The Future of Business
UQ Business Industry Partners Lunch
Thursday 7 November 2024, 12–3pm, The Calile Hotel
The UQ Business School’s Industry Partners Lunch brings together industry leaders to explore the future of business. This event has become a cornerstone in our commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that enhance our global reputation as a leading business school and to drive excellence in business education and practice.
Over the years, there have been thought-provoking discussions on leadership, innovation, and the evolving challenges facing the corporate world. This lunch not only serves as an opportunity to express our gratitude to our partners but also as a platform for high-level networking and knowledge exchange.
Join us for The Future of Business: UQ Business School Industry Partners Lunch:
Value creation through innovation: Leading Queensland into the next decade
Keynote Lecture
Dr Alexander Budzier, Fellow in Management Practice, Saїd Business School, University of Oxford
Alex will explore the essential distinctions between public and private value and their significance in leadership, particularly as Queensland faces opportunities and challenges in the next decade. His presentation will emphasise that to effectively lead and innovate, it’s crucial for leaders to clearly understand the value they aim to maximize. A framework to navigate these trade-offs will highlight how some domains of value are created through immediate actions, while others, like legacy, are often overlooked due to short-term decision-making. By gaining insight into these value domains, leaders are better equipped to make informed decisions that not only drive innovation but also ensure sustainable impact for both public and private sectors.
View Keynote Presentation (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Panel Discussion
Associate Professor Nicole Hartley will moderate the panel discussion with key industry guests and academics.
Our panellists will unpack why it is imperative for leaders to harness the power of innovation to stay competitive and to foster sustainable growth in the context of a future marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting market dynamics, and evolving consumer expectations.
The session will delve into how purpose-driven innovation can create long-term value, not only for shareholders but for all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and the community.
The panel will explore the importance and psychology behind communicating value to different stakeholders – which is a critical skill for value creation and dissemination. Additionally, the session will highlight strategies for fostering a culture of high performance and innovation within organisations, emphasising the importance of leadership in steering Queensland's industries towards a future that is both prosperous and resilient.
Speakers
Dr Alexander Budzier, Fellow in Management Practice, Saїd Business School, University of Oxford
Alexander is a Fellow in Management Practice (Associate Professor) at University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. For more than 14 years he has been researching the planning and delivery of major projects. His publications place him in the top 1% of social-science researchers. Before joining Oxford in 2009, Alexander worked on large-scale digital transformations. His research has focussed on identifying practices across all sectors that influence the failure and success of major projects. Read more
Leah Kelly, Deputy Director-General, Infrastructure and Regional Strategy, Department of State Development and Infrastructure
Leah leads the Infrastructure and Regional Strategy (IRS) group which plays an integral role in leading infrastructure planning and policy to inform government’s investment and delivery of coordinated and resilient infrastructure that supports the department’s outcomes of securing economic prosperity and liveable communities across the State. IRS also leads the State’s planning and delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Infrastructure program and the Queens Wharf Brisbane development. Read more
Mike Basterfield, Executive Manager, Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions, Unitywater
Mike is a respected water industry professional with in excess of 35 years experience working across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. He has expertise and executive leadership experience in all facets of business design with a focus on integrated, sustainable water infrastructure delivery including design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of complex water systems. Read more
Professor Matthew Hornsey, ARC Laureate Fellow and Lead, Net Zero Observatory, UQ Business School
Matthew has published over 200 papers, mostly on how to create change in trust-sensitive, polarised environments. Throughout his career he has worked to develop models equipped to understand the logic behind supposedly “irrational” behaviour, and used them to facilitate attitude and behaviour change. His work has been cited in hundreds of media articles, including in the NY Times, LA Times, and The Guardian. Read more
Associate Professor Nicole Hartley, Director MBA and Executive Education & Future of Health Research Hub Lead, UQ Business School
Associate Professor Nicole Hartley is the Director MBA and Executive Education at UQ Business School. Nicole is an internationally recognised research academic in the field of services, digital technology and customer decision making. Nicole's current research agenda focuses upon exploring stakeholder perceptions and uptake of technology and various forms of disruption in the delivery of services, particularly healthcare, and she has an interest in digital responsibility. Read more