Date:

May 12th, 2025 (UTC-4)

Organizer:

Northeastern University

Symposium Chair:

Personal Bio:

Dr. Rick J. Arrowood is a distinguished leader with over three decades of experience in global leadership and nonprofit organizations. Recently, he has focused on simplifying AI and LLM technologies in the classroom. Dr. Arrowood is a faculty member at Northeastern University (Boston, MA, USA) and Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA, USA), specializing in Management, Organizational Development, and Leadership.

With a global perspective, Dr. Arrowood has shared his expertise in global leadership across four continents. He holds Visiting Professor appointments at prestigious institutions, including the University of Central Punjab (Lahore, Pakistan), Vietnam National International University (Ho Chi Minh City, VN), and Swinburne University (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia).

Dr. Arrowood holds a Doctorate of Law and Policy from Northeastern University, a Juris Doctor from the Massachusetts School of Law, and a Bachelor's in Human Resource Management from Palm Beach Atlantic University. His diverse academic background reflects his commitment to continuous learning and multidisciplinary expertise.

Symposium Committee Members:

Prof. Dr. Rick Arrowood, Northeastern University [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Iffat Khan, Northeastern University [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Heidi Gregory-Mina, Northeastern University [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Kwong Chan, Northeastern University [email protected]

Symposium Description:

Background

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face mounting pressures to not only be efficient in their operations but also to ensure that their efforts align with larger strategic goals. Efficiency focuses on maximizing outputs with minimal inputs, while efficacy revolves around making the right decisions at the right time. These concepts are central to Industrial-Organizational Psychology, which explores optimizing workplace productivity, enhancing decision-making processes, and promoting employee well-being. As technological advances and globalization continue to disrupt industries, there is a growing need for organizations to streamline operations while maintaining flexibility and effectiveness.

Goal/Rationale:

The goal of this symposium is to provide attendees with actionable strategies for driving both efficiency and efficacy within their organizations. By understanding the psychological and organizational factors that influence performance, leaders will be better equipped to guide their teams toward sustainable success.

Scope and Information for Participants:

This symposium will explore the following key themes:

1. Operational Efficiency: Best practices for optimizing processes, reducing waste, and utilizing resources effectively.
2. Efficacy in Decision-Making: Identifying how leaders can make timely, informed decisions that align with organizational goals.
3. Leadership Influence on Efficiency: The role of leadership in promoting a culture of efficiency and agility, especially in the AI environment.
4. Behavioral Insights: How psychological principles can be applied to improve productivity, innovation, and job satisfaction.
5. Technological Integration: Leveraging new technologies to support both efficiency and efficacy without sacrificing quality or employee well-being.

Topics

The main topics of this symposium are listed below.

Culture & Sociology

History & Philosophy

Journalism & Mass Media

Meanwhile, submissions aligned with the overall conference theme are also welcome.

Fine Arts & Design

Languages & Linguistics

Literature & Translation

Submission

All submitted papers should report original and unpublished work, experimental or theoretical, and are not under consideration for publications elsewhere. All papers should be no less than 4 pages in length and must strictly follow the format of the symposium template. All papers are subject to reviews and edits. Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full text papers that includes title, abstract, introduction, tables/figures and references. Other styles of papers are not accepted. Please submit your papers in both .doc/.docx AND .pdf formats as attachments via email to [email protected] by the given deadline. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance.

Paper Template

Publication

Accepted papers of the symposium will be published in Communications in Humanities Research (Print ISSN 2753-7064), and will be submitted to  Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Google Scholar  and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

* The papers will be exported to production and publication on a regular basis. Early-registered papers are expected to be published online earlier.

Ways to Participate

Attendance Onsite

The symposium welcomes participants to attend on-site and share the innovative experiences and researches with the group. Therefore, we provide some general information about the visa application. If you want to attend the symposium on-site, please email the symposium

committee: [email protected]

Venue:

360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, United States

Visa

In order to ensure the information is correct and up to date, there may be changes which we are not aware of. And different countries have different rules for the visa application. It is always a good idea to check the latest regulations in your country. This page just gives some general information of the visa application.

US Visa Information

The B-1/B-2 visitor visa is for people traveling to the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure or medical treatment (B-2). Generally, the B-1 visa is for travelers consulting with business associates; attending scientific, educational, professional, or business conventions/conferences; settling an estate; or negotiating contracts. The B-2 visa is for travel that is recreational in nature, including tourism; visits with friends or relatives; medical treatment; and activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature. Often, the B-1 and B-2 visas are combined and issued as one visa: the B-1/B-2.

Application Items

If you apply for a business/tourist visa, you must pay your $160 application fee and submit the following:

• A Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) Form. Visit the DS-160 web page for more information about the DS-160.
• A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in your passport, each person desiring a visa must submit an application.
• One (1) 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) photograph taken within the last six months.
• If a visa is issued, there may be an additional visa issuance reciprocity fee, depending on your nationality.

In addition to these items, you must present an interview appointment letter confirming that you booked an appointment through this service. You may also bring whatever supporting documents you believe support the information provided to the consular officer.

Supporting Documents

• Invitation letter from business or school.
• Detailed CV or resume including a list of publications.
• Complete itinerary, including all meetings, conferences, and visits; include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of your hosts.
• For other materials, please refer to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website.

NOTICE:

Should your application be denied, the organizing committee cannot change the decision of visa officer, nor will ICLLCD engage in discussion or correspondence with the visa application center on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee CANNOT be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.

Important Info