AGP Business Forum – Mastering Cultural Awareness in Sport, Business, & Diplomacy
Friday, March 7, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Embassy Suites Downtown
Tuscaloosa
Mastering Cultural Awareness in Sport, Business, & Diplomacy – Unlock the power of cultural awareness in sports, business, and diplomacy. Join the AGP Business Forum as we delve into the essential tools and strategies for engaging with the values of teams, companies, and countries. Discover how to interpret unspoken norms and behaviors, build strong relationships, and adapt your communication and actions to align with diverse cultures while contributing positively to their development.
In our interconnected world, navigating cultural differences is crucial. Whether you’re part of a sports team with a new coach from another state, managing internal team dynamics, or leading a global company with varied communication styles, this forum will explore the skills necessary to be culturally mindful and achieve success.
Business Forum Panel:
Greg Byrne, Director of Athletics, The University of Alabama
Jay Heaps, President & General Manager, Birmingham Legion
Nick Sellers, Chief Operating Officer, McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure, AU
Kirk Atkinson, President & CEO, BLG Logistics
Ulf Kranz, President & CEO, Miele Manufacturing Inc.
Moderators:
Michael Brooks, AGP Chair, Associate Director, Alabama International Trade Center
Lauren Lambiase, AGP Vice Chair, Senior Project Manager, Economic Development, Alabama Power
Register here!
AGP Board Members ONLY
Please plan to join our AGP Board Meeting. The meeting location will be shared via email.
Lunch is from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by the meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The board meeting agenda and minutes will be uploaded to the Board Resource page and can be accessed with your email and board passcode a few days before the meeting.
AGP Board Members ONLY
Please plan to join our VIRTUAL AGP Board Meeting. The Zoom information will be shared via email.
Meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The board meeting agenda and minutes will be uploaded to the Board Resource page and can be accessed with your email and board passcode a few days before the meeting.
AGP Board Members ONLY
Please plan to join our AGP Board Meeting. The meeting location will be shared via email.
Lunch is from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by the meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The board meeting agenda and minutes will be uploaded to the Board Resource page and can be accessed with your email and board passcode a few days before the meeting.