Management and Organization Review

Kellogg Creates First Research Institute Applying Complexity Sciences to Unlock New Understandings of Societal, Market and Business Issues

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

EVANSTON, Ill., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management announced today the creation of the Ryan Institute on Complexity to be led by distinguished faculty in the areas of physics, economics and sociology. The Ryan Institute will comprise a revolutionary research lab designed to change the way business, markets and societal issues are studied, combining multidisciplinary talents and quantitative sciences in new ways to tackle bigger problems faster.

Key Points: 
  • The institute will provide Kellogg students with an understanding of powerful new quantitative approaches to problem solving.
  • With this focus, the Ryan Institute will be the first of its kind to be housed in a business school.
  • The Ryan Institute will hold an annual conference as a premier, global convening of thought leaders in the study of complexity.
  • The Ryan Institute Conference will bring together academia and industry to provide opportunities for collaboration across leaders in the field.

Negotiation Skills Workshop by UMD Smith on Tap November 2-4 in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Negotiation at work is constant – whether with customers, colleagues or bosses. Professionals at all levels should be ready to "think on their feet" when the next situation arises to negotiate – whether in product pricing, partnership agreements or the next job offer, says Professor of Management and Organization Vijaya Venkataramani at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Key Points: 
  • The workshop can be previewed in free information sessions, via Zoom, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 .
  • "The workshop-based program will involve experiential exercises and real-life simulations that cover a broad spectrum of workplace negotiation simulations," Venkataramani says.
  • For more information and to register, go to the Smith Executive Education's Building Negotiation Skills homepage .
  • About theUniversity of Maryland'sRobert H. Smith School of Business
    The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research.

Irresistible 2022-- the Global HR Event from The Josh Bersin Company--unveils its high-caliber CHRO speaker line up, and more

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

It will examine the environment and experience for employees is in the post-Covid era.

Key Points: 
  • It will examine the environment and experience for employees is in the post-Covid era.
  • Once and for all, the power has shifted to employees who are looking for irresistible employers and work experiences.
  • With the Global Workforce Intelligence (GWI) Project, The Josh Bersin Company expands its support of market-leading businesses by helping them navigate the challenges of industry convergence while remaining future-focused.
  • Under the company's umbrella is the Josh Bersin Academy, the world's first global development academy for HR and talent professionals and a transformation agent for HR organizations.