This event will explore how business schools can champion the sustainability agenda by fostering a shift in management education.
In the midst of the profound challenges posed by the climate crisis, business schools stand at a crossroads. It is increasingly important to prepare future leaders who can address these issues, while also championing sustainable practices.
As the traditional focus of profit maximisation and enhanced competitiveness is coming under scrutiny, business schools must spearhead efforts to redefine the role of managers in society.
Event focus
This event is being organised in connection with the British Journal of Management’s (BJM) Special Issue on 'Learning to Manage in a Changing Climate Through Epistemic Change'.
It provides an opportunity for prospective contributors to explore themes around how business schools can drive meaningful change by elevating the role of the natural environment in their curricula.
Registration for this event will close on Monday 25 November 2024
Who is this event for?
This event is open to the public and will be particularly useful for educators, scholars, practitioners, policymakers and postgraduate students.
You will have the opportunity to engage with leading scholars and gain valuable insights into how business schools can act as agents of change in addressing the climate crisis.
Programme
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11.45am - 12pm | Arrival and registration | 10 East Reception |
| 12 - 12.15pm | Welcome by Professor Steve Brammer | 10 East 0.11 |
| 12.15 - 1pm | Publishing in BJM by Professor Clare Rigg (Lancaster University Management School and Associate Editor, British Journal of Management) | 10 East 0.11 |
| 1 - 1.40pm | Lunch | Pavilion |
| 1.40 - 2pm | Overview of the BJM Special Issue call for papers by guest editors | 10 East 0.11 |
| 2 - 3.30pm | Panel discussion: 'Learning to Manage in a Changing Climate through Epistemic Change' | 10 East 0.11 |
| 3.30 - 4pm | Wrap-up and networking | 10 East 0.11 and Pavilion |
Our panellists
Professor Andrew Crane (University of Bath, School of Management)
Professor Bobby Banerjee (Bayes Business School)
Dr Laura Colombo (Exeter Business School)
Professor Martin Parker (University of Bristol Business School)
Special issue guest editors
| Name | Institution | |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Shields | University of Queensland, Australia | robin.shields@uq.edu.au |
| Sasha Maher | University of Auckland, New Zealand | a.maher@aukland.ac.nz |
| Alex Faria | FGV EBAPE, Brazil | alex.faria@fgv.br |
| Konstantinos Iatridis | University of Bath, UK | k.iatridis@bath.ac.uk |
| Annie Snelson-Powell | University of Bath, UK | a.c.snelson-powell@bath.ac.uk |
| Farooq Mughal | University of Bath, UK | f.mughal@bath.ac.uk |
| Clare Rigg | University of Lancaster, UK | c.rigg2@lancaster.ac.uk |
For further enquiries about the special issue, please contact the team.
