Argentina 2016

Programme

 

After a long period of relative stability and growth, driven by technology change, deregulation and globalisation, developed economies now face a possibly extended period of volatility. Organisations, and those leading them, need to learn how to thrive in less certain conditions, grasping unexpected opportunities and averting unforeseen dangers. Here there are rich lessons to be found in emerging economies, where crisis and volatility have been features of everyday business life.

 

Once one of the richest countries in the world (in terms of GDP per capita), Argentina has experienced decades of crisis and volatility on economic, social and political dimensions. The primary purpose of our visit is to understand how the leaders of Argentinean businesses and other institutions contend with a highly uncertain environment, and to consider what our own organisations might learn from this.

 

During the trip we will visit both local and international businesses operating in Buenos Aires. We will meet with small business owners, large multinationals, entrepreneurs and more. We will furthermore familiarise ourselves with the art of tango, and attend a cocktail reception at the British Ambassador to Argentina's residence.