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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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