WUAS at ICEF Berlin 2019
ICEF Berlin - is one of the largest gathering of educators and study abroad agents, buzzing with opportunity!
https://www.wittenborg.eu/wuas-icef-berlin-2019.htm
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences (WUAS) was one of only three Dutch higher education institutes that attended the ICEF Berlin this week. In total there were around 4000 representatives of schools, service providers and study abroad representatives, who spent two and half days in meetings discussing programmes, study abroad, and collaboration opportunities.
WUAS was represented by its International Partnership Manager, Lena Vandenbosch and its President Peter Birdsall, and together they spoke to over 80 existing and new contacts.
"ICEF Berlin is an amazing experience - its very intense. Every meeting hall is buzzing with conversations and its an art to focus and concentrate on your meeting' says Birdsall.
WUAS recruits around 50% of its students through a well established agent network, that spans 5 continents and over 100 different countries. According to Vandenbosch 'This was my first ICEF, although I have been helping organising our attendance at these events for the past years, so I had some idea what goes on. My experience in Berlin has definitely made me even more confident that our participation is worthwhile - there is no way we could compact 80 (phone or skype) meetings with agents from over 30 different countries into two days normally.'
WUP 7/11/2019
by James Wittenborg
© Wittenborg University Press
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Introduction Day Amsterdam
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One of the new students is Golnaz Faraji, originally from Iran. She and her husband have a sports medicine centre back home. She is a founder and manager of the centre, which provides the services of nutritionists, psychologists, physiotherapists and a consultancy. Around 5,000 members of the centre have access to the gym and they all get support provided by 33 employees. Golnaz decided to join the Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses Bachelor programme in order to write a new business plan for making her sports medicine centre more successful, and to learn how to promote her business.
Le Hoang Thinh and his girlfriend Tran Thi Bao Ngan, originally from Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, are doing MBAs. Thinh went to high school in California, US, and in 2008 he moved to Boston for his BSc in Economics with Northeastern University. After his graduation, he worked for two years in Singapore with Crown Asia Pacific Holdings, at which he was selling metal beer cans to most breweries in Asia.
In 2014, he returned to Vietnam for a long-term job as Manager of Export Markets of SABECO, the largest beer company in Vietnam. After many years of working in Vietnam, he felt in need of a change of scenery and a break from the hectic business environment in the country. He was thinking about an MBA to enrich his knowledge and overall business administration skills. He started researching programmes, and the Netherlands was his top choice, as he always wanted to experience living in Europe. He hopes that the MBA in Finance will help him to improve his skills and knowledge about the finance sector.
New Austrian Partner ITM Visit Apeldoorn
New Austrian Partner International Tourism College, based in Bad Vöslau, Austria visited Wittenborg’s main Campus in Apeldoorn.
https://www.wittenborg.eu/new-austrian-partner-itm-visit-apeldoorn.htm
This week a delegation from the International Tourism College, based in Bad Vöslau, Austria visited Wittenborg’s main Campus in Apeldoorn.
ITM is Wittenborg’s new partner in Austria and as of next year will be the location for WUAS’ final year of the Bachelor of Business Administration in International Hospitality Management for both its own students who have graduated from the associate degree as well as other students who want to enter the joint delivered programme In Austria.
Director of Studies at ITM, Hans Lichtenwagner was joined by two senior members of his team, representing internationalisation and academics. As well as experiencing a wonderfully sunny Apeldoorn, the group also spent the two days discussing the development of the programme and learning about the way that WUAS manages its curriculum and its students and all the support systems that are in place. These will be mirrored when the programme kicks off at ITM.
The town of Bad Vöslau, 30 minutes to the south of the Austrian capital Vienna, is known for its spring mineral water, its spa hotels and also its wine production, as its located right in the middle of Austria’s red wine producing areas.
WUP 3/11/2019
by James Wittenborg
© Wittenborg University Press
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Halloween at Wittenborg - Swift Student Organisation Event
Halloween at Wittenborg - Swift Student Organisation Event
Scary Movie
https://www.wittenborg.eu/halloween-wittenborg-swift-student-organisation-event.htm
Wittenborg University students enjoyed the end of the week by celebrating Halloween. The evening started with the movie Scary Movie showing at the Spoorstraat building to around 80 students who got into the spirit of things by dressing up and making themselves look frightening.
