Welcome to MBAworld, the fortnightly news, careers, networking and knowledge service from the Association of MBAs.

In this issue
1. International Chapters Launched
2. MBA Jobs
3. Career Development
4. Networking Opportunities
5. Knowledge
6. Oxford Business Debate: New Speakers Announced



1. International Chapters Launched

The Association has members in 88 countries around the world.

In order to harness the power of this global network and strengthen our international connections we are launching a new initiative that will link influential business leaders worldwide.


The International Chapters of the Association of MBAs will allow our members based outside of the UK to network more effectively in their own countries, inform members about local events, and post relevant news and information to a dedicated area of our website.


We are now encouraging active members of the Association of MBAs to become Chapter Chairs in their respective countries. Being appointed as a Chapter Chair offers you exceptional profile raising opportunities, both regionally and internationally, and ensures you are a key part of the Association’s ongoing international membership operations.

A pilot Chapter, the UAE Chapter of the Association of MBAs, has already been launched. You can view it by clicking the link below.

View UAE Chapter of the Association of MBAs >>

If you are interested in becoming a Chapter Chair for your country, please contact Praveen Mahadani, Membership Development Director at p.mahadani@mbaworld.com to register your interest.

Go to International Chapters of the Association of MBAs >>


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2. MBA Jobs

Our MBA Job Search lets our student and alumni members view and apply for hundreds of positions and is updated on a daily basis. Here's an example of the kind of positions that are available on our website right now:

• Trade Marketing & Category Manager EMEA | Germany
  To reinforce their team this international leader in the innovation and marketing of well-known branded consumer durable products requires a Trade Marketing & Category Manager EMEA.
  Apply for this job >>
   
• Performance Improvement Consultants | London, UK
  Founded by McKinsey alumni and populated by some of the most respected minds in the sector, this fast-growing management consultancy are now looking to supplement impressive market growth with the brightest Consultants and Senior Consultants in the market.
  Apply for this job >>

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3. Career Development

The Career Development section of our website gives members access to executive careers articles on a range of topics. We've picked out a couple of these that we think might be of interest:

• How to Get More from Your Mentor
  A mentor can prove invaluable when it comes to providing insight into your organization, inside information about the politics of the place, or just some over-the-shoulder advice about who to work with and who to stay away from.
  Read the full article >>

• Top Ten Tips For Negotiating a Job Offer
  One aspect of meaningful work is being compensated adequately for the work that you do. It is important then to negotiate a good job offer.
  Read the full article >>

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4. Networking Opportunities

Our member events are a great forum for sharing ideas, making new contacts and getting valuable insights from expert speakers.
View our full programme of member events >>

We also organise a calendar of high-calibre events for business school professionals around the world.
>> Click here to view our full programme of international business school events
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5. Knowledge

InSight, our members-only knowledge portal, contains hundreds of thought articles on a range of management topics that are guaranteed to keep your thinking fresh and up-to-date.
View knowledge articles >>


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6. Oxford Business Debate 2009

We are delighted to announce that two new high-profile speakers have been signed up for the Oxford Business Debate taking place on Thursday, 15 October 2009 at Saïd Business School.




Philip Delves Broughton
Journalist and Author





Philip Delves Broughton made a well known switch in his career – from Daily Telegraph journalist covering the 9/11 attacks in New York, then Paris correspondent, to Harvard MBA student.  But his bold move didn’t quite turn out as he expected. He wrote about his experiences in a book bye-lined ‘My two years inside the cauldron of capitalism’. 

Philip has returned to writing – but with new and challenging insights into the business world.




Victoria Lennox
Founder of NACUE



A Canadian-born graduate from Oxford University, Victoria Lennox leads the UK movement for young entrepreneurs, having founded the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (NACUE).  NACUE supports over 80 universities, 55 enterprise societies and 30,000 enterprising graduates. 

Victoria is the former President of Oxford Entrepreneurs (2008–09), has a multi-sectoral background in entrepreneurship, governance and policy in the UK, Canada, China and Ghana, and has been profiled in The Spectator  as a rising star and one of their recognized top 25 under 25.




Philip and Victoria join Colin Mayer, the Dean of Saïd Business School, Phil Walker, the COO of CapGemini in London, and Professor Ken Starkey of Nottingham University Business School.

The evening is being chaired by Chris Russell of the Thames Valley region of the Association of MBAs.



Date
Thursday, 15 October 2009

Venue
The Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre
Saïd Business School
Park End Street
Oxford
OX1 1HP
Map and directions >>

Speakers
Colin Mayer, Saïd Business School
Ken Starkey, Nottingham University Business School
Phil Walker, Capgemini
More TBC

Timetable
18.30 Buffet & Networking
19.30 Debate

Price
£40.00 Members
£50.00 Non-members




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