Book Talk: Leading Change in Challenging Times by Sherif Kamel
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Thu, Mar 31, 2022
5 PM – 6 PM (GMT+2)
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The book includes a variety of perspectives on being the founding dean of AUC School of Business and leading change while addressing a diverse portfolio of aspects including autonomy; strategy formulation, planning and execution; the invaluable role of human capital; development funds and their impact on creating a culture of innovation, creativity and discovery; institutional development as an organizational edge; the continuing engagement of the alumni network; the journey of continuous improvement, research endeavors, the influence of an environment enriched by international faculty and students and the complementing role of executive education and the creation of a mindset driven by lifelong learning.
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Sherif Kamel
Dean
School of Business, The American University in Cairo
Sherif Kamel is a professor of management in the Heikal Department of Management and dean of Onsi Sawiris School of Business at The American University in Cairo. Previously, he served as the university’s vice president for information management. Before joining the university, he served as director of the Regional Information Technology Institute and as head of the training department at the Cabinet of Egypt Information and Decision Support Centre. Kamel is an Eisenhower Fellow. He serves as deputy chair of the Global Alliance in Management Education. He also serves on the boards of the Central Bank of Egypt, Principles for Responsible Management Education, and the Global Business Schools Network. Previously, he served as president of the board of governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and chair of the board of directors of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. He has also served on the boards of the Egyptian American Enterprise Fund, the Commercial International Bank, and Raya Holdings for Financial Investments.
Soumitra Dutta
Dean Elect
Said Business School
Soumitra Dutta, dean elect, Said Business School, Oxford University, professor of management and former founding dean, SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University, chair, Board of Directors, Global Business School Network (GBSN)