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  • Sustainability & the Supply Chain
    1/28/25

    In this webinar, we will look at ways in which managers can formulate effective business and supply chain strategies that lead to an actionable, proactive agenda for sustainability that not only ensures profitability for the firm but also social and environmental responsibility. Concepts will be illustrated with real world examples, insights from scholarly research and case studies. 

    Dr. Aditya Vedantam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations Management and Strategy at the UB School of Management. He holds a doctorate in Management from Purdue University and a Master’s in Engineering from University of Michigan. His research focuses on sustainable and socially relevant operations with emphasis on clean energy technology development, recycling and reuse in supply chains. 

    Originally presented: Wednesday, May 3, 2017

  • Leading with Purpose for Maximum Outcomes
    9/4/24
    Find your purpose and meaning with Dr. Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah, PhD '12, MBA '05, BS '03 and Dr. Marsha King to ultimately be the best leader you can be and produce maximum outcomes.
  • You're not presenting to yourself!
    4/26/24

    During this webinar we’ll look at two of the fundamental underpinnings of Consultative Selling – Social Style and Risk Sensitivity – and how we can evaluate the stakeholder’s profile and adjust our messaging to have maximum impact and therefore close more deals, sometimes even shortening the sales cycle in the process.

    Art Fromm, BS ’81, owner of Technical Sales Development Inc (TSD), a Buffalo-based Consultative Sales Transformation company, will share insights based on his career as Engineer, SE/AM/Sales Manager, and Sales Enablement roles.

    Originally presented: Wednesday, June 14, 2017

  • Managing a Diverse Workforce
    4/24/24
    Courtney J. Burris (she/her), PhD '23, MS '19, clinical assistant professor of management science and systems in the UB School of Management, presents this engaging workshop for people and organizations looking to enhance diversity and inclusivity within their workforce.
  • The Power of Collaboration - How the UB School of Management Faculty Built a Generative Culture
    4/17/24
    Join UB School of Management faculty members, Charles Lindsey, Mary Ann Rogers, EMBA '98, BA '86, and Timothy Maynes, who will share the challeges of culture change as well as specific efforts in developing a forward-thinking, altruistic model in the school.
  • The Supply Chain Impact of Energy Transitions
    1/24/24
    Ananth Iyer, Dean of the School of Management, will explain the impact of the supply chain on new energy technologies such as solar, e-vehicles and more. Is it hindering our transition from one energy type to another?
  • Building Sustainable Supply Chains
    11/15/23
    Building supply chains that are resilient and flexible was a key lesson during the height of the pandemic. Join Dr. Aditya Vedantam, associate professor in the School of Manager, for a presentation to help you understand the hows and whys of supply chains. They impact your day to day life more than you know!
  • Managing Up
    7/14/23
    Creating an Effective Relationship With Your Boss
  • Why Projects Fail and What to Do About It
    7/14/23

    Project management is widely recognized for the value it can provide to organizations through projects that are completed on time, on budget and with results that satisfy strategic needs or opportunities. Despite this widespread recognition, research data shows that many projects fail to meet expectations in one way or another.

    In this webinar Robert Strassburg, PMP, MS '84, BS '77, will share some of the common factors that cause projects to fail and what can be done to improve performance in areas such as senior management support and involvement, project manager skills and experience, the value of project management, and project communication. Join Bob to learn how you can improve your organization’s project results and bottom line.

    Originally presented Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017
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