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The C-Suite Impact Network (CSIN) at LUMS
The C-Suite Impact Network (CSIN) To promote impactful and meaningful academy-industry linkage, a meeting of the C-SIN was organized at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) on Saturday 8 July 2023, under the auspices of the South Asian Academy of Management (SAAM). The event’s focus was on issues of corporate…
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Executive Program on Advancing Women’s Leadership
The program took place on 23-24 November 2023 at the Marriott Hotel, Karachi, bringing together 24 dynamic women leaders and managers from diverse industries. The event featured a compelling Panel Discussion on “Stories and Strategies of Success,” where participants were inspired by real-world experiences and strategies shared by accomplished professionals.…
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Role Models of Islamic Feminism and Leadership in the Early Islamic Era
Prof Jawad Syed (LUMS) There are three significant figures in early Islamic history who embodied feminist principles through their actions and leadership. They are Khadija (556-619 AD) Fatima (605-632 AD), and Zainab (626-682 AD) (PBUT), who each played crucial roles in shaping the early Islamic society and ideology. Khadija, the…
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ESI 2024 Conference, Doha, Qatar
Three PhD students from the business school at LUMS, along with a LUMS PhD alumnus, presented their research at the 7th International Conference on Entrepreneurship for Sustainability and Impact (ESI) 2024, held in Doha, Qatar, from November 24 to 26, 2024. Papers presented: Zainab Anjum: A multilevel perspective of antecedents…
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Women Leadership Development Programme at LUMS
Barrister Hamna Zain participated in a panel discussion at the Women Leadership Development Programme hosted by REDC LUMS. Barrister Hamna and other panelists (Hina Tasleem, Sahrish Khwaja, Faeza Asad) shared their experience and commitment to empowering women in leadership roles. The program for Foodpanda employees was organized by REDC LUMS,…
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Breaking Barriers: Gender-Focused Political Empowerment
Prof Jawad Syed (LUMS) conducted a couple of sessions on “Gender and Inclusive Leadership” and “Women’s Empowerment and Political Leadership” as a part of a training program for public servants of the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. The program was led by Dr Misbah Tanveer and Dr Faiza…
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EURAM 2024 Special Online Session
Prof Jawad Syed co-chaired a paper session as part of Gender, Race and Diversity in Organisation’s SIG of the European Academy of Management (EURAM) 2024 Conference (special online session). Dola Akinnirany presented a fascinating study titled “Influence of subcultural variations on work-related ethical values, decision-making, and behaviors: A case of…
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Statement by the South Asian Academy of Management on the Situation in Palestine
The South Asian Academy of Management (SAAM) is deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and West Bank, Palestine. We fully support and adopt the United Nations General Assembly resolution dated 10 December 2023 that calls for an immediate end to illegal Israeli actions in Occupied East Jerusalem…
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Gilgit Baltistan Sustainability Initiative (GBSTI)
Gilgit Baltistan Sustainable Tourism Initiative (GBSTI) is an initiative of academics of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and the Karakoram International University (KIU) to promote sustainable and responsible tourism in Gilgit Baltistan. GBSTI seeks to develop and disseminate audiovisual and written materials to increase awareness about responsible and sustainable…
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Indian and Pakistani business schools: Thawing relations
The Economist, Apr 17th 2012 CROSS-BORDER collaboration between business schools is a common occurrence. Some top institutions can have partnerships with counterparts in as many as 40 different countries. It is seen as a way of increasing their internationalism, without having to run programmes overseas, which can be expensive. It…
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Unlocking and Safeguarding Human Potential Across South Asia
Samina rose from humble beginnings in Karachi, Pakistan to become a proud woman business owner employing nine people. Her embroidery business helped pay for her kids’ school and made her the primary earner in her household. Then COVID hit, trampling on her sales and dreams. She now struggles to make…
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Prof Pio Appointed As An Officer of the New Zealand of Merit (ONZM)
Professor Edwina Pio, Professor of Diversity and University Director of Diversity at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), has been appointed as an Officer of the New Zealand of Merit (ONZM) for services to ethnic communities. “In today’s rapidly changing world with diverse demographics exponentially increasing, working with and for ethnic…
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Business Education and Engagement during COVID-19 and Beyond: Insights from Pakistan
This article offers a stakeholder perspective on business and management education and engagement in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Written by Dr. Jawad Syed (LUMS), the article is an extract from the AMDISA e-Book on COVID-19 related challenges facing management education in South Asia. Citation: Syed, J. (2021). Business…
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Security and the Belt and Road: A Critical Analysis of Threats to Chinese Nationals and Businesses in Pakistan
Dr. Jawad Syed In the wake of the recent tragic and regrettable terror attack against Chinese engineers in Pakistan, it may be useful to refer to the findings of my study on ‘Security and the Belt and Road: A Critical Analysis of Threats to Chinese Nationals and Businesses in Pakistan’…
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Business Schools in South Asia
This is an incomplete list of notable business schools in the region. Please write to info@southasianaom.com to update this list. India Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM A)http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/ Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM C) @ Kolkattahttp://www.iimcal.ac.in/ Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM B)http://www.iimb.ernet.in/index.jsp Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM…
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Journals Related to South Asia
The following is an incomplete list of journals and periodicals related to South Asia: South Asian Journal of Business StudiesPublished by: Emerald South Asian Journal of Business Studies (previously: South Asian Journal of Global Business Research) is the official journal of the South Asian Academy of Management. The mission of…
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Ensuring Employee Engagement Amid a Pandemic
South Asian Academy of Management: Leadership Working Paper SeriesLWP-202004-10 Ensuring Employee Engagement Amid a Pandemic Jawad Syed, PhD In a fast-changing and uncertain situation such as the coronavirus pandemic, many leaders are struggling not only in terms of organizational operations but also in terms of continued engagement and well-being of…
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Sri Lanka Business Leaders Slash Their Pay Over Coronavirus
Senior executives of top business groups in Sri Lanka have taken up to 60 percent salary cuts as Coronavirus killed sales and hit cash flows, but not state sector salary cuts have been announced though most are staying at home. Sri Lanka’s publicly traded John Keells Holdings told employees in…
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Coronavirus and Online Education in India
London (CNN Business) Schools around the world have closed their doors because of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving more than 1.5 billion children stuck at home. While it’s a great inconvenience for many, it has created a spike in demand for online learning. Educational institutions are introducing online courses and some…
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Top Researchers in Business Education in Pakistan
A story of two lists: Who is who when it comes to research in Pakistani Business School Dr. Muhammad Mohsin ButtAir University, Islamabad, Pakistan (Transcript of Facebook video with minor edits) Here is an overview of top researchers in business faculty in Pakistan which is based on my study with…
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative in a Global Context
Call for Book Chapters China’s Belt and Road Initiative in a Global Context: A Business and Management Perspective Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Deadline for submissions: June 15, 2018 Expression of interest: February 15, 2018 Year of publication: 2018 Editors Jawad SyedDean and ProfessorSuleman Dawood School of BusinessLahore University of Management SciencesLahore, PakistanEmail:…
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