Swift
The event was organised by the student Association known as Swift. Swift, is a student Association run by students at Wittenborg aimed specifically at organising fun things to do during the year for all undergraduate and postgraduate students. Swift is an elected body that is part of the student representatives, and funded by the university. However Swift does not get involved in the discussions around education and university organisation - that’s left to the body of 'Student Reps".
Elections coming up for student reps!
This year student representatives are again being elected during November and December with the results of the election being presented at a another Swift drinks and entertainment evening held for all students and staff on the Friday Evening before Christmas at the Irish Pub in Apeldoorn.
Student representatives play an important role in life at the University, discussing the development programs, and the facilities and support systems that are in place for students as well as helping in the decision-making process, as part of the Faculty Council.
The successful 2019 Halloween evening was ended in the downtown at one of Apeldoorn's local bars with a drinks and music party evening that attracted over 100 students.
WUP 2/11/2019
by James Wittenborg
©Wittenborg University Press
The Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language
Four reasons why speaking a foreign language can boost your career and enhance your life
https://www.wittenborg.eu/benefits-learning-foreign-language.htm
It is an undeniable fact that in today’s technology-laden, global economy, multiple language proficiency is an indispensable skill for an individual. This is supported by the European Commission which states that “foreign language skills play a vital role in enhancing employability and mobility”. It further states that “languages unite people, foster better understanding between diverse nationalities and strengthen intercultural understanding”. Poor language skills can cause companies to lose international contracts and hinder expansion into foreign markets.
If you are still not convinced, here are four reasons why speaking a foreign language can boost your career and enhance your life.
Competitive Edge
Knowing a second or third language will definitely boost your marketability and provide a competitive advantage over other candidates. Globalisation and advancements in technology open doors to doing business with foreign partners. Thus, potential employers often have a preference for employees with multiple languages, to help realise their ambition of globalising their businesses. Furthermore, with people having more and more academic degrees under their belts, the only way to differentiate yourself from the other candidates is knowing a foreign language. If employers know that you took the effort to learn different languages, they would be more likely to hire you for your unique talent, initiative and versatility.
Improved Work Performance
Wittenborg’ s new Buddy System to create comfort zone for international students in the Netherlands
International students integrating in the Netherlands
As part of the LONKT project, the idea was instigated by our Student Career & External Relations Coordinator, Sanne de Jong, for the benefit of our International students, to help them integrate and network with the local Aventus students. Sanne says, “Sometimes international students are very introvert or even confused about how to associate with the local people, so our buddy system speed-dating program will help to break that shyness and build relationships within the local society”.
Buddy System Speed-Dating
The purpose of the programme is to minimise the primary hesitation and doubts of new students arriving in the Netherlands. For some International students, Dutch culture is completely opposite to their own culture. After the students arrive at Wittenborg, they are invited for the speed-dating program along with other local students from different institutions. Meanwhile, current students are also invited if they are willing to make friends among the new students. During the speed-dating session, all the students mingle and exchange their contacts, answering questions about their own countries, and even get tips and pointers to resources like good departmental stores, public transport, libraries, etc.
One of Wittenborg’s student ambassadors, Kavinga from Sri Lanka, says, “I strongly support this programme especially for new students, since through this new students can collect information about study, part-time jobs and life in general from a local perspective”.
Post-Study Work Visa in Netherlands and Australia "Too Short"
Post-Study Job Prospects Increasingly Important for Prospective Foreign Students
https://www.wittenborg.eu/post-study-work-visa-netherlands-and-australia-too-short.htm
Post-study working rights for international graduates in the Netherlands are too short to find proper employment, a survey among international students and alumni at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences has found.
The Dutch government currently allows international students to spend a period of up to twelve months in the Netherlands to find a job as a highly skilled migrant ("kennismigrant") after graduation. During this period they have free access to the Dutch labour market. This is the "zoekjaar" or orientation year. Comparably, in Germany international graduates get 18 months to look for a job, in Australia it is 2 years, while in Canada it is 36 months.
More than 70% of Wittenborg Students Want 2 Years
More than 70% of the participants who took part in Wittenborg's online survey think in the Netherlands the work visa for graduates should be extended to 2 years, instead of just 1 year. Almost 70 students and alumni took part in the online poll. A further 22% believe it should be 3 years and 4.5% think 4 years is enough time. Only 3% think the current scheme of 1 year is sufficient.
