| Day One | ||
| Day part | Time | Schedule |
Morning |
Arrival to the Prague airport Transport to hotel, check-in |
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Evening |
6.00 – 7.00 p.m. 7.00 – 9.30 p.m. |
Opening Session Welcome banquet |
Day Two |
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Morning |
8.30 - 10.00 a.m. 10.00 - 10.15 a.m. 10.15 - 11.15 a.m. 11.15 - 12.15 p.m. |
Topic: Overview of the Czech Republic - Lecture will give the students initial information about historical about historical, economic, cultural, political and social environment that will be later developed in respective lectures or in-company visits Break Topic: Comparative Business Environment - this lecture will focus on comparing the Czech business environment with other CEE economies and business opportunities and challenges in particular regions (Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic and others). Lunch on own |
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Afternoon |
12.15 - 1.15 p.m. 1.30 - 3.30 p.m. 3.30 - 4.30 p.m. |
Transfer to Mlada Boleslav (from hotel) In-company visit: VW Skoda Auto CR - tour of the museum, production-line and meeting with management Transfer to Prague |
Evening |
Free evening | |
Day Three |
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Morning |
9.30 – 12.00 p.m. | Topic: Successful Company Strategies in the Transitioning Economy –
practically focused panel discussion on successful strategies of multinational and local
companies of different business areas or industries. Informal lunch with guest speakers |
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Afternoon |
12.00 - 1.30 p.m. 1.30 - 4.00 p.m. 4.00 – 5.00 p.m. |
Transfer to in-company visit - Tona Stanley in Pecky In company visit: Tona Stanley - tour of production line, meeting management Transfer back to Prague |
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Evening |
Free evening | |
Day Four |
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Morning |
9.00 - 11.30 a.m. | Topic: The Role of Human Resources in Multicultural Environment - lecture – that will foster managerial skills and competencies by helping the participants to understand local identities, values and attitudes often vastly different from those faced in North America that can students apply when working in diverse multicultural environment of Central Europe. |
Afternoon |
11.30 – 1.00 p.m. 1.00 – 2.00 p.m. 2.00 – 4.30 p.m. 4.30 – 5.30 p.m. |
Free time for lunch Transfer to Podebrady (from hotel) In-company visit: Bohemia Glassworks - tour of production-line, visit of sample shop, meeting with management Transfer to Melnik castle |
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Evening |
5.30 – 7.30 p.m. 7.30 – 10.30 p.m. 10.30 – 11.30 p.m. |
Tour of Melnik castle and local wine cellar, wine tasting Festive Dinner at Melnik Castle Transfer to Prague |
Day Five |
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| Morning |
9.00 - 11.30 a.m. 11.30 – 1.00 p.m. |
Business Project – IEMBA WORKSHOP Informal lunch with guest speakers |
Afternoon |
Free afternoon | |
Evening |
7.00 – 7.30 p.m. 8.00 – 10.30 p.m. 10.45 – 11.15 p.m. |
Transfer to Czech National Theatre Opera Don Giovanni Transfer back to the hotel |
Day Six |
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Morning |
10.00 – 11.00 a.m. 11.00 – 12.30 p.m. |
Wrap-up Session Lunch |
| Afternoon |
1.00– 2.00 p.m. 3.30 p.m |
Airport Transfer Departure |