Planning Ahead for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games: Lessons from Tokyo
Tuesday, Sept. 14
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Christopher Finlay, associate professor and associate chair of communication studies, and Shaun M. Anderson, associate professor of communication studies, lead a fireside chat with Ashley Dos Santos, senior director of communications at LA28, on plans for making LA28 a success and how Los Angeles can help connect the Olympic and Paralympic movement to the next generation of athletes and fans.
From Athlete to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur
Tuesday, Oct. 19
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Baron Davis is a two-time NBA All-Star, serial entrepreneur, investor and creator of thought-provoking content and digital platforms. In his talk as part of the Hilton Distinguished Entrepreneur Lecture Series, Davis discussed how he's used his platform to impact society and encourage change.
Foreign Language Use in 21st Century Business and Organizations: New Skillsets for New Scenarios
Tuesday, Oct. 26
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This webinar explored the significant role language plays in the organizational context of international business and management, and how MNCs can leverage language to increase success and competitiveness in the global market.
Leadership in the C-Suite: Leading Innovation with Global Impact
Wednesday, Oct. 27
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In this fireside chat between Dean Dayle M. Smith, Ph.D. and Mohan Maheswaran, president and CEO of Semtech Corporation, Mohan shares his experience leading innovation for a global company that makes a positive impact on business, consumers and the environment.
Supply Chain and Sustainability: Direction, Decisions & Impact
Thursday, Oct. 28
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As sustainability becomes increasingly important in procurement and operations, business leaders must focus on implementing methods that create a sustainable supply chain. Join LMU’s Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainability for its annual Business as a Force for Good Ethics Symposium where procurement and sustainability executives from entertainment, consumer goods, health care, technology and real estate share their organizational initiatives in supply chain sustainability. Executives from Grove Collaborative and Williams-Sonoma also present their supply chain strategies.
Community IRL - Setting the Table for Co-Living with Prophet Walker '14
Thursday, Nov. 4
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Prophet Walker '14, co-founder and CEO of Treehouse, grew up in South LA surrounded by poverty, violence and homelessness. At 16, Prophet was incarcerated and sentenced to six years in prison. While in prison, he started a state-wide program that allows inmates to earn a two-year college degree. Prophet then attended LMU and earned a degree in civil engineering. Prophet’s experiences surrounding community strength and human connectedness inspired him to create Treehouse, recognizing the power of community in proximity and shared humanity.
Regional Free Trade Agreement in Asia-Pacific: CPTPP vs. RCEP
Thursday, Nov. 11
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This webinar discussed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) versus the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and analyzed its implications for U.S. trade.
Embracing Self-Doubt in Leadership: My Journey from the Battlefield to the Boardroom
Thursday, Nov. 11
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Augusta Fehn '04, MBA '06, contracts director, Defense Contract Management Agency, Lockheed Martin, provided background on her career, introduced her relationship with imposter syndrome, and discussed the leadership principles she's gained throughout her journey. She shared personal stories from her time in the military as a young, inexperienced woman leading a team of mostly men and how she became the youngest director in her organization's history.
Positive Personal Career and Organization Impacts from Study Abroad
Tuesday, Nov. 16
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In this webinar, several LMU alumni working for organizations such as Nike, Tata Consulting Services, Cintas and LMU share how their international experience has influenced their personal and professional lives. They are joined by Gina Tesla, vice president of sustainability and social impact at Coupa Software, who discussed the valuable contributions that employees with study abroad or other early international experience make to an organization.
Leadership in the C-Suite: Leading with a Growth Mindset
Wednesday, Nov. 17
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In this fireside chat between Dean Dayle M. Smith, Ph.D. and Kathleen Hogan, Chief People Officer and Executive VP of Human Resources at Microsoft, the focus is leading with a growth mindset. A growth mindset is a belief that talents can be developed through hard work, good strategies and input from others. In her role, Kathleen focuses on making Microsoft an exceptional place to work for 140,000+ employees and ensures that the company is creating a culture that attracts and inspires the world’s most passionate talent.
Technology and its Impact on the Future of Accounting & Finance
Monday, Dec. 6
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We are living in a digital world with new technologies, new tools, an abundance of data and new ways of working with it. Traditional roles, processes and responsibilities have been transformed and are causing a seismic shift in the role and mandate of accounting and finance. The Paul A. Grosch Lecture Series presents Ash Noah, VP and managing director of Learning, Education and Development at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Ash shared insights around the new tool sets, skill sets and mindsets required to succeed in today's digital world.