Time Frame for Foreigners to Find Job 3 - 4 Years
Wittenborg did a quick poll after a study by its Australian partner, Deakin University, concluded that Australia's 2-year work visa is "too short" to give employers the confidence to hire foreigners. According to the report domestic graduates can take up to 3 years to find jobs in their fields of study, and 3-4 years is a more realistic time-frame for foreigners.
Wittenborg's Academic Advisory Panel Has Inaugural Meeting in Apeldoorn
New Academic Advisory Panel Members Hail from 5 Countries
https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborgs-academic-advisory-panel-has-inaugural-meeting-apeldoorn.htm
Coming from 5 different countries, Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences' new Academic Advisory Panel recently held its inaugural meeting at the university's main campus in Apeldoorn. The meeting was led by Prof. Ronald Tuninga, Wittenborg's Vice President Academic Affairs.
The panel advises Wittenborg on matters related to academic issues, such as programmes at all levels - undergraduate, post-graduate, doctoral programmes and research. The panel consists of 8 distinguished faculty members coming from five countries on three continents. Tuninga said: "Almost all academic advisory panel members are connected to AACSB, international accredited and recognised business schools and good Dutch universities.
"Given the diverse membership of the Academic Advisory Panel, the members will be able to advise WUAS on trends and opportunities in the design of new programmes and research. Good contact with well-recognised business schools and distinguished faculty members will help build the reputation of Wittenborg and help it to prepare for international accreditations such as AACSB and BGA (AMBA)."
On the outcome of the meeting, Tuninga said: "The first AAP meeting was focused on introducing Wittenborg University and its programmes and research to the panel members. Good suggestions on our AACSB eligibility report, the AACSB process and how WUAS can improve the research output were given by all of the panel members."
Woman in Tech Executive Lunch
Exclusive Lunch with Vice-President of Digital Sales IBM Asia Pacific
https://www.wittenborg.eu/woman-tech-executive-lunch.htm
On 18 October, Wittenborg University welcomed Rianne van Veldhuizen, Vice-President of Digital Sales IBM Asia Pacific, to its Amsterdam campus for an executive luncheon with Wittenborg students, distinguished guests and members of the Women in Tech NL network. Rianne shared her thoughts on successful business leadership, drawing on her 18 years of managerial experience. She described a number of personal factors that contributed to her capacity to lead diverse teams successfully and to help her clients realise their goals.
Members of the audience jumped at the opportunity to engage with the speaker and pose questions related to her personal and professional development. Rianne spoke about the importance of finding mentors in one's professional network and remaining open to new challenges in a professional setting. After her talk, Rianne joined the audience for lunch and some personal interaction with a number of our students.
The response to this event was overwhelmingly positive. Students made the most of the opportunity by networking with audience members including city managers and local entrepreneurs. Wittenborg MBA student Olusegun Adeoye remarked that this was the best event he had attended thus far at the Wittenborg Amsterdam Campus.
Our thanks to Rianne for an insightful discussion on what it means to be a leader in the tech industry. Hopefully, this marks the first of many future collaborations with Women in Tech.
WUP 25/10/2019
by Anesca Smith (Amy Abdou)
© Wittenborg University Press
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Wittenborg Lecturer Wins Award for Research on Indian Companies
Research Looks at How Indian Companies can Become World Class
https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborg-lecturer-wins-award-research-indian-companies.htm
During the recent British Academy of Management 2019 Conference, Wittenborg lecturer Dr André de Waal won the "Best Full Paper Award" for research in the Performance Management track, along with his co-author, Neetu Yadav.
De Waal, who is academic director of the High Performance Organization (HPO), joined Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences this autumn. He lectures modules in Wittenborg's Master in Business Management programme. De Waal is considered an expert in his field, and over the years has published 25 books and hundreds of articles on the subject of why some organisations outperform others for a sustained period of time.
His and Yadav's paper looks at how well Indian organisations currently perform compared to those in other Asian countries and what Indian companies need to focus on to become truly world class.
"In this article, we investigate the answers on these two questions using the HPO Framework - a scientifically holistic improvement framework - developed on data collected worldwide, that evaluates whether organisations are high-performing, and if not, what they need to focus on to achieve the HPO status," an abstract from the paper reads.
