Research on the move
In 2001, the AGSM’ s Centre for
Corporate Change will host a series of six evening research briefings at Customs House, Circular Quay( beginning late March). These evenings present topical management practice research in a discussion-friendly format that brings together both academics and practitioners. They provide an opportunity for AGSM alumni and others in the business community to network and discuss topics of mutual interest. The briefings are held once every six weeks, usually mid-week, with drinks provided afterwards. They are open to AGSM alumni and their guests and are free of charge.
“ The CCC began this initiative in April last year and the interest has surpassed our expectations,” says Timothy Devinney, director of the Centre for Corporate Change.“ We have run evenings on e-business, corporate social responsibility, globalisation, knowledge and innovation, and the psychology of strategy, for some 1000 alumni and guests.”
Some of the executives involved in 2000 were Phil Kiely( Oracle), Steve Vamos( ninemsm), Anne Whyte( Morgan & Banks), Damien O’ Brien( Egon Zehnder), Jon Nicolson( BCG) and Chris Mitchell( AT Kearney).
If you would like to be on the mailing list to receive advance notice of the research briefings, please contact the Centre for Corporate Change on:( 02) 9931 9500 or e-mail: franp @ agsm. edu. au.
Getting it said
CAREERS COCKTAIL
The AGSM thanked the many recruiting companies for their support and recognition of the full-time MBA program and its graduates at the annual careers cocktail reception( in November 2000). Pictured are Sue Davidson, AGSM recruitment advisor( centre) with Elaine Czulkowski and George Woods of Lek Consulting. Many recruiters lend their services for workshops and seminars. It’ s a contribution that brings valued marketplace insights to management practice issues and enhances the overall student experience. The 2001 on-campus recruitment presentations run from 4 to 21 June, and summer internship recruitment is conducted from 3 to 17 September. If your company would like to make a recruitment presentation, or you require further information, contact Sue Davidson, e-mail: sued @ agsm. edu. au.
Thinking for the future
AGSM adjunct researcher, professor Ian Marsh, has collaborated with the University of New South Wales and the Asia Australia Institute to put forward a Federation Centenary conference and program of cross-institutional research and discussion. The agenda covers four broad policy frameworks that underpin Australia’ s governance and economic and social development.
The conference, Australia Chooses: Towards a Competitive and Integrated Society, to be held from 23 – 24 August, will be conducted using a case study method managed by Australian Harvard professors Jonathon West( a specialist in innovation) and Chris Bartlett.
Apenchant for argument teamed with larrikin good humour were the main attractions at the AGSM Speakers’ Club’ s last debating competition which drew 16 players vying for prize money and kudos. Speakers were randomly paired, given ad-libbed topics and allowed four minutes to win over the crowd. A swag of topics was debated, including sex, Australian culture, consulting salaries and the Olympic Games. Votes for the Speak Off’ s most persuasive went to David Mitchell, Natasha Winton, Rod Strauch and Tracey Neal.
The Speakers’ Club is now approaching the more serious business of preparing to win back the Deloitte Consulting Cup from Melbourne Business School, which will be held at Melbourne Business School on 27 July.
Christian Sellars( MBA2)
Research programs and workshops are being conducted throughout the first half of this year and a special issue of the Australian Journal of Management will publish findings in July. A book will be published by the UNSW Press in early 2002.
Principal sponsors of the initiative are the Federation Centenary Committee, Commonwealth Bank, Australian Business Foundation, Macquarie Bank and AMP.
2001 scholarship winners
Corporate awards went to:
PhD: Michael Collins, Wendy Grusin and Kathy Walsh( Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund [ RSYLFF ]).
MBA: Karen Kwan( Maurie Koop Scholarship / The Boston Consulting Group), Frances Yu( AT Kearney), Iole D’ Angelo( Booz • Allen & Hamilton), Angela Sedran( Computer Associates), Harold Willaby( BlueFire), Peter Humphries( McKinsey & Company), Steven Steggerda( Deutsche Bank / general), Sonia Prasad( Deutsche Bank / women), Joseph Lai, Anthony Pesec and Angus Jaffray( RSYLFF).
EMBA: Philip Robinson( alumni scholarship) and Claire Filson( RSYLFF).
Another 48 students received AGSM scholarship awards for the 2001 academic year. ✪
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