{"id":1719,"date":"2026-09-25T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbafamily.org\/?p=1719"},"modified":"2026-10-02T16:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T14:47:30","slug":"executive-mba-poznan-atlanta-association-joins-the-2nd-international-provocative-congress-as-a-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbafamily.org\/index.php\/2026\/09\/25\/executive-mba-poznan-atlanta-association-joins-the-2nd-international-provocative-congress-as-a-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive MBA Pozna\u0144\u2013Atlanta Association joins the 2nd International Provocative Congress as a partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7vw||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||7vw||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||7vw||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive MBA Pozna\u0144\u2013Atlanta Association joins the 2nd International Provocative Congress as a partner<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mbafamily.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Provacare.jpeg&#8221; alt=&#8221;II International Provocative Congress \u201eBoundaries of Closeness\u201d, 16\u201318 pa\u017adziernika 2026, Warszawa i online.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Provacare&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; max_height=&#8221;611px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Executive MBA Pozna\u0144\u2013Atlanta Association is pleased to announce its partnership with the&nbsp;<strong>2nd International Provocative Congress, \u201cBoundaries of Closeness\u201d<\/strong>, organised by&nbsp;<strong>Fundacja Provocare<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Congress will take place on&nbsp;<strong>16\u201318 October 2026<\/strong>, combining an international online programme with two days of live sessions in Warsaw.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing together perspectives from psychology, coaching, education, business, improvisation and the arts, the three-day event will feature&nbsp;<strong>35 speakers from Poland and around the world<\/strong>, representing a broad range of disciplines related to communication, personal and professional development, leadership and working with people.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>International experts and practitioners<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the speakers are internationally recognised experts and students of&nbsp;<strong>Frank Farrelly<\/strong>, the creator of Provocative Therapy, including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Dr E. Noni H\u00f6fner<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 creator of the Provocative Style and representative of DIP Munich,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jaap Hollander<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 one of the pioneers of Provocative Coaching and creator of the MindSonar assessment,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steve Wells<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Australian pioneer of Provocative Energy Techniques (PET),<\/li>\n<li><strong>William Hall<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 internationally recognised improvisational theatre trainer,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jeroen Stek<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 specialist in using humour to challenge defensive patterns,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prof. UAM Maciej B\u0142aszak, PhD, DSc<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 providing a scientific perspective rooted in neuroscience and cognitive science,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marta Kr\u00f3l<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 leading a workshop focused on working with the body, voice and emotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are also pleased to announce that<span>&nbsp;<\/span><strong>Filip Jesion, CEO of the Executive MBA Pozna\u0144\u2013Atlanta Association, will be one of the speakers at the Congress<\/strong>, representing our community in the programme.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Three days of learning, practice and exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme combines a variety of formats designed to encourage both reflection and practical experience, including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>workshops,<\/li>\n<li>lectures and live sessions,<\/li>\n<li>international panel discussions,<\/li>\n<li>live demonstration sessions,<\/li>\n<li>a provocative improvisational performance,<\/li>\n<li>a concert,<\/li>\n<li>and access to recordings of selected sessions through the&nbsp;<strong>Congress Library<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On&nbsp;<strong>16 October<\/strong>, the Congress will be held&nbsp;<strong>online<\/strong>, with international lectures, workshops and panels supported by live translation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On&nbsp;<strong>17\u201318 October<\/strong>, participants will be able to join the event&nbsp;<strong>in person in Warsaw as well as online<\/strong>. These two days will place particular emphasis on practice, live demonstrations and experiential sessions, culminating in an evening provocative-improvisational performance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Who is the Congress for?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous experience with the provocative approach is not required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Congress is intended not only for practitioners, but also for anyone interested in&nbsp;<strong>communication, leadership, personal and professional development, working with emotions and building authentic relationships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be particularly relevant to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>business leaders and managers,<\/li>\n<li>HR professionals,<\/li>\n<li>educators,<\/li>\n<li>coaches, trainers and mentors,<\/li>\n<li>psychologists and helping professionals,<\/li>\n<li>performers and artists,<\/li>\n<li>and anyone whose professional role involves communication, development or supporting others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Supporting a wider social initiative<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participation in the Congress also contributes to the nationwide Polish project&nbsp;<strong>\u201cDawka poMOCy \u2013 Toolkit for Helpers\u201d<\/strong>, which aims to develop a digital collection of knowledge, practical tools and psychological support techniques for professionals whose work involves helping and supporting others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Practical information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>16\u201318 October 2026<\/strong><br \/><strong>Centrum Zielna, 37 Zielna Street, Warsaw<\/strong><br \/><strong>Online participation also available<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information, programme and tickets:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/dQvQqYEp\">https:\/\/lnkd.in\/dQvQqYEp<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Congress programme:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/db5ZD2FG\">https:\/\/lnkd.in\/db5ZD2FG<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Members of the Executive MBA Pozna\u0144\u2013Atlanta Association can find information about special participation discounts in the Association\u2019s newsletter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are delighted to support an initiative that creates a space for dialogue, the exchange of experience and professional development across disciplines, while bringing together people interested in more meaningful and effective ways of communicating and working with others.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Discover news in the MBA community &#8211; from upcoming events to member stories and expert insights. 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