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MBA Annual Study Week 2016 in Thessaloniki

Eventful and educative, the Annual Study Week in Thessaloniki took place between 8-16 April 2016 with all our 2nd year Executive MBA students from Thessaloniki, Belgrade, Bucharest, Sofia and Kyiv participating. The study week was a mix of classes, seminars, company visit activities, networking, free time and exciting outings. Even though it was an intense week with many hours in the classroom, all 180 MBA students enjoyed it a lot and left Thessaloniki with the best impressions. The study week kicked off with students attending the first track units of the MBA specialisation they have chosen and gaining insight in specialised areas of management (i.e. General Management, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Management). In the context of the study week all MBA students had the opportunity to attend an interesting seminar on ‘Big Data & Business Analytics’ by Dr Zenon Michaelides, Lecturer and unit leader at our MBA programme.   8th International Strategic People Management Workshop This year the 8th International Strategic People Management Workshop took place in the frame of the MBA Annual Study Week in Thessaloniki and the ‘Meet the CEO’ feature of our Executive MBA. On 13 April 2016 the Laboratory for Strategic People Management of our EDI successfully organized the Workshop entitled ‘My Journey to me Inc. Moving Away from Traditional Employment. The event was endorsed by our Executive Development Institute (EDI) and well attended by our MBA students. The panel of speakers included the former Managing Director of BMW in UK Dr Jurgen Hedrich. Dr Hedrich, who worked for more than 25 years at BMW, in his latest years at BMW was responsible for the 3 plants which produced the mini car in UK. After a successful career as a manager Dr Hedrich started with two partners an Electric Motor cycle producing company SAIETTA (saiettagroup.com). Another very successful entrepreneur who was on the panel was Mr Yannis Stergis, partner at HYPHEN, an innovative education publishing  company. Dr Pantelis Angelidis was the third speaker on the panel, representing the IT and Telecom sector with his software and application development company VIDAVO. Mr Julian Rawel, a top manager in the tourism industry, who later started his consultancy company was the fourth speaker on the international panel.  Also, for the MBA students following the healthcare track of the Executive MBA programme a company visit to ‘AROGI’ rehabilitation centre took place as part of the unit ‘Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Management’, escorted by Prof George Miaoulis and the Director of the MBA programme Mr George Efstathiadis. MBA students attending the Healthcare track also had the opportunity to participate in two webinars with a leading CEO of the healthcare industry in USA. The Marketing track students attended the ‘New Product and Service Development’ unit by working in groups on real case studies. Also ‘Strategic Brand Management’ unit pleasantly surprised our students with the neuromarketing sections and the live dancing group which demonstrated sponsoring strategies! The Finance track students, after exploring the International Finance arena, worked on Applied Risk Management using the computer labs and the EVIEW programmes. The General Management track students also worked in groups on a lean start up and innovation proposals, as well as explored further specific Business Strategy areas. The Logistics and Supply Chain group enjoyed the teaching of four experienced academics from the UK with great experience in consultancy.   Boat cruise in Thermaikos Gulf The scheduled boat trip in Thermaikos Gulf was a pleasant escape from classes for our MBA students. Our students enjoyed the beautiful city view of sunny Thessaloniki while sailing. They had the opportunity to admire the city and the warm weather from a different angle along with a pint of beer or a glass of wine and good company. Once again the MBA Study Week in Thessaloniki was a true networking and learning opportunity for our students from Thessaloniki, Belgrade, Bucharest, Sofia and Kyiv who spent a full week together, exchanged ideas and practices, participated in interesting activities, saw in practice the programme’s holistic approach and had lots of fun while enjoyed the beautiful city of Thessaloniki. View study week photo gallery

22/04/2016

8th International Strategic People Management Workshop

12/04/2016

MBA student from Kyiv gets ‘Inventor’s badge’ at the finals of Mobile Innovators Tournament in Barcelona

A great success for our Executive MBA student in Kyiv, Mr. Oleksandr Pavlenko and his start-up, who excelled at the finals of Glovators 2016 Challenge in Barcelona and was awarded the ‘Inventor’s badge’. The Global Mobile Innovators Tournament was created by IBM and 4YFN with the objective of empowering startup, entrepreneur and developer communities around high-end accelerating technology and best in class IT infrastructure. The Global Mobile Innovators Tournament recognises startups, entrepreneurs and developers around the world with the most brilliant ideas to transform businesses and industries as well as give customers a better experience. At the finals in Barcelona Mr. Pavlenko introduced a strong AI concept and product that won him the Inventor Finalist status from IBM. His team presented a prototype of "stronger" AI system which has to decrease number of deaths on roads due to distracted driving issue. Together with IBM Mr Pavlenko and his team is working on polishing the technology and creating their own brain on top of it. Mr. Pavlenko’s start up has been contacted by serious investors (Samsung Capital, Allianz, Mazda, BMW and others) and is discussing potential partnerships. Congratulations to Mr Pavlenko and his start-up! The International Faculty takes pride in his achievement.