WUAS at ICEF Berlin 2019
ICEF Berlin - is one of the largest gathering of educators and study abroad agents, buzzing with opportunity!
https://www.wittenborg.eu/wuas-icef-berlin-2019.htm
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences (WUAS) was one of only three Dutch higher education institutes that attended the ICEF Berlin this week. In total there were around 4000 representatives of schools, service providers and study abroad representatives, who spent two and half days in meetings discussing programmes, study abroad, and collaboration opportunities.
WUAS was represented by its International Partnership Manager, Lena Vandenbosch and its President Peter Birdsall, and together they spoke to over 80 existing and new contacts.
"ICEF Berlin is an amazing experience - its very intense. Every meeting hall is buzzing with conversations and its an art to focus and concentrate on your meeting' says Birdsall.
WUAS recruits around 50% of its students through a well established agent network, that spans 5 continents and over 100 different countries. According to Vandenbosch 'This was my first ICEF, although I have been helping organising our attendance at these events for the past years, so I had some idea what goes on. My experience in Berlin has definitely made me even more confident that our participation is worthwhile - there is no way we could compact 80 (phone or skype) meetings with agents from over 30 different countries into two days normally.'
WUP 7/11/2019
by James Wittenborg
© Wittenborg University Press
Related Content
ICEF
ICEF Berlin
Introduction Day Amsterdam
Introduction Day Amsterdam
https://www.wittenborg.eu/introduction-day-amsterdam.htm
One of the new students is Golnaz Faraji, originally from Iran. She and her husband have a sports medicine centre back home. She is a founder and manager of the centre, which provides the services of nutritionists, psychologists, physiotherapists and a consultancy. Around 5,000 members of the centre have access to the gym and they all get support provided by 33 employees. Golnaz decided to join the Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses Bachelor programme in order to write a new business plan for making her sports medicine centre more successful, and to learn how to promote her business.
Le Hoang Thinh and his girlfriend Tran Thi Bao Ngan, originally from Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, are doing MBAs. Thinh went to high school in California, US, and in 2008 he moved to Boston for his BSc in Economics with Northeastern University. After his graduation, he worked for two years in Singapore with Crown Asia Pacific Holdings, at which he was selling metal beer cans to most breweries in Asia.
In 2014, he returned to Vietnam for a long-term job as Manager of Export Markets of SABECO, the largest beer company in Vietnam. After many years of working in Vietnam, he felt in need of a change of scenery and a break from the hectic business environment in the country. He was thinking about an MBA to enrich his knowledge and overall business administration skills. He started researching programmes, and the Netherlands was his top choice, as he always wanted to experience living in Europe. He hopes that the MBA in Finance will help him to improve his skills and knowledge about the finance sector.
New Austrian Partner ITM Visit Apeldoorn
New Austrian Partner International Tourism College, based in Bad Vöslau, Austria visited Wittenborg’s main Campus in Apeldoorn.
https://www.wittenborg.eu/new-austrian-partner-itm-visit-apeldoorn.htm
This week a delegation from the International Tourism College, based in Bad Vöslau, Austria visited Wittenborg’s main Campus in Apeldoorn.
ITM is Wittenborg’s new partner in Austria and as of next year will be the location for WUAS’ final year of the Bachelor of Business Administration in International Hospitality Management for both its own students who have graduated from the associate degree as well as other students who want to enter the joint delivered programme In Austria.
Director of Studies at ITM, Hans Lichtenwagner was joined by two senior members of his team, representing internationalisation and academics. As well as experiencing a wonderfully sunny Apeldoorn, the group also spent the two days discussing the development of the programme and learning about the way that WUAS manages its curriculum and its students and all the support systems that are in place. These will be mirrored when the programme kicks off at ITM.
The town of Bad Vöslau, 30 minutes to the south of the Austrian capital Vienna, is known for its spring mineral water, its spa hotels and also its wine production, as its located right in the middle of Austria’s red wine producing areas.
WUP 3/11/2019
by James Wittenborg
© Wittenborg University Press
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Halloween at Wittenborg - Swift Student Organisation Event
Halloween at Wittenborg - Swift Student Organisation Event
Scary Movie
https://www.wittenborg.eu/halloween-wittenborg-swift-student-organisation-event.htm
Wittenborg University students enjoyed the end of the week by celebrating Halloween. The evening started with the movie Scary Movie showing at the Spoorstraat building to around 80 students who got into the spirit of things by dressing up and making themselves look frightening.
