Martin Rhodes, Director of the Scottish Fair Trade Forum, gave a guest lecture on the organisation in terms of its mission, aims, activities and challenges encountered at the business school recently.Martin Rhodes, Director of the Scottish Fair Trade Forum, gave a guest lecture on the organisation in terms of its mission, aims, activities and challenges encountered at the business school recently.
His lecture complemented the learning sessions on "business ethics, sustainability and non-governmental organisations in the global economy" which were offered as parts of the MIM/MBM elective on "Managing International Relationships".
The elective focuses on the understanding of the contextual factors and realities surrounding the management of international relationships. Martin's lecture effectively facilitated students to apply the theories and concepts learnt to the practical situations.
This month also featured talks by David Knott and Mick Elliott as part of the SBS MBA Summer School.
David Knott, Head of Enterprise Architecture at Lloyds TSB, delivered a guest lecture on "Strategy Execution" on June 7. David is currently Head of Enterprise Architecture within Group IT at Lloyds TSB. He has over 20 years of experience in IT in a variety of industries, including banking, insurance, media, utilities and consulting. He is an experienced leader and IT architect, skilled in dealing with complex situations, setting the right strategic direction, and communicating it in ways which gain and maintain commitment. He has built and led teams of confident, expert specialists capable of establishing themselves as thought leaders within the organisation.
Mick Elliott, Chief Executive of RSNO, delivered a guest lecture on "Being Creative: Leadership, Innovation and Collaboration in culture and the creative industries" on June 19. Michael is currently Chief Executive of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, a board member of the Association of British Orchestras, and Chairman of the Governing Body of the University of Wolverhampton. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Sheffield Hallam University for his service to the arts and public service in 2011 and has previously served as Deputy Chairman and Chairman of the Crucible Theatre and the Belgrade Theatre, respectively.