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Porath Discusses Thriving in the Workplace at Global HR Conference
Christine Porath, associate professor of management at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, presented “Creating Sustainable Performance – Thriving in the Workplace” at the HR People and Strategy Global conference, one of the largest HR and Strategy professional organizations, on April 15.
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Both Buyer and Seller Should Beware of Overconfidence
Salespeople, doctors and government leaders rely on displays of confidence to help persuade others to follow their recommendations. But a new study from professors at the University of California, Berkeley, and Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business cautions that overconfidence can hurt credibility.
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MBA Students Partner with The Washington Post to Host Case Competition on Mobile Apps, April 26
The Technology, Innovation, and Design Graduate Association (TIDGA) at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has partnered with The Washington Post in hosting a regional case competition on gamification in mobile apps on April 26. The winning team will receive a $1,500 prize.
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Real Estate Luminaries Series to Feature Global Head of KKR Real Estate, Apr. 10
The Real Estate Finance Initiative at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business will present a conversation with Ralph F. Rosenberg, global head of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), who will be interviewed by Marty Cicco of Evercore Partners, as part of its Real Estate Luminaries Series.
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MBAs Meet and Mentor Undergrads at Undergrad-MBA Connection
The Georgetown McDonough undergraduate community hosted MBAs for a speed networking event at the McDonough School of Business on April 9.
“There aren’t many opportunities for undergrads to interact with MBA students,” said junior Lauren McDonald, one of the events coordinators. “We wanted to create an event where undergrads could connect with professionals, learn from their experiences, and bring both programs together.” -
Georgetown McDonough Sophomore Service Project
While many college students spend their spring break vacations sunning themselves on far-away beaches or visiting family and friends around the country, a group of 12 Georgetown McDonough students spent their spring break volunteering in a Philadelphia high school as part of the inaugural Georgetown McDonough Sophomore Service Project.
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Georgetown McDonough Students Participate in International Relations Club
This February, 15 Georgetown McDonough undergraduates joined a staff of Georgetown University students in hosting more than 3,000 international high school students for NAIMUN, a 4-day Model United Nations conference in Washington, D.C. The conference is run by NAIMUN in conjunction with the Georgetown International Relations Association’s National Collegiate Security Conference (NCSC). Its aim is to give undergraduate students the opportunity to develop and conduct in-depth simulations focused on international affairs and crisis management.
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McDonough Faculty Awarded Vicennial Medals for Service to Georgetown University
Three Georgetown McDonough School of Business faculty members recently received gold Vicennial Medals for their two decades of service to the university during this year’s Spring Faculty Convocation held March 19.
Alan Andreasen, professor of marketing; Lamar Reinsch, professor of management; and Elaine Romanelli, senior associate dean for MBA programs and associate professor of strategy and entrepreneurship were among more than 30 professors andacademic and administrative professionals honored during the event. -
Conference to Address Leadership Role of Gulf Cooperation Council in Global Economy
The Center for Financial Markets and Policy at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and Financial Times will host a timely conference on the leadership role of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in the global economy at the Dubai International Financial Centre. The program will address the development of the region’s financial sector and its global competitiveness, as well as the function of financial markets and financial institutions in the GCC countries’ economic growth and development.
Confirmed speakers include:
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Successful Leaders Share Insights on Meditation, April 9
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and the John Main Center for Meditation will present “Meditation and Leadership: Leading from the Center” featuring advice from four successful leaders who will draw upon their personal experiences about the link between meditation and leadership.
The speakers include Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, Laurence Freeman (OSB), founder and director of the World Community for Christian Meditation, and Sean Hagan, general counsel of the IMF.