Third Space Boot Camp

USC Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking

Learn 21st Century Strategies for Problem Solving

The USC Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking has pioneered a strategic framework to help leaders manage change in turbulent environments and help busy professionals communicate more effectively.

Join USC Third Space’s two-day immersive experience and learn the five competencies of Third Space Thinking:

Featured Speakers

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Bill Simon
Global Sector Leader, Media & Entertainment, Korn Ferry

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Caryl Smith Gilbert
USC Men’s and Women’s Track Coach

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Mauricio Mota
Co-President and Executive Producer of Wise Entertainment

Ernest Wilson

Ernest Wilson
Founder of the USC Center for Third Space Thinking

USC’s Center for Third Space Thinking has pioneered a communication-driven methodology to frame and solve problems that can help organizations achieve success in today’s complex and dynamic world.

Agenda

Day 1

Thursday, October 5

8:30-9:30 am

Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking Mixer, Virtual Reality Sidebar

9:30-10:00 am

Welcome and Interactive Overview
Dr. Ernest Wilson, Dean Emeritus, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Founder, Center for Third Space Thinking

10:00-11:00 am

Third Space Thinking Assessment Results Review and Discussion

11:00-12:30 pm

Attribute Building: Adaptability
Review, Exercise, Case Study
Speaker: Caryl Smith Gilbert, USC Men’s and Women’s Track Coach

12:30-1:15 pm

Lunch and Virtual Reality Sidebar

1:15-2:15 pm

Attribute Building: Cultural Competency
Review, Exercise, Case StudyReview, Exercise, Case Study
Speaker: Mauricio Mota/President of Wise Entertainment & Executive Producer East Los High

2:15-2:30 pm

Break and Virtual Reality Sidebar

2:30-3:30 pm

Attribute Building: Empathy
Review, Exercise, Case Study

3:30-5:00 pm

Strategic Communication and Third Space, Exercise
Dr. Rebecca Weintraub, Clinical Professor of Communication, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

5:00-5:45 pm

USC Experience – Tour of the State-of-the-Art Annenberg Media

Day 2

Friday, October 6

8:30-9:00 am

Continental Breakfast, Networking Mixer, Virtual Reality Sidebar

9:00-9:45 am

The Value of Third Space at Different Stages of Your Career
Panel Discussion

9:45-11:45 am

Attribute Building: Intellectual Curiosity
Review, Exercise (Escape Room Experience), Case Study

11:45-12:45 pm

ACE-IT Group Problem Solving

12:45-1:45 pm

Lunch
Guest Speaker: Bill Simon/Korn Ferry

1:45-2:45 pm

Attribute Building: 360-Degree Thinking
Review, Problem Problem-Solving Exercise Using the Third Space Proprietary Mobile App, Case Study

2:45-3:30 pm

Taking it Back to the Office
Presentation and Discussion

3:30-3:45 pm

Break

3:45-4:30 pm

Attribute Building: 360-Degree Thinking Continued
Special Experience with the USC Trojan Marching Band

4:30-5:00 pm

Closing Remarks

5:00-5:45 pm

USC Football Rally (optional)
Special Player and Band Rally Following Practice

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