Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: TikTok, WeChat & More: Talking Tech and IP in the U.S. & China
2021-02-17 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
Speaker Panel presentation
The U.S. and China compete for global dominance in the areas of tech and innovation; however, in an era of global firms and global citizens they must also learn to cooperate. The U.S. espouses free speech while the Trump administration pushed for banning social media platforms like TikTok and WeChat. China wants to be taken seriously as a global player but is often seen as disregarding global standards and norms. How can these two superpowers find common ground? This program is organized as part of our China & The World program series, organized in conjunction with MSU Asian Studies Center and MSU Office of China Programs.
The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade.

Pre-Conference Workshop - CCID's 45th Annual Conference 2021
2021-02-17 00:00
Resources and Methods for Incorporating International Business Content into your Course, Study Abroad, or Co-curricular Program
Integrate international business materials into any course or co-curricular to add international perspectives and teach about other countries! Participants will be introduced to resources at Broad College of Businesss International Business Center and GlobalEdge website and learn how to access material they can integrate into courses, co-curricular activities, and study abroad courses.

Lansing Regional Chamber - Economic Club, General Robert Neller
2021-02-18 00:00
Hear from Former Marine Corps Commandant and former member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Robert Neller. He will discuss leadership in turbulent times, what it takes to build a team, address challenging situations and lead.

Michigan Business Network - Speaker Series (Virtual), Tom Kelly, Automation Alley
2021-02-24 00:00
Tom is a globally recognized expert on Industry 4.0 and its impact on business. As executive director and CEO of Automation Alley, Michigans Industry 4.0 knowledge center, Kelly oversees strategic planning and all ongoing activities for the organization, including programs and services designed to help businesses increase revenue, reduce costs and make strategic decisions during a time of rapid technological change. EVENT PROGRAM:
11:30 AM – Welcome​
11:45 AM – Presentations Start
Register in advance for this meeting

MSI CIBER Consortium - Pre/Post Pandemic-Accelerated Corporate Transformation & Implications to Manufacturing, Consumer Trends and Global Markets
2021-02-24 00:00
Christian Fischer, President and CEO of Georgia-Pacific is joined by Dr. John McIntyre, Executive Director, Georgia Tech CIBER and Ani Agnihotri, Managing Partner of UIBS, to discuss how global markets, consumer trends, and manufacturing will change in the post COVID-19 pandemic era. Join us for a keynote by our main speaker and a panel discussion with Q&A immediately after.

MSI CIBER Consortium - Tools and Innovative Teaching Formats in Sustainability Education
2021-02-25 00:00
Interested in learning which (digital) tools and teaching formats educators at business schools can use to improve sustainability education and carbon literacy among students?
If so, join us for a webinar highlighting new teaching formats, (digital) tools and other teaching material educators can apply in their sustainability-related management courses. This is a free webinar, but registration is required.

International Business Institute - Lone Star College
2021-02-26 00:00
A one-day, virtual conference to transformbusiness education for a globalized world.

Lansing Regional Chamber - Economic Club, Loretta J. Ross, "Calling in the Calling Out Culture"
2021-03-02 00:00
Partnering with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Commission of Mid-Michigan to feature Professor Loretta Ross, Institute for Democratic Education and Culture. Professor Ross appears regularly in major media outlets about the issues of our day.She was recently featured in aNew York Timespiece, What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In? which will be the focus of the conversation. The program begins at 11 a.m. Virtual networking will occur before the program from 10:40 to 11 a.m. and after the program from noon to 12:15 p.m.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Partner Event: The Great Line 5 Debate
2021-03-10 00:00
Speaker A panel of speakers will present
For speaker information, please see program information/registration link.
The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade.

MSI CIBER Consortium - The Inclusion Competencies Inventory: A Skill Based Approach to Inclusion
2021-03-11 00:00
Interested in learning how well equipped your students are for inclusion?
If so, join our webinar describing a new assessment instrument – the Inclusion Competencies Inventory (ICI). To date, diversity research and training has seldom taken a competency-based approach. Instead, training emphasizing white privilege or unconscious bias is more common in some countries, even though it occasionally results in resistance and there is little research evidence that it works. Building on the way we teach cross-cultural differences and utilize intercultural assessments, we focus on an individual-level, competency-based approach that is less likely to engender resistance and more likely to promote personal and organizational change in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. After describing the rigorous instrumentation process used to create the ICI, an expert diversity trainer will describe her experiences using the ICI to trigger diversity, equity, and inclusion work in three different organizational settings.
This is a FREE webinar, but registration is required. Please click on the link to register.

