A scientific conference on the theme "Innovating Leadership and Management Culture in Vietnam: Perspectives - Models - Solutions" was held at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities on August 30, 2010, with the participation of many scientists and practitioners.This is the third and final workshop within the framework of the state-level research project "Innovation and Management of Leadership and Management in Vietnam Today" (code KX03.21/06-10) chaired by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities during the two years of 2009-2010. Twenty reports submitted to this workshop address various aspects of the topic of innovation in leadership and management culture in Vietnam today, with the main themes as follows:
- These are methodological perspectives and approaches to studying the practical aspects of leadership and management culture in Vietnam today.
- Models of leadership and management culture in Party organizations, government agencies, social organizations, and businesses.
- Key solutions for reforming leadership and management culture in organizations.
- Specific recommendations for reforming leadership and management culture.
- Local issues related to innovation in leadership and management culture…
The report "The Party and State's Strategy on Building a Team of Leading and Managing Cadres in the New Period (Vision to 2020)" by Professor Dr. Nguyen Huu Khien (National Academy of Public Administration) outlined specific strategies such as: economic development strategy, education strategy, and cultural strategy to develop our country's leading and managing cadres in the coming period. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan (University of Social Sciences and Humanities), in his report "Building a New Leadership and Management Style Model in the Current Conditions of Vietnam," emphasized the requirements for building a new leadership and management style in Vietnam today: Besides inheriting the valuable qualities of our nation from ancient times—diligence, love of labor, intelligence, and creativity—the new leadership and management style must also possess high sensitivity and flexibility to seize opportunities and make rational decisions. Furthermore, it needs to be practical, accurately determine the economic effectiveness of each decision, and propose specific, optimal solutions to address the challenges posed by the integration process. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duy Bac (Institute of Culture and Development), on the other hand, addressed a more specific issue, closer to the people, namely "Strengthening grassroots democracy and developing leadership and management culture at the grassroots level." Regarding solutions for reforming leadership and management culture, Dr. Tran Van Hai (University of Social Sciences and Humanities) stated: Reforming the legal system aims to promote the process of reforming leadership culture; therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the legal system to meet current and future requirements. Studying the experiences of Southeast Asian countries in the process of industrialization and modernization, Dr. Tran Hiep affirmed the need to inherit the traditional leadership and management culture of the nation and absorb the best aspects of global leadership culture; it is necessary to implement democracy and expand democracy. The conference emphasized the need for transparency, combating corruption and bureaucracy, developing education, and valuing talent. In addition, many other reports received specific discussions and analyses, such as: "Inheriting the Legacy of Social Management and Administration from the Past" – Prof. Dr. Dang Canh Khanh (Institute for Traditional and Development Studies), "Innovating Leadership and Management Culture: Perspectives – Solutions" – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Quan (National Economics University), "Building Corporate Culture in the Vinavico System" - Nguyen Thanh Hoan (Vinavico Underground Construction Joint Stock Company)... The conference "Innovating Leadership and Management Culture in Vietnam Today: Perspectives – Models – Solutions" contributed to clarifying different perspectives and models of leadership and management culture in the process of reform and international integration, evaluating solutions implemented in recent years of reform in our country, and proposing new solutions for continuing to innovate leadership culture. Leadership and management in the next phase.
In 2009, the first scientific conference, "Innovating Leadership and Management Culture in Vietnam Today: Theoretical and Practical Issues," was held in Hanoi. It focused on clarifying the theoretical issues and general theoretical foundations of the topic, while also analyzing relevant global experiences. The second conference (held in Ho Chi Minh City) focused on the current state of leadership and management culture in Vietnam and its prospects for development in the next phase. This was the third conference held. The research project, "Innovating Leadership and Management Culture in Vietnam Today," is expected to be completed and approved by the end of 2010.
