Creating Future Leaders Series
The Creating Future Leaders Series is a new initiative by the Melbourne Graduate School of Management to engage students with the experiences, thoughts and recommendations of successful key business men and women from Australia and overseas, through seminars and presentations.
The Melbourne Graduate School of Management encourages students to attend these guest lectures, given by corporate role models, to inspire your leadership initiatives and to develop insight into future career prospects and opportunities.
Recent Seminars 2008
The Importance of Higher Education to the City of Melbourne and the Significant Role of Students in Melbourne Society
Making the most of your International Experience and the Benefits of Studying Abroad
"The Importance of Higher Education to the City of Melbourne and the Significant Role of Students in Melbourne Society"
Wednesday 29 October 2008, 10:00am-11:00am, Theatre 4, Level 1 Alan Gilbert Building
Speaker: Ms. Sally Capp, CEO, Committee for Melbourne
Seminar Summary
On Wednesday 29 October, the Melbourne Graduate School of Management held its second Creating Future Leaders Series Seminar given by Ms. Sally Capp, CEO of the Committee for Melbourne. Ms Capp presented to students from the Faculty of Economics and Commerce on the topic, “The Importance of Higher Education to the city of Melbourne and the Significant Role of Students in Melbourne Society.”
Ms. Capp explained the role of the Committee for Melbourne and in particular highlighted a number of long term strategies to develop Melbourne’s prosperity and liveability including addressing the importance of higher education in the local economy and culture.
Ms. Capp explained the significant contribution international tertiary students make to the State of Victoria. In 2007 alone, they injected $3.9 billion into the Victorian economy. Ms. Capp also confirmed that international education is Victoria’s biggest services export and that international students’ skills enhance Melbourne’s society in many ways.
Additionally, Ms. Capp spoke about the City of Melbourne’s role in facilitating a positive and memorable experience for international students and the positive return on investment which these relationships can bring in the future.
The audience was interested to hear about joint initiatives being developed by the Committee for Melbourne in conjunction with the Faculty of Economics including a Culture Card offering students the opportunity to visit many Victorian attractions; a University Welcome Booth at Melbourne Airport; and Mentoring programs between local businesses and students.
Following the seminar, Ms. Capp met with key Faculty student group representatives and a lively and interesting discussion was had about the issues raised in the seminar and the initiatives of the Committee for Melbourne.
Sally Capp presenting to students.
"Making the Most of your International Experience and the Benefits of Studying Abroad"
Thursday 18 September 2008, 2:15pm-3:15pm, Frederic Wood Theatre, Level 3, Medical Building
Speaker: Ms. Sue Toigo, Chairman, Fitzgibbon Toigo Associates
Seminar Summary
On Thursday 18th September, The Melbourne Graduate School of Management welcomed American political advocate and senior business woman Sue Toigo to the University as part of the inaugural “Creating Future Leaders Series”. Ms Toigo presented to 30 undergraduate and graduate students from the Faculty of Economics and Commerce on the topic, “Making the most of your International Experiences – The Benefits of Studying Abroad”.
Ms. Toigo engaged the students with stories from her own exchange experience to Eastern Europe during the 1960’s, which had opened her eyes to the importance of making the most of each opportunity. Ms Toigo reminded students that they were part of a large international network here at the University and encouraged students to share their names and email addresses to begin the networking process, which they all did at the end of the seminar.
Ms. Toigo’s presentation also focused on ways in which students could develop their leadership skills now whilst at university to give them a competitive advantage for the future by doing such things as joining a student group, or volunteering. The seminar was insightful and inspirational to all who attended.
During the afternoon Ms. Toigo met with members of the FMAA student group and they had a very lively and interesting discussion about different issues concerning Commerce students today.
Sue Toigo at the Creating Future Leaders Series seminar and with FMAA student Justin Leung.