The guest delivered an open lecture entitled “Self-Identification and Self-Knowledge,” which sparked genuine interest among students and teachers. The meeting was held at the initiative and with the support of the leadership of the National Scientific Center “Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute” (NSC FSI) of Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice, within the framework of the Memorandum of Cooperation between National Scientific Center “M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute” and Poltava Polytechnic. A productive meeting also took place between the President of the University, Professor Volodymyr Onyshchenko, and Professor Tineo, focusing on the importance of such events for the development of the University community. Steve shared his unique international experience in negotiations, conflict prevention, and strategic leadership in the contemporary world. Professor Steve Alban Tineo holds a PhD in Global Leadership and Strategy and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Quality Management. He is a specialist in negotiations, mediation, and leadership. For more than 20 years, he has been building a global network of connections with diplomats, business leaders, and representatives of sports and media, working as an advisor, manager, and negotiator for leading global figures. As the founder and CEO of Assertive Group and The Great Dragon Group, Professor Tineo travels worldwide, helping to resolve complex situations before they escalate into conflicts and conducting negotiations on international contracts. During his visit, Steve Alban Tineo not only addressed the academic community but also presented the University with the bestseller “Through the SELF,” translated into Ukrainian. Steve Tineo is a well-known expert in organizational development, leadership, and building high-performance teams. By combining in-depth theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, he offers effective approaches to improving key managerial skills and strategies for effective team interaction. According to him, self-leadership is the highest form of leadership qualities and the ability to continuously improve oneself by overcoming weaknesses and laziness.
Cultivating personal virtues is the first step toward true leadership. As the trainer emphasized, “Leadership is the ability to recognize and value the abilities of other people, motivating them to reach new heights. If you think you are leading people but they are not following you, then in reality you are simply walking alone.” Participants actively engaged in dialogue and shared their ideas on developing leadership qualities. Attendees provided their own examples of interaction with true leaders and spoke about their first experiences in this field. During the seminar-training, students of Poltava Polytechnic demonstrated a high level of English proficiency, which enabled them to communicate directly with the speaker and participate in discussions. The event received many positive reviews; participants noted not only the trainer’s high professionalism but also the importance of the topics raised for personal growth.
The team of National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” is proud that our educational community makes a significant contribution to shaping future leaders. We nurture a new generation capable of inspiring and leading others.
The staff of Poltava Polytechnic expresses sincere gratitude to Professor Tineo for his attention to our University, openness, and willingness to share knowledge.
We sincerely thank the President of Poltava Polytechnic for creating conditions for the implementation of innovative technologies and practices and for continuous support, thanks to which the University’s educational community forms a strong intellectual environment, contributes to the training of highly qualified professionals, and motivates our students to improve their intercultural communication skills.
