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Retail 2011 — Conference and ExpoWith over 20 speakers across two days, featuring presentations, case studies and panel discussions, the Retail 2011 Conference also offers the opportunity for extensive networking and knowledge sharing as well as free entry to the Retail 2011 Exhibition. Steve Ogden-Barnes, Senior Research Fellow — Retail Industry, Deakin University, will be speaking and participating in a panel discussion on 14 September. THE RETAIL INDUSTRY – AN OVERVIEW TO SUCCESS WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2011 This presentation will focus on the power of sensory retailing by exploring what recent and relevant international academic research tells us about the power of sensory engagement instore, to change mood, influence perception, increase dwell-time and impact on spending: the rationale for change. Steve and Danielle will illustrate strategies, tactics, solutions and technologies to provide you with practical ‘take homes’ to help reclaim the ‘four walls’ of retail in the online age, and set the scene for the move to more specific consideration of sensory engagement instore. 1.45pm Panel Discussion: Facilitated by Brian Walker, Retail Doctor Date: Tuesday — Thursday, 13 – 15 September 2011 View registration information » www.retailexpoandconference.com.au
Creative Innovation 2011(Ci2011)Two-day conference plus pre-conference master classes and conversations, gala dinner and outstanding Australian performers and artists... not to be missed! Ci2011 is a rare opportunity to learn, think, connect and share ideas with over 35 of the world’s most influential thinkers under one roof. Inspire your leadership and achieve business success. The theme for Ci2011 is: ‘The challenges and opportunities of a super-connected world'. Learn and think with one of the USA’s leading entrepreneurs Raymond Kurzweil; acclaimed philosopher and cognitive scientist Daniel Dennett (USA); world authority on creative thinking Edward De Bono (UK); technology entrepreneur Tan Le (USA); Stanford and IDEO design thinking expert Brendan Boyle (USA); ‘The Innovation Architect’ Paddy Miller (USA); education guru Stephen Heppell (UK); Australian of the Year Simon McKeon; and many more... Date: Wednesday – Friday, 16 – 18 November 2011 View registration information »
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Getting retail right
Getting things right in our perfectionistic society is a basic expectation. But getting it right in the retail sector is an increasingly 'big ask' where we see customers as savvy and well-researched, where instore shopping competes openly with online shopping and where there is a constant squeeze on discretionary spend as the economy contracts. Deakin University's Retail Industry Fellow, Steve Ogden-Barnes, calls it Retail's Perfect Storm. As part of DeakinWeek, on 5 August Steve Ogden-Barnes presented to key industry stakeholders on the current climate in retail and the ways in which retailer's can maximise profit levers. Read more » Deakin MBA ranked number 1 on Business Review Australia — Best Business Program
Deakin’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) course has received a 5-star rating from the Graduate Management Association of Australia Inc (GMAA). This ranking is based upon the well-respected GMAA ranking of Australian MBAs and associated business schools. The Deakin Graduate School of Business has consistently received a 5-star ranking from GMAA and this year has been ranked as the best of the best. The GMAA is a nationally recognised professional association for MBA graduates that aims to promote highly ranked business schools and courses in order to ensure that the value of graduate business and management qualifications in Australia continues to grow. Enrolments now open in NSW for Certificate IV in Financial Services (Workers Compensation)
DeakinPrime is proud to offer the Certificate IV course in workers compensation case management that has been tailored for the NSW environment, and enables students to achieve the nationally recognised qualification of FNS41007 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Worker Compensation). It has been delivered in NSW since 2008. This industry-leading course was developed by WorkCover NSW in collaboration with WorkSafe Victoria, NSW Scheme Agents, Self and Specialised Insurers, and other industry stakeholders and subject matter experts. It is also being delivered by DeakinPrime in Victoria (since 2007) and in South Australia form March 2011. 
Five minutes with: Colin Boldra
Colin Boldra is an Alliance Director at DeakinPrime. As the lead for DeakinPrime in Canberra, Colin has established and sustained the DMO Alliance, a pivotal partnership mid-way through its 10 year term. He has also recently co-authored a report on best practices in Continuing Professional Development, consulted to the Canadian Department of Defence and established a long-term leadership partnership with one of Australia's largest defence contractors. Find out more about Colin Boldra » 
Deakin Sets Business Challenge
Deakin sets business challenge — bring us your sustainability-related problems, WOFIE will supply the brains to solve them. Deakin University is calling on the Donald Trumps and Alan Sugars of industry to challenge its post graduate students with their best business, but sustainability-related problems. Head of the Deakin Graduate School of Business, Professor Ross Chapman said the problems would be used as part of an apprentice-style Workshop for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (WOFIE). WOFIE@Deakin (Workshop for Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
The inaugural Deakin University Workshop for Innovation and Entrepreneurship project. Date: 31 October – 4 November 2011 Theme: 'Sustainability in action' Challenge: Your business demands innovative thinking and sustainable solutions Solution: Deakin University's Workshop for Innovative and Entrepreneurship (WOFIE) Sponsorship opportunities: For the first time in Australia, Deakin University presents an opportunity for your organisation to collaborate in developing new thinking and new solutions in relation to your business agenda. What are the benefits for my organisation? You may be involved either as a Challenge Provider or a Sponsor and the benefits associated are plentiful:
To get involved in WOFIE@Deakin simply download the following sponsor kit or for more information about this innovative event, please refer to the WOFIE@Deakin webpage. Deakin University Research Showcase
Ever wondered how Deakin University researchers provide solutions to many of the problems facing the world we hear talked about in the media? Read the most recent edition of DeakinResearch News » Thirsty for more research articles? You can now follow Deakin Research on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and now — iTunesU. |
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