Swift
The event was organised by the student Association known as Swift. Swift, is a student Association run by students at Wittenborg aimed specifically at organising fun things to do during the year for all undergraduate and postgraduate students. Swift is an elected body that is part of the student representatives, and funded by the university. However Swift does not get involved in the discussions around education and university organisation - that’s left to the body of 'Student Reps".
Elections coming up for student reps!
This year student representatives are again being elected during November and December with the results of the election being presented at a another Swift drinks and entertainment evening held for all students and staff on the Friday Evening before Christmas at the Irish Pub in Apeldoorn.
Student representatives play an important role in life at the University, discussing the development programs, and the facilities and support systems that are in place for students as well as helping in the decision-making process, as part of the Faculty Council.
The successful 2019 Halloween evening was ended in the downtown at one of Apeldoorn's local bars with a drinks and music party evening that attracted over 100 students.
WUP 2/11/2019
by James Wittenborg
©Wittenborg University Press
The Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language
Four reasons why speaking a foreign language can boost your career and enhance your life
https://www.wittenborg.eu/benefits-learning-foreign-language.htm
It is an undeniable fact that in today’s technology-laden, global economy, multiple language proficiency is an indispensable skill for an individual. This is supported by the European Commission which states that “foreign language skills play a vital role in enhancing employability and mobility”. It further states that “languages unite people, foster better understanding between diverse nationalities and strengthen intercultural understanding”. Poor language skills can cause companies to lose international contracts and hinder expansion into foreign markets.
If you are still not convinced, here are four reasons why speaking a foreign language can boost your career and enhance your life.
Competitive Edge
Knowing a second or third language will definitely boost your marketability and provide a competitive advantage over other candidates. Globalisation and advancements in technology open doors to doing business with foreign partners. Thus, potential employers often have a preference for employees with multiple languages, to help realise their ambition of globalising their businesses. Furthermore, with people having more and more academic degrees under their belts, the only way to differentiate yourself from the other candidates is knowing a foreign language. If employers know that you took the effort to learn different languages, they would be more likely to hire you for your unique talent, initiative and versatility.
Improved Work Performance
Wittenborg’ s new Buddy System to create comfort zone for international students in the Netherlands
International students integrating in the Netherlands
As part of the LONKT project, the idea was instigated by our Student Career & External Relations Coordinator, Sanne de Jong, for the benefit of our International students, to help them integrate and network with the local Aventus students. Sanne says, “Sometimes international students are very introvert or even confused about how to associate with the local people, so our buddy system speed-dating program will help to break that shyness and build relationships within the local society”.
Buddy System Speed-Dating
The purpose of the programme is to minimise the primary hesitation and doubts of new students arriving in the Netherlands. For some International students, Dutch culture is completely opposite to their own culture. After the students arrive at Wittenborg, they are invited for the speed-dating program along with other local students from different institutions. Meanwhile, current students are also invited if they are willing to make friends among the new students. During the speed-dating session, all the students mingle and exchange their contacts, answering questions about their own countries, and even get tips and pointers to resources like good departmental stores, public transport, libraries, etc.
One of Wittenborg’s student ambassadors, Kavinga from Sri Lanka, says, “I strongly support this programme especially for new students, since through this new students can collect information about study, part-time jobs and life in general from a local perspective”.
Post-Study Work Visa in Netherlands and Australia "Too Short"
Post-Study Job Prospects Increasingly Important for Prospective Foreign Students
https://www.wittenborg.eu/post-study-work-visa-netherlands-and-australia-too-short.htm
Post-study working rights for international graduates in the Netherlands are too short to find proper employment, a survey among international students and alumni at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences has found.
The Dutch government currently allows international students to spend a period of up to twelve months in the Netherlands to find a job as a highly skilled migrant ("kennismigrant") after graduation. During this period they have free access to the Dutch labour market. This is the "zoekjaar" or orientation year. Comparably, in Germany international graduates get 18 months to look for a job, in Australia it is 2 years, while in Canada it is 36 months.
More than 70% of Wittenborg Students Want 2 Years
More than 70% of the participants who took part in Wittenborg's online survey think in the Netherlands the work visa for graduates should be extended to 2 years, instead of just 1 year. Almost 70 students and alumni took part in the online poll. A further 22% believe it should be 3 years and 4.5% think 4 years is enough time. Only 3% think the current scheme of 1 year is sufficient.