International Business Institute - Bridge Valley Community College
2021-03-19 00:00
One-day IBI event organized in partnership with George Washington University CIBER.

Michigan Business Network - Speaker Series (Virtual), Dr. Robert McMahan, President, Kettering University
2021-03-24 00:00
Dr. Robert K. McMahan is set to present at the upcoming MBN Speaker Series on Wednesday, March 24th! Dr. McMahan is President of Kettering University, one of the nations premier engineering, science, business universities, and is a national leader in preparing STEM and business entrepreneurs and innovators. Dr. McMahan has extensive national and international speaking, consulting, and management experience in organizations and initiatives related to technology and product development, research policy, investment capital, entrepreneurship and innovation-based economic development.
Register in advance.

MSI CIBER Consortium - Theorizing from Case Studies: How Far Have We Come? And Where to From Here?
2021-03-25 00:00
Are you using case studies in your own research, supervising case-based research or interested in doing a case study in the future?
If so, join our webinar presented by the authors of the 2021 JIBS Decade Award winning article Theorizing from case studies: Towards a pluralist future for international business research.The authors will discuss the key arguments from their 2011 paper, in particular the different forms that theorizing from case studies can take. They will adopt a critical stance towards inductive theory building and recommend contextualized explanation as a promising alternative to doing case studies. They will also cover developments in case research since the publication of their 2011 paper, not just in international business but in management and the social sciences more generally. They will share with the audience what they see as the most exciting opportunities for case research in the future. Participants in the webinar will gain a state-of-the-art understanding of case study methodology and an appreciation of the various options for achieving contextualized explanation in their studies.
This is a free webinar, but registration is required.

MSI CIBER Consortium - Sports Diplomacy as a Key Tool in U.S. Foreign Policy
2021-04-01 00:00
While the United States leveraged the power of sports even before the ping pong diplomacy era, Sports Diplomacy Division at the U.S. Department of State was established in the wake of 9/11 as a means of reaching out to youth in the Middle East through soccer. Its scope has expanded to include all regions, thousands of participants, and the full spectrum of sports. The divisions people-to-people sports exchanges open doors in hard-to-reach places and engage communities at the grassroots level. For additional details, visit the link below.
This is a free webinar, but registration is required.
Time of webinar in EDT.

IBC/CIBER Research Spotlight: A-CAPP Research Roundtable
2021-04-08 00:00
This event is by invitation only and will provide an informal discussionabout brand protection and anti-counterfeiting among faculty members and doctoral students.

Lansing Regional Chamber - Economic Club, Marijuana Industry Panel
2021-04-13 00:00
Learn more about the emerging marijuana industry, including the new cannabis market in our region, distribution and retail opportunities, creating a new workforce, transport, and testing from a marijuana industry panel at the April Lansing Economic Club.
Our panel will include Ryan Basore, CEO, Redemption Cannabis, Michael Pedrosi, managing partner, Capital Transport, Ryan Ratzloff, president, Lion Labs, Brian Gruber, COO, The Botanical Co., Franklin Fields, Biobizz, Kevin Pybus, founder, Truu Cannabis. The panel will be moderated by Lisa Ellen Smith, president, InVerve Marketing and Web.

MSI CIBER Consortium - Leading Critical Discussion on Sustainability in International Business Classroom
2021-04-29 00:00
Join us for a webinar to explore perspectives from different parts of the World on how sustainability dimensions could be debated in IB classes. In this webinar, we focus on stimulating students thinking about interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental aspects in managerial decision-making and preparing students to apply broader considerations in their future career to address global challenges.
Key Take-Aways:
Obtaining examples of how social (for instance, gender equality) and environmental issues interact influencing international business and its management. Through these examples, learning to discuss with students pro-sustainability business practices.
Through the examples of fishmeal and fish oil global supply chains, learning to lead the discussion about ironic situations that emerge from stakeholders sustainability concerns and situations in which stakeholders believe in the benefits of their actions that actually cause environmental harm.
This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Africa-China-US Triangle: What You Should Know Today
2021-05-03 00:00
Speaker MSU China and the World: Beyond the Headlines Series Panel
China’s rapid growth includes significant expansion of its investment and influence around the world. During this event we’ll explore the implications for Africa, where China has invested in virtually every country. We’ll also discuss what this means for U.S. businesses and foreign economic policy moving forward. Our panel of speakers includes: Jamie Monson, Michigan State University; Folahsade Soulé, University of Oxford; Gyude Moore, Center for Global Development; Bob Wekesa, University of Witwatersrand; Robert Grosse, Arizona State University; Liu Haifang, Beijing University.
The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade.

