EULEAD Summer School 2023 from 21.-25. August at Göttweig Abbey

From 21. to 25. August 2023 found the EULEAD Summer School 2023 under the topic - "Trust creates security" - in Göttweig Abbey.

This year we were again able to win top-class speakers for the event days and organize the days together with our cooperation partners.

It is with extraordinary pride that we can give you a brief overview of the EULEAD Summerschool 2023, under the inspiring motto “TRUST CREATES SECURITY”. This week we had the honor of joining prominent figures from the fields of education and health sciences to explore the critical role of trust in today's complex world.

The first day of the summer school began with a grand opening ceremony led by Senator MR DDr. Hannes Schoberwalter, the President of EULEAD, and Abbot Columban Luser OSB, the venerable head of the Benedictine Monastery of Göttweig. At the heart of the day were captivating lectures and lively discussions led by experts in the fields of health sciences and ethics. We were honored to have Rector Prof. Dr. Rudolf Mallinger from the Karl Landsteiner Private University, Karl Kolm, MSc MBA from the University Hospital Krems and Univ. Prof. DDr. Ferdinand Waldenberger from the Sigmund Freud Private University Vienna to talk about the central importance of trust in medicine and care.

After a refreshing coffee break, the role of trust in collaboration was discussed by Univ.Lektor. Dipl.Ing. Dr. Alfred Zimmermann from the Vienna University of Technology through inspiring thoughts and stimulating discussions.

The topic of nutrition and trust was discussed by Univ.Prof. Dr. Kurt Widhalm, President of the Austrian Academic Institute for Nutritional Medicine. Dr. Susanne Schunder-Tatzber, Head of Corporate Health Management at OMV AG, then introduced us to the world of trust in medicine.
In the afternoon we delved deeply into perspectives from nursing science and law by speaking to Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Hanna Mayer and Dr. Frank-Thomasser, partner and founder of Alix Frank Rechtsanwälte GmbH, came together. In addition, this day ended with a reflection by Mag. Alfred Lutschinger, Vice President of EULEAD, on ethical business management in the healthcare sector.

But that was not all! Another day of the summer school, under the motto “Character – Spirit – Leadership”, drew attention to personality development in schools. With top-class guests such as: Dr. Gerhard Drexel, one of the most successful Austrian retail managers, shares his insights on how the “spirit” of an organization leads to success. Dr. James Arthur, founder and director of the Jubilee Center for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, is Prof. Dr. James Arthur, a world-renowned expert in school character education and Dr. Heidi Burkhart, human resources and organizational developer, founder of Austria Hilfewerk International and the Stella International School in Vienna, shares her 30 years of experience in corporate management and employee development.

The afternoon workshops offered the opportunity for interaction and deeper insight into the topics that will shape our future. From attitudes for school leaders to the implementation of goals. These workshops were led by: Mag. Michaela Waldherr, coordinator of the School Development Center at KPH Vienna/Krems., Dr. Heidi Burkhart, Johannes Gasser: school development consultant KPH Vienna/Krems, Mag. Aron Marton: Teach for Austria, modular middle school Aspern, Dr. Wolfgang Ellmauer: Professor at the KPH Vienna/Krems and Mag. Michaela Waldherr: Coordinator of the School Development Center at the KPH Vienna/Krems.

We would also like to point out that the EULEAD Summerschool 2023 is the continuation of a successful tradition. Next year, the EULEAD Summerschool 2024 will continue again from August 19th - 23rd, 2024 and we are already looking forward to your participation in order to explore new horizons together and find ways in which education and leadership can strengthen personality.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from experts, network and strengthen your leadership skills. See you in Göttweig − remembering an inspiring and important summer school!

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