personality development can become a timely rescue anchor in the face of economic challenges.
“Together, we will chart a path toward a brighter, more prosperous future for Nigeria and our different organisations,” the IPDCRM President concluded.