24/03/2016

The University of Sheffield Executive MBA in Yerevan!

Open Day, 2nd March 2016, Imperial Palace Hotel  The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College invites you to the presentation of its prestigious Executive MBA programme which is going to start running in Armenia the academic year 2016-17! Dr Nikolaos Dimitriadis, Lecturer of the MBA programme and Director of Development of the Executive Development Institute will present the University of Sheffield Executive MBA programme, its structure and its significant role in training successful managers, professionals and business professionals in South-East and Eastern Europe. Join our Open Day and find out more about the benefits and study opportunities for managers and professionals who wish to enroll in a such high quality programme and gain an MBA award from the University of Sheffield whilst studying in Yerevan. Book your place now and find out more about the programme and the available scholarships! Information and registration: T: +37494 029 449  E: lshahzadeyan@citycollege.sheffield.eu  

26/02/2016

Workshop by Dr Szamosi for the Albanian Association of Banks in Tirana

Dr Leslie Szamosi, Academic Director of our Executive MBA programme delivered an insightful seminar to the members of the Albanian Association of Banks in Tirana. Entitled “Supporting Employees Through Organizational Change in The Banking Sector: A Means to Top-Line Growth”, the event took place successfully on 27 January 2016. The event aimed at providing information to participants in relation to creating a supportive organisational climate in the banking sector that can produce more productive and efficient employees and managers and at equipping participants with a toolkit of ideas that will positively impact employees and managers. In his lively presentation Dr Szamosi particularly discussed a key element, the  support for change in today’s organisations and divided his presentation into three main sub-components: dealing with resistance to change, supportive management techniques, and supportive change management behaviours with an emphasis on Generation X (Millennials) now coming into industry. The event was well-attended while participants reported that they found Dr Szamosi’s presentation particularly useful.

03/02/2016

New collaboration with the European Business Association in Kyiv

The International Faculty announces new collaboration in Kyiv with the European Business Association (EBA). The two parties joined forces aiming at promoting vocational training and quality education in the country. In the frame of this collaboration a series of educational events will be organised at the EBA in Kyiv and EBA chapters in Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa while at the same time articles by our faculty will be published by the EBA. The International Faculty will be acting as ‘educational partner’ of the EBA in these common activities. The EBA will also entrust the International Faculty with the professional training of some of its executives with the Executive MBA programme that has been running successfully in Kyiv since 2010. The International Faculty is particularly happy about this new collaboration that is aligned with our intention to bring the academia closer to business.   About EBA Established in 1999, the EBA provides a forum in which members can discuss and find solutions to common problems affecting business in Ukraine. This initiative was initially supported by the European Commission and has grown to become one of the largest and most influential business communities in the country. With more than nine hundred members, the European Business Association (EBA) is the largest premier union of businesses operating in the Ukrainian market.

26/01/2016

The Executive MBA ‘Career Coaching Programme’

Mr Nikos Lambridis, Senior Leadership Coach   “People do better when they’re part of something larger than themselves” Taking career coaching in our Executive MBA programme a step further, CITY College offers the ‘Career Coaching Programme’. The programme runs within the Executive MBA aiming at addressing our executive students’ career challenges and expectations. The Career Coaching programme has been carefully designed and its main goal is to inspire and support students to maximise their professional potential by coaching effectively their workforce. MBA participants enter the programme by taking Gallup's StrengthsFinder assessment test, an international test that has helped millions of leaders discover their strengths and become more productive. As business coaching has become fundamental, the programme aspires to train our students help their team members experience progress at work in a meaningful way. Through this coaching programme, our students will be taught how to motivate people, build relationships manage conflict delegate tasks properly and become effective team leaders. The Career Coaching Programme is led by Mr. Nikos Lambridis, Senior Leadership Coach with significant experience in career coaching and professional development, and also a BAED Adjunct Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Leadership module of our MBA programme. Mr. Lambridis has worked in the past with big companies like Coca Cola, Vodafone, Pepsico Cosmote, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and many others. Mr. Lambridis says "Coaching will give MBA participants the mental tools needed to perform at their peak potential, if they want to achieve career success at the next level: Performance confidence, Positive self-talk habits, Visualization, Centering techniques, Self awareness." Our Executive MBA programme is highly focused on career management and advancement and aims at building our students’ skills and helping them succeed in their career-related goals.  

