The document provides information about the Transformational Leadership conference to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from September 26-27, 2017. The conference, organized by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers and AMDISA, will focus on how transformational leadership can initiate positive change and drive management processes. Key themes will include the transformational role of management, management development in a digital environment, overcoming management challenges, and turning ideas into action through strategy and execution. Selected papers presented at the conference will be published in the proceedings.

1. TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP:
Turning Ideas into Action
26th
& 27th
September, 2017 at BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Organizing
Organized by ;
Institute of Certified Professional Managers
Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA)

3. SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Turning Ideas into Action
Transformational leadership focuses on the leadership approach that initiates positive change in
individuals and social systems. It is expected to drive the management processes in which managers
learn competencies for achieving their tasks and adding value to the community at large. A leader
inspires, influences and instructs members towards the achievement of the set vision and goals.
Challenging status quo to align followers with tasks that enhance individual level to an institutional
level performance is the core requisite of the transformational leader.
CORE THEMES
The core themes will be grouped under the following headings;
[A] The Transformational Role of Management
Scope – The intention of management and the scope of management development in
organizations is to design and craft value creation. In this context the manager is required to
play a central role in the context of overall responsibilities both within the organization, as
well as the society at large. Management development should operate through the broader
functional process and framework to convert mundane realities into transformational
experiences.
[B] Management Development in a Digital Environment
Scope – The digital world of work has intensely changed the way we manage our businesses.
In fact, the era of true digital disruption has had a critical impact on the designs and
strategies of management development initiatives. The emerging digital workplace has
compelled us to tread on different perspectives that would initiate and impact business
growth and development as well as sustenance, whilst bringing about the desired nexus
between the integration of management development and the digital demands.
[C] Management Development: Challenges and Success Stories
Scope – It is worthwhile to explore what challenges have been faced by the institutions, and
how they have successfully overcome them. One of the critical aspects is how to effectively
manage across the various functions of a business without treading into myopic
circumstances, and without causing excessive damage within the given management
functions. Different functions of a business would need to be integrated into a composite
management development plan. Herein there are numerous schools of thought that
promulgate the ways and means of resolving these challenges.
[D] Turning Ideas into Action: Strategy and Execution
Scope – Exploring and moulding new thinking as well as strategizing, adopting and executing
such new thinking into actions and results is a core phenomenon of management. The
question has been raised whether leadership provides the insights and tools to bridge the
problematic gap between the rational development of strategy and real-life execution. In
this context it is imperative to explore the dilemmas and the rational/emotional rigidities,
and also the internal capability to ensure continued success in the implementation of
strategy.

4. CONFERENCE VENUE
The concurrent and plenary sessions are arranged at Jasmine Hall, Bandaranaike Memorial
International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.
PAPERS FOR THE CONFERENCE
The conference would provide a good opportunity for paper writers to present papers before a
distinguished gathering of academicians and management professionals. The following schedule
should be observed by the paper presenters.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Call for Papers Wednesday, 12th July 2017
Submission of abstract of the paper Wednesday, 26th July 2017
Abstract acceptance notification Tuesday, 01st August 2017
Submission of final paper Thursday, 31st August 2017
Final paper acceptance notification Sunday, 10th September 2017
Last date for registration Monday, 18th September 2017
GUIDELINES FOR FINAL PAPER SUBMISSION
a. Final paper(s) must be 3500 to 5000 words long, single-spaced.
b. The deadline for submission of final paper is Thursday, 31st August 2017 (postmarked).
c. At least one author MUST register for the conference by Monday, 18th September 2017
which is the final registration date. In case of jointly authored papers, at least one author
should register and present the paper at the conference.
d. Papers should be sent via email only to Mr. S. Vijayapala, Technical Paper Co-ordinator of
CPM Regional Management Conference 2017 at crmc2017@cpmsrilanka.org.
The applicable registration fees as given is payable. In case of joint authors, fees will be payable in
respect of each person.
1. PREPARING FINAL MANUSCRIPT
i. Papers should be completed in Microsoft Word 2000 (or higher version) and typed
on 21 cm x 29.7 cm (A4) paper, single-spaced.
ii. The first page should have a spacing of 1.5 inch from the top edge and a 1 inch margin
on both sides and bottom of the page. All other pages will have a 1 inch margin all
around.
iii. The title should be in bold capital letters, in Times New Roman 14-point font, and
the names of the authors should be in Times New Roman 12 point font.
iv. There should be a 0.25 inch (1/4 inch) space between the title and the names and
affiliations of the authors.
v. Abstracts (for full papers) should not exceed 120 words typed in Times New Roman
Italics with 12 point font, and be placed 0.25 inch (1/4 inch) below the names and
affiliations of the authors.

