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Recent Events
All our past events are available as ‘Podcasts’ and ‘Vodcasts’ and they can be downloaded free from the' Royal Docks Business School' iTunes page.
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Below are details of our most recent events:
Managing through an economic downturn and operating successfully in today’s global economy - Martin Slark Chief Executive Officer, Molex
Students from across the University were invited to come and listen to Martin Slark, CEO of leading global supplier of electronic components, Molex Inc.
Martin offered his own personal advice as to how to succeed in business, addressing the big questions: What does it take for a company to operate successfully in today’s global economy, and what does that require of its key executive staff?
How to win from the start...and get the Right Job! - David Royston-Lee
Hosted jointly by the Development & Alumni office and Royal Docks Business School, this event gave current students and Alumni the chance to explore a different approach to looking and applying for jobs.
David addressed key trends in the world of work and what employers are looking for. By investigating and exploring yourself (i.e. your talents, values, and purpose) through a number of exercises and the environment you want to work, you will be well on your way to getting the ‘right’ job.
Click here to view the slides from this event.
‘Secrets to a Successful Career’ By Leading Business Woman- Heather McGregor
Heather McGregor, principal shareholder of Taylor Bennett, kindly took the time out of her busy schedule to come and speak to our students and give careers advice from her vast experience in the business world. Tips included building human and social capital to maximise your career opportunities. Advice on the construction of a CV was also given from Heathers experience, where an employer will look at it for 45 seconds and pick out three key points.
Click here to view the slides from this event.
Meet the Alumni
This hugely successful event gave our students the opportunity to meet some of our successful alumni. These included Honey Kalaria, dancer, choreographer for some of the big names in entertainment, and a very successful business woman. Wendy Jackson who graduated more recently and also started her own, now very successful company, Bitesized, Marketing, focusing on marketing advice for start-up and SME companies. Be sure to also check out the Vodcast special.
After the Meltdown: The Wider Consequences
A follow on from our previous successesful ‘Financial Meltdown’ event. Dr Robert Lentell chaired a discussion with guests John Greenwood, Chief Economist at Invesco, Jose Manual Varas, Senior Risk Analyst a Cabot Financial and Dr Mark Rhodes, Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Royal Docks Business School. The Panel discussed whether Britains economy had finally clawed its way out of its deepest recession since the 1930’s And examined just how much long lasting damage had been caused to the reputation of the UK banking system. Other key questions such as are more profound regulatory and structural changes required of the UK banking industry were also discussed.
The Glass Ceiling: Women in Management 2009: Myth or Reality?
Professor Marilyn Davidson, Co-Director of the Centre for equality and diversity at work Manchester Business School kindly took the time out of her busy schedule to come and speak to our students about issues such as the global gender pay gap, diversity management and whether the ‘glass ceiling’ still exists.
London after the Recession
Featuring Ian Barlow, Senior Advisor to KPMG and chairman of the London Development Agency’s inward investment arm, Think London, the event enabled Ian to share his vast knowledge with our students. It also addressed questions such as ‘will London still be the leading place to do business? And ‘what opportunities will be available for students who want to start their own enterprise?’
Financial Meltdown: The Wider Consequences
Dean Len Shackleton chaired this discussion with guests that included Professor Geoffrey Wood, Cass Business School and Mark Hurlston, Consumer Credit Counselling Service and Dr Mark Rhodes, Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Royal Docks Business School. The panel discussed issues on how long the financial crisis would last and what the wider impacts would be. Be sure to download this fascinating event!
Olympic Marketplace
Guest panellists included Jo Leslie from VisitBritain, the agency charged with promoting Britain as a tourist destination, Richard Mendes, CEO of Sports Management Limited, which has supplied services to a number of major events including the Sydney Olympics, and Dr Iain MacRury, Director of the London East Research Institute (LERI) at UEL.
The panel helped students to understand better the special nature of the Olympic marketplace and why it is important both for businesses and for young people who seek to make the Olympic movement part of their personal development or professional career.
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