Sustaining Impact Education - GBSN/CEMs Networking PDW at AOM 2014
Posted By Nicole Zefran, Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Updated: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Business schools are increasingly looking for innovative ways to make a positive impact on society through their education, research and other activities. Around the globe pioneering educators are carving out new roles for business schools in the effort to tackle the myriad social and economic challenges our world faces. At this year’s Academy of Management Annual Meeting, GBSN partnered with the CEMs Global Alliance for Management Education network to co-host a breakfast and networking PDW, titled "How Can Business Educators Make a Difference at Home and Around the Globe? Sustaining Impact Education.” The PDW presented current business school initiatives from 4 of our member schools that are making an impact on the lives of students and their communities in both developed and emerging countries. Drawing from our elite network, we put together a diverse panel of speakers involved in innovative student programs. Panelists included:
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Kristi Raube, Executive Director, Graduate Program in Health Management, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley Lisa Jones-Christensen, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Olawale Ajai, Professor Legal, Social & Political Environment of Business, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University Veronica Vecchi, Professor, SDA Bocconi School of Management Find brief overviews of each institution's initiatives below
Institute for Business & Social Impact, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business Professor Kristi Raube presented UC Berkeley Haas School of Business’ Institute for Business & Social Impact (IBSI), which she is the Associate Director of. IBSI’s mission is to inspire and empower members of the Berkeley-Haas community to develop innovative solutions to pressing social and environmental challenges. IBSI is comprised of four centers/programs that offer a variety of courses, activities and research, which span the for-profit, non-profit and public sector. The Center for Non-Profit and Public Leadership: Prepares a new generation of cross-sector leaders with the practical skills to tackle complex global challenges and achieve social impact The Center for Responsible Business: Brings together students, company leaders and faculty to redefine business and create a sustainable future The Graduate Program in Health Management: Trains students for the future of health finance, health systems and new innovations in health care The Global Social Venture Competition: Is the world's longest-running business plan competition for developing innovative business solutions to address social and environmental challenges Social Impact Pathways Addressed:
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