5. vi. The first heading should be Times New Roman in Bold Capital letters, 12-point font,
and 0.5 inch from the abstract. The second headings should be Times New Roman
bold, 12-point font, with a 0.25 inch (1/4 inch) space from the text and the third
headings should be Times New Roman bold and italics, 12-point font, with a 0.25
inch (1/4 inch) space from the text. All headings must be left aligned.
vii. The text should be in Times New Roman 12-point font, paragraphs should be left-
aligned with double space between paragraphs and references and notes should also
be left justified.
viii. Please include a brief (25 words) biographic sketch for each author at the end of the
manuscript.
ix. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations – Use the entire page width for tables and graphs,
where required, then continue with text. All tables, figures, illustrations, etc. should
be included in the text of the paper. Tables should be consistent with the text and
facing the same direction. The endnotes should be consecutively numbered within
the text, and substance of the endnotes should appear at the end, preceding the
references.
Please note that the paper(s) that will not follow the guidelines will be returned to the
author(s) for correction and resubmission.
2. REVIEW PROCESS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA
There will be a blind review process for evaluating the manuscript by at least one anonymous
reviewer. It is recommended that authors have colleagues review their manuscripts prior to
submission to the conference. The conference authority strives to provide decisions and
constructive feedback to authors.
a) Significance of the theoretical and methodological contributions;
b) Degree to which the manuscript fits the theme of the conference;
c) Appropriateness of the literature review;
d) Adequacy of the design and execution of the study;
e) Appropriateness of the analysis;
f) Quality of the discussion and interpretation of the results;
g) Clarity of presentation;
h) Implications for practitioners, academicians and scholars.
3. ABSTRACT AND KEYWORDS
Manuscripts must include an abstract of approximately 120 words maximum of 960
characters, including spaces that succinctly summarizes the key points. A list of two to five
keywords should be included to identify the contents of the paper.
4. REFERENCES
References should be complete in all respects with Authors’ arranged alphabetically,
following conventional citation styles. We request authors to follow the APA style developed
by the American Psychological Association.

6. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Selected papers & abstracts will be published in the Conference Proceedings subject to the paper
writer registering for the conference by the stipulated date. The selection will be made by a panel
of experts whose decision will be final.
REGISTRATION FEES
Foreign Participants
(AMDISA Member Institutions)
$ 125
Foreign Participants
(Non-Member Institutions)
$ 150
Local Participants
(CPM Members)
LKR10,000
Local Participants
(Non-Members)
LKR12,500
University Students (Local) LKR6,000
The registration fee covers inauguration followed by reception in the first day, lunch, morning & evening tea
with snacks (as per the program), conference materials, gift pack, conference proceedings and dinner in the
second day. (Does not include accommodation charges)
MODE OF PAYMENT
Registration fee should be sent by Telegraphic Transfer (TT) on or before Wednesday, 20th
September 2017 according to below details;
Bank Name - People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
Branch - Bambalapitiya (Colombo 04.)
Account Number - 310 100 160 000 116
Account Name - Institute of Certified Professional Managers
SWIFT Code - PSBKLKLX
(No refund or cancellation of registration fees will be admissible).
ACCOMMODATION
With regard to accommodation in Colombo, the host institution has negotiated with the “Global
Tower Hotels” at a special rate of US $ 55 per day per single room and US $ 60 per day per double
room with B/B basis. Foreign participants are requested to make their online booking and settle the
payments directly.
Participants must inform their name/s to the CPM Secretariat via crmc2017@cpmsrilanka.org one
day prior to the booking so as to forward the same to the hotel. The Hotel’s address is as follows:
Global Tower Hotels
No. 11, Marine Drive, Wellawatte, Colombo 06, Sri Lanka.
Ph. No: +94 112 591 000
Website: http://www.globallanka.com
Please note that your room reservation will be confirmed based upon your flight details. The hotel’s
earliest Check-in time is 1400 Hours and the latest Check-out time is 1200 noon.
Wi-Fi internet will be available at the hotel free of charge.

7. INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS, SRI LANKA
The Institute of Certified Professional Managers (CPM) was formed to provide a professional
qualification and designation in management, by conducting educational programmes, providing
practical training in private and public sector entities and establishing a link between the private
and public sectors for the advancement of professional managers.
CPM is a joint project initiated by CMA Sri Lanka and All India Management Association (AIMA). It is
an active member of the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia
(AMDISA).
Membership in CPM is open to individuals seeking to develop their professional skills and pursue
management careers in industrial, business, service sectors or the public sector.
ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTIONS IN
SOUTH ASIA (AMDISA)
AMDISA, a SAARC “Recognized Body”, was chartered in 1988 as a network of Management
Education and Management Development Institutions in South Asia, with generous support from
the Commonwealth Secretariat, and active involvement of leading Management Schools in the
region. Most important purpose of AMDISA is to help ensure continuous improvement in quality of
management education and management development. In less than two decades, AMDISA has
emerged as a vibrant association, and has performed a synergistic role which would be difficult to
accomplish by an individual institution in the region.
AMDISA, as of June 2017, has a membership of about 254 leading Management Institutions in the
region. These include institutional members such as Management and Business Schools, promoted
by public agencies and private sector, imparting MBA and related Post Graduate qualifications,
Management Development Institutions imparting executive education, and corporate members.
AMDISA has also reciprocal membership with several management development associations in
other parts of the world.

8. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CPM Regional Management Conference (CRMC) 2017 Secretariat
c/o: Institute of Certified Professional Managers
No. 29/24, Visakha Lane, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka.
Tel.: +94 11 2590995 / 2506391 │Fax.: +94 11 2507087
Email: crmc2017@cpmsrilanka.org │Web: www.cpmsrilanka.lk