Advanced Learning for Professionals

With Dr. Daniel Orlovsky and Dr. Syed Ali

Join us for an engaging and hands-on masterclass that will introduce you to the fundamentals of finance, with a focus on investments. In this session, you’ll gain a solid understanding of key financial concepts and learn how to navigate the world of investments using the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) platform. Under expert guidance, you’ll have the opportunity to create and evaluate your own investment portfolios, applying the principles learned during the class. Whether you’re new to finance or looking to deepen your knowledge, this masterclass offers practical insights and tools to help you make informed investment decisions.

Don't miss this chance to build your financial literacy and explore the exciting world of investments.

Friday October 11

With Dr. David Jaud, Dr. Armando Maria Corsi, and Dr. Rebecca Dolan

The allure of wine, whether through cultural and societal associations, food pairings, or visiting historic cellars, continues to captivate wine aficionados, and wine consumers in general. Despite Australia's grape and wine industry building a strong reputation for quality and value, it has faced significant challenges in recent years. This Masterclass, led by Dr. David Jaud, Assoc. Prof. Rebecca Dolan and Assoc. Prof. Armando Maria Corsi, will explore the complex issues and opportunities facing both domestic and international wine businesses today. Topics include adapting to climate change, responding to the demand for low and no-alcohol wines, sustainably produced wines, and consumer acceptance of new packaging alternatives. This event provides an opportunity to learn directly from experts and consider the Master of Wine Business Program to start an exciting career in the wine industry.

Monday October 14

With Associate Professor Chad Chiu

Explore the concept of leader humility through a research lens, encompassing its definition, empirical evidence of benefits, potential drawbacks, and application in diverse cultural contexts. Leader humility entails a leader's recognition of limitations, admission of mistakes, and openness to others' perspectives. Extensive research provides compelling evidence that humble leaders cultivate positive work environments, enhance employee engagement, foster teamwork, and boost organisational performance. However, excessive humility can be misconstrued as weakness, necessitating a delicate balance between humility and assertiveness. Cultural nuances significantly impact the expression and effectiveness of leader humility, underscoring the importance of cultural adaptability and contextual sensitivity. This discussion aims to inspire leaders to embrace humility as a powerful tool for fostering positive workplace dynamics and achieving organisational success.

Tuesday October 15

With Dr. Tracey Dodd

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into every level of an organisation is crucial for sustainable success. This masterclass, drawing insights from key resources on purpose and stewardship and ethics in the boardroom, will provide you with the tools and strategies to integrate ESG into your leadership and decision-making processes. Join us to explore how to effectively align your organisation's purpose with ethical stewardship, ensuring that ESG considerations are not just an afterthought but a core component of your strategic framework. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an emerging one, this session will equip you with practical guidance to navigate the complexities of ESG and uphold ethical standards in every decision.

Wednesday October 16

With Dr. Ilker Cingillioglu

Get a glimpse into the future and contemplate the potential evolution of today’s Generative AI (GenAI) into Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI).  This session will examine how we can collaborate with these advanced systems as they become integral to management. Future managers will need to navigate the complexities of managing both human teams and intelligent systems. We will demonstrate how to effectively prompt GenAI to generate Python code, allowing for rapid data insights that support better-informed managerial decisions. This exploration will provide practical tools for leveraging emerging AI technologies in decision-making.

Thursday October 17