{UAH} FW: OUBS October eNewsletter

For Open University alumni
 

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From: oubs-alumni@open.ac.uk
To: oubs-alum-r01-list@mail-lists.open.ac.uk
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:43:14 +0000
Subject: OUBS October eNewsletter

Welcome to the OUBS October newsletter.  Last month we received a lot of correspondence to say that you preferred the simple, plain text format, so we are trying it again with a plea that if you prefer the previous version to let us know and we will put it to the vote! Please scroll down or link below for:   ·         News and Research ·         Learning and CPD Events ·         Networking Events ·         Careers Advice and Articles    Please stay in touch, The Alumni Relations Team Jacqui, Jackie, Janet, Christina, Dan +44 (0)1908 (6)59262 | OUBS-Alumni@open.ac.uk | www.open.ac.uk/business-school/   News and Research ·         Are you a social entrepreneur? We are currently looking to recruit Social Entrepreneurs to get involved in a video diary and interview study to find out more about how modern communications affect our ability to manage transitions across work-life boundaries.  Read more or get involved here. ·         The latest Quarterly Survey reports on SME's business information and advice needs, read the full report here. ·         The True Potential Centre for the Public Understanding of Finance (PUFin) has launched its website in advance of the Centre's official opening in London on 14 November.  The Centre will engage stakeholders in a debate about how best to develop personal financial capability in the UK. ·         Watch Sue Parr, Head of Executive Education at OUBS discuss the Future of Learning with HR Professionals in HR Magazine's lunchtime debate.    Learning and CPD Events   Making clothing ownership more sustainable, Online event, Saturday 2-9 November 2013 Focusing on sustainability of the fashion industry, this event will explore why consumer awareness of other sustainability issues is increasing, yet there is little evidence of such change in relation to clothing, where low public engagement is a serious barrier.    Managing the impact of infrastructure on the economy and environment, Milton Keynes, Monday 4 November 2013 Free event: Join a debate about the impact of infrastructure on the economy and environment, do both imperatives have equal value? Guest speakers include Evan Davis and Keith Clarke CBE.    You still have time to register for this month's career webinar 'Employee Engagement- Hype or Hit?', Online event, Wednesday 6 November 2013 Employee engagement is a hot topic for many leaders - research suggests that only a third of employees are engaged at work.  Bridget Grenville-Cleave will focus on what employee engagement is, why it's important for you and your organisation, and how positive psychology can be applied to boost employee engagement.    Global Drucker Forum 2013, AUSTRIA, Thurs/Fri 14-15 November 2013 As a Networking Partner of the Global Peter Drucker Forum we support the endeavour to advance management thinking. Join the 2013 Forum with the theme 'Managing Complexity'.    Strategic Marketing: Digital Disruption, London, Wednesday 27 November 2013 Join Professor Robin Wensley and industry leaders to explore the future of strategic marketing and the impact of digital disruption. Hear speakers from EasyJet and Budapest Airport alongside academics.   Creativity workshop - Preparing Leaders and Strategists for tomorrow's problems today, GERMANY, Fri/Sat 6-7 December 2013 Join colleagues in Frankfurt for a residential immersion into creativity, a refresher for those that studied B822 and an opportunity to learn new skills and latest thinking.    Career Webinar 'Effective Communication - top tips for written communication', Online event, Wednesday 11 December 2013 In this webinar Heather Montoute will draw from her experience in business development to explore how to maximise your marketing message.   Evening webinar - How to motivate you and your team to perform at a higher level, Online event, Thursday 16 January 2014 In our continuing monthly career series join Carlo Stasi for the first webinar of 2014, where he will explain ways to motivate yourself and your team.    Networking Events   Open University Business School London Alumni Networking Informal Drop In, London, Tuesday 12 November 2013 This is an informal event in a pub in Central London. Pop in for a quick drink or stay for longer. Friends and colleagues are welcome.    The Paris Open University Business School Monthly Meetup, FRANCE, Thursday 14 November 2013 Students, potential students and alumni, come along to the Open University Business School meet-up for networking, support, information or just a drink and a chat. This meet-up repeats on the 2nd Thursday of every month. We'll be in Carr's pub once again, just off the rue de Rivoli.   OUBS Community Munich Area Stammtisch, GERMANY, Friday 15 November 2013 Free event: Join our get-together. MBA Alumni, Certificate and Diploma Alumni as well as students, tutors and interested parties can meet at the OU Stammtisch for networking and socialising in the Café Eisbach.    Careers Advice and Articles    Do you have a career coaching question? Ask our coach Gianfranco Macciomei    This month Pal asked our career coach Gianfranco: 1.     In which circumstances would you not recommend a career change/progression? 2.     How can candidates differentiate and stand out from the crowd?   Go to the website to read Gianfranco's advice.  To ask your career coaching question email OUBS-alumni@open.ac.uk   Interested in a career in HR?  Read Kelly Drewery's account of the realities of HR and the potential to transition post-MBA.     The Open University Business School, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom +44 (0)1908 (6)59262 | OUBS-Alumni@open.ac.uk | www.open.ac.uk/business-school/ Transforming management thinking     If you would like to unsubscribe from this email please reply typing 'Unsubscribe' in the subject line.

 

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