MSI Consortium - 3 Es in Virtual Learning: Experience, Energy, Engagement
2021-05-06 00:00
Like it or not, virtual learning is here to stay! While most of us are giving a sigh of relief that we can go back to normal in Fall 2021 with business as usual, all the signs seem to point that higher education business model has fundamentally shifted. New technologies, new platforms and new processes have emerged. Virtual learning will form a significant part of our portfolio in the coming decade.
Key takeaways:
What are some simple steps in design and delivery stages that can substantially enhance engagement, energy, and experience in virtual learning?
What do we know from neuroscience about Concert Hall Effect and how can we apply that to our virtual learning?
What can we learn from Psychology research on Bystander Effect and how can we apply it in virtual learning to enhance engagement?
What are some modifications we should consider in our assessment if we want to create an exceptional experience for our students?
This webinar is free and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to registered participants.

Lansing Regional Chamber - Economic Club: Voices of Small Business - panel
2021-05-06 00:00
Hear the voices of small business at the Lansing Economic Club on May 6 from 11 a.m. – noon. The panel of small business owners will shine a much-needed light on the daily struggles the Greater Lansing business community has faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel will also talk about how small businesses have been resilient and innovative while facing tremendous adversity.

Publishing in International Business Research: Tips and Trends from Editors - Research Spotlight by MSU & Texas A&M CIBERS
2021-05-11 00:00
In this webinar, editors of three prominent journals in the international business fieldwill discuss key trends, topics and issues in IB research, as well as the best practices for publishing in leading international business journals. This webinar will include short presentations followed by discussion moderated by the co-hosts.
Key takeaways:
Tips related to best practices for publishing international research topics
Gain insights into common issues/problems raised in the review process
Learn topics of significant interest to editors
To register, please click on the link below.

MSI Consortium - Global Case Teaching Materials and Resources to Engage and Inspire
2021-05-13 00:00
Please join usfor a webinar highlighting Emerald Publishings case developments and scholarly resources. Hear about best instruction practices and learning tools from The CASE Journal and Emerging Market Case Studies editors, and learn more about Emeralds Cases Hub, a free resource, designed to help you use cases to teach with impact and provide guidance on how to publish your case research.

MSI Consortium: The Future of IB Research and Reflections on Building Rewarding Academic Careers
2021-05-20 00:00
Four seasoned international business scholars share their perspectives on scholarship and careers in international business. Reflecting on their own experiences, they will provide insights on: what they find inspiring and fulfilling in IB scholarship, career guidelines which enabled them to make a sustained contribution in research, mentoring, and institution building, and advice for early-career educators
Key takeaways:
Learn about career paths pursued by four AIB Fellows and hear their advice.
Gain perspectives about building fulfilling careers and carrying out impactful scholarship
Be inspired about achieving synergy in academia by combining teaching excellence, research, and service
Webinar is free, but registration is required.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Turkey and Central Eurasia
2021-06-02 00:00
Speaker Turkey and Central Eurasia Speaker Panel
This panel on Turkey and Central Eurasia is the first in a series of inquiries sponsored by several MSU centers and programs into The Geopolitics and Economics of Central Eurasia and Its Neighbors. Future panels will look at China, Russia, Europe and other external actors to explore trans-regional relationships and interactions, as Chinas Belt and Road Initiative plays out, Russia seeks to regain dominant influence over former Soviet regions in its near abroad, and Turkey seeks to unite the Turkic language speaking world in what some have termed Neo-Ottomanism
The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade.

A Brand's New World - Latin America
2021-06-15 00:00 - 2021-06-17 00:00
This three-day event will discuss trademark protection issues in Latin America. The event will feature interactive discussion forums and will also provide space for small group discussions. The main sessions will be in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

MSI Consortium - Enhancing your Academic Writing: A Conversation with Seasoned Scholars
2021-07-08 00:00
Featuring:
S. Tamer Cavusgil, Georgia State University
Nicole Coviello, Wilfrid Laurier University
David A Griffith, Texas A&M University
Saeed Samiee, The University of Tulsa
Crafting good articles for scholarly journals is both an art and a science. Highly cited/seminal articles start with a compelling proposition, follow a logical structure, present a clear exposition, and feature engaging and parsimonious writing. Yet, most of us encounter difficulty with putting these ideas into practice. In this conversation with four seasoned scholars, you will receive helpful and specific guidance as to enhancing the quality of your academic writing.
Key Take-aways:
What are best practices in crafting effective academic articles? How do you go about refining your writing skills?
What are the common faults editors and reviewers associate with poorly written manuscripts?
What are some specific suggestions that can benefit early career researchers in improving their academic writing?
What makes a good abstract?
Note:
The four speakers will provide a personalized feedback on a one-page abstract for the first 20 educators who register to this webinar. Once registered, please email your one-page abstract to: gsuciber@gsu.edu

MSI Consortium: Designing & Executing World-Class DBA Program
2021-07-15 00:00
Maintaining rigorous and relevance of their educations are among the two top priorities of business schools. One potential way to achieve these goals is to design and execute a successful DBA program. DBA programs allow business professionals to achieve a doctorate degree while working full-time. These interdisciplinary doctorates emphasize application of rigorous research to solve practical business problems, moreover, they allow their graduates to continue and grow their professional career and to shift into a part-time or full-time academic career.
Join us to discuss the secrets of how to design and maintain top quality global DBA programs. Three wonderful speakers from three continents will share the best practices of the DBA programs they manage.
Key takeaways:
Understanding the differences (in terms of goals, target students, program management, learning outcomes, and outputs) between DBA and PhD programs
Understanding the similarities and differences of the highest-quality DBA programs around the globe; learning about the essential features of successful DBA programs
Comprehending benefits and opportunities of a high-profile DBA program in the educational institution
Envisioning potential challenges when maintaining top quality and attractiveness of a DBA program

Department of Economics Seminar Series - The Effect of Advisors’ Incentives on Clients’ Investments
2021-09-03 00:00
Jordi Blanes i Vidal from LSE will present The Effect of Advisors Incentives on Clients Investments.Though it’s in the theory seminar given its IO/contracts nature, the paper’s contents are highly and mostly empirical, and finance and macro-flavored, as you can tell from the abstract and attached paper. All faculty and students are welcome.
Dr Jordi Blanes i Vidal is Associate Professor of Managerial Economics and Strategy in the Department of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Prior to this he was a Prize Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford University. During 2007 he was also a visiting scholar at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He received his PhD and Master’s, both in economics, from LSE and his BA in economics from the University of Valencia. His expertise includes organizational economics, political economy, leadership, and human resource management. His papers have appeared in journals such as Review of Economic Studies, RAND Journal of Economics, Journal of Law and Economics, and American Economic Review.
If you would like to meet Jordi, please sign up here:: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pmWva8ijshoIWHWNmZMH6PofKHgS6YAoMR8eMJ2Xt3A/edit#gid=0
The password for the virtual zoom event is: msutheory

Using Cultural Distance in International Business Research: Tips and Trends - Research Spotlight by MSU & Texas A&M CIBERS
2021-09-07 00:00
For this webinar, we invited three international business/marketing scholars who have recently published important work on the measurement of cultural distance. Specifically, our panelists will discuss their research addressing contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices for using cultural distance in international marketing/business research. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts.
To register, please click the link under the website.

MBN Speaker Series - Mobility Panel Discussion
2021-09-08 00:00
Carla Bailo, is the President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), and is a leader in engineering and vehicle program management with 35 years of experience in the automotive industry.
Glenn Stevens Jr., is the executive director of MICHauto and serves as the Detroit Regional Chambers vice president of automotive and mobility initiatives. In this role, Stevens provides strategic direction and leadership to the MICHauto program in its efforts to promote, grow and retain Michigans automotive and next-generation mobility industries.
They will be joined by Trevor Pawl, Chief Mobility Officer, Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, his office works across state government, academia, and private industry to enhance Michigans mobility ecosystem, including developing dynamic mobility, and electrification policies and supporting the startup and scale up of emerging technologies and businesses.
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