Training at JCI Lithuania National Congress

I have been invited to come to Lithuania the weekend 12. - 14. September 2008 for the JCI National Congress. This is an incredible opportunity to visit a country I only have read of so far.

The location of the event is the city Druskininkai, and according to their Tourist website , it is a place for leisure! For me, this means preparations of course. I never visit a new place without doing some research. I usually look into the history, their current situation, and their culture. I think awareness and interest is a key in order to succeed when dealing with different cultures. 

And did I mention food? I am a keen cook, but I am a bit too traditional when it comes to cooking. I tend to stick to a somewhat narrowminded menu. So when I go to foreign countries, I always try to taste the local food. To me, this serves as a taste which I can then try to reproduce back home, and I believe that food is a very important part of every culture. It gives me the opportunity to taste the country!

When in Lithuania, I will be the head trainer (HT) of JCI Presenter . There will be two assistant trainers (AT) too. The secret with the new trainings in JCI, is that it is the ATs that are conducting the trainings, while the HT (me) just make sure they know what and how to do the things. This method allows for development of younger, better trainers. As soon as they are deemed good enough, they will become head trainers themselves, and can start helping develop even more trainers. 

In addition to JCI Presenter, I will do the first international run of the training Coach to Lead. This training has taken Norway with storm (well, maybe a bit exagerated...) , and is now ready for international success too! 

I have attached the program and the invitation to the national congress in Lithuania. May we meet there?