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How do you make productivity relevant for your entire business? @bart_ark explains why business leaders need to create a compelling story about the importance of productivity across all business functions. eu1.hubs.ly/H0hCjrq0 #productivity #growth #leadership #CHRO #CIO #CFO

Women Leading in Business: March 2025 ⭐ Join us for Women Leading in Business later this month where we will hear from Nadia Ali, CEO and Founder of Make a Difference and Lead of Stockport Women & Girls’ Network. Register now: ow.ly/AnYK50VbEMF

In our latest Original Thinking Podcast episode, Jenni Rose, Senior Lecturer in Accounting at AMBS, talks about the importance of trust and credibility in the world of accounting, now and for the future. Listen to or watch the full episode 🎧 ow.ly/3HAV50VbFkr

Paper submissions now open for ICGS Conference 📢 Papers and proposals for the 11th International Corporate Governance Society (ICGS) Conference (on 18 and 19 October) can be submitted until 30 June 2025. Find out more and read the submission guidelines: ow.ly/RRJF50V8bqC

A study by Prof Silvia Massini and Dr Mabel Sánchez Barrioluengo highlights the reality of advanced digital technology adoption across UK businesses. The findings reveal impressive strides but critical gaps that could widen the digital divide. Read more: ow.ly/Km2350V8b01

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The committee forms part of the government's ongoing assessment of the most serious risks to the UK. This appointment recognises Professor Shaw’s expertise in disaster preparedness and response, and his commitment to supporting government decision-making on national risks.

Resilience expert appointed to chair Cabinet Office committee 📢 Duncan Shaw, Professor of Operational Research and Critical Systems at AMBS, has been appointed to chair a Cabinet Office committee.

The power of micro-learning 🔎 In a recent article in @uniworldnews, @DrRobPhillips explores the benefits of micro-learning, from increasing flexibility to supporting attention spans and long-term retention. Read the full article: ow.ly/chNq50V89EJ

The talk will look at the epistemic and geopolitical work that goes into regulating the transnational circulation of knowledge - especially through export controls, using the Chip War as an example. Register now: ow.ly/6EJH50V3pSx

What lies beneath the 'Chip War'? Knowledge flows, technology and geopolitics 📅 Wednesday 5 March ⏰ 17:00 - 18:30 This MIOIR event features a lecture from preeminent historian of transnational science collaboration and knowledge exchange - John Krige a Kranzberg Professor.

In Graham Winch's new Insights Paper, he investigates what went wrong with HS2, with the goal of learning the lessons and ensuring that they are never repeated. Read the paper ⬇️

📢 What lies beneath the 'Chip War'? Knowledge flows, technology and geopolitics Join us for the 2025 Fred Jevons Lecture with Prof John Krige (@GeorgiaTech) as he explores U.S. intervention in global knowledge flows. 🗓️ 5 March📍Hybrid Event 🔗Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-lies-be…

New podcast episode out now📢 In the latest episode of the Original Thinking Podcast Jenni Rose and Richard Karmel discuss how companies can provide confidence and credibility to their accounts in terms of respecting human rights. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/TPwK95b2JXM

Women Leading in Business - February 2025 This month we will hear from Beena Puri, Innovation and Partnerships Lead at Greater Manchester Combined Authority. 📅 Wednesday 26 February, 10:00am to 12:00pm Register now: ow.ly/OZY150V05ar

Aurore said: “Through collaboration with business leaders, policymakers, and changemakers, we have a unique opportunity to design real-world solutions that foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and lasting social mobility.” 🔗 Read more: alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/news/director-…

This national initiative brings together leading entrepreneurs, business leaders, and economists to tackle one of the UK’s biggest challenges: breaking down barriers to economic opportunity in ‘left behind’ regions. This group will shape policies that drive real change.

We’re proud to share that Aurore Hochard, Director of the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre, and Richard Jones, Vice-President for Regional Innovation & Civic Engagement at @OfficialUoM, have been appointed to the Social Mobility Commission’s new Economic Growth and Investment Group

TPI's @bart_ark gave a Strategic Productivity masterclass this a.m. for @alliancembs' Executive Education Insight Series, exploring why productivity matters for business, the economy & society. Learn more about the Strategic Productivity business course: eu1.hubs.ly/H0gM8Lb0

Our esteemed panel reflect on innovation policy and within business practice

“You must innovate in alignment with your vision” Dan Breznitz, Professor and Munk Chair of Innovation Studies at the University of Toronto opens the discussion

Tonight, we mark the Global launch of our prestigious lecture series, Vital Topics. “From Create to Innovate: a pathway to productive people, firms and places”