Time Frame for Foreigners to Find Job 3 - 4 Years
Wittenborg did a quick poll after a study by its Australian partner, Deakin University, concluded that Australia's 2-year work visa is "too short" to give employers the confidence to hire foreigners. According to the report domestic graduates can take up to 3 years to find jobs in their fields of study, and 3-4 years is a more realistic time-frame for foreigners.
Wittenborg's Academic Advisory Panel Has Inaugural Meeting in Apeldoorn
New Academic Advisory Panel Members Hail from 5 Countries
https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborgs-academic-advisory-panel-has-inaugural-meeting-apeldoorn.htm
Coming from 5 different countries, Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences' new Academic Advisory Panel recently held its inaugural meeting at the university's main campus in Apeldoorn. The meeting was led by Prof. Ronald Tuninga, Wittenborg's Vice President Academic Affairs.
The panel advises Wittenborg on matters related to academic issues, such as programmes at all levels - undergraduate, post-graduate, doctoral programmes and research. The panel consists of 8 distinguished faculty members coming from five countries on three continents. Tuninga said: "Almost all academic advisory panel members are connected to AACSB, international accredited and recognised business schools and good Dutch universities.
"Given the diverse membership of the Academic Advisory Panel, the members will be able to advise WUAS on trends and opportunities in the design of new programmes and research. Good contact with well-recognised business schools and distinguished faculty members will help build the reputation of Wittenborg and help it to prepare for international accreditations such as AACSB and BGA (AMBA)."
On the outcome of the meeting, Tuninga said: "The first AAP meeting was focused on introducing Wittenborg University and its programmes and research to the panel members. Good suggestions on our AACSB eligibility report, the AACSB process and how WUAS can improve the research output were given by all of the panel members."
Woman in Tech Executive Lunch
Exclusive Lunch with Vice-President of Digital Sales IBM Asia Pacific
https://www.wittenborg.eu/woman-tech-executive-lunch.htm
On 18 October, Wittenborg University welcomed Rianne van Veldhuizen, Vice-President of Digital Sales IBM Asia Pacific, to its Amsterdam campus for an executive luncheon with Wittenborg students, distinguished guests and members of the Women in Tech NL network. Rianne shared her thoughts on successful business leadership, drawing on her 18 years of managerial experience. She described a number of personal factors that contributed to her capacity to lead diverse teams successfully and to help her clients realise their goals.
Members of the audience jumped at the opportunity to engage with the speaker and pose questions related to her personal and professional development. Rianne spoke about the importance of finding mentors in one's professional network and remaining open to new challenges in a professional setting. After her talk, Rianne joined the audience for lunch and some personal interaction with a number of our students.
The response to this event was overwhelmingly positive. Students made the most of the opportunity by networking with audience members including city managers and local entrepreneurs. Wittenborg MBA student Olusegun Adeoye remarked that this was the best event he had attended thus far at the Wittenborg Amsterdam Campus.
Our thanks to Rianne for an insightful discussion on what it means to be a leader in the tech industry. Hopefully, this marks the first of many future collaborations with Women in Tech.
WUP 25/10/2019
by Anesca Smith (Amy Abdou)
© Wittenborg University Press
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Wittenborg Lecturer Wins Award for Research on Indian Companies
Research Looks at How Indian Companies can Become World Class
https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborg-lecturer-wins-award-research-indian-companies.htm
During the recent British Academy of Management 2019 Conference, Wittenborg lecturer Dr André de Waal won the "Best Full Paper Award" for research in the Performance Management track, along with his co-author, Neetu Yadav.
De Waal, who is academic director of the High Performance Organization (HPO), joined Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences this autumn. He lectures modules in Wittenborg's Master in Business Management programme. De Waal is considered an expert in his field, and over the years has published 25 books and hundreds of articles on the subject of why some organisations outperform others for a sustained period of time.
His and Yadav's paper looks at how well Indian organisations currently perform compared to those in other Asian countries and what Indian companies need to focus on to become truly world class.
"In this article, we investigate the answers on these two questions using the HPO Framework - a scientifically holistic improvement framework - developed on data collected worldwide, that evaluates whether organisations are high-performing, and if not, what they need to focus on to achieve the HPO status," an abstract from the paper reads.