{UAH} FW: OUBS News - Change Management webinar, post-MBA study opportunities and Quarterly Surveys

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George Okello
 

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Subject: OUBS News - Change Management webinar, post-MBA study opportunities and Quarterly Surveys
From: oubs-alumni@open.ac.uk
To: georgeokello_8@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:43:48 +0000

Having trouble viewing this message? View in browser The Open University | Study at the OU | About the OU | Research at the OU | Search the OU | Contact us July 2013 Business Perspectives | Events | Careers | News | Alumni Benefits      Dear George, Welcome to the OUBS July newsletter. Following the Change Management Masterclass in London on 11 July, registration is now open to join us for the live Business Perspectives Change Management webinar on 30 July where we will share the learning outcomes of the main event. In this month's career section we are asking MBA alumni to participate in a short survey to gain their view on our latest initiative to allow MBA alumni to continue studying by taking one of the new elective modules that are part of the current MBA. Are you a business owner? Find out how you can get involved in our regular quarterly surveys which can help ensure your voice is heard by decision-makers in government. Finally, join us in congratulating our student and alumni award winners following the presentation of their award on 26 June. We hope you enjoy this edition and we look forward to hearing your feedback.    Jacqui, Shasha, Jackie, Janet and Dan OUBS Alumni Relations Team         Top stories Change Management webinar Post-MBA study opportunities Alumni and student award celebrations Business owner: we want to hear from you!           Event Summary: Change Management Masterclass The last in this year's Business Perspectives Masterclass took place in London on 11 July exploring Change Management. Speakers included Phil Smith, CEO of Cisco UK & Ireland; Robin Tucker, Partner at New World Value Creation Catalysts; Professor Brian D Smith of Pragmedic and Dr Ben Hardy from the OUBS. The masterclass was led by David Wilson, Professor in Organisation Studies and Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship at the OUBS. The theme hit the mark with the audience, as the event was sold out and feedback has been extremely positive.   Live Change Management webinar Following the success of the Change Management Masterclass, we will be developing the learning in an online event, which we hope you will be able to join, to share your perspective. The webinar will take place on Tuesday 30 July 2013 at 19.00.  Register online   Blog: What is Change Management? In his blog Adam Blackie descibes his view on what he thinks Change Management is and provides a useful summary of the processes he follows. Read online   Video: How to spot the transformative technology for your business How to spot the technologies that might radically change your business model? In his interview with The Bottom Line, Mike Lynch, founder and chief executive of technology company Autonomy, uses an example from the legal system to answer this question. Watch online         Evening webinar - establishing a portfolio career, what to do once you have made your career decision Join us for the follow up on last year's webinar on portfolio careers. In this latest webinar Barrie Hopson will spend a short time reviewing what was covered in the last webinar and go on to talk about the next vital steps for a successful portfolio career. Wednesday 17 July at 18.00. Register online       Evening webinar: Change Management Following the Change Management Masterclass held in London on 11 July, we hope you will be able to join us for a live webinar where we will share the learning online and you will have an opportunity to contribute your perspective on Change Management. Tuesday 30 July 2013 at 19.00.  Register online       Lunchtime webinar: Understand your personal profile and learn how to leverage it to realise your full potential and that of your team In this webinar Richard Winfield will help you choose your path by: Helping you understand your personal profile and how you can leverage it to reach your full potential. Wednesday 14 August at 13:00. Register online             Post-MBA study opportunities In response to feedback from MBA Alumni, from next year MBA Alumni will be able to continue studying by taking one of the new elective modules that are part of the current MBA.  Please participate in a short survey to select which of the modules you would want to be offered in the pilot presentation, in November this year. The module choices are between: BB842    Sustainable Creative Management BB846    Entrepreneurship: Experience and Perspective BB848    Leadership and Management in Intercultural Contexts Complete the survey   Ongoing tutoring opportunity on exciting new programme - B718 Postgraduate Certificate in Health Care Leadership / The Mary Seacole Programme The OU in partnership with the NHS National Leadership Academy and global management consulting firm Hay Group are designing and delivering this exciting new leadership programme. This 12 month programme is aimed at leadership development amongst a wide range of NHS staff including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, HR and finance staff. It will run twice a year starting in November 2013 and we are currently recruiting for tutors who would be passionate about getting involved in leadership development in this context. Further details and the person specification can be found on the OU recruitment website. Recruitment information           Alumni and student award celebrations The Faculty of Business and Law Student and Alumni awards ceremony took place in London on 26 June. 5 students were awarded that evening with 'student of the year' and 3 alumni for their 'outstanding contribution to an organisation'. The celebrations were very well received and the evening ended with an inspirational speech from alumnus and Managing Partner of True Potential, David Harrison.  Read more      Business owners: we want to hear from you! The Quarterly Survey is a regular barometer, reporting on the views and concerns of small and medium-sized businesses in Britain. By becoming a regular participant in the survey, you can engage in this debate and ensure that your voice is heard by decision-makers in government and elsewhere. Complete the survey   The Creativity Incubator: Letting your intelligence have fun OUBS recently ran a creativity residential workshop, in this video hear how delegates intend to use creativity in their workplace. Look out for details over the next few months outlining our plans for a creativity residential workshop in the autumn in Germany. Watch video             OUBS modules Discount vouchers are available to MBA graduates who wish to take a further module (minimum 30 points). Contact us for your personalised voucher, one per annum.   Contact: oubs-alumni@open.ac.uk         No charge sign up to Pay As You Use Call-handling service Get your calls answered by your named PA in your company name and your administration sorted. No minimum or monthly fees, simply pay as you go and set up in minutes. Call 08451 30 00 30 or register on line at www.virtualpa.co.uk and quote OUAO.       Going Global career database Going Global is a database of worldwide career and employment information purchased by the Open University Careers Advisory Service. It offers Alumni members a list of features which are written and maintained by in-country experts. For more details, visit our website.           We hope you have enjoyed your read and hope to see you soon. Until next time, goodbye. The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exempt charity in England & Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038302). While we will take all reasonable precautions to make sure that other organizations who we deal with have good security practices, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those organizations whose websites may be linked to our service. Not happy and want to unsubscribe? | Having trouble viewing this message? View in browser