Malta Leadership Experience

The Republic of Malta

The Ottoman Empire’s last major campaign aimed at the conquest of Europe and Christendom was embodied in the Great Siege of Malta, which lasted from mid-May through mid-September 1565. Located in the east-west shipping lanes of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta had an ease of access to the ports of Italy, France, and Spain that the Turks wanted to control. Malta was seen as the gateway to Europe and to the Holy See of the Catholic Church, the sworn mortal enemy of Islam. The story of how a small international coalition of forces from a few Christian countries, aided by unarmed militia from the island of Malta, held off the largest armada assembled since antiquity is truly the stuff of legend, and the principal characters in the story embody powerfully instructive examples and lessons of leadership relevant to the ever-changing and fast-paced business world of today.

Participants will gain compelling insight into the importance of creating organizational cohesion among disparate teams and forging aligned action plans, enabling innovation and improvisation in the midst of chaotic events, meeting challenging objectives with diminishing resources through focused accountability and clear roles, and orchestrating efforts across geographically dispersed units and operational boundaries.

Key Leadership Lessons:

Calm & Direction Amid ChaosPower of Delegation
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Selected Case Studies

  • Jean Parisot de la Valette, Grand Master of the Order of St. John
  • General Mustapha Pasha, Commander of Turkish Soldiers
  • Admiral Piyale Pasha, Commander of the Ottoman Fleet

Key Leadership Lessons

  • Aligning Action Plans into Cohesive Strategy
  • Conveying Purpose and Intent
  • Uniting Diverse Teams
  • The Power of Delegation
  • Maintaining Calm and Direction Amid Chaos

Format

The Malta Leadership Experience begins with cocktails, a program introduction, and a strategic overview followed by dinner. On the first evening, you’ll be immersed in island culture, cuisine, and history. Each of next two full days on the historic island will be followed by an after-action review (AAR) at the hotel. Customization is possible.

 

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