Sellinger Connect Series
The Sellinger Connect Series brings together a diverse group of Loyola alumni, faculty, and industry experts from our community to discuss the latest trends, emerging technologies, and disruptive strategies that are shaping the future of business. These virtual panel discussions are held from 5pm-6pm and are open to the public. The series is an excellent way to stay informed on key business topics and connected with Sellinger.
Commercial Real Estate 2035: Reimaging the Next Decade
November 12 | 5-6pm |
Join us for a dynamic conversation featuring leading voices in commercial real estate. Our panelists will delve into the innovations, challenges, and transformative trends set to define the next decade of the industry. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with professionals who are shaping the future of the built environment.
Panelists
Chris McGrath
President, Mid Atlantic Division (MD,VA, WV)
K. Hovnanian Homes
Board Member for the Loyola Real Estate Advisory Board
Jim Bahr
Investments
Jefferson Apartment Group
Board Member for the Loyola Real Estate Advisory Broad
Moderator
Karyl Leggio, Professor of Finance
Previous Events and Recordings
Fostering a More Human Focused Experience at Work
The recent COVID-19 pandemic radically changed the nature of work. The pandemic forced
organizations to change how and from where people worked. This experience showed managers
that employees could be trusted to get their work done remotely, but also created
a sense that life was more than just work thus prompting employees to seek more flexibility.
Furthermore, employee well-being has been significantly impacted since the pandemic
as indicated by increased levels of stress, burnout, and loneliness.
One way to combat these issues is to create a more human experience at work. The human
experience of work is focused on improving well-being and performance by emphasizing
the importance of purpose and meaning at work. To create a more human experience at
work, I argue that managers need to focus on three important areas:
- Fostering Positive Relationships
- Having Fun at Work
- Promoting Employee Engagement
Not only has my research shown how important these three areas are to creating a more
positive work environment, but these are some of the key pillars being used by Hilton,
which has been ranked as the #2 best place to work on Fortune’s 100 Best Places to
Work.
Further, the idea of the human experience at work is aligned with two important values
from Ignatian Spirituality—Cura Personalis and Contemplatives in Action. By focusing
on such values organizations can develop a sense of Magis in their employees both
in terms of their well-being and performance. In this conversation, I will lay out
my case for this argument and the panelists will provide practical examples from their
experiences to provide further context on the importance of creating a human experience
at work.
Moderator:
Dr. John Michel
Associate Professor in Management, Âé¶¹Porn
Organizational Psychologist
Panelists:
Lynn Argenbright
VP, Employee Benefits Advisor, PSA Insurance & Financial Services
MBA, Âé¶¹Porn
Aravind Menon
Senior Director Human Resources, Global Grooming at Proctor & Gamble
MBA, Âé¶¹Porn
Dave Luvison
Professor & Executive in Residence in Management, Âé¶¹Porn
Predictive Analytics: Driving More Effective & Successful Marketing Outcomes
Many industries, as well as multiple functional areas within any given organization, use predictive analytics. Marketing was an early adopter of the technology and remains one of the most significant users of predictive analytics to enable marketers to forecast the behavior of individuals and, in turn, drive more effective programs and outcomes. Put simply, using predictive analytics removes doubt, guesswork, and intuition and provides a framework for data-driven decision making.
Our panelists will provide their insights on predictive analytics, how the technology is being used, and what's in store for the future. As well, attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for the panelists.
Moderator:
Auburn Bell
Executive in Residence, Faculty
Sellinger School of Business, Âé¶¹Porn
Panelists:
Colin Kendall
Chief Marketing Officer
SC&H Group
Moira McCaffrey
Senior Director, Digital Media & Advertising Performance
McCormick & Company
Brandon Parrott-Sheffer
Head of Polycultral Research, Ethos
Deloitte Digital
Meredith Quirk
Vice President, Data & Analysis
Digitas North America
Supply Chain 2023 & Beyond: Forging the Future by Âé¶¹Porning Pandemic-Era Wisdom
The past few years have seen disruptions in supply chains due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This was further exacerbated by other issues such as the Suez Canal blockage, the Ukraine-Russia war, and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
Our panel of experts will discus how these challenges impacted supply chains, innovative solutions used, and how they are preparing to enhance supply chain resilience in an ever-changing global landscape.
Moderators:
Dr. Jay Brown
Associate Professor of Operations Management
Sellinger School of Business, Âé¶¹Porn
Dr. Ravi Srinivasan
Professor of Operations Management
Sellinger School of Business, Âé¶¹Porn
Panelists:
Michael Dockman
Managing Director, AMA Capital Partners
BBA, Finance, Âé¶¹Porn
MBA, The University of Chicago
MS, Johns Hopkins University
Houston Mason
Adjunct Professor, Sellinger School of Business, Âé¶¹Porn
Director of Logistics, Canam Steel Corporation
Previous President of CSCMP Baltimore Chapter
BSBA, University of Tennessee
MBA, Xavier University
Brant Matthews
Executive in Residence, Sellinger School of Business, Âé¶¹Porn
Previous VP of Global Strategic Procurement, McCormick & Company
BS, Lehigh University
MS, Industrial Engineering, Lehigh University
Max Mendez
Inventory Planning Manager - Entities, Johns Hopkins Medicine
BBA, Technological Institute of San Lucas Potosi
MBA, Âé¶¹Porn
The Convergence of Data & Economics
Our panel discussion will center around the convergence of data and economics, emphasizing how the application of economic theory enhances the quality of analysis.
Moderator:
Dr. Andrew Samuel
Professor of Economics
Sellinger School of Business, Âé¶¹Porn
Panelists:
Anthony Bussanich
Corporate Transformation, JPMorgan
BA, Economics, Âé¶¹Porn
Daniel Gorbaty
Previous Director of Heath Economics and Outcomes Research, FTI Consulting
BS, Biochemistry & Math Economics, Âé¶¹Porn
MPH, Johns Hopkins University
Tom Hart
Data Strategy Lead, Point72
BBA, Business Economics, Âé¶¹Porn
MBA, Binghamton University
Bryan Nelson
Senior Corporate Strategy, Teradata
BA, Economics & Political Science, Âé¶¹Porn
MBA, University Virginia
JD, Seton Hall University
Norm Sedgely
Professor of Economics, Sellinger School of Business, Âé¶¹Porn
BA, University of New Hampshire
MA, University of New Hampshire
PhD, University of New Hampshire
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