Georgetown McDonough Enews 2014

The Three Act Play of Delivering Bad News

In the study, "The Delivery of Bad News in Organizations: A Framework for Analysis," Professor Robert J. Bies provides practical guidance for managers and other professionals in the delivery of bad news. The paper presents a ‘play’ that conceptualizes the delivery of bad news as a process involving a variety of activities in three different, but interrelated, ‘acts’ — preparation, delivery, and transition. [READ MORE]

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February 25, 2014
Winning the World: How to succeed in the age of the idea: A presentation by Kevin Roberts, CEO Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi
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MBA Students Trek to California	GEMBA Program Hosts Panel on Indian Retail Trade in New Delhi	Georgetown McDonough Hosts Diversity Dialogue Conference

In January, 27 MBA students from Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business traveled to California for the annual CalTrek—West Coast recruitment visits across industries and functional areas.	During the Georgetown-ESADE Global Executive MBA module in India, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and Spain’s ESADE Business School hosted a panel discussion on Indian retail trade on February 13, 2014.	Georgetown Aspiring Minority Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs (GAMBLE) and the Georgetown McDonough School of Business Undergraduate Program Office invited students from throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area to participate in the school’s inaugural Diversity Dialogue Conference on January 24, 2014.
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EML Capstone Showcases Outstanding Papers	Latin American Leaders Finish First Six Weeks of Global Program	Launch of Executive Wisdom

On February 15, the Executive Master’s in Leadership (EML) Program held its annual Showcase of Outstanding Masters Papers. Out of 31 projects, the top four papers were selected to be presented at the McDonough School of Business to staff, students, and alumni.	Thirty-nine Latin professionals representing the Ibero-American region are on campus participating in the 12-week Global Competitiveness Leadership Program. Sponsored by Georgetown's Latin American Board, the program cultivates a new generation of socially responsible, innovative, and ethical leaders.	The Executive Education Office recently launched Executive Wisdom, a blog highlighting insights on a broad range of issues relevant to managers for meeting the strategic, economic, and operational demands of global business by Georgetown McDonough faculty. Stay informed with Executive Wisdom.
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Georgetown McDonough Graduate Alumni Reunion Weekend 2014
We are looking for volunteers to help plan Georgetown McDonough's 2014 Graduate Alumni Reunion from the classes celebrating their milestone graduation anniversary: MBA: 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009; MBA-EP: 2009; EMBA: 1999, 2004, 2009; GEMBA: 2009; and EML: 2009. It is a great way to be in service to your alma mater and have an active voice in the type of programming you would like to see and take part in during reunion. To volunteer, please contact Justine Schaffner, assistant dean of alumni and external relations, at js3901@georgetown.edu or Emily Rector, program manager of alumni and external relations, at esr42@georgetown.edu.

MBA Alumni Business Networking Breakfast in London
Meet and mingle with a small group of fellow Georgetown MBA alumni over breakfast.

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
Location:
Egon Zehnder
Devonshire House
Mayfair Place
London W1J 8AJ

RSVP to Emily Rector at esr42@georgetown.edu.


Alumni Events	Faculty News	Additional Events
February 26, 2014 MBA Alumni Networking Breakfast in London [RSVP] May 29 – June 1, 2014 Undergraduate Reunion Weekend 2014 [REGISTER] October 3 – 4, 2014 Graduate Alumni Reunion Weekend 2014 [EMAIL]	Faculty In The News To visit the "In the News" section of the website, click here. Faculty Research Papers Visit our archive at the Social Science Research Network website, click here.	April 23, 2014 Real Estate Luminaries Series [LEARN MORE]

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