15/01/2016

Executive MBA Induction Days 2015

Thessaloniki – Bucharest – Belgrade – Sofia – Kyiv MBA Induction Days marked the beginning of academic year 2015-16 for our Executive MBA programme in all five countries where it currently runs. During Induction Days students in all countries had the opportunity to meet their classmates and some of their professors. The induction days have been designed to provide a gateway to the MBA programme and prepare students for their studies. In all countries Induction Days were followed by the first weekend classes for this academic year. Thessaloniki Belgrade Bucharest Sofia Kyiv   View the photo gallery

11/12/2015

MBA alumnus represents the International Faculty at the Access MBA Fair in Belgrade

Our Executive MBA alumnus, Mr Nenad Antic, Business and Brand Consultant, represented the International Faculty, CITY College at the Access MBA Fair that took place in Belgrade, Serbia. Mr Nenad participated in the panel discussion with representatives of American and Italian Universities and shared his MBA experience at the University of Sheffield International Faculty. Both professional and personal, his lively presentation received positive comments and made a difference, since most universities are represented by regional representatives and not alumni. We would like to thank Mr Antic for his excellent participation, proving once more that our Alumni are our best ambassadors!

03/12/2015

Workshop for Coca Cola managers in Belgrade by Mr Kehaghias

On 5-6 November 2015 twenty two managers of Coca Cola attended an insightful seminar in Strategic Management delivered by Mr Stelios Kehaghias, Senior Lecturer, in Belgrade, Serbia.  During this two-day seminar participants had the opportunity to develop their capacity to think strategically about a company, its present position and long term direction as well as develop their skills in conducting strategic analysis and crafting business strategy in a variety of settings. The seminar was delivered in a workshop mode where participants had the opportunity to systematically apply theoretical concepts to practice through multiple exercises and case studies. Coca Cola is one of the many big companies that have chosen the International Faculty for their executive training.  

27/11/2015

New Book by Dr Dimitriadis and Dr Psychogios from Kogan Page Publishers, UK

Dr Nikos Dimitriadis, Development Director of the Executive Development Institute (EDI) of the International Faculty and Senior Lecturer at our Executive MBA programme and Dr Alexandros Psychogios, Senior Lecturer at our Executive MBA programme recently published their new book on a very innovative topic: “Neuroscience for Leaders: A Brain Adaptive Leadership Approach”. The book takes a practical approach and offers an easy-to-implement framework for making the behavioural changes to become a more effective leader. Drawing upon their own research and practical experience, using heavily scientific and business literature on the subject, and utilizing the very latest findings, Dr. Nikolaos Dimitriadis and Dr. Alexandros Psychogios present a flexible framework for fine-tuning the leadership brain. The authors stated: "Through our business and academic work during the last decade, we have understood very well that the missing piece in the leadership puzzle is the human brain. This is simply because everything starts there: thoughts, emotions, habits and relations. Leaders cannot fulfill their challenging role in the complex times we live in if they do not focus on their brain and on the brains of the people around them. The amazing fast is that we can change our brain and the brains of others to achieve fantastic results. But only if we actively follow specific insights from a variety of sciences: neuroscience, psychology, behavioral economics, evolutionary biology, anthropology and others. Our book is packed with latest insights from those sciences, organised in a comprehensive model and accompanied with many practical tips that can be immediately useful to leaders and managers all around the world. It can also be useful to parents, entrepreneurs, sports people, and professionals of all kinds. Such a complete, cutting-edge and immediately feasible book was missing from the global market. Not anymore! Make your brain your biggest ally by following our Brain Adaptive Leadership approach and win!" Both Dr Dimitriadis and Dr Psychogios have a significant number of publications in scientific journals and they constantly apply the ideas of the book in their training, consulting, coaching and business projects. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon.

26/11/2015

The British Ambassador in Kyiv hosts “The Sheffield MBA Experience Day”

The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College and the UK Trade and Investment Department of the British Embassy in Kyiv held successfully “The Sheffield MBA Experience Day” on the 15th of October, in Kyiv. The event took place in the residence of British Ambassador and aimed at promoting the exciting opportunity offered by the University of Sheffield’s Executive MBA programme, as a gateway to top-quality leadership skills and achievement. The event was opened by welcome speech of the HIM British Ambassador Ms. Judith Gough who expressed her pleasure to be hosting a presentation of this academic programme to the Ukrainian and international business community in Kyiv and highlighted the important and special role that the University of Sheffield plays in training managers, professionals and business owners through its EMBA programme delivered in Kyiv since 2010. Dr Nikolaos Dimitriadis, Lecturer of the EMBA programme and Director of Development of the Executive Development Institute presented an unconventional and constructive seminar entitled 'Leadership and the Brain’ which participants found enlightening and inspiring. He also talked about the EMBA programme as unique opportunity for educating business leaders. During the presentation two MBA  alumni shared their study experience with the seminar’s participants and provided valuable advice for prospective students. The University of Sheffield International Faculty delivers the Executive MBA programme in Kyiv since 2010. More than 70 managers and professionals from Ukraine have chosen to attend the University of Sheffield’s EMBA programme, in Kyiv.

04/11/2015