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This week I attended the Professional Managers Annual Conference (PMAC 2023) held by the Chartered Association of Business Schools. It was a gathering of senior professional…
The Chartered ABS has published an in-depth study into the different operating models for professional services teams in UK business schools. The report is the product of a…
The Chartered ABS has published an in-depth study into the different operating models for professional services teams in UK business schools. The report is the product of a…
How UK business schools can make meaningful progress in curriculum decolonisation. ‘
The Matrix Reloaded Business schools are at the heart of their institutions' post-Covid recovery plans. More than ever we need to ensure that our research, education and outreach…
09/09/2020 Bloomberg have provided an update on training available for emergency access to their trading suites.
Bloomberg have provided a further update on emergency access to their trading terminals.
We've been lobbying Bloomberg on emergency access to their trading terminals for business schools.
How business schools can use the Race Equality Charter to become more culturally diverse institutions.
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The Professional Managers’ Committee met on 4 October, our first meeting of the new academic year. On this occasion we were very pleased to welcome four new members to the…
Apply by 01 October 2019 to be part of the scheme
Updates on PMAC 2020, opportunities for Professional Services colleagues, and more.
The deadline for this opportunity is Monday 12 August
At Cardiff University we have a framework called the Cardiff Professional. This framework details competences and behaviours for all professional services staff at Cardiff…
Bold steps: report from the February meeting of the Professional Managers’ Committee The Committee met on Friday 8th February, the perfect time…
Our guidance on articulating your role as professional manager to suit your business school context.
Find out LIBF's focus on the student experience helped them leap up to 2nd in the NSS rankings.
New faces and big plans - Report from the October meeting of the Professional Managers Committee The Professional Managers Committee met on 12th…
The Professional Managers' Committee met on April 20th, our second meeting of the year. We can say with confidence and pride that our key projects are gaining momentum and we look…
The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling for new members for our Professional Managers' Committee. The Professional Managers Committee consists of leading managers…
In practice, for many in professional service roles there are few ways to demonstrate clear linkages between goals for the year. This case study provides a solution.
The professional management matrix has helped to drive a cultural and efficiency change across our faculty of business.
This useful tool for guiding staff development has found great success.
The first meeting of 2018 for the Professional Managers Committee let us take stock of the successes of the previous year and look to the future, with a wealth of reports to…
The Chartered ABS Professional Managers’ Committee has produced this Professional Development Matrix, which shows the range of competencies and skills required to be…
The first meeting of the new academic year for the Professional Managers Committee on Friday 13th October was a great opportunity for us to begin to build momentum behind our…
Dr Andrew Glanfield explores the concept of the Specilaist Generalist which is gaining traction amongst college and central professional services audiences at Cardiff Business…
Summer holiday clashes resulted in a depleted attendance at the Professional Managers Committee meeting on 14 July, but that didn’t stop us from having excellent discussions and…
We are calling for new members to join our Professional Managers' Committee. The Professional Managers' Committee consists of leading managers in a senior role in business schools.…
The Professional Managers Committee met on Friday 26th May for their penultimate meeting of the year. We were fortunate to have Professor Simon Collinson who is the Chair of the…
Professor Julian Gould-Williams explores the four ways in which managers can reinforce a sense of value and appreciation amongst professional services staff.
Bringing together heads of administration, faculty managers, school administrators, senior operations staff, accreditation and other specialist managers from UK business schools.
The new format of the PMAC conference was discussed in this meeting. Find out more here.
The latest developments in the Chartered ABS Professional Managers' Committee.
Should Careers teams be encouraged to make the shift from being ‘remedial’ advice providers to leaders in people development and career change? After all, isn’t this the nub…
The contribution of professional services staff to student performance outcomes is often underestimated. Professor Julian Gould-Williams explores how to address this.
An overview of our highly productive Professional Managers' Annual Conference, in which discussions focused on the impact of change and reorganisation, centralisation, leadership…
This professional development matrix has been created to support staff development and performance reviews within business schools, and the Professional Managers Steering Committee…
This workshop will explore the experiences of LGBT faculty, consider academic research on the topic, and learn about best practice from other sectors.
Find out about the student-centric approach at Cardiff that led to the creation of 'hubs' to provide timely and effective support.
As one of their key strategic aims, the Professional Managers’ Steering Committee (PMSC) has committed to producing new learning and development opportunities for professional…
Research conducted by Dr. Philip Alford at Bournemouth University is transforming small owner-managed enterprises into more entrepreneurial and innovative businesses, enabled by…
The Chartered ABS is looking to contribute more to the productivity debate with thought pieces from academics within our member business schools.
Dr Andy Earwaker discusses the realities of the professional managers role within business schools.
This Guide offers a practical framework to help individuals in business schools make informed and transparent decisions and communicate ethical choices to others.
Bringing together heads of administration, faculty managers, school administrators, senior operations staff, accreditation and other specialist managers from UK business schools.
Recipients of start-up grants from an Investment Fund at Cambridge Judge Business School have collectively raised more than £5 million since the grants ranging from £3,000 to…
24 Jan 24
Event venue: London
Leading and managing academic teams Wednesday 24 January, London As a leader we are often expected to be all things to all people. We are there to…
1 Feb 24
Event venue: University of Liverpool Management School
REF 2028 SYMPOSIUM Navigating a changing research assessment exercise 1 February, University of Liverpool Management School The Chartered ABS REF…
27 Feb 24
Event venue: Newcastle
The annual gathering of senior professional services staff working in, and for, UK business schools Group Booking Discounts available The Professional Managers' Annual Conference…
7 Mar 24
Event venue: Online
Introduction to the Certified Management and Business Educator scheme Eligibility - Application - Benefits - CPD commitment 14:00-15:00, 7 March,…
18 Apr 24
Event venue: Online
PMAC ONLINE 2024 Supporting the development of professional services teams at all levels within UK business schools PMAC Online brings together professional services staff working…
14 May 24 - 15 May 24
Event venue: Birmingham
The UK's leading gathering of business and management educators.
11 Jun 24
Event venue: Manchester
Executive Education Symposium Accelerating clients’ AI literacy and digital transformation 21 November, Birmingham The Autumn Executive…
12 Jun 24
Event venue: Online
Introduction to the Certified Management and Business Educator scheme Eligibility - Application - Benefits - CPD commitment 14:00-15:00, 12 June,…
26 Jun 24
Event venue: Bristol
REF 2028 SYMPOSIUM Navigating a changing research assessment exercise 1 February, University of Liverpool Management School The Chartered ABS REF…
The Chartered ABS has published an in-depth study into the different operating models for professional services teams in UK business schools. The report is the product of a…
The Chartered ABS Professional Managers’ Committee has produced this Professional Development Matrix, which shows the range of competencies and skills required to be…
Research conducted by Dr. Philip Alford at Bournemouth University is transforming small owner-managed enterprises into more entrepreneurial and innovative businesses, enabled by…
This Guide offers a practical framework to help individuals in business schools make informed and transparent decisions and communicate ethical